Ignite Week is a spiritual journey designed to help you slow down and find your next "yes" with Jesus. Through worship, prayer, fasting, daily devotional resources, disciple-making stories, and two special gatherings, we'll guide people through the simple rhythm of Encounter Jesus → Listen to Jesus → Respond to Jesus → Live on Mission.

The goal isn't simply to host another event, but to cultivate a culture where every person can discern and take their "Next Yes" with Jesus while strengthening Oakdale's disciple-making mission.

FIVE DAYS WITH JESUS

During IGNITE Week, set aside time each day, Monday through Friday, to be with Jesus and engage with the daily devotional. This will be texted out at 7:00AM daily or found below (subscribe by texting the word IGNITE to 78716). The five days are designed as a journey: asking God to speak, slow you down, reveal what may be getting in the way, show you your next step, and lead you toward your yes. Don’t rush through the devotional just to complete it. Give Jesus your attention and come ready to listen and respond to what He brings to your attention.

PRAYER & WORSHIP EXPERIENCES

On both Wednesday and Friday of Ignite week you are invited at 7:00PM to join together with others to worship, pray and spend time listening for Jesus' call. On Wednesday, Sept 30 we will meet in the Prayer Commons to pray for our hearts to be ignited and ready to hear from Jesus. On Friday, October 2, we will meet in the Sanctuary for worship, prayer and to discern—and share—how Jesus is calling us to say, "yes" to Him this week. Friday night will be livestreamed online at live.oakdale.church.

FAST FOR SOMETHING

Fasting is often described by what we give up, but its deeper purpose is what we make room for. When we set aside food for a time, our hunger becomes a reminder to turn our attention toward God—to seek Him, listen to Him, and allow Him to fill the space we normally fill with something else. We aren’t simply fasting from something; we are fasting for something.

Consider fasting from one meal each day, Monday through Friday, and giving that time to Jesus. Instead of eating, engage with that day’s devotional: read the Scripture slowly, pray, listen, and respond to what Jesus brings to your attention. When you notice your hunger, let it become a simple prayer: Jesus, I want more of You. Fill me with what I need today.

KEEP A JOURNAL

Keep a journal with you throughout IGNITE Week. Each day, write down what Jesus brings to your attention—verses that stand out, thoughts or questions that surface, and anything you sense He may be saying to you. Also record how you are responding. By the end of the week, look back over what you’ve written and notice what God has been doing in you and through you.

WATCH & REFLECT

Each evening, we’ll send out a short video connected to the theme of that day’s devotional. Take a few minutes to watch and reflect on what you’ve been hearing from Jesus throughout the day. Let the video reinforce the day’s focus and give you another opportunity to listen and reflect before beginning the next day.

QUESTIONS?
Contact Tim Parker: tparker@oakdale.church.