2023 LENTEN FAST

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We have included 3 levels of fasting so that you can  choose your level of commitment based on health and experience. 

We will  start at 12:01 AM Wednesday, February 22 and end 12:01 AM Sunday, April  9.

Beginners - first time fasting or have health issues that preclude long periods without food - omit one meal daily. 

Intermediate  - have fasted previously and want to move further in the discipline -  can only consume food within the same 8-hour window each day, i.e. 11-7,  1-9.

Advanced - have experienced extended fasts previously - no food with a single day every 7 days where a single meal is allowed.

Be  sure to increase your daily water intake by a MINIMUM of 3 glasses  during the fast. If you must drink juice, drink an unprocessed, no sugar  added option. For beginners, if you experience any light-headedness,  try eating a handful of nuts and drink some juice and move to omitting a  meal every other day. 

Understand that mental discipline is important to  complete the fast, but listen to your body.

Set  aside the money you would normally spend on the missing meals, and we  will make a donation to an area food bank with our collective funds. Set  aside some time daily (ideally at the same time) to focus and pray for  those we are going to help at the end of this fast. 

If you need  encouragement, additional tips, or just to know you are not alone in  your struggle to complete this fast, you can email or call Sister Brawley: dbbrawley1217@gmail.com or (803) 466-7515.

Thank you to each of you participating in the fast with us this year.