wednesday, october 14
Approximately 25,000 people die each day of hunger related causes, and we say things like “I’m starving” when we go more than a few hours without eating. We usually have 3 meals a day, plus snacks in between, and there’s rarely a time when food is farther away than the fridge or nearest supermarket. Starting today, eat only if you are truly hunger and just at mealtimes, no snacking in between.
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Take a small glimpse into the lives of millions of our global neighbors by giving up something different every day. Go without your bed, shoes, money, voice, entertainment, water, electricity, and more. May you experience the transforming power of God as you are being changed and causing change in the world around you.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 to SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2009
:::THE CHALLENGE:::
WHAT IS IT?
*30 days and 30 ways to practice fasting and praying
* A glimpse into normal life for many of our global neighbors
* A chance to live radically and love authentically
WHY DO IT?
*You feel called to live life differently as a disciple of Jesus
*You need to be reminded of the things you take for granted
* You desire a Biblical perspective on your priorities
*30 days and 30 ways to practice fasting and praying
* A glimpse into normal life for many of our global neighbors
* A chance to live radically and love authentically
WHY DO IT?
*You feel called to live life differently as a disciple of Jesus
*You need to be reminded of the things you take for granted
* You desire a Biblical perspective on your priorities
:::ABOUT US:::
THE GROVE COMMUNITY CHURCH
We are followers of Jesus living out His love in Riverside, CA. Our youth and young adults have practiced these 30 days of fasting for the past 2 years, concluding with the 30 Hour Famine-- going without food for 4 meals to raise awareness about hunger. We do this again, and now invite our entire congregation to participate together. Through this 30 Day Challenge, we seek to prepare our hearts for the World Vision: Step Into Africa Experience which lands on our doorstep October 18.
We are followers of Jesus living out His love in Riverside, CA. Our youth and young adults have practiced these 30 days of fasting for the past 2 years, concluding with the 30 Hour Famine-- going without food for 4 meals to raise awareness about hunger. We do this again, and now invite our entire congregation to participate together. Through this 30 Day Challenge, we seek to prepare our hearts for the World Vision: Step Into Africa Experience which lands on our doorstep October 18.
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October
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- :::days twenty nine and thirty::: FAST FROM FOOD
- :::day twenty eight::: FAST FROM CARBS
- :::day twenty seven::: FAST FROM MEAT
- :::day twenty six::: FAST FROM SNACKS
- :::day twenty five::: FAST FROM SWEETS
- :::day twenty four::: FAST FROM LUXURY DRINKS
- :::days twenty four to twenty eight::: FAST FROM ...
- :::day twenty three::: FAST FROM WASTE
- :::day twenty two::: FAST FROM LITERACY
- :::day twenty one::: FAST FROM "CLEAN"
- :::day twenty:::FAST FROM IGNORANCE
- :::day nineteen::: FAST FROM POSSESSIONS
- :::day eighteen::: FAST FROM YOURSELF
- :::day seventeen::: FAST FROM VANITY
- :::day sixteen::: FAST FROM SHOES
- :::day fifteen::: FAST FROM SPEECH
- :::day fourteen::: FAST FROM MONEY
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Many of the thoughts, stats, ideas, and quotes presented here were gleaned from these books
- The Hole in Our Gospel, by Richard Stearns
- Irresistible Revolution, by Shane Claiborne
- Crazy Love, by Francis Chan
- Compassion, Justice, and the Christian Life, by Robert Lupton
- Under the Overpass, by Mike Yankoski
- Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger, by Ronald J. Sider
- Freedom of Simplicity, by Richard Foster
- The Bible
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