We invite you to join our Family of Churches in a shared prayer and fasting initiative during the months of April, May, and June. Together, we want to humbly seek the Lord, asking Him to accomplish His purposes in His church and in the lives of men, women, and children across our communities.

Why Fasting?

Fasting is a biblical discipline that deepens the sincerity of our prayers and aligns our hearts with God’s will. It is not about persuading God to act on our terms, but about stilling ourselves before Him and surrendering our will to His. As we fast, our prayers gain focus, our dependence on God grows, and our urgency is renewed. As Psalm 127:1 reminds us, “Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.” Without His leading and empowerment, our mission cannot succeed.

How to Participate

Consider incorporating fasting into your regular rhythyms during the months of April, May, and June. This may look like setting aside one meal each month — or perhaps one meal each week— using that time to pray instead of eat. Each month we will provide specific prayer points to guide your times of fasting, as well as your regular rhythms of prayer.

Throughout this initiative, we will host prayer gatherings across our Family of Churches. If you are able, we encourage you to join us in person at one of these gatherings as we seek the Lord together.

MAY prayer gatherings

• June 11th | 7:30-8:00am | Covenant Church

  • 36 Oswego St., Baldwinsville, NY 13027

• June 11th | 12:00-12:45pm | Missio Church Downtown

  • 620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13024

• June 14th | 6:00pm | Renovation Church

  • 118 Josephine St., North Syracuse, NY 13212

June prayer Points

Repentance and Salvation

Ask God to bring men, women, and children to genuine repentance and faith in Jesus Christ—that hearts would be awakened to the glory of Christ and the redemption found in Him alone. (Acts 3:19, Ezekiel 36:25-27, 2 corinthians 5:17)

Gospel Renewal in Marriages and Families

Ask God to restore what is broken in homes—to heal wounds, reconcile relationships, strengthen marriages, and cause parents and children walk in the Lord together.

(Malachi 4:6, Ephesians 5:25-27, Colossians 3:12-14)

Fruitful Gospel Witness

Ask the Lord to create open hearts throughout Central New York—that the gospel would spread with power, believers would boldly proclaim Christ, and that many would respond in faith

(Matthew 9:37-38, Romans 10:13-15, Colossians 4:3-4)

Healing, Mercy, Restoration in Our Communities

Ask God to bring His mercy into places marked by darkness, addiction, division, loneliness, injustice, fear, and hopelessness—that His kingdom would visibly break into our communities

(Psalm 147:3, Isaiah 61:1, Micah 6:8)

Enduring Dependence Upon the Lord

Ask God to keep His people humble, prayerful, and dependent—not merely longing for outcomes, but longing for Him. Pray that our churches would continually abide in Christ and rely on His Spirit.

(John 15:4-5, Psalm 127:1, Philippians 1:6)