The Rev. Wyatt’s body will lie in state from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday at Vernon Park Church of God,
9011 S. Stony Island Ave., Chicago.
The wake is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the church,
followed by services at noon.

]]> http://vpcog.org/rev-addie-l-wyatt/feed/ 2 http://vpcog.org/vernon-park-church-of-god-presents-time-to-get-ready/ http://vpcog.org/vernon-park-church-of-god-presents-time-to-get-ready/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 02:51:58 +0000 Vernon Park Church of God http://vpcog.org/?p=308 VERNON PARK CHURCH OF GOD
PRESENTS
TIME TO GET READY…

FOR

Writing Workshop

SATURDAY

March 24, 2012

9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

VPCOG Fellowship Hall

9011 S. Stony Island

Chicago, IL 60617

Come and take advantage of dynamic speakers to help you develop skills for:

• Financial Aid
• Completing narratives for grant and scholarship applications

*To register, contact Sister Brenda at (773) 995-0155

Dear Family and Friends,

God has granted us another opportunity to walk together through a time of consecration. This year marks so many new and unexplored opportunities. Jerra and I celebrate with you a time of prayer and praise.

In conjunction with our daily schedules we now embark on a 40-day journey that should once again discipline our bodies, inspire our hearts and sharpen our minds.

While you follow the schedule provided partly or in whole I hope you will also join me in worship on Sundays and Tuesdays to corporately seek God’s face and hear His heart. In addition to our normal Sunday worship at 8:00 and 10:45 we have scheduled special Tuesday services at Noon and 7:00pm to add to your consecration season. Let’s make it a point to worship, pray and praise together each week on Sunday and Tuesday!

I also want to encourage each of you that are able to make sure you exercise moderately during this time. You may not be able to run a marathon, or slam dunk a basketball but daily stretching and other physical activity such as walking will add to your consecration experience.

Peace and Purpose,
Pastor J

PUT YOURSELF ON A SCHEDULE

FOR MAXIMUM SPIRITUAL BENEFIT, SET ASIDE AMPLE TIME TO BE ALONE WITH THE LORD. LISTEN FOR HIS LEADING. THE MORE TIME YOU SPEND WITH HIM, THE MORE MEANINGFUL YOUR FAST WILL BE. INVITE GOD TO USE YOU. ASK HIM TO SHOW YOU HOW TO INFLUENCE YOUR WORLD, YOUR FAMILY, YOUR CHURCH, YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR COUNTRY AND BEYOND. PRAY FOR HIS VISION FOR YOUR LIFE AND EMPOWERMENT TO DO HIS WILL.

PREPARING YOURSELF PHYSICALLY

FASTING REQUIRES REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS. CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN FIRST, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE PREGNANT, TAKING PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION, OR HAVE A CHRONIC AILMENT. SOME PERSONS SHOULD NEVER FAST WITHOUT PROFESSIONAL SUPERVISION.

WHILE YOU FAST….

• YOU MAY EXPERIENCE DIZZINESS, OR THE “BLAHS.” WITHDRAWAL FROM CAFFEINE.
• AVOID DRUGS, EVEN NATURAL HERBAL DRUGS AND HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES. MEDICATION SHOULD BE WITHDRAWN ONLY WITH PHYSICIAN’S SUPERVISION.
• LIMIT YOUR ACTIVITY.
• EXERCISE ONLY MODERATELY.
• WALK ONE TO THREE MILES EACH DAY IF CONVENIENT AND COMFORTABLE.
• REST AS MUCH AS YOUR SCHEDULE WILL PERMIT.

PREPARE YOURSELF FOR TEMPORARY MENTAL DISCOMFORTS SUCH AS IMPATIENCE, CRANKINESS, AND ANXIETY.
EXPECT SOME PHYSICAL DISCOMFORTS. YOU MAY HAVE FLEETING HUNGER PAINS, AND SUGAR MAY CAUSE HEADACHES.
PHYSICAL ANNOYANCE MAY ALSO INCLUDE WEAKNESS, TIREDNESS, OR SLEEPLESSNESS.

THE FIRST TWO OR THREE DAYS ARE USUALLY THE MOST DIFFICULT. AS YOU CONTINUE TO FAST, YOU WILL LIKELY EXPERIENCE A SENSE OF WELL BEING BOTH PHYSICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY. HOWEVER, SHOULD YOU FEEL HUNGER PAINS, INCREASE YOUR LIQUID AND JUICE INTAKE.

DRINKING FRUIT JUICE WILL DECREASE YOUR HUNGER PAINS AND GIVE YOU SOME NATURAL SUGAR ENERGY. THE TASTE AND LIFT WILL MOTIVATE AND STRENGTHEN YOU TO CONTINUE. THE BEST FRUIT JUICES ARE MADE FROM FRESH WATERMELON, LEMONS, GRAPES, APPLES, CABBAGE, BEETS, CARROTS, CELERY OR LEAFY GREEN VEGETABLES. IN COLD WEATHER, YOU MAY ENJOY WARM VEGETABLE BROTH. MIX
ACIDIC FRUIT JUICES WITH WATER FOR YOUR STOMACH’S SAKE.
AVOID CAFFEINATED DRINKS. BE AWARE THAT GUM OR MINTS STIMULATE DIGESTIVE ACTION IN YOUR STOMACH AND MAY MAKE YOU HUNGRIER.

WEEK# 1 FEBRUARY 29 – MARCH 6
NO CARBONATED BEVERAGES OR DRINKS WITH CAFFEINE
NO RED MEATS OF ANY KIND
NO SWEETS (candy, pastry, cakes, pies, etc.)
3 MEALS PER DAY ARE ALLOWED

BREAKFAST MAY INCLUDE FRUITS, BREADS, CEREAL (hot or cold), MILK, HOT DRINKS (without caffeine) AND JUICE…
LUNCH & DINNER MAY INCLUDE VEGETABLES, SOUPS, and BREADS, –
WHITE MEAT IS PERMISSIBLE. (Fish, chicken and turkey etc)

DON’T MIX VEGETABLES AND FRUITS TOGETHER…
EAT FRUITS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE DAY, VEGETABLES AT THE END OF THE DAY

**PLEASE DRINK AT LEAST 5 GLASSES OF WATER PER DAY (ROOM TEMPERATURE TO COOL/ EASY ON THE ICE)

***SPEND AT LEAST 1 HOUR PER DAY IN PRAYER AND READING OF THE SCRIPTURES

WEEK# 2 MARCH 7 – MARCH 13
FOLLOW GUIDELINES OF THE PREVIOUS WEEK, PLUS
ELIMINATE ALL WHITE MEATS – (no meat for duration)
VEGETABLES, SOUPS, FRUITS, PASTAS & SALADS PERMISSIBLE
INCREASE WATER TO 7 GLASSES PER DAY

***SPEND AT LEAST 1 HOUR PER DAY IN PRAYER AND READING OF THE SCRIPTURES

WEEK# 3 MARCH 14 – MARCH 20
ELIMINATE LUNCH FROM YOUR DAILY SCHEDULE.
BREAKFAST & DINNER ONLY
FOLLOW GUIDELINES OF PREVIOUS WEEK, PLUS
DINNER IS LIMITED TO SOUPS & SALADS (including pasta salads)
7 GLASSES OF WATER PER DAY
***SPEND AT LEAST 1 HOUR PER DAY IN PRAYER AND READING OF THE SCRIPTURES

WEEK # 4 MARCH 21 – MARCH 27
FOLLOW LAST WEEK’S GUIDELINES, PLUS
ELIMINATE BREADS FROM ALL MEALS
FRUIT ONLY FOR BREAKFAST PLUS (JUICE, WATER OR HOT DECAFFINATED DRINKS)
DINNER – ELIMINATE MIXED VEGETALES FROM SOUPS – ‘STRAIGHT’ SOUPS ONLY – (Tomato soup, Potato soup, etc.)
7 GLASSES OF WATER PER DAY

***SPEND ADDITIONAL TIME IN PRAYER AND READING OF THE SCRIPTURES DAILEY

WEEK# 5 MARCH 28 – APRIL 3
FOLLOW GUIDELINES OF THE PREVIOUS WEEK, UNTIL APRIL 1ST – 3RD THEN ELIMINATE ALL SOLID FOODS
WATER ONLY (TAKE IN BROTH AND/OR FRUIT JUICE IF NECESSARY

WEEK# 6 APRIL 4 – APRIL 8
RE-INTRODUCE FRUIT AND CEREALS FOR BREAKFAST, JUICES AND WARM BEVERAGES (decaffeinated until consecration ends)
NO LUNCH
DINNER MAY INCLUDE MIXED SOUPS, SALADS (including pasta salads)
CONTINUE IN PRAYER & REMEMBER WE REMAIN IN CONSECRATION UNTIL EASTER SUNDAY AT NOON APRIL 8TH.

BREAKING YOUR FAST

END YOUR FAST GRADUALLY. DO NOT EAT LARGE AMOUNTS OF SOLID FOODS IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOUR FAST. SUDDENLY RE-INTRODUCING SOLID FOODS TO YOUR STOMACH AND DIGESTIVE TRACT MAY HAVE NEGATIVE STOMACH ISSUES. TRY SEVERAL SMALLER MEALS OR SNACKS EACH DAY UNTIL YOU’RE STOMACH CAN HANDLE FOOD PROPERLY.

IF YOU END YOUR FAST GRADUALLY, THE BENEFICIAL PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL EFFECTS SHOULD RESULT IN CONTINUED GOOD HEALTH. HERE ARE SOME SUGGESTIONS TO HELP YOU END YOUR FAST PROPERLY. GOD WANTS US TO PROSPER AND BE IN GOOD HEALTH (3 JOHN 2).

Consecration 2012 A Time to Pray & Praise

1Timothy 2:1 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone– 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.