We're practicing the transformational rhythm of fasting together as a church, beginning Feb 23.
Transformational rhythms are the daily practices that Jesus and his followers modeled.
When we live Jesus’ way, we have the opportunity to experience what he called living, “Life to the full”.
Pastor John Mark Comer, in this video, helps us understand what most of us experience at one point or another…a limiting spiritual plateau…and how transformational rhythms are God’s plan to grow us to experience life to the fullest.
We're using teaching content from Pastor John Mark Comer. His teaching style is practical, authentic, and encourages growth.
Or continue reading below.
"Our tendency is to think that God will love us if we change, but God loves us so that we can change.
Practices like fasting enable us to appropriate and make real in our lives the freedom given through grace."
-Thomas Ryan
We will practice four components while fasting together.
How will practicing fasting work?
Over the first 4 weeks there are 4 fasting focuses we will learn about. The second 4 weeks we will practice what we learned.
There will be very manageable videos and readings.
See the 3 ways to participate below...
Three ways to participate
Sunday Morning Practice Groups
Being part of a short term, in-person group really brings practicing to life.
Where:
The Point building
When:
Weeks 1-4 of your practice you will meet Sunday mornings at 10:45.
(Feb 23 and March 2, 9, 16.)
Weeks 5-8 you will practice on your own with coaching through a weekly email.
(March 23, 30 and April 6, 13)
Childcare:
(preschool - 3rd)
If you have elementary aged children, drop them off at the Beaver Dam location Children's Ministry. Head over to the Point building to attend the 9:30 service.
Attend your fasting practice group at 10:45.
After the group, return to the Beaver Dam location to pick up your elementary aged kids from the Children’s Ministry.
(4th grade and up)
Let us know your 4th grade and up student(s) will be coming when you sign up. Bring them to the Point as you come to your group. We will have a place setup for them.
On Your Own
With Others
Can't practice in a Sunday morning group right now?
Practice on your own through a series of coaching emails that include teaching videos, reflections and short readings.
Your experience will span 8 weeks.
Weeks 1-4 will be a combination of digesting some teaching on fasting as well as practicing what you're learning.
Weeks 5-8 practice becomes more of the focus while revisiting facets of what you learned in weeks 1-4.
You will receive your first coaching email Monday, Feb 24.
Current Core Group
Already in a Core Group?
Check with your group leader about practicing this rhythm together.
Want to know more about transformational rhythms in general?