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They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. (Acts 1:14).

Day 1
Prayer for our families, friends and colleagues

Day 2
Prayer for young people known to us

Sunday – Day 3
Prayer for those who heal and care

Monday – Day 4
Prayer for those who teach and advise

Tuesday – Day 5
Prayer for those who govern

Wednesday – Day 6
Prayer for those who are disabled

Thursday – Day 7
Prayer for people seeking God

Friday – Day 8
Prayer for those who are weary and suffer

Saturday – Day 9
Prayer for those who are marginalised

What is a ‘Novena’? 

Novena means nine days – it refers to the nine days between  Ascension Day (Thursday 5th May 2016) and Pentecost (Sunday 15th May 2016) when the first disciples obeyed Jesus’ commandment to wait and pray for the Holy Spirit to come (Luke 24:49, Acts 2).

Why call this initiative a Novena, isn’t that a Roman Catholic tradition? 

Premier is acknowledging the Roman Catholic practice of petitioning God for nine consecutive days. However its roots are firmly based in the first disciples as recorded by Luke in his gospel and Acts of the Apostles. Since we were borrowing this concept we felt it appropriate to use the word ‘Novena’ although the prayers have been deliberately written in a way that Christians from all denominations and traditions should feel comfortable with uniting together in.

Are you trying to promote a specifically Roman Catholic agenda?

 Premier seeks to serve all of the church; we are not aiming to promote one way of thinking, one denomination or tradition over another. That said, when we borrow an idea we seek to give due credit, which is why we decided not to change the word ‘Novena’ which refers to the tradition which grew from before the church even began at Pentecost, when the earliest disciples gathered to pray and ask God for his presence and power. When the Holy Spirit came those fearful disciples were filled with power and boldness. Every Christian and all Churches of whatever tradition would also benefit from a fresh filling of the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18). We will serve God’s agenda and world by seeking to pray for marginalised people and serving them through acts of mercy.

In 2015 Premier organised its first Novena (nine days of prayer) which mobilised thousands to pray for different people groups in need.

 

Over the years, Premier has created several Novena resources and campaigns. Download from here prayers resources for marginalised people and from here Children’s and family prayer activities.