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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
2 Groundhog Day
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14 Valentine's Day
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17 Presidents Day
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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
26
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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9 Holy Thursday
10 Good Friday
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12 Easter
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15 Tax Day (Taxes Due)
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22 Administrative Professionals
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24 Arbor Day
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SUNDAYSCHOOL:9:00AM|SUNDAYWORSHIP:10:30AMWEDNESDAYBIBLESTUDY:12NOON/7PM
DAILYMORNINGPRAYER:6:30AMNumber:712-775-7031;CallCode:710977#ToJointheFast:visitwww.wmbcdc.org