The Bible declares and describes a spiritually intensive period in Israel’s history called a Solemn Assembly: “Consecrate a fast, Proclaim a solemn assembly; Gather the elders and all the inhabitants of the land to the house of the LORD your God, and cry out to the LORD” (Joel 1:14).

The Solemn Assembly in the Old Testament and in the history of the church were times when the people of God, fasted, prayed, repented, in order to draw closer to God and witness profound spiritual revival. Normal activities were reduced and distractions were minimized for a designated period of time to focus one’s thoughts and spiritual focus primarily upon God, “On the eighth day you shall have a solemn assembly; you shall do no laborious work” (Num. 29:35).

What is Reset
At the beginning of each year, New Life Fellowship ushers in the New Year with our solemn assembly, or a RESET. The first-full week of the New Year members of NLF minimize distractions to focus upon God through fasting, prayer, worship and fellowship. This is accomplished in a number of ways:

1. Fasting by reducing or eliminating physical pleasures such as food, television, radio, and entertainment in order to pursue a greater spiritual purpose. The total scope of fasting varies from individual to individual; however, the church ask that, with the exception of medical reasons, for the period of RESET members relinquish the evening meal and television or radio and devote that time towards prayer, worship, and reflection on God’s Words.
   
   
2. Focusing on God for spiritual “breakthroughs.” A spiritual breakthrough is when you need God to breakthrough into your dilemma or difficulties: personal, family, etc. to provide a supernatural remedy.
   
   
3. Fellowshipping with other believers. RESET is a period when believers gather TOGETHER for prayer, encouragement, and spiritual conversation.