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SACRED WEEK DEVOTIONAL HANDBOOK
October 13 - 19, 2025
 
WHAT IS SACRED WEEK?
A Week of Dedication, Devotion and Offerings
Joel 1:14 NKJV
Consecrate a fast, call a sacred assembly; gather the elders and all the inhabitants of the land into the house of the LORD your God and cry out to the LORD.

SACRED WEEK is a corporate and personal call to separate ourselves unto God for a time of dedication and prayer and fasting to seek His face. It is humbling ourselves before God in repentance and devotion.

It is a time to:
“Break up the hard ground” of our hearts before God.
Repent of all sins and return to God wholeheartedly.
Renew commitments made to the Lord.
Wait on God to hear from Him and take heed to what He says.
Resolve to obey and please God alone.
Forgive and mend relationships.
Bring an offering to the Lord.

WHEN IS SACRED WEEK?
SACRED WEEK will be October 13th through October 19th, 2025.  Monday through Saturday of Sacred Week is a time of personal prayer and fasting, and personal preparation before our SACRED SUNDAY service on October 19th.

Like the Levitical priests who carefully prepared themselves before they entered the Tabernacle to minister to God, it is important that we take time to prayerfully prepare ourselves to come before God’s presence in the spirit and posture of heart that is pleasing to God. Record all that God will be speaking to you throughout this season of prayer and fasting on the pages provided in this booklet.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR SACRED WEEK?
Plan ahead to make the most of your time. Read over this entire handbook before starting Sacred Week; planning to include each day’s devotional and activities into your week.
Most importantly, plan your week’s schedule to include times for corporate and personal fasting and prayer.
Personal daily prayer time: _______________
Corporate Prayer:  Thursday 7:00pm - 8:00pm

SACRED WEEK DAILY DEVOTIONAL:

DAY 1: Personal preparation
Psalm 51:1–19
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.
Prepare your heart to come before God in humility.

Allow the Holy Spirit to do a deep searching of your heart and life and bring everything to light and let nothing be hidden.

Pray through Psalm 51. Repent and ask God to forgive you, cleanse your heart, and renew a right spirit within you.

Ask God to open the eyes of your understanding; remove all unbelief, hardness, pride and resistance to His Holy Spirit. Ask God to put truth and wisdom in your inward parts. Ask the Lord to judge your motives and repent of wrong and selfish motives. Proverbs 16:2, Proverbs 21:2, Psalm 26:2

Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal any bitterness or resentment toward others and make a choice to forgive.

Take steps to make relationships right with others this week, especially those in the house of God.

Ephesians 4:31-32-Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. 32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.

Matthew 5:23-25 - Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.

DAY 2 & 3: Prepare as a family
Joshua 24:14–15
Now, therefore, fear the LORD, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. Serve the LORD!…But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.

Psalm 133
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is
For brethren to dwell together in unity!
It is like the precious oil upon the head,
Running down on the beard, The beard of Aaron,
Running down on the edge of his garments.
It is like the dew of Hermon, Descending upon the mountains of Zion;
For there the LORD commanded the blessing— Life forevermore.

Heads of families: Help prepare your family and share the personal application of Sacred Week to every person in your household.

Minister unity and oneness; bring healing and reconciliation to all relationships in your family, repent of sins committed against each other, and minister love and forgiveness toward one another.

Married couples: read 1 Peter 3:1–7 and Colossians 3:18–19.
Parents and children: read Colossians 3:20–21.

Have a family communion time to seal the oneness of spirit, love and peace; pray Psalm 133 and Colossians 3 into your family.

DAY 4: Spiritual house-cleansing
Exodus 20:4-6 - You shall not make for yourself a carved image—any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; 5 you shall not bow down to them nor serve them. For I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me, 6 but showing mercy to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments.

Galatians 5:19-21 - Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, 21 envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

2 Chronicles 34: 3,8, 27 - For in the eighth year of his (Josiah’s) reign, while he was still young, he began to seek the God of his father David; and in the twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem of the high places, the wooden images, the carved images, and the molded images…vs. 8 in the eighteenth year of his reign…he sent Shaphan…to repair the house of the LORD…vs. 27 because your heart was tender…and you humbled yourself before Me…I also have heard you, says the LORD.

As Christians, our commitment to God begins in our hearts and in our homes.  In a believer's home, there should not be any other religious object or sign from a false religion such as  Buddhism, Hinduism, Native American religions, or even African ancestral objects. Any type of souvenir or object that is linked to a pagan religion or a pagan God is not honoring to the Lord.

The second category of items that you need to get rid of in your house is any demonic symbols. This can be on paintings, on clothes or on jewelry. For example, anything with the inverted pentagram or the goat, or the all-seeing Illuminati eye or the leviathan. A lot of these things are rooted in satanism and the occult.

The third category of things and items that you need to get rid of in your house is any occultic or new age objects. Things like astrology, fortune card readings, terror cards, crystals, Ouija boards, and even good luck charms.

Leviticus 19:31 - Give no regard to mediums and familiar spirits. to be defiled by them. I am the Lord, your God.

Some may view these things as light entertainment, but Christians should have wisdom. We don’t operate in superstition or luck. We look to God's Word and His promises. Things like divination, seeing what will happen in the future, all these things are evil and nature and forbidden by the word of God.  God may reveal things to you as you pray. He may reveal things to you through dreams, but that's different. That is God Himself talking to you and confirming things through His Word and through other believers.

Lastly, rid yourself of anything that is sinful, or tempting you to sin or may even glorify a sinful season in your life.  (2 Corinthians 5:17)
1.  Do a spiritual house-cleaning (2 Chronicles 34:1–37).
2.  If there is any item in your possession that contains spiritually-defiling material and is not pleasing to God, get rid of it. Or if you want to bring it to Sunday Sacred Service you can lay those things at the altar and give them to the Lord.  These things defile us and our homes and become gateways for the enemy to infiltrate.
3. Repair your personal and family altar. (Your personal daily encounters with God, prayer and the Word and your family prayer time)

DAY 5: Prepare an offering to bring to the Lord for our Sacred Service.
Giving to God in offerings is an important part of our relationship with Him. All throughout the Bible, offerings were given to bless the Lord and confirm the people’s commitment to honor Him. Practicing generosity to the Lord affirms God as our master and helps assure that money doesn’t become something we serve instead of the Lord.

Matthew 6:24 - Jesus said, No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.

The tithe is first and 10% of our giving. It is God’s and not ours.  The Bible says it is holy, which means it cannot be used for ordinary purposes, but should be given to God’s kingdom and set apart for Him. (Leviticus 27:30, Matthew 6:33)

Meanwhile, offerings have no set amount. Everyone can decide how much to give with each offering, as mentioned in the Bible.

Deuteronomy 16:17 - “Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the Lord your God that He has given you.”

Ezra the prophet called for a Solemn Assembly after the return of the captives from Babylon and asked for the nation to repent of their sin of intermarrying women from false religions. During the assembly, they brought an offering to God to confirm their repentance. Each man offered a ram from his flock as a sacrifice for his offense. (Ezra 10:19) The fruit of generosity to God of our treasures is always evident in true sincere repentance.
 
1.  Go before the Lord, asking Him what He would have you bring.  
2.  Your gift may be monetary or an item of value to you.  Anything that would be considered a treasure to you is an acceptable offering to the Lord.
3.   Encourage your children to participate in giving to the Lord.

Day 6: Rejoice in God’s goodness
Take a day to proclaim God’s goodness and God’s faithfulness.

Philippians 4:4 - Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!

1.  In your prayer time today give praise to the Lord.
2.  Think on the things He has done in your life and give thanks to
     Him.
2.  Set aside some time to worship Him in song.

Day 7: SACRED SUNDAY - Sunday, October 19, 2025 10:00am

Let’s gather together for a time of worship, rededication, commitment and bringing of our offerings to the Lord.

WHAT IS FASTING AND PRAYER?
Fasting and prayer are spiritual ministries that God responds to. In fasting, abstinence from food (and other things) is an outward demonstration of an inward heart of contrition and repentance towards God. It is a spiritual act of humbling and emptying ourselves before God in submission to His Lordship. Fasting crucifies our flesh and self, enthrones God, and brings us into total submission to Him. We deny all that is of ourselves—our will, needs, appetites, desires, priorities, and motives—to embrace all that is His. There are different ways to fast. Let the Lord lead you at all times.

We fast from:
Food (depending on God’s direction).
Time (setting aside time to pray and wait on God).
Priorities (denying personal agendas to make seeking Him our first priority).
Pleasures (abstaining from things we enjoy to devote that time and energy to God).
 
HOW DO WE FAST?
We are to fast as the Holy Spirit leads us. Let God show you what He is dealing with in your life. All fasting must be accompanied with prayer. There are three different ways we can fast:
Partial fast–abstain from certain meals or reduce normal portion sizes (no snacking to make up for meals).
Total fast–abstain from solid foods and consume only liquids (if you have a health condition, consult with your doctor first).
Daniel fast–abstain from specific types of foods, beverages and/or pleasures (e.g. internet, social media, television, entertainment, sports, recreation, shopping, etc.).
 
HOW DO WE WAIT ON GOD?
Plan and set aside a specific time and place to wait on God each day of the Sacred Week (remove all distractions).

Waiting is an act of submission that crucifies the flesh and lets God be God. Allow Him to thoroughly search you, so that nothing is hidden. Consciously tune your heart and spirit to hear Him and be sensitive to His voice. God will draw near and reveal Himself to you.
Praying brings revelation of things that we need to address, and allows the Holy Spirit to illuminate our hearts. Remember to take notes of all that God speaks to you.


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Stephen & Charlie – Martyrs for Truth

Scripture Reading:

> “And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke.” – Acts 6:10, NKJV
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” – Matthew 5:10, ESV


Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, performed wonders and spoke with such wisdom that his enemies could not stand against him. When they could not win in debate, they turned to false accusations, stirring up the crowd, and finally stoning him to death (Acts 7). He became the first Christian martyr.

Today, we see chilling similarities in the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Like Stephen, Charlie was not silenced by intimidation or opposition. He used his voice to point people to truth, and for that, he became a target. The Spirit that empowered Stephen to speak boldly is the same Spirit that emboldened Charlie. The forces of darkness have always raged against truth and righteousness.

Stephen’s story—and now Charlie’s—remind us that faith often comes at a cost. Their deaths were not defeats; they were testimonies. The enemy sought to crush the message, but instead, it spread with greater power. After Stephen’s death, the gospel spread beyond Jerusalem (Acts 8:1).  The same is happening now: Charlie’s life and death has sparked fresh courage in the Church to rise up, speak truth, and love without fear.


When truth costs us something—popularity, comfort, safety—will we still stand?

How can we respond to persecution, not with bitterness or vengeance, but with love and boldness, like Stephen did as he prayed for his killers (Acts 7:60)?

Let this tragedy drive us deeper into prayer, fasting, and proclamation of the gospel.


Prayer:
Lord, make us steadfast like Stephen and Charlie. Fill us with the wisdom and Spirit that cannot be resisted. When hatred rises against truth, let us be found faithful. Teach us to war in the Spirit, not in the flesh. May Your Church shine brighter in this hour of darkness. Strengthen Charlie’s family and all who grieve. And Lord, let his blood—like Stephen’s—become a seed for revival. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
- PASTOR CHERYL

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✨ Devotional: The Power of His Name – Our Banner of Victory
Scripture Focus
“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe.” – Proverbs 18:10
“Moses built an altar and called its name The Lord is my Banner (Jehovah-Nissi).” – Exodus 17:15
1️⃣ His Name Brings Presence
When we speak or sing the name of the Lord, His presence fills our space (Psalm 22:3). Just as the disciples experienced a rushing wind in the upper room (Acts 2:1-4), calling on Him draws His nearness. He is not far from those who seek Him.
Pause and whisper His name — invite Him into your room, your thoughts, your work.
2️⃣ His Name Releases Deliverance & Victory
From the Red Sea to the prison cells of Paul and Silas (Acts 16:25-26), calling on God’s name has loosed chains and shifted circumstances. David ran toward Goliath declaring, “I come to you in the name of the Lord” (1 Sam. 17:45).
Jehovah-Nissi means “The Lord is my Banner.” In battle, a banner signified the side you belonged to and the victory you fought under. God’s own name is lifted over us as our standard of triumph.
Ask: Where do I need His banner of victory today?
3️⃣ His Name Gives Safety and Peace
Proverbs 18:10 calls His name a strong tower; Numbers 6:24-26 links His name with blessing and shalom. When Jesus spoke “Peace be with you” (John 20:19), fear dissolved. As we call on Him, His name settles storms — external and internal (Psalm 107:28-30).
Speak His name into areas of turmoil and let His calm rule there.
4️⃣ His Name Grants Authority & Freedom
Jesus said, “In My name… they will cast out demons… lay hands on the sick, and they will recover” (Mark 16:17-18). Darkness retreats where His name is honored (Luke 10:17). You carry the authority of heaven when you pray, minister, or bless in Jesus’ name.
Pray boldly for freedom — for yourself, your family, your community.
5️⃣ His Name Invites Forgiveness and New Life
Calling on His name washes and renews (Acts 22:16; 1 Cor. 6:11). When we repent and believe, His name writes a new identity over us: beloved, clean, chosen.
Thank Him for the cleansing written over you because of His name.
6️⃣ His Name Inspires Joy, Courage, and Community
When believers lifted their voices in Acts 4:31, the room shook and they were filled with boldness. Declaring His name stirs faith in those around us. Gratitude and gladness overflow as we remember His deeds (Psalm 105:1-3).
Consider sharing today how His name has steadied or strengthened you.
?️ Closing Reflection
Jehovah-Nissi — The Lord our Banner — waves His victory over every circumstance.
Calling on His name is not just speaking syllables; it’s aligning our hearts, our surroundings, and our battles under His covering.
Take a few quiet moments to:
Call on His name aloud — “Jesus,” “Lord,” “Jehovah-Nissi.”
Picture His banner over your life, your home, your church, your city.
Rest in His presence, strength, and peace.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for giving us Your name — a name of safety, deliverance, peace, authority, forgiveness, joy, and victory.
Teach us to lift You high as our banner, trusting that as we call on You, Your presence surrounds us and Your purposes prevail.
Amen.
-SHARRY LAMBERGER

2 Chronicles 7:14 — “If My people…humble themselves and pray…”
Let’s repent for the division and violence in our land and seek God’s healing.
Father, we humble ourselves before You. We come low at Your feet, confessing our need for Your mercy. Forgive our nation for the sins of pride, violence, division, and rebellion against Your Word. Forgive us, Your people, when we have been silent when we should have spoken, or careless when we should have prayed.
Lord, cleanse us from every way we have fallen short — in our families, in our churches, in our communities. Wash us in the blood of Jesus and renew a right spirit within us. Teach us to walk in righteousness and humility, turning away from sin and turning fully to You.
We ask You to heal this land, O God. Heal the wounds of hatred and strife. Heal the brokenness in our cities and the bitterness in our hearts. Bring unity where there has been division, peace where there has been violence, and truth where lies have taken root.
Let revival sweep across this nation. Pour out Your Spirit on all flesh. Raise up men and women filled with boldness, compassion, and holiness, to be salt and light in this hour. May this land be known not for its sin, but for its surrender to Jesus Christ.
In Jesus Name. Amen
-PASTOR CHERYL ANDREWS

Isaiah 60:1 — “Arise, shine; for your light has come…”
In times of darkness, the Church is called not to shrink back, but to shine brighter. Christ’s light in us is meant to be seen — bringing hope, truth, and love into a hurting world.
Lord, we ask You to awaken Your Church. Help us rise with courage and shine the light of Christ boldly in this generation. Remove fear and hesitation, and let Your glory be revealed through us. May our words and actions draw people to Jesus, the true Light of the world. Father, break off the spirit of timidity and replace it with holy boldness. Let the Church not be silent in the face of evil, but speak the truth in love. Empower us with the fire of the Holy Spirit to proclaim the gospel without compromise.
Lord, may our light not be hidden under fear or distraction, but lifted high to push back the darkness. Use us as vessels of healing, hope, and truth in every community. In Jesus Name, Amen
-PASTOR CHERYL ANDREWS

Psalm 34:18 — “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

Heavenly Father,
Draw near to the brokenhearted. Lord. Surround us with Your presence and remind us that You are close. Pour out Your comfort like oil on our wounds, and let the peace of Christ guard our hearts and minds. Turn despair into hope, sorrow into songs of trust, and brokenness into testimonies of Your faithfulness.
In Jesus Name, Amen
-PASTOR CHERYL ANDREWS

During this time of fasting and prayer after what has happened, Im holding on to Gods word. He reminds me that he is close to the broken hearted. Psalm's 34;18.  And when we put our hope in him. he will renew our strength. Isaiah 40;31. Even in my weakness, I know he is lifting me up and carrying me forward in peace.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prayer                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Thank you Father for letting me know that when things are out of our control that you are always close and with us. That you will give us strength and comfort, Lord I ask that you heal our Nation and draw us closer to you. Help us trust in you, and walk in Peace and Love.                                        
    In Jesus name Amen
-JUNIOR ANDREWS

Romans 12:21 — “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
Father, we come to You with heavy hearts in this moment of grief. Lord, help us to walk in truth. Guard us from bitterness, from anger, from the temptation to repay hurt with hurt.
Fill Your people with courage to stand strong, with faith to trust You fully, and with love that shines even in darkness. Let the Church be known NOT for vengeance, but for the power of Christ living in us. May Your Spirit lead us to respond in ways that glorify You, heal hearts, and point this nation back to Jesus.
In His Name, Amen
- PASTOR CHERYL ANDREWS

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Mark 6:30–44

In Mark 6, we find two stories colliding. John the Baptist has just been beheaded—his life cut short by an evil king. The grief was fresh, and the loss of such a bold evangelist must have shaken the people of God deeply. And yet, instead of scattering, the crowds became even more desperate for the Word.

They ran on foot, racing ahead of Jesus and His disciples, even forgetting to bring food. Their hunger for the presence of God outweighed their hunger for bread. They were so desperate that nothing else mattered—not comfort, not planning, not even their daily needs.

Jesus saw them and had compassion. He fed them—not only with His words, but with bread and fish multiplied by His power. He supplied both their spiritual and physical needs.

As we begin this 14-day fast, we do so in a moment of loss. Our nation mourns the passing of Charlie Kirk, a bold voice for truth and the gospel. Like the people who mourned John, we also feel the weight of grief. But just as they did, we turn our desperation toward Jesus.

Let us become so desperate for His presence that food, comfort, and routine fade into the background. In fasting, we lay aside the daily bread in pursuit of the Living Bread. And the promise is this: when we seek Him, He will meet us with compassion. He will supply every need—body, soul, and spirit.

Prayer:
Lord, in this season of fasting, make us desperate for You. As the crowds ran to You, may we run to You. As they set aside food for Your Word, may we set aside every distraction for Your presence. Fill us, feed us, sustain us. And in our grief, shine Your light even brighter through us. Amen.
-PASTOR CHERYL

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