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“The Consecration of Renewal!” ~ March 27th through April 14th                       

 The Psalmist declared, “Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10) This is considered a ‘Penitential’ Psalm that was written by King David who expressed sorrow over his failures and confesses his sins to God.

We all must consider & ponder that the first priority of our lives is to be in right relationship with our Lord and Savior! And in the hustle & bustle of everyday life, we can be caught up with issues that slowly take our focus from protecting that relationship with the Lord. That’s why we all must seek for our spirits to be ‘renewed.’ The Hebrew transliteration for renew is ḥādash which means to cause to be rebuilt, repair, or to be made new.

‘Renewal’ takes place when we deliberately take time in our schedule to consecrate ourselves unto the Lord with fasting, prayer, and thoughtful scripture reading. This consecration promises to be an exciting and impacting time where we reconnect & move with God to a greater place with Him!

• Information Below:
• Weekly Scripture Assignment
• Passion Week Schedule
• Principles of Fasting
• The Daniel Fast
• Recipe Resources

Weekly Scripture Assignment

• Monday, March 27th – Saturday, April 1st
• Psalm Chapter 51
• Joel Chapter 1
• Ephesians Chapter 4
• 1 Corinthians Chapter 15
• Matthew Chapter 6
• Hebrews Chapter 10

• Sunday, April 2nd – Saturday, April 8th 
• Isaiah Chapter 40
• Hebrews Chapter 6
• Colossians Chapter 3
• Titus Chapter 3
• Joel Chapter 2
• Romans Chapter 12

• Sunday, April 9th – Friday, April 14th
• 2 Corinthians Chapter 4
• Psalm Chapter 103
• Galatians Chapter 4
• Isaiah Chapter 41
• 1 John Chapter 3
• Psalm Chapter 51

The Schedule of Constraint

• Week 1 (Mar 27th – Apr 1st)
• Sanctuary Prayer Tuesday 7-8pm
• Select 2 days No Social Media
• Select 2 days No Television

• Week 2 (Apr 2nd – Apr 8th)
• Sanctuary Prayer Tuesday 7-8pm
• Select 2 days No Social Media
• Select 2 days No Television
• Refrain from: Recreational Activities

• Week 3 (Apr 9th – Apr 14th)
• Sanctuary Prayer Tuesday 7-8pm
• Select 2 days No Social Media
• Select 2 days No Television
• Refrain from: Recreational Activities
• Refrain from: Going to Movies

*During the Consecration, all Social Media posts should be to promote Christian values or to encourage

**You can utilize texts for communication purposes

***Recreational Activities include Bowling, Skating, Leisure Shopping, etc.

• What is Encouraged during the Consecration:
• Meditation
• Personal Study & Prayer Time
• Physical Activity / Health & Wellness
• Personal Goal Planning for 2017
• Visiting Sick & Shut-Ins
• Find a Covenant Prayer Partner(s)

Passion Week Schedule

Tuesday (4/11) – Evening of Prayer in Main Sanctuary at 6pm

Wednesday (4/12) – The Seven Last Words of Jesus at 7pm

Thursday (4/13) – Feet Washing Service at 7pm

Friday (4/14) – The Production “If I Could Speak” & the Eucharist (Holy Communion) at 7pm

Elders & Ministers: Official Clergy Garb | Deacons: Black or Dark Suits with White Ties

Resurrection Sunday “A Jesus Celebration” at 8:30am & 10:45am

Principles of Fasting

The Body

Certainly our bodies are effected as our diet is changed during “The Daniel Fast,” and for some in very dramatic ways. Many men and women experience detoxifying from caffeine, chemicals, and sugar. The symptoms are most often headaches, leg cramps, pain in lower back, fatigue and malaise.

Most people lost weight during “The Daniel Fast.” And many report healings from diabetes, allergies, arthritis and cancer.

The Soul

The Soul is also greatly impacted during “The Daniel Fast.” The soul is the seat of our emotions, intellect, personality and will. It is in the ‘soulish realm’ where we experience cravings, frustration, anger… and even happiness.

During “The Daniel Fast,” your soul may very well rebel against the dramatic change in your diet. Winning this battle over the flesh is often one of the most powerful lessons during the fast.

The Spirit

Our spirit is the born-again part of us that surrenders to God. We become filled with the Holy Spirit when we yield our spirits to Him. During “The Daniel Fast” we want to put our spirit in charge of the other two parts of us. When our flesh is acting out with a craving, we take control of it with our spirit.

The Daniel Fast

(Don’t forget to follow all instructions as medically prescribed)

FOODS TO INCLUDE IN YOUR DIET

• ALL FRUIT (fresh, frozen, dried, juice, canned)

• ALL VEGETABLES (fresh, frozen, dried, juice, canned)

• ALL WHOLE GRAINS (whole wheat, brown rice, millet, oats, barley, grits, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat tortillas, rice cakes and popcorn)

• ALL NUTS & SEEDS (sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts, sesame and peanut butter)

• ALL BEANS [Legumes & Peas] (dried beans, pinto beans, split peas, lentils, black eyed peas, kidney beans, etc.)

• ALL QUALITY OILS (olive, canola, grape seed, peanuts, sesame)

• DRINK WATER or ‘PURE’ FRUIT JUICE (acceptable: unsweetened almond or soy milk)

• OTHER ACCEPTABLE ITEMS (tofu, soy products, vegetable burgers on whole wheat buns, vinegar, seasonings, salt, herbs and spices)

 Read labels to insure sugar & chemical free

FOODS TO AVOID IN YOUR DIET

• ALL MEAT & ANIMAL PRODUCTS (beef, lamb, pork, poultry & fish)

• ALL DAIRY PRODUCTS (milk, cheese, cream, butter & eggs)

• ALL SWEETNERS (sugar, raw sugar, honey, syrups, molasses, and cane juice)

• ALL LEAVENED BREAD (all breads with yeast & baked goods)

• ALL REFINED & PROCESSED FOODS (artificial flavoring, food additives, chemicals, white rice, white flour, artificial preservatives)

• ALL DEEP FRIED FOODS (potato chips, French fries, corn chips)

• ALL SOLID FATS (shortening, margarine, lard & high fats)

• ALL OTHER BEVERAGES (coffee, teas, carbonated beverages, energy drinks, milkshakes, Kool-Aid)

Modifications: Saturdays (April 1st & April 8th)

You may eat breakfast meal with no exceptions. After that meal you then return to the Daniel Fast.

Modifications: Sundays (April 2nd & April 9th)

For your dinner meal, you may include baked or broiled chicken, turkey, or fish with your Daniel Fast

Recipe Resources

*Please make sure all ingredients are cohesive with the daniel fast instructions above.

Stir Fry & Brown Rice by Sis Kim Cole

Daniel Fast Guide Book by Linda Wharton

Ultimate Daniel Fast 

All Recipes Kick Start Your Daniel Fast

Edgewater Church Daniel Fast Recipes 

Great Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

First Lady’s Favorite Recipes (Updated Weekly)

Jessica’s Vegetarian Chili

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 sweet peppers, chopped
1 yellow squash, cut into large chunks
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 zucchini, cut into large chunks
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons ground paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 bay leaves
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can chili beans
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Directions:
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot oil until onion starts to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add sweet peppers, yellow squash, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, zucchini, chili powder, oregano, parsley, paprika, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and pepper; cook and stir for 5 minutes.
Stir crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, chili beans, and diced tomatoes into the pot. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook chili, stirring occasionally, until flavors combine, 30 to 45 minutes.

Blueberry Crisp

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Ready in: 45 min
Yield: 2-4 servings

For the topping:
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup Cocnut Nectar or Date Syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons Coconut Oil or Olive Oil
For the blueberry filling:
2-3 tablespoons Coconut Nectar or Date Syrup (use 3 tablespoons if your blueberries aren’t sweet)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons Wheat Flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch of salt
3 cups (427 grams) blueberries, rinsed and patted dry

Preheat the oven to 350°
Spray baking dish with olive oil or canola
In a medium mixing bowl, stir together all the topping ingredients. Set aside.
In another medium mixing bowl, stir together the the filling ingredients except the blueberries. When well combined, gently stir in the blueberries and coat in the liquid mixture.
Put blueberry mixture in baking dish. You can layer the recipe. End with topping.
Distribute the topping evenly over the blueberries.
Bake for 28-32 minutes or until the topping is firm and the blueberries are bubbling.
Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving… Enjoy!