Every August, the FMSC Board of Directors sets aside one day to fast and pray together. Prayer is always at the core of our work, but this day is an intentional break in our day-to-day rhythm. We refocus, recommit and refuel in God’s presence. This year’s FMSC Day of Prayer and Fasting is August 22 with the theme “This we believe.” We invite all FMSC supporters to join us in spirit, praying through this year’s promise verse and following the guide below.

Pastor Dean Nadasdy, a member of FMSC’s Board of Directors, offers a short guide for those participating in this year’s Day of Prayer and Fasting.

FMSC statements of belief and prayer prompts

As a Christian organization …

WE BELIEVE that there is one God in three Persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. God is love, going before us and empowering our love for our neighbor, hungry in body and spirit.

“Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.” — 1 John 4:8

PRAYER PROMPT: Pray for a greater unconditional, active and sacrificial love.

WE BELIEVE that the Gospel of Jesus Christ, crucified and risen, is the reason Feed My Starving Children exists. Through earnest prayer, we strive to listen for and to follow the will of Jesus every day in all we do.

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” — John 10:27

PRAYER PROMPT: Pray for wisdom to listen for and to obey the will of Jesus Christ.

WE BELIEVE Christ meets us in every hungry child, calling us to feed each of them a nutritious meal.

“I was hungry, and you gave me food.” — Matthew 25:35

PRAYER PROMPT: Pray for the faith to see Christ in every hungry child.

WE BELIEVE that God is glorified and we are fulfilled whenever we love our neighbors as ourselves.

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” — Matthew 5:6

PRAYER PROMPT: Pray for a deep and growing desire to feed the hungry.

WE BELIEVE that God grows our collective joy and effectiveness in feeding children, feeding spirits and empowering communities as we partner with volunteers and other faith-based and humanitarian organizations.

“I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.” — Philippians 1:3–5

PRAYER PROMPT: Thank God for the array of partnerships shaping the FMSC community.