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My Pastor Is Asking Christians To Fast And Pray
Fellowship Bible Church (San Antonio, TX) ^ | 04-06-2020 | Russell Schwarz

Posted on 04/06/2020 2:44:58 PM PDT by OrangeHoof

Pastor Russell Schwarz of the Fellowship Bible Church in San Antonio, TX is calling for a day of fasting and prayer to combat the coronavirus and ask for the Lord's intervention in this world crisis.

Here is his email:

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IT IS TIME TO FAST AND PRAY!!

"'Even now,' declares the Lord, 'return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.' Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity." - Joel 2:12-13

I am calling on all to join me in a day of fasting and prayer for the protection of our country. I have decided to set aside one day, Friday -- Good Friday for a day of fasting and prayer. Would you join me, beginning at sundown on Thursday through sundown of Friday for a time of fasting and prayer?

Pray for 1) The protection of our church families from this virus; 2) The elderly among us for their safety; 3) Our national and state leadership for wisdom and guidance from above in determining what is best for our nation; 4) The safety of medical workers that are serving in high risk, front line positions; 5) The scientists that are attempting to find a solution for a treatment and a vaccination. There are many more requests that you can add for your prayer times.

If you are joining me, feel free to eat a meal Thursday before sunset. Spend Thursday night and Friday in prayer and fasting, and then enjoy a meal on Friday after sunset.

Blessings upon you all. May God save our land.

Pastor Russell

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TOPICS: Religion
KEYWORDS: coronavirus; fasting; prayer; trump
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THIS IS COMPLETELY VOLUNTARY!

Those who cannot join us due to health reasons or other activities are not being asked to do anything different than normal but it would be good for all Christians, of any faith, to use this time for fasting, confession, reflection and requests for protection and wisdom as we all endure this crisis. All faiths who acknowledge and worship the one true Jehovah God are welcome to participate.

For most, fasting means abstaining from solid foods however water is okay and some with health needs may also modify their diets for this time. Nobody is expected to be awake for the entire 24 hours. Just consider sleep as part of the fast.

Now is not the time for arguments and divisions (political and otherwise). Now is the time to confess our sins and plead to the Almighty for His great hand of mercy over all of us during this time of peril. Thank you for reading.

1 posted on 04/06/2020 2:44:58 PM PDT by OrangeHoof
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To: OrangeHoof
Now is the time to confess our sins

I've posted mean things to three people today and I should be sorry for it.

2 posted on 04/06/2020 2:50:32 PM PDT by humblegunner
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To: humblegunner

And one person on Facebook.


3 posted on 04/06/2020 2:51:11 PM PDT by humblegunner
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To: humblegunner
I've posted mean things to three people today...

Considering you were away from your computer for 23 hours and 59 minutes, you did good today.

4 posted on 04/06/2020 2:52:09 PM PDT by Obadiah (Kill the deep state or lose the Republic.)
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To: Obadiah
you did good today.

The day ain't done.

5 posted on 04/06/2020 2:53:07 PM PDT by humblegunner
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To: humblegunner
I've posted mean things to three people today and I should be sorry for it.

Five Hail Mary's and two Our Fathers should be penance enough.
6 posted on 04/06/2020 2:53:35 PM PDT by Old Yeller (Under construction)
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To: OrangeHoof

I’ll pray, but not fast!


7 posted on 04/06/2020 3:11:11 PM PDT by SgtHooper (If you remember the 60's, YOU WEREN'T THERE!)
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To: Old Yeller; humblegunner

>>I’ve posted mean things to three people today and I should be sorry for it.<<

>>>Five Hail Mary’s and two Our Fathers should be penance enough.<<<<

I was going to say two Hail Marys, one Halfback Option and an Onsides kick should do it.


8 posted on 04/06/2020 3:15:24 PM PDT by freedumb2003 ("DonÂ’t mistake activity for achievement." - John Wooden)
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To: humblegunner
A lot of people are fasting and praying on Thursday and/or Friday of this week.


9 posted on 04/06/2020 3:35:37 PM PDT by Cinnamontea
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To: Cinnamontea
Sorry, humblegunner. My post was intended for OrangeHoof.


10 posted on 04/06/2020 3:37:03 PM PDT by Cinnamontea
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To: OrangeHoof

Be very careful with the fasting. You really need to know what you’re doing or you could end up in the hospital yourself.


11 posted on 04/06/2020 3:42:33 PM PDT by bramps (It's the Islam, stupid!)
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To: OrangeHoof

do you fast on yom kippur or is that not from your G-d


12 posted on 04/06/2020 4:25:02 PM PDT by merkova
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To: OrangeHoof; Alex Murphy; boatbums; CynicalBear; daniel1212; ealgeone; Elsie; Gamecock; HossB86; ...

For anyone interested.


13 posted on 04/06/2020 5:02:50 PM PDT by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith..)
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To: metmom

+1


14 posted on 04/06/2020 5:08:44 PM PDT by ealgeone
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To: metmom

Sounds like a plan!

James 5:16


15 posted on 04/06/2020 5:12:24 PM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal (Like Enoch, Noah, & Lot, the True Church will soon be removed & then destruction comes forth.)
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To: metmom

🙋‍♀️


16 posted on 04/06/2020 5:17:08 PM PDT by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.)
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To: merkova; OrangeHoof
do you fast on yom kippur or is that not from your G-d

How is that relevant to praying and fasting about this current virus situation?

17 posted on 04/06/2020 5:24:28 PM PDT by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith..)
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To: merkova

The God of Abraham is my God. However, my church doesn’t recognize Yom Kippur so I would not have known to fast. If this virus gets much worse, however, we may soon be putting bloody crosses on our doorposts. Peace.


18 posted on 04/06/2020 5:30:26 PM PDT by OrangeHoof (The Democrats - Unafraid to burn in Hell.)
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To: bramps

I don’t think fasting for one day is going to hurt anyone.


19 posted on 04/06/2020 5:32:20 PM PDT by bigdaddy45
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To: metmom

It is relevant because it is the annual 25-hour period of fasting and praying for the Jews. For this year, it is scheduled for September. I think my pastor would like us to pray and fast sooner than that.


20 posted on 04/06/2020 5:33:01 PM PDT by OrangeHoof (The Democrats - Unafraid to burn in Hell.)
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