LENTEN SEASON 40-DAY FAST
LENT IS THE HOLY SEASON OF THE 40 DAYS PRECEDING EASTER.
IT IS A SACRIFICIAL PERIOD TO PREPARE FOR EASTER THROUGH SELF-DENIAL.
IN PREPARATION FOR EASTER THE ALLEN CHAPEL CHURCH FAMILY WILL BE FASTING AND PRAYING. WE WILL MEET AT 7:00 PM EVERY WEDNESDAY DURING LENT FOR PRAYER AS WE MOVE ON TO THE NEXT STAGE OF OUR FAST.
“ONLY PRAYER WITH FASTING CAN FORCE OUT SOME DEMONS" MARK 9:29
WEEK #1 - PRAY FOR STRENGTH DURING THE FAST
During the 7 day period February 17th- February 23rd connect with a Prayer Partner participating in the fast and pray daily until Easter.
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WEEK #2 - NO SWEETS UNTIL EASTER
As of 8:00 PM February 24th we will not eat any sweets until Easter Day. If you view it as a dessert than it is a "sweet" - sugar free and no fat items included.
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WEEK #3 - NO MORE BREAD AND PASTA UNTIL EASTER
As of 8:00 PM March 3rd we will eliminate bread and pasta from our diets until Easter.
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WEEK #4 - ELIMINATE RED MEAT UNTIL EASTER
As of 8:00 PM March 10th the red meats are eliminated until Easter. That means no more beef, lamb, bison or pork for a few weeks.
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WEEK #5 - NO MEAT UNTIL EASTER
As of 8:00 PM on March 17th we will be eliminating the chicken, turkey, and fish from our diet.
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WEEK #6 - NO FRUIT UNTIL EASTER
As of 8:00 PM on March 24th we will not eat any fruit unil Easter.
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WEEK #7 - NO SOLID FOOD UNTIL EASTER
Beginning at 8:00 PM on April 2nd all solid food is eliminated until Easter Sunday. Please note that we will be starting week seven on Good Friday.
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