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WalkerMemorialBaptistChurch

202013thStreet,NWWashingtonD.C.20009Phone:202-232-1120www.wmbcdc.org

ReverendAdemuyiwaT.Bamiduro

SeniorPastor

LentenJourney2020AshWednesday,February26th–PalmSunday,April5th

Thus,forChristians,Lentisatimeforfasting,praying,andrepentanceinpreparationforandanticipationofEaster. It isa time fordeeppersonalexaminationandself-reflection,withanemphasison focusingone’sheartandmindon JesusChrist.ThroughtheLenten journey,wedemonstrateourcommitmenttostrengthenourrelationshipwithGod.

Thisyear,ourcongregationhasfocusedonlivingwitharestoredvision,andtobecomemoreawareofwhatGodwantsustosee.Tothatend,duringthisseasonoffastingandpraying,wewillcontinuetoconcentrateonrestoredvision,particularlyintheareasofdiscipleship,whiletrustingGodtohelpus individuallyandcollectively toaddress the following:(1)AmIbeingdiscipled? (2)Who am I discipling? (3) Is it working? and (4) How canmy discipleship bebetter?Thus,asweparticipate inLent, letus fast—abstainingfood,pleasures,practices,andbehaviors, to name a few—with the hope of strengthening our relationship with God,experiencing breakthroughs in various areas of our lives, improving our witnessing anddiscipleship,andfurtheringourcommitmenttoaChristianlifestyle.

Enclosed,pleasefindourfastingchartandprayercalendar.Pleasenotethatthisisaprogressivefast,andthateachweekbuildsuponthepreviousweek.Wewillalsoprayeverymorningofourfastat6:30a.m.,focusingonadifferenttopiceachday.WewelcomeyoutofastandpraywithusduringthisLentenSeason.Ifyouhaveaphysicalconditionorhealthconcerns,pleasedonotcompromiseyoursafety.Pleaseconsultyourdoctorpriortobeginningthefast.

Wealso inviteyouto joinusalongwithourpartnercongregationsforcorporateworshiponeveryThursdaynightat7p.m.duringLent.The locationof theweeklyworship is enclosed.Feel free to also check our website (www.wmbcdc.org) or social media pages for weeklyupdates.ItisourprayerthatthroughthisfastyouseekandgetclosertotheLordandthatthemanifestationofyourclosenesshonorsGodwhileblessingyouandthosearoundyou.

InChrist,

ReverendAdemuyiwaT.BamiduroSeniorPastor

WelcometoWalkerMemorialBaptistChurchLentenJourney2020.Lentisaseasontraditionallyobservedduringtheforty-dayperiodleadingtoEaster.ThesefortydaysrepresentthetimeJesusspentinthewildernessafterhisbaptismandbeforebeginninghispublicministry.Accordingtothe Gospels of Matthew and Luke, during these forty days, and inpreparation for his public ministry, Jesus fasted while enduring andovercomingthetemptationsofSatan.

WalkerMemorialBaptistChurch,Washington,D.C.

2020LENTEN40DAYFASTWEEK StartDate Eliminate Add Meditation

1 Feb.26–Wed

AllBeef/Speakingillofothers(gossip&negativity)Cursing;sarcasm

QuiettimewiththeLordfor15minutesDrinkmorewater

UseapraiseJournaltowrite1thingforwhichyougivePraiseMemorize1newscripturethisweek

2 Mar.4–WedContinuetoalsofastitemsfromthepreviousweek

Eliminate:Pork,allfriedfoodsandwhiterice;morethan2hoursofTVperday

Plus:Prayertwiceaday;Prayerwithapartnertwiceaweek

Plus:Write1timeGodansweredaprayerMemorize1newscripturethisweek

3 Mar.11–WedContinuetoalsofastitemsfromtheprevioustwoweeks

Eliminate:Junkfood;sodaandalcohol/Violent&profaneentertainment

Plus:Eatmorefruitsandvegetables;Freshairactivity(sitbywater;walkinpark,etc.)

Plus:Write1wayyourlifehasimprovedasaChristianMemorize1newscripturethisweek

4 Mar.18–WedContinuetoalsofastitemsfromthepreviousthreeweeks

Eliminate:Refined(white)flour,nobreadunlesswholewheatandgrains/Anunforgivingspirit

Plus:SharethegoodnewsofChristissomeonenew;Invite1person(churchedorun-churched)toWMBC(oryourchurch)

Plus:Writeafavoritescriptureandwhy;orfindascriptureandexplainhowitimpactsyourlifeMemorize1newscripturethisweek

5 Mar.25–WedContinuetoalsofastitemsfromthepreviousfourweeks

Eliminate:Turkey,Chicken,Coffee,tea,chocolate,allsugars.(Herbaltea,naturaljuicesandhoneyarefine)/Complaining&faultfinding(withselfandothers)

Plus:Atleast4glassesofwateradayand15minutesofreadingtheScriptures

Plus:Writethenameof1personyouwanttoseesaved/returntochurch/andinvitethemMemorize1newscripturethisweek

6 Apr.1–WedContinuetoalsofastitemsfromthepreviousfiveweeks

Eliminate:Everythingexceptvegetables,potatoes,fruits,legumes,fish,waterandjuices/NoTV,excessiveinternet&socialmedia;texting,phonecallsetc.(Onlywhatisrequiredforworkorschool)

Plus:Makealistofyourconcerns–findScripturesthataddresseachconcernRecitingScriptureoutloud

Plus:Writeout1wayyoucanbemoreinvolvedatWMBC(oratyourchurch)andhowyouplantoexecuteyourinvolvementMemorize1newscripturethisweek

End:Apr.5(PalmSunday)(inclusive)

1 Feb.26 9 Mar.5 17 Mar.13 25 Mar.21 33 Mar.292 Feb.27 10 Mar.6 18 Mar.14 26 Mar.22 34 Mar.303 Feb.28 11 Mar.7 19 Mar.15 27 Mar.23 35 Mar.314 Feb.29 12 Mar.8 20 Mar.16 28 Mar.24 36 Apr.15 Mar.1 13 Mar.9 21 Mar.17 29 Mar.25 37 Apr.26 Mar.2 14 Mar.10 22 Mar.18 30 Mar.26 38 Apr.37 Mar.3 15 Mar.11 23 Mar.19 31 Mar.27 39 Apr.48 Mar.4 16 Mar.12 24 Mar.20 32 Mar.28 40 Apr.5

ASeasonofFastingandPraying:HelpfulPoints

WhoCanFast?

AnyonewhohasadesiretopartnerwithusaswegothroughthisjourneyoffaithtogetclosertoGod.However,ifyouhaveanillnessormedicalconditions,pleaseseektheadviceofaphysicianbeforeparticipatinginanyfast.Yourphysiciancanguideyouonthenutritionalimplicationsoffastingwhileonmedication.

WhyIShouldFast?

Thepurposeoffastingistostrengthenyouspiritually,mentallyandphysically.ThegoalistodrawnearertoGodthroughspendingmoretimewithHim—freefromdistractions,throughworship,prayerandreadingGod’sWord.Wefastalsotofeedourspiritsothatwecandenyourflesh.WewantGodtorevealHimselfandspeaktouslikeneverbefore.ThegoalsoftheWalkerMemorialBaptistChurchCorporateFastaretostrengthentheunitywithinthebodyofChrist,toseekGod’sfaceandhearHisvoiceregardingrestoredvision,particularlyintheareaofdiscipleshipandourindividualandcollectiveeffortstogrowinChrist.

PracticalTipsBefore/DuringTheFast:

• PrayandseekGod’sface.Beforeyoubegin,askGodtohelpyouprepareandtobefullycommittedtothefast,followingtheenclosedfastingchart.Fastingisadailyjourney.TakeyourtimeandwatchGodrevealHimselftoyouasyoucommityourselftoHIM!Yourfleshwillwaragainstyourdesiretocontrolit.

• Drinkplentyofwater!Watersustainsourbody.Itassistsinmovinghelpfulnutrientsthroughoutourbody.Italsohelpsusremoveharmfulwastesandtoxinsfromourbody.

• Duringyourfastexpectyourbodytoeliminatetoxins.Thiswillcausevaryinglevelsofdiscomfortsuchasheadachesandirritability.Thesearesymptomsofwithdrawalfromsugars,caffeine,etc.Youwillexperiencehungerpains.Whenthishappens,pray,readGod’sWord,drinkwaterandexploreactivitiestotakeyourmindoffofyourdiscomfort.Activitieslike,talkingtoanaccountabilitypartner,readingabook,meditating,finishingaproject,orrestingmayeaseyourdiscomfort.

• Theenemyknowsthatyouareonaspiritualjourney.However,donotbediscouragedforwewrestlenotagainstfleshandblood,butagainstrulersindarkplaces.Keepthefollowingitemswithyouatalltimes,astheywillprovehelpfulinyourtimeofneed:theBible,water,vitamins,freshfruitandsnacksizenuts.

• Avoidchewinggumorcandy.Chewinggumtricksyourstomachintothinkingyouareconsumingfood.Thepurposeofthefastissacrifice,anditishelpfultorefrainfromtrickingyourbody.

SomeBenefitsofFasting:

(1)HearfromGodandunderstandHiswillforyourlife;(2)invitetheLordtocreateinyouacleanheartandrenewarightspirit;(3)acloserwalkwithGodandcommitmenttofollowingallofHisways;(4)freedomfromeverydaysins:pride,jealousy,resentment,unforgiveness,gluttony,hate,gossiping,etc.;(5)guidance/claritywithpresentmonumentaldifficulties;(6)experienceabreakthrough;(7)establishapositionofspiritualstrengthanddominion;and(8)freedomfrombondage,spiritualorotherwise.

WMBC – 2020 Lenten Fast Calendar Prayer Call every day thorugh Lent; Focus on topic for the day;

Call number – 712-775-7031 Code 710977#

◄ Jan 2020 February 2020 Mar 2020 ►

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1

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26 Ash Wednesday Topic:Fasting

Joel2:12-13Acts13:3-4

27 Topic:Peace

John16:33John14:27

28 Topic:Patience Colossians3:12Ephesians4:2

29 Topic:Compassion

Psalm145:9Isaiah30:18

◄ Feb 2020 March 2020 Apr 2020 ►

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Topic:GraceandMercy

Hebrews4:162Corinthians12:8-9

2 Topic:PrayerandPrayerLife

1Thessalonians5:16-18Ephesians6:18

3 Topic:Humility

Proverbs29:23Philippians2:3

4 Topic:Testimony

1John5:6-11Acts1:8

5 Topic:Joy

John15:10-12Romans15:13

6 Topic:Kindess

Titus3:4-52Corinthians6:6

7 Topic:Faith

Hebrews11:1-6Matthew21:21-22

8 Daylight Saving Begins Topic:Commitment

1Kings8:61Colossians3:23

9 Topic:ObedienceandAccountability

Jeremiah7:232John1:6

10 Topic:Sacrifice

Romans12:1Ephesians5:1

11 Topic:Service

Mark10:45John12:26

12 Topic:WisdomandClairty

Psalm111:10James1:5

13 Topic:Forgiveness

Ephesians4:32Colossians3:13

14 Topic:Faithfulness

Galatians5:221Corinthians4:2

15 Topic:Gentleness

Philippians4:51Timothy6:11

16 Topic:Self-Control

2Peter1:5-72Timothy1:7

17 Saint Patrick's Day Topic:PraiseandThankfulness

Psalm100:41Chronicles16:34

18 Topic:Attitude

Romans15:5Romans12:2

19 Topic:TrustingGod

Matthew6:25Proverbs3:5-6

20 Topic:FinancialResponsibity

1Timothy6:17-191Peter5:2-3

21 Topic:Family

Acts10:2Acts16:31-34

22 Topic:Marriages

Genesis2:24Ecclesiastes4:9-12

23 Topic:Children

Proverbs22:6Ephesians6:1-4

24 Topic:Relationships

Hebrews10:24-25Matthew7:12

25 Topic:Discernment

Philippians1:9-10Proverbs18:15

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Topic:Leadership

Galatians6:9Romans8:28

27 Topic:HealthandStrength

1Corinthians6:19-201Timothy4:8

28 Topic:SpiritualGrowth

Colossians1:9-102Peter3:18

29 Topic:Love

1Corinthians16:141John4:7

30 Topic:TheChurch,Congregation,andCommunity

1Peter2:9-10Hebrews10:24-25

31 Topic:Goodness

Romans15:14Matthew5:15-16

◄ Mar 2020 April 2020 May 2020 ►

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1

Topic:Evangelism

Mark16:151Peter3:15

2 Topic:Courage

Joshua1:9Isaiah41:10-13

3 Topic:GiftsfromGod

James1:17

1Corinthians12:4-11

4 Topic:Friendliness

John15:13Proverbs27:9

5 Palm Sunday Topic:Discipleship

Luke9:23John13:34-35

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10 Good Friday

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SUNDAYSCHOOL:9:00AM|SUNDAYWORSHIP:10:30AMWEDNESDAYBIBLESTUDY:12NOON/7PM

DAILYMORNINGPRAYER:6:30AMNumber:712-775-7031;CallCode:710977#ToJointheFast:visitwww.wmbcdc.org