Every January, Celebration Church engages in a 21 day season of prayer and fasting. In years past, we have seen increased salvations, tremendous breakthroughs, and miracles as we chose to put God first at the onset of the year. In January 2009, we invited other churches to participate and over 360 churches with over 300,000 people in weekend attendance participated in Awakening 2009. It was incredible as people from all across the nation and around the world came together as the body of Christ to start the year off seeking God in prayer and fasting. Here’s what some of the pastors of participating churches had to say:

“Our church had a tremendous experience and we are looking forward to being a part of it again next year.”

“Thank you! I approached 2009 with great anticipation as I wanted to lead my congregation into the same great fasting experience that I have had in the past. That’s when I found the Awakening site. It couldn’t have been easier to step in with what God is already doing across the country. We have seen miracles, salvation, relationships restored, and more. People are already looking forward to next year’s campaign!”

“Thank you for this opportunity. It was our first time participating as a church, and our lives have been changed. It has caused an amazing growth in our young people.”

We are anticipating an even greater response in 2010 and want to invite you to make plans now to join us!

For Pastors:
If you have a desire to establish a culture of prayer and fasting in your church, this is a great way to do it. The awake21.org website is designed to provide you with tools that will help you have a successful season of prayer and fasting in your church. Starting in October, you will have access to a variety of free resources to choose from. This will include Awakening graphics, media pieces, handouts, fasting calendars, a 21 day devotional, as well as fasting tips and resources from some of the leading pastors in the nation. You will also have access to resources for messages on fasting, informational videos and other helpful tools just for pastors. Register now to participate in 2010!

For Individuals:
Sign up now to participate in Awakening 2010, there is no better way to start off the year. There will be several resources on this site that will help you engage in a powerful season of prayer and fasting. Some of these include a 21 day devotional, tips on how to start your fast, fasting for beginners, information on different types of fasts, a fasting calendar and even a section just for kids! Our interactive blog will allow you to submit questions and read articles from some of the leading pastors in the nation. Sign up now as a participant.

Experience the powerful impact that prayer and fasting can have in our lives. We’re excited about starting off another year together with you and can’t wait to see all that God is going to do in and through us all.

Matthew 9:15b
But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast.