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40 For Fruit

What is "40 For Fruit?"

  • 40 for Fruit is a 40 day spiritual fast toward becoming fruit bearing followers of Christ through the baptism of the Holy Spirit. The scripture says, “When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples. This brings great glory to my Father” (John 15:8 NLT). The only way to become spiritually productive in life is through the baptism of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5).

    • When Is It?

  • 40 for Fruit Launch Night December 31, 2011 at 6pm Special Powernight
  • The spiritual fast will begin at 5pm January 1 and end on February 11 at 5pm.

    • What is the purpose of "40 For Fruit?"

    The purpose of this fast is 3 fold:

    1. To become productive in 4 areas of life Spiritual, Physical, Personal, Social

    2. To connect members with others in prayer and Bible Study

    3. To prepare the church for winning souls to Jesus Christ.

    Getting Started:

    1. Find a prayer partner or have household worship each day (We especially want you to pray with someone who is not a member of the church or who has left the church).

    2. Pray that God will show you whom you should be praying for. During the 40 days you will be praying for 5 people. Ask God for guidance as you select these individuals.

    3. Choose five people to pray for. Those on your prayer list may be family members, friends, or coworkers. They may be individuals who have either left the church, or were never members of the church (They should be individuals living in your area in order to invite them to church sometime during the next 40 days).

    4. Contact each of the 5 people who have selected. You may choose to contact these individuals in person, by phone, by email, or mail. Following is an example of what you should say to the friends you are contacting:

    Beginning January 1 to February 11 my church is having a special emphasis on prayer, and is requesting that we choose five individuals to pray for during the next 40 days.

    Since you are my friend (or whatever the relationship is) it seemed only natural that I would think of praying for you. I would be honored if you would let me know what your specific prayer requests are so that I can know how to pray for you for the next 40 days.

    5. Create a prayer card for each individual to keep you on track (See the “40 day Prayers and Devotions” book By Dennis Smith on page 5)

    6. Pray for these individuals everyday.

    7. Prayerfully consider what activities you can do to show them you care. The following list contains suggestions of things you can do for those on your prayer list to show that you care for them. Add to this list as the Lord leads.

  • Tell them what you appreciate about them.
  • Send them a piece of encouraging literature
  • Call and pray with them.
  • Invite them to dinner at your home or a restaurant.
  • Invite them to go out to lunch with you.
  • Send them a birthday card.
  • Send them a card expressing encouragement or what God puts on your heart through SMS text, email, or postal mail.
  • Take them something you cooked.
  • Invite them to go shopping or to some kind of recreational event.
  • Send them a get well or sympathy card when needed.
  • Give their child a birthday card and gift when appropriate.
  • Invite them to attend church with you.
  • At the appropriate time ask if they would like to receive Bible Studies.

    • During the 40 for Fruit I will commit to the following:

    WHAT WE ARE DOING FOR GOD

    1. Praying for the Baptism of the Holy Spirit

  • Pray for Baptism of the Holy Spirit
  • Church Ministry Expansion
  • Lost to Come to Christ
  • Personal breakthroughs
  • To become Productive fruit-bearing Christian
  • Consistently Passionate about the Kingdom
  • Join in on the 24 Hour Prayer Line 1-712-775-7000 access code: 521280#

    • 2. Worshipping Faithfully

  • Personal Worship each day
  • Family Worship once a day
  • Praying with a prayer partner
  • Attend Sabbath School, Sabbath Worship and Power Night/Lasers

    • 3. Reading 40 day Devotional By Dennis Smith daily ($10 for book payable to Church)

  • Also Read the Gospels/Book of Acts

    • 4. Committing to increase our faith through giving our finances sacrificially for the cause of Christ by increasing my stewardship giving 1% or __________%.

    5. Using my time for the Glory of God by committing to a ministry at Glenville SDA Church (if you are not involved in one)

    6. Set Personal development goals. (Example, Health-exercise daily, Personal-write a book enroll in school, finish a task; Spiritual-increased devotional life, involvement in ministry; Social-mending or beginning relationships with others, reconciliation)

    7. Challenge God to lead 1 soul to Christ in next 60 days.

    WHAT WE ARE GIVING UP FOR GOD

    1. Secular Media: Reserving only 1 day a week for Secular Television/FB and other Social Networking.

    2. Addictive Behaviors: Smoking, Caffeine, sweets, immoral strongholds

    3. Complaining, and negative speaking

    4. 4 Dietary Options to Choose from in devotion to God for 40 days (If you have health challenges please consult your physician before participating).

    *Choose One of the Following Diets for the 40 Day fast:

    1. Fast from 2 meals each day (non-vegetarian or vegetarian) for 40 days

    2. Fast from 1 meal each day (non-vegetarian or vegetarian) for 40 days

    3. Daniel Fast (Vegan Diet)-vegetables, fruits, grains, water (No animal products) for 40 days

    4. Vegetarian Diet (no flesh foods) for 40 days

    * There will be no dietary restrictions on Sabbaths (Sunset Friday to Sunset Saturday)

    DIETARY EXPLANATIONS, DEFINITIONS & OPTIONS

    VEGAN: is a type of vegetarian diet that excludes meat, eggs, dairy products and all other animal-derived ingredients. Many vegans also do not eat foods that are processed using animal products, such as refined white sugar.

    VEGETARIAN: The most common type of vegetarian in North America are people who do not eat beef, pork, poultry, fish, shellfish or animal flesh of any kind, but do eat eggs and dairy products.

    NON-VEGETARIAN: This is the least restrictive diet that allows for the eating of all clean meats (see Leviticus 11 & Deuteronomy 14 for a listing) like poultry, beef, lamb and fish with scales and fins. This diet also includes meat products like eggs and dairy.

    CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING DIETS FOR THE 40 DAYS:

    1. DANIEL FAST: Follow a Vegan diet (vegetables, fruits, grains, water and no animal products) for 40 days.

    2. VEGETARIAN DIET: Follow a Vegetarian diet (consume NO FLESH FOODS) for 40 days.

    3. FAST FROM 2 MEALS EACH DAY: Eat one meal per day for 40 days. The one meal diet can be either vegan, vegetarian or non-vegetarian.

    4. FAST FROM 1 MEAL EACH DAY: Eat 2 meals per day for 40 days. The two meal diet can be either vegan, vegetarian or non-vegetarian.

    Remember there will be no dietary restrictions on Sabbaths (sunset Friday to sunset Saturday)!

    Download Fasting Guide Here

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