Fasting is a very, very powerful spiritual tool.  One, frankly, that is often neglected even by God’s elect, God’s called and chosen people.  At times, I’m sure we have all neglected to avail ourselves of this powerful spiritual tool.  In this sermon I would like to show you the importance and power of fasting as revealed in the Bible.   Hopefully, you will be encouraged to fast more frequently in the days to follow.

Mark Welch

Pastor, United Church of God

Mark graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree, Theology major, from Ambassador College, Pasadena, CA in 1978.  He married Barbara Lemke in October of 1978 and they have two grown children, Jaime and Matthew.  Mark was ordained in 1985 and hired into the full-time ministry in 1989.  Mark is the coordinator for United’s Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Services and his wife, Barbara, is an interpreter for the Deaf.