Consecrate – Church Fast

Join us as we fast together as a church!

Each year, we take 10 days to seek God with undivided hearts. This is more than just a fast—it’s a sacred time to consecrate ourselves, laying aside distractions and drawing closer to the One who calls us His own. Together, we’ll pursue deeper intimacy with God, align our lives with His purpose, and prepare our hearts for all He desires to do in and through us. Whether you’re fasting food, media, or something else significant, take this step of devotion and let’s make room to encounter God in a powerful way!

When you sign up for the fast, you’ll receive emails with encouragement and tips for fasting. You’ll also be able to join us in prayer on Zoom morning and night over the 10 days. We’ll finish with a celebration together on Saturday night 23 August in both Pakuranga and Pukekohe, where we can share the testimonies and stories of what took place for us over this time!

Links For The Church Fast

Zoom Prayer Meetings

We’ll be joining together for 30mins of prayer each day of the 10 day fast (except Sunday morning) – at 6am and 7pm.

Click here to join us online for the 6am-6:30am Morning Prayer Meeting

Click here to join us online for the 7pm-7:30pm Evening Prayer Meeting

Church Fast Celebration Night

After ten powerful days of fasting and prayer, we’re coming together on Saturday 23rd of August to celebrate all that God has done! Join us at 5:30 for a shared supper of soup and rolls — or join us at 6:30pm for a powerful night of worship, testimonies, and encouragement. Don’t miss this special time of giving God the glory for what He has done!

Register for supper at https://www.theriver.org.nz/fastcelebration

(NB: You must register before Thursday 21st August 2025 to join us for dinner so that we can cater for numbers.  If you miss out, you can still join us from 6:30pm for worship and testimonies!)