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A Grumbling Stomach Faith
What are the odds that the King would offer Esther anything she wanted just as her people desperately needed help? What are the odds that the King would be reminded how Mordecai saved his life the same night Haman was plotting to kill him? What are the odds that coincidence after coincidence kept happening as all throughout the nation, God’s people, fearful for what tomorrow might bring, were fasting for Esther?
When God’s people commit to drawing near to God by fasting, the ability to discern what God is doing grows, even as stomachs grumble and hunger increases. It’s rarely comfortable, but fasting can shift our imaginations to dream bigger and bolder about what God might do with the situations we face. We pray that God would deepen our hunger for a move of God’s Spirit here and now… for such a time as this.
Did reading through the book of Esther make you hungry (pun intended) for more stories of God at work? GCN on July 13th will be the place to be! We look forward to hearing about our team’s trip to Honduras and all the ways God is working through Cocal Gracias right where they are.
Other things happening this summer at GCN:
A Special Note:
Kwezi, from our last Embrace Grace group, has demonstrated remarkable faith through a very challenging time. She hopes to bring her baby girl, Talitha, home to South Africa for burial. If you feel led, please consider supporting her—especially through your prayers. For more information, please contact Patti Fitzgibbon.
Blessings to you, GCN family!
Pastor Lauren
What are the odds that the King would offer Esther anything she wanted just as her people desperately needed help? What are the odds that the King would be reminded how Mordecai saved his life the same night Haman was plotting to kill him? What are the odds that coincidence after coincidence kept happening as all throughout the nation, God’s people, fearful for what tomorrow might bring, were fasting for Esther?
When God’s people commit to drawing near to God by fasting, the ability to discern what God is doing grows, even as stomachs grumble and hunger increases. It’s rarely comfortable, but fasting can shift our imaginations to dream bigger and bolder about what God might do with the situations we face. We pray that God would deepen our hunger for a move of God’s Spirit here and now… for such a time as this.
Did reading through the book of Esther make you hungry (pun intended) for more stories of God at work? GCN on July 13th will be the place to be! We look forward to hearing about our team’s trip to Honduras and all the ways God is working through Cocal Gracias right where they are.
Other things happening this summer at GCN:
- July 12 → Canoe/Kayak at Black Hill Park — Contact Karen Cave to RSVP
- Sunday Lunch Bunch → Red Robin (Germantown) after worship this Sunday
- July 9–11 → Kids Camp @ Stewartown Resource Center — pray for the kids, leaders & families
- July 15 → Men’s Dinner Out — contact Jim Orban for details
- July 19 → Make & share Artist Trading Cards — contact Jan Maloney to register
- Aug 2 @ 10am → Women’s Ministry Tour to Glenstone Museum (Potomac, MD) — contact Sonia Carrero for details
A Special Note:
Kwezi, from our last Embrace Grace group, has demonstrated remarkable faith through a very challenging time. She hopes to bring her baby girl, Talitha, home to South Africa for burial. If you feel led, please consider supporting her—especially through your prayers. For more information, please contact Patti Fitzgibbon.
Blessings to you, GCN family!
Pastor Lauren
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