“Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him, and not to hide yourself from your own flesh? Then shall your light break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up speedily; your righteousness shall go before you; the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard. Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer; you shall cry, and he will say, ‘Here I am.’
If you take away the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger, and speaking wickedness, if you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday. And the Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail. And your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to dwell in.” (Isaiah 58:6-12)

God has a huge heart for the poor, oppressed, and marginalized. Many people groups and ethnicities are unnecessarily excluded from mainstream Church fellowship and long for recognition. Orphans, widows, and the destitute are longing to be remembered in their afflictions. A high-context home community is such that it fosters a inclusive family of disciples through which the chained can find freedom and the broken find healing.

• The Marginalized
  The Native Americans, Blacks, Hispanic, Latinos, etc. have been marginalized from mainstream Church. The sins of our forefathers are our own sins today so long as our hearts continue to condescend on our brothers and sisters of different cultures. The Holy Spirit is with the least and the last. He exalts the humble but opposes the proud. If we are to effectively spread the gospel of the Kingdom, we must seek to join hands in the work of the gospel, feast together, and learn from one another.
• The Poor and Homeless
  One of the fruits of an authentic church community will be such that we do “not hide ourselves from our own flesh.” We want to open our houses to the homeless poor, feed the hungry at our own tables, and give them clothes ourselves rather than capitulate to government programs or impersonal institutions. “And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to get back the same amount. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil.” Luke 6:34-35
• Recovery and Restoration
  Many oppressed people are enslaved to drugs, alchohol, prostitution, gambling, pornography, etc. Strength to overcome such chains is found in community. The community of Christ has the responsibility for restoration and recovery through prayer, intercession, and accountability. “Brothers, if anyone is caught [stuck] in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”

• Healing
  Spiritual healing is necessary for every follower of Christ. Many have heavier burdens than others, from childhood abuse to victimization to rape. The support of a community is essential for overcoming the battle and seeing brothers and sisters go free. God has chosen a fast for such people, and is calling you to it.