Churchwide Prayer and Fasting

Churchwide Prayer & Fasting | March 30–April 19, 2025

As we prepare our hearts for Easter, we invite you to join us in 21 days of prayer and fasting, beginning March 30 and continuing up to Resurrection Sunday. This is a time to seek God together, grow in faith, and realign our hearts with His purpose.

I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead. –Philippians 3:10–11

Throughout the 21 days, we will incorporate prayer and fasting into our regular campus gatherings, including:

• Community Nights: Engaging in worship, prayer, and encouragement together!
• Weekly Prayer Gatherings: Setting aside focused time to pray as a church family.
• Weekends: Leaning into God’s presence during our weekend services.

Whether you choose to fast from food, social media, or something else, we encourage you to dedicate this time to deepening your relationship with Jesus! Let us come expectant of what God will do as we seek Him together. As we dedicate these 21 days for prayer and fasting, our desire is to know Christ more deeply and to witness His resurrection power at work—not just in our own lives but in the lives of those who will hear the gospel this Easter. We’re praying for a great harvest and believe many will come to salvation and encounter Jesus in a fresh way during Easter weekend!

Prayer Points:

• Pray the Lord builds His Church, for He alone is the head of Gateway Church. (Psalm 127:1)
• Pray for Gateway Church to continue walking in humility. (Genesis 32:22–31; James 4:6–10)
• Pray for unity among the Gateway congregation and staff. (Psalm 133:1–3; Philippians 2:1–2)
• Pray that our Elders hear the Holy Spirit in the search for a new senior pastor. (1 Samuel 16:1–13) 

Why Should I Fast?

If there is something you’ve been praying for, working to overcome, or seeking God’s wisdom on, fasting is a perfect way to quiet all the noise and tune in to what God has to say.

The Bible is full of examples of the power of fasting and prayer. In Judges 20, after facing terrible defeat, the Israelites fasted and asked God for guidance ahead of their next battle—which they won! In Daniel 10, Daniel fasted before receiving a vision from God. And in Matthew 4, before Jesus began His ministry, He fasted 40 days.

How Should I Fast?

The best way to get started is to pray and ask the Lord for wisdom on how you should fast. Maybe you need to refrain from indulging in desserts, take a break from social media, or pause Netflix for three weeks. Once you’ve determined how you will fast, stick to it, and watch how God moves in your life!

Read “You Might Be Fasting If …” for some encouragement and joy along the way!

If you decide to commit to a dietary fast, be sure to drink plenty of water and please consult your doctor before making any significant changes.