Fast & Pray

on the 1st

As a church family, we are fasting and praying on the 1st day of every month. Our purpose is to draw closer to God, to mature in our holiness, and to be used by God for His purposes as we trust in His provision for all that we need. We feel that aligning our fasting and prayer will strengthen and unify our church family as we move Forward by Faith together. If the Lord leads you to fast more frequently, we encourage you to follow His leading as it also aligns with guidance from your doctor.
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Fasting Guides + Resources
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Fast & Pray for...

God’s will for our growth

Wise decision making by the Finance Team

Wise management of the new 2024-25 budget

A clear plan to address our aging infrastructure

The sale of the Lee’s Summit property

The church family's continued generosity

The Worship Pastor Search Team and process

Pastor Brian, Pastor Larry, other leaders, and staff to be sustained and rejuvenated by God’s grace so they can persevere through the work ahead

Your answer to “How can I help?”

We Prayed. God Answered!

The sale of the Morga missionary residence
37 baptisms in the last year

Fasting Guides & Resources

If you are looking for guidance on how to fast or help understanding the why behind fasting, we encourage you to read the helpful guides linked below.

What Scripture Says About Fasting

Your Personal Guide to Fasting and Prayer
by Bill Bright

 Fasting: The Misunderstood Discipline
by Donald Whitney

Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life
by Donald Whitney

A Hunger for God: Desiring God through Fasting and Prayer
by John Piper

5-Day Devotional on Biblical Fasting
available on the Bible App and Bible.com

Your Fasting Stories

Encourage the church with your fasting experience! Share your testimony with us at contact@connectionpoint.tv.

As a result of our fasting in the month of August our 17-year-old granddaughter gave her life to Jesus, and her mother, our daughter, rededicated her life back to the Lord. When you mix prayer and fasting together you get results…all praise to God our Father in heaven who hears our prayers and answers! Amen and Amen!

– Mr. & Mrs. Samuel L. Parker


Anyone who knows me knows that food is my love language. So when fasting, yeah, my tummy was growling when I went to bed, but I knew I was going to be ok. It made me understand more of what it means that God sustained Jesus and others in the Bible while they were fasting. I learned that I probably put food on more of a pedestal in my life than it should be. Every time my tummy rumbled, it reminded me to pray. I have four kids, so it had to be quick, but I prayed more than I had in a long time.

– Stephanie Gipfert


I was so inspired to learn that Jesus said, 'WHEN you fast.' This is a command from our King, Father & best friend! I have never fasted before with a specific spiritual purpose in mind and now when I am fasting, I have certain prayer points and situations in my life that I am praying over. Whether a request for clear guidance, wisdom, or to overcome temptations—in those moments when my fleshly body reminds me that I want food and drink (through uncomfortable hunger pains)—I remind myself that my flesh and those fleshly desires are temporary. I am not from this world and must rely on GOD to be sustained! It has resulted in an acute awareness of my dependency on our Lord & Savior and a significant increase in my prayer life! I plan to keep fasting as a regular part of my monthly routine and am so thankful for a church that practices fasting on a congregational level!

– Lacey Barrett


For the August fast, I was cleaning my room and I was really productive. I was just worshiping and I felt like I never felt closer to God than I did on Thursday. Every time I would stop worshiping, I had no energy and then whenever I started worshiping, I had the most energy that I’ve ever had. It was just insane and I knew that was only from God so it was awesome.

– Bailey Winningham


I fast often, but there was something different about today. I felt at peace and my steps seemed to be ordered by God. I started at Go Day, and it took off from there. I got more done and was able to witness to several people, particularly a young man we struck up a conversation with about his cap. We left with God being the center of the conversation. Today was so productive both physically and spiritually, and I know it was because I was walking with the Spirit.  Also, I shared with someone that I believe God has something big happening at Connection Point. I can feel it, and I believe it!

– Larry Myers, Deacon Chairman


It’s been a new experience for me to fast on a regular basis. My experience so far is that it’s been exciting to see the whole church focused on God’s plan for us. I have already seen His hand working in the attitudes and actions, one specific area is the weekly giving by the congregation since the April update and fast. It’s obvious His hand is in our future as we unify and share His goals as a congregation.

– Al Dierking, Deacon & Finance Team Member


The time of church unified prayer and fasting was awesome! I believe that a greater bond will be formed as we encourage each other to participate and expect God to move mightily on our behalf. I have seen it for myself from my early twenties until now. So, trust me when I say it is well worth the sacrifice!

– Don Warren, Life Group Leader


 I knew if I was going to be successful in my fast I would have to rely on God to help me get through the 24 hours. What an amazing God we have as it was easier than I thought possible. It also helped me realize I need to be more intentional in my prayer life not only for my family but also in the life of our church. 

– Anonymous


The spiritual blessing that came out of my fast was far more powerful than any physical discomfort from abstaining from food for 24 hours. 

– Anonymous


My fasting went well. I truly felt God's presence as the day progressed and have seen His movement.  Starting with the prayers at the Lee's Summit property and progressing through my day, God was there and blessing me moment by moment.  His movement is coming to our church soon.

– Anonymous


My fasting experience was a blessing. I felt the Lord's presence and was surprisingly not hungry. I felt good and my attention was drawn more to Him and away from other distractions.

– Anonymous


I would describe my May 1st fasting experience as "loud" because it was a busy day of work and kids.  There wasn't enough quiet time to pause and reflect. But I did what I could, the Lord saw my heart, and now I'm looking forward to the next one.  

– Kara Clingenpeel, Staff Member