PEOPLE USING MEDICATION SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR PHYSICIAN BEFORE JOINING THE FAST
For further information, please contact the church office at 225-9015 between 9 am and 16hrs on Tuesdays to Fridays.
Books to be read include Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians and Colossians.
WORSHIP: Throughout the day. (Be discrete at work, of course).
CHURCH: Sunday Morning Services will remain in person and virtual – 7:00hrs
Morning and Evening Sessions will be virtual via ZOOM – 05:00 hrs – 06:00 hrs and 19:00hrs – 20:00hrs respectively – Monday through Friday)
ZOOM Meeting ID: 896 2027 9923
Passcode: 882083
Saturday mornings will be in-person in the Sanctuary (5:00hrs – 6:00hrs)
(This structure is subject to change from the second week of the fast)
PURPOSE OF THE FAST: For all of God’s promised First Fruits blessings to fall upon our house, family, our living community, First Assembly and the Nation.
FAST INSTRUCTIONS:
- Midnight to 17:00 hours – Lots of Water/teas and Raw Foods:
Foods: Fruits such as bananas, apples, blackberries, blueberries, cantaloupe, pomegranate, cherries, cranberries, grapes, pears, plums, raspberries, aronia berries, and strawberries; polyphenols.
- Vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, celery, onion and parsley.
- Lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, olives, fennel seed, broccoli, sylvestre leaf, mulberry leaf, etc. (Washed in Vinegar/Baking Soda).
- All raw NUTS – Walnuts, almonds, chestnuts, hazelnuts, peanuts, cashews, Brazilian nuts, etc. (Soak overnight in water)
- 17:00 hours to Midnight – COOKED FOODS – Hot soups with scale fish, legumes, root vegetables, e.g., yams, sweet potatoes, etc., and baked fish. BITTER MELON FRIED IN ORGANIC COLD-PRESS COCONUT OIL.
- NO FRIED FISH.
- Lots of hot WHITE TEA with or without honey and/or Maple Syrup and Water throughout this fast. Add Turmeric powder, cloves and cinnamon to your teas.
- DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE, BEET JUICE AND LEMON WATER.
- NO COFFEE.
- NO MEATS.
- NO SWEETS AND PERFUME.
PLEASE WASH ALL RAW FOODS WITH BAKING SODA and/or VINEGAR WATER TWICE TO REMOVE PESTICIDES, etc.
IMMERSE/SOAK NUTS overnight before eating. When you leave the nuts immersed in (preferably spring or purified) water overnight, all of the enzyme inhibitors, toxic compounds, Phytic acid and goitrogens will be removed, making them safer and more beneficial to eat.
Fruits
Fruits are important sources of nutrition to consume on the Daniel Fast. They contain essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants your body needs to function correctly. For example, C and B vitamins are potent antioxidants that protect your body from free radical invasion and strengthen your immune system. They also contain starch and sugars for added energy during your fast. All fruits are considered good to eat during the 21-day Daniel Fast.
Vegetables
Vegetables are lovely additions to include in your daily diet. Like fruits, they contain fibre, which promotes bowel and overall digestive health. All vegetables qualify as permitted foods for the Daniel Fast. For best results, steam a variety of vegetables or eat them raw.
Whole Grains
Whole grains such as grits, plain oatmeal, brown rice and wild rice can be consumed whole on the Daniel Fast only after 1700 hours. Whole grains are sources of plentiful fibre, B and E vitamins, magnesium, copper and zinc.
Liquids
Consuming an adequate amount of liquid is essential while on your fast. MayoClinic.com recommends you drink/consume 64 ounces daily, equal to eight standard 8-ounce glasses. Although water is the majority liquid you should consume, you can also juice, puree, or blend fruits for drinking pleasure. Drink Beetroots, hot green teas and cranberry juice during these 21 days FAST.
Proteins
Since the 21-day Daniel Fast restricts meat, you can get protein from permitted sources, such as beans, seeds and nuts. These foods include kidney beans, black beans, lentils, macadamia nuts, Brazil nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, cashews and almonds. Check the nutritional labels to ensure your nuts or seeds contain no added sweeteners or artificial preservatives. SCALE FISH is only ALLOWED after 1700 hours, but NOT after midnight.
