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LENT Sermon Series: A Hunger for God

Join us on Sunday during Lent.

In our world of endless food options, from grocery delivery to fast food, from breakfast to midnight snacks, and the illnesses and dis-ease we suffer as a result, the idea of fasting seems out of step and even radical.  Maybe that’s a good thing.  Fasting is one of the most important spiritual disciplines found in the Bible, and yet it also happens to be one of the most neglected in today’s church.  Giving up food or other things is a means of grace God uses to help us trust in the Spirit, care for the poor, and become more like Jesus.  Join us during Lent as will consider the Biblical witness about fasting, and learn to practice it for ourselves.

Timberlake Corporate Fasting Guide

March 5 - April 19, the season of Lent

The leaders of Timberlake are declaring a corporate fast for the season of Lent, 2025.  ‘Fasting’ means we go without food or some other essential material good for spiritual purposes, and ‘corporate’ means we do it together, with the explicit purpose of seeking God’s will and God’s wisdom for our church through prayer.

Biblical Example

In Acts 13, the church was worshipping and fasting as a way to listen for the Spirit and to wait for God’s empowering them for mission.  

 

Also find examples of corporate fasting in Esther 4:16, Joel 2, II Chronicles 20:3-4, Ezra 8:21, and Nehemiah 1:4.

What is Fasting?

Abstaining from food for spiritual purposes for a number of hours each day, or up to one or two days each week.  It’s ok to start small.


The time usually spent eating should be spent in Bible study and prayer.


The purposes of fasting are many, including trusting in the Spirit, growing in holiness, amplifying our prayers, feeding the hungry, surrendering ourselves to God, and seeking God’s guidance.

Fast Details

Pastor Brad is asking all Timberlake people to consider a fast on Thursdays, from 6:00am to 6:00pm.  Do not abstain from water.  If a medical condition prohibits you from giving up food, give up something else meaningful, such as technology or spending money.


Read and mediate on God’s word.  Follow the ROOTED devotions here.


Pray for God’s will for Timberlake.

Prayer Opportunities

1. Pastor Brad’s Lenten Prayer Walk, Wednesdays 12:00 – 12:30, meet at the columbarium

 

2. Timberlake Prayer List


3. Holy Thursday worship, April 17, 6:30pm


4. Good Friday worship, April 18, 6:30pm

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HAPPENINGS THROUGHOUT THE MONTH

PASTOR BRAD'S LENTEN PRAYER WALK

MARCH 12TH - APRIL 16TH | 12PM-12:30PM

Each Wednesday during Lent (March 12 – April 16), we invite you to join us for an outdoor prayer walk as we circle our campus in prayer. Together, we will lift up our ministry, our people, and our neighbors, giving thanks for all that God has done in our past while seeking His guidance for the future. This sacred time of reflection and intercession will take place from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m., beginning at the Columbarium. Please park on the Greenwell Court side of the building (Lot 4) and come prepared to walk and pray in faith and unity.

Resources for Fasting

As we consider the discipline of fasting, especially during Lent, we are reminded that the early church fasted. We see it in Acts 13 and 14, as well as in 2 Corinthians. Furthermore, Jesus assumes we are fasting when he says, “when you fast…” (Matthew 6:16). Therefore, though fasting is often neglected, we ought to take it seriously as a spiritual discipline.
 
What does fasting accomplish? Primarily fasting puts us in a position where we must depend on God! “Man shall not live by bread alone,” Jesus reminds us! We must depend on, and hunger for, God. Fasting from food (and other things we have come to depend on) can remind us that God is extremely important in our lives. Fasting reminds us that we need God.
 
We encourage you, during this season of Lent, to learn to trust and depend on God more than ever before. Fasting will help you to do this. We are committed to offering great resources for you so that you can grow in your faith and deeply hunger for God!  

EVENTS HAPPENING DURING HOLY WEEK

PHOTO BOOTH

BEGINS APRIL 6

Stop by our Photo Booth before or after worship starting April 6th! This is a great chance to capture a fun and meaningful family photo—whether it’s for Christmas cards, a special memory, or just for fun! Plus, your photo is a perfect way to invite friends and family to Timberlake. Share it on social media, tag your loved ones, and let them know they are always welcome to join you at church!

PALM SUNDAY

SUNDAY, APRIL 13

Join us as we begin Holy Week with Palm Sunday, a day of celebration and reflection on Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Our traditional service at 9am will feature hymns and a message that connects us to the deep meaning of this day. Our modern services at 9:45am and 11:15am will be filled with energetic worship and a powerful message to prepare our hearts for the journey to the cross and the resurrection to come.

9 AM - Sanctuary

9:45 AM - Family Life Center

11:15 AM - Family Life Center

HOLY THURSDAY

THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 6:30 PM

Join us on April 17, 2025, at 6:30pm for a meaningful Holy Thursday service as we remember Jesus’ Last Supper with His disciples. This sacred evening invites us to reflect on Christ’s love, His sacrifice, and the call to serve one another.

This year, we’re honored to welcome Fairview Christian Church and their pastor, Rev. Chris Carter, as our special guests in worship.

Come experience a time of worship, scripture, and communion as we prepare our hearts for Good Friday and Easter. We hope to see you there!

GOOD FRIDAY

FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 6:30 PM

Good Friday is a solemn and powerful time to reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Through Scripture, prayer, and music, we will walk through the events of His crucifixion, remembering the depth of His love and the weight of His suffering. This service is a time for deep reflection of our own sin which Jesus paid for through his sacrificial blood.

 

 Nursery will be provided for children up to age 2.

SUNRISE WORSHIP

SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 6:30 AM

Experience the beauty and hope of Easter morning at our Sunrise Service. As the sun rises, we will celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, proclaiming the victory of life over death. With worship, Scripture, and a message of hope, this service is a powerful way to begin your Easter Sunday and rejoice in the promise of new life in Christ.

EASTER WORSHIP

SUNDAY, APRIL 20

Come celebrate the risen Savior at one of our Easter Sunday services! Our traditional service at 9am will include beautiful hymns and a message of resurrection hope. At 9:45am and 11:15am, our modern services will be filled with uplifting worship and an inspiring Easter message. No matter which service you attend, you’ll be reminded that the grave is empty, Jesus is alive, and hope is here!

9 AM - Traditional

9:45 AM - Modern

11:15 AM - Modern

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YOUR KIDS WILL HAVE A BLAST!

AT TREEHOUSE KIDS

This Easter, we invite your children to join us for a special worship experience with TreeHouse Kids! They’ll enjoy an interactive, age-specific message filled with fun, Christ-centered crafts and activities—all while learning the true meaning of Easter.


At the end of each service, kids can join our Easter Egg Hunt on the front lawn, which will be fenced off for a safe and exciting experience.


We understand the importance of food allergies, so we’ve got you covered! If your child receives candy they can’t enjoy, they can swap their bag for a non-candy bag at our Easter trading station.


We can’t wait to celebrate and worship with your family this Easter!

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FASTING RESOURCES

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LENTEN PLAYLIST

As we journey through this season of Lent, our pastors and worship leaders have curated a special playlist to help you reflect, pray, and worship. We invite you to listen and draw closer to God during this sacred time. Find the Lent playlist on Spotify here – 

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