If you spend yourselves on behalf of the
hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed,
then your light will rise in the
darkness, and your night will become like the noonday.
-Isaiah 58:10
for all our part of the day on March 27.
the cost of missed meals to MIFA.
What is MIFAST?
MIFA invites you to join in a community fast during our annual Day of Reflection & Service on Saturday, March 27. This is an annual celebration of our volunteers and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who fasted regularly. We suggest that members of congregations fast for two meals on that day, donating the cost of those meals to MIFA’s programs. Make a secure donation to MIFAST here.
Who can participate?
You! Fast alone, fast with family, fast with friends, or even get your congregation to fast with you!
When should I fast?
The official date of the MIFAST is March 27, but you may wish to fast
on another day or do without desserts, snacks, or a favorite food for a
longer period of time.
Fasting options and considerations
- Do without 2 meals - give at least the cost of these meals to MIFA.
- Other options - do without desserts, snacks, designer coffee, or a special favorite food for a period of time.
- Always take health and nutrition needs into account when considering any type of fast.
- Spend fasting time in reflection, family activities, service, etc.
- Use the fast to teach children about sacrifice and awareness of the needs of others.
- End fast with special meal - good for families and congregational groups.
Logistics for congregations and groups
- Clergy are encouraged to tell their congregations about MIFAST.
- Congregations that are participating will be recognized at Day of Reflection and Service ceremony on March 27 ---please let us know by March 5 if your congregation is participating.
- Special MIFAST envelopes will be provided on request for fast participants.
- Donations can be mailed to MIFA, or we will pick them up at your request. If you mail in a donation, please make the check to MIFA and write MIFAST at the bottom of the check.
- Donations can also be made online - click “Donate” above.
Resources for participants
Wikipedia page on fasting.
Article in The Commercial Appeal about MIFAST
Article in Hope in Action, Summer 2009, about MIFAST
Please contact Linda Marks, Inter-Faith Coordinator, for more information at (901) 527-0208, ext. 218, or lmarks@mifa.org. Thank you!