Here is the handout that was given in service today outlining the details for the 12 Days of Relentless Love initiative which starts tomorrow. If you have any questions feel free to ask them in the comment section and we will do our best to get back to you.
12 Days of “Relentless Love”
In 2012 the LORD is calling Church Without Limits deeper – there are deeper things that He has for us and deeper things He has called us to. Most importantly He is calling us deeper into His RELENTLESS LOVE that “never fails, never gives up and never runs out”.
Walking in a deep revelation of the relentless love is not a side issue but the foundation for everything in the Christian life. As we enter 2012 we want to go deeper in this love than we ever have before thus we are setting aside twelve days to dedicate ourselves to seek Him, and cry out for fresh wisdom and revelation.
The “12 Days of Relentless Love” will involve the following elements:
1. Fasting
• We are calling every member of CWL to fast for twelve days from Monday, January 16th to Friday January 27th as we seek the LORD together
o Option A – Juice Fast: eat no food but only drink juices/water
o Option B – Daniel Fast: eat only fruit and vegetables.
o Option C – Wesley Fast: fast each day until dinner
• In addition to fasting food we want to fast all media/entertainment for the 12 days to help us focus on seeking the LORD
• Naturally our flesh will desire to take the easiest route possible but we encourage you to personally go to a new level during this fast.
• Note: as this is a more intense fast and we encourage everyone to make sure they prepare properly and use wisdom while participating. If you have any medical concerns please see a doctor before beginning.
• More info on fasting click here
2. Gathering Together
• We are also going to be gathering together as a church family a number of times throughout the 12 days.
• We will be gathering at Advent Lutheran Church for times of worship/prayer on:
o Monday, January 16th 7pm @ Advent Lutheran (Childcare provided)
o Wednesday, January 18th 7pm @ Regional Locations (No Childcare)
• West – Sagar Residence (Mississauga)
• Central – Advent Lutheran
• East – Church Office (Pickering) & Nimrod Residence (Whitby)
o Friday January 20th 7pm @ Advent Lutheran (Hosted by Catalyst Youth & Young Adults – Childcare Provided)
o Monday, January 23rd 7pm @ Advent Lutheran (Childcare provided)
o Wednesday, January 25th 7pm @ Regional Locations (No Childcare)
• West – Sagar Residence (Mississauga)
• Central – Advent Lutheran
• East – Church Office (Pickering) & Nimrod Residence (Whitby)
o Friday, January 27th 7pm @ Advent Lutheran (Hosted by Catalyst Youth & Young Adults – Childcare Provided) Special Guest: Pastor Derek Schneider
• During these two weeks there will be no ConneXions/G12 Missions Teams Meetings and we encourage you to attend as many of the meetings as possible.
• Child care will be provided for the Monday and Friday Meetings (not the Wednesday ones)
3. Prayer
• In addition to our prayer/worship gatherings we will be meeting for prayer daily via conference calls.
• We will have prayer calls at various time slots: 5:00 a.m., 6:00 a.m., Noon and 10:00 p.m.
• The calls will last for 30 minutes each and will be moderated by a CWL Leader.
• The number for the calls is: 647.722.5570 Access Code: 992365
• Note: We will not have any calls on Sunday, January 22nd.
4. Study
• Pastor Brendan will be doing a 10 minute video teaching for each of the 12 days that you can access on www.faithfuel.tv
• We will also be recommending some optional resources for those of you who have extra time for study/reading.
If you have more questions you can talk to your ConneXions Leader or if that doesn’t work you can contact the church office. All information regarding the fast will be posted on our church site at www.churchwithoutlimits.com.
Times of united fasting/prayer don’t change God, they change us – they are not easy but they are powerful and impact our lives in real, tangible ways. We encourage every member of the Church Without Limits family jump in and go deep in the ‘relentless love’ of God.
