Media Fast
Upcoming sessions
Each year in February we take five days out of watching and listening to secular media. This means turning off the TV, radio, computer games, and all social media where possible. Instead, we replace the time with Bible reading, prayer and other Christian literature or podcasts.
There is also plenty opportunity to spend time with other church members. Meet at breakfast, lunch or dinner to chat, read and pray together. In 2026, our Media Fast Bible Feast readings will be the acronym A.C.T.S.
A – Adoration; C – Confession; T – Thanksgiving; S – Supplication (asking). Each session we will use A.C.T.S for prayers from the Bible passages.
We particularly want to make the point of NO moaning or grumbling this week – we want to be a thankful people and want to encourage each other to have a “no grumbling” week. Without judging we can enjoy picking each other up on this and turn our grumbling into prayer and praise. “Mustn’t grumble” can be our motto for the week. Even better “Mustn’t grumble, must give thanks.”
Readings
Introduction to Psalms
Watch this video for a useful summary of the book of Psalms.
Prayer Points
Our Mission Partners
Taras & Yulia, Poland
Rob & Hannah, Becontree Church
Insight Schools Ministry
Mustard Seeds
FIEC & Co-Mission
Open Doors
Read more about our Missionaries
Cornerstone Ministries
Youth and Children’s groups and outreach
International groups and outreach
Upcoming events and weekly outreach
Recommended Books
Here are a few book recommendations that you could read this week:
Do great things for God series for kids
Inspiring biographies for young children
By exploring the lives of faithful Christians, this series shows kids that God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.
Pilgrim’s Progress – John Bunyan
A fantastic book that has been treasured for hundreds of years. Join Christian on his journey form this world to the next.
Little Pilgrim’s Big Journey: John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress Fully Illustrated & Adapted for Kids
Enjoy your prayer life – Mike Reeves
Prayer doesn’t have to be a duty to be performed, but is a gift to be enjoyed
The Lord of Psalm 23 – David Gibson
Expository study of Psalm 23 revealing the beauty and deep theological meaning behind a familiar part of Scripture.
12 Ways your Phone is Changing You – Tony Reinke
Cultivate wise thinking and healthy habits in the digital age.
Media Fast for Kids
Download a PDF of recommended Christian media for kids to enjoy during the media fast.
Recommended Music & Podcasts
For Kids: The Gospel Coalition have a set Sunday Morning Songs For Kids playlist available on Spotify or Apple Music.
For Everyone: Listen to our Cornerstone Church Kingston playlist which features many of the songs we sing at Cornerstone.
All podcasts
We could talk forever on the goodness of God and the amazing truths in the Bible. Our podcasts have been created to encourage Christians in their faith, discuss some of the big questions facing our culture today and build up our church family in practical ways.
