First & Fast

Gather in prayer. Fast in faith.

We’ve been fasting on the 1st—on the first day of the month last year and on the first Monday for the past seven months. But during this season of transition, we’re leaning into a new rhythm we’re calling First & Fast. We’re going to gather in prayer and fast in faith.

Here’s how it works: On the first Sunday evening of each month, we’ll gather at 5:00pm in the Atrium for a time of worship and prayer. Then, on Monday, we’ll fast individually as we continue seeking the Lord throughout the day.

We are a church committed to prayer and fasting. And this shift will allow us to do it together—with intentionality and renewed focus. We hope you’ll join your church family as we lift our voices and cry out to God—united in heart and mission.

Prayer Points

First & Fast Dates

Fasting Guides + Resources

Your Testimonies

Fast & Pray for...

The church and its ministries.

Grace and spiritual strength for Pastoral Leadership and Staff.

Wisdom for church leaders, the Transition Team, and our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Organizing a Lead Pastor Search Team that works in harmony and unity.

Insight to find God's choice of a Lead Pastor for Connection Point Church.

Encouragement and unity for the church body during this time of transition.

God’s will for our growth

Wise decision making by the Finance Team

Wise management of the 2024-25 budget

A clear plan to address our aging infrastructure

The church family's continued generosity

Your answer to “How can I help?”

We Prayed. God Answered!

The sale of the Lee’s Summit property

Church members stepping up to serve in new, impactful ways

37 baptisms in the last year

Upcoming First & Fast Dates

On the first Sunday evening of each month, we’ll gather at 5:00pm in the Atrium for a time of worship and prayer. Then, on Monday, we’ll fast individually as we continue seeking the Lord throughout the day.

AUGUST
Gather in prayer – Sunday, August 3
Fast in faith – Monday, August 4

SEPTEMBER
Gather in prayer – Sunday, September 7
Fast in faith – Monday, September8

OCTOBER
Gather in prayer – Sunday, October 5
Fast in faith – Monday, October 6

NOVEMBER
Gather in prayer – Sunday, November 2
Fast in faith – Monday, November 3

DECEMBER
Gather in prayer – Sunday, December 7
Fast in faith – Monday, December 8

Your Fasting Stories

Encourage the church with your fasting experience! Share your testimony with us at contact@connectionpoint.tv.

As a result of our fasting in the month of August our 17-year-old granddaughter gave her life to Jesus, and her mother, our daughter, rededicated her life back to the Lord. When you mix prayer and fasting together you get results…all praise to God our Father in heaven who hears our prayers and answers! Amen and Amen!

– Mr. & Mrs. Samuel L. Parker

Anyone who knows me knows that food is my love language. So when fasting, yeah, my tummy was growling when I went to bed, but I knew I was going to be ok. It made me understand more of what it means that God sustained Jesus and others in the Bible while they were fasting. I learned that I probably put food on more of a pedestal in my life than it should be. Every time my tummy rumbled, it reminded me to pray. I have four kids, so it had to be quick, but I prayed more than I had in a long time.

– Stephanie Gipfert

I was so inspired to learn that Jesus said, 'WHEN you fast.' This is a command from our King, Father & best friend! I have never fasted before with a specific spiritual purpose in mind and now when I am fasting, I have certain prayer points and situations in my life that I am praying over. Whether a request for clear guidance, wisdom, or to overcome temptations—in those moments when my fleshly body reminds me that I want food and drink (through uncomfortable hunger pains)—I remind myself that my flesh and those fleshly desires are temporary. I am not from this world and must rely on GOD to be sustained! It has resulted in an acute awareness of my dependency on our Lord & Savior and a significant increase in my prayer life! I plan to keep fasting as a regular part of my monthly routine and am so thankful for a church that practices fasting on a congregational level!

– Lacey Barrett

For the August fast, I was cleaning my room and I was really productive. I was just worshiping and I felt like I never felt closer to God than I did on Thursday. Every time I would stop worshiping, I had no energy and then whenever I started worshiping, I had the most energy that I’ve ever had. It was just insane and I knew that was only from God so it was awesome.

– Bailey Winningham

I fast often, but there was something different about today. I felt at peace and my steps seemed to be ordered by God. I started at Go Day, and it took off from there. I got more done and was able to witness to several people, particularly a young man we struck up a conversation with about his cap. We left with God being the center of the conversation. Today was so productive both physically and spiritually, and I know it was because I was walking with the Spirit. Also, I shared with someone that I believe God has something big happening at Connection Point. I can feel it, and I believe it!

– Larry Myers, Deacon Chairman

It’s been a new experience for me to fast on a regular basis. My experience so far is that it’s been exciting to see the whole church focused on God’s plan for us. I have already seen His hand working in the attitudes and actions, one specific area is the weekly giving by the congregation since the April update and fast. It’s obvious His hand is in our future as we unify and share His goals as a congregation.

– Al Dierking, Deacon & Finance Team Member

The time of church unified prayer and fasting was awesome! I believe that a greater bond will be formed as we encourage each other to participate and expect God to move mightily on our behalf. I have seen it for myself from my early twenties until now. So, trust me when I say it is well worth the sacrifice!

– Don Warren, Life Group Leader

I knew if I was going to be successful in my fast I would have to rely on God to help me get through the 24 hours. What an amazing God we have as it was easier than I thought possible. It also helped me realize I need to be more intentional in my prayer life not only for my family but also in the life of our church.

– Anonymous

The spiritual blessing that came out of my fast was far more powerful than any physical discomfort from abstaining from food for 24 hours.

– Anonymous

My fasting went well. I truly felt God's presence as the day progressed and have seen His movement. Starting with the prayers at the Lee's Summit property and progressing through my day, God was there and blessing me moment by moment. His movement is coming to our church soon.

– Anonymous

My fasting experience was a blessing. I felt the Lord's presence and was surprisingly not hungry. I felt good and my attention was drawn more to Him and away from other distractions.

– Anonymous

I would describe my May 1st fasting experience as "loud" because it was a busy day of work and kids. There wasn't enough quiet time to pause and reflect. But I did what I could, the Lord saw my heart, and now I'm looking forward to the next one.

– Kara Clingenpeel, Staff Member