LG Leader Guide | Week of 1.11.26

Happy New Year, LG Leaders!

We are excited to kick off 2026 with our annual rythm of prayer and fasting.

Marshall gave a great Biblical and practical overview of the spiritual discipline of fasting.

  • You can listen to the sermon here (fast forward to about 10 minutes in, as there was trouble with the audio)

  • The discussion guide is up.

  • Here is the handout Marshall referenced on Encountering God Through Fasting

21 Days of Prayer and Fasting // Prepare the Way of the LORD

From January 19th - February 8th, our church will seek the LORD afresh together through prayer and fasting.

The theme this year is "Prepare the Way for the LORD" from Isaiah 40:1-5. Together, we are asking God to build a highway for His presence in our hearts, our church, and our city. For Him to turn our deserts into rivers.

  • Prayer Booklets are here. Printed copies available this Sunday

  • Practically, we are encouraging everyone to fast in the following ways.

    • Week 1 - Food & Media // We encourage everyone to fast from food in some way during week 1. We also encourage everyone to fast from all non-essential media (TV, social media, video games, secular books, etc.) for the entire 3 weeks of prayer and fasting

    • Week 2 - Time & Media // We encourage everyone to sign up for one or more hours of prayer during week 2 of the fast. Our goal is to pray 24-7!

    • Week 3 - Outreach & Media // We want to reach out to others this week by giving generously to the needy, blessing our neighbors, and sharing Jesus with others. See the appendix in the prayer booklet for ideas.

Excited to do this together. Love y’all!

Important Dates Upcoming:

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

In Christ,

Joe Paolino

Joe Paolino