21 DAYS OF PRAYER AND FASTING

JAN 6 - 26

What is Pray First?

Pray First is our annual rally cry for God to move in the life of St Peter’s and OneChurch Harrow. We're committing to 21 days of Prayer and Fasting between 6th and 26th January 2025 with four specific aims: Make Space, Seek the Lord, Grow in Faith, Hear His Voice.

How do I join in?

Introducing:

8-1-8

This year we are introducing a new rhythm to help you pray over the 21 days in January. Everyday you can pray at 8am, 1pm and 8pm.

8am - Pray for someone you know to meet Jesus

1pm - Pray the Lord’s Prayer and/or join our Daily Devotional Videos (see more below)

8pm - Pray for the needs of the world

Need a reminder?

You can download our phone wallpapers to set during Pray First.

What’s On?

  • Prayer Walks

    📌 Meet with others from the Church to walk around the local streets and pray for the community.

    📆 Monday evenings 6:30pm-7:30pm

    📍 St. Peter’s Entrance

  • Revive

    📌 With others from OneChurch Harrow, we pray for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit on our world, our nation, the church and us as individuals.

    📆 Tuesday Mornings 6:45am-7:30pm

    📍 Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5322847502?pwd=a0wvdCtVM0ZYUko5Uy90Ynd2RFFWQT09#success

  • Wednesday Prayer

    📌 We spend hour worshipping and praying together for the world, our community and our Church. Please note, this prayer meeting is usually unplanned to leave room for the Spirit to move so we don’t have song lyrics on the screen.

    📆 Wednesdays 9am-10am

    📍 Chapel, St. Peter’s Church

  • Reveal

    📌 With others from OneChurch Harrow, we spend time together listening to the voice of God every Thursday.

    📆 Thursday Mornings 6:45am-7:30pm

    📍 Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5322847502?pwd=a0wvdCtVM0ZYUko5Uy90Ynd2RFFWQT09#success

  • Youth Prayer and Worship

    📌A monthly space for all youth from OneChurch Harrow youth groups and The Gathering to worship and pray.

    📆 Thursday 23th January 7:30pm-9pm

    📍 Chapel, St. Peter’s Church

  • Presence

    📌 We join to worship together and seek God’s presence. Please note, this service is usually unplanned to leave room for the Spirit to move so we don’t have song lyrics on the screen.

    📆 Saturday 11th & 25th January 6:30pm-7:30pm

    📍 Ashburnham Hall, St. Peter’s Church

  • Sunday Services

    📌 During Pray First, we will meeting as normal on Sunday Mornings and in the evenings for The Gathering, a more youth focussed service.

    📆 Sundays 10:30am, 6:30pm

    📍 Main Church Hall, St. Peter’s Church

  • Harrow Christians Prayer Meeting

    📌 Join with other Christians from across Harrow to pray for Harrow and the World.

    📆 Wednesday 8th January 8pm-9pm

    📍 Ashburnham Hall, St. Peter’s Church

  • Medical Centre Prayer

    📌 Pray for the Medical Centre with others who work at the Medical Centre.

    📆 Wednesday 14th January 6:45pm-7:45pm

    📍 Medical Centre, Colbeck Road, HA1 4BS

Resources

  • Download the Pray First App. It’s a free resource that you can use each day to guide your prayers and help you keep track of your prayers on your device.

  • Join our PrayFirst WhatsApp Community to receive daily prayer reminders and links to the Pray at Midday videos.

  • This year we have provided 2 phone wallpapers that you can download on your phone and set as your background. Download the 8-1-8 background here, download the Pray First background here.

  • We have provided a card that you can collect at Church or download to print at home with 5 spaces to write 5 names on. We’d love to encourage you to pray for 5 people God’s put on your heart/people you’d like to know Jesus.

  • Download or print to follow along with Daily Devotionals each day focussing on faith in God, faith for our lives and faith in our world.

  • Alternatively follow along with the Daily Devotionals each day on Youtube, as Jon shares daily encouragements to help us pray.

  • Download this Prayer Guide to help you with different ways of praying and prayer models for your personal prayer life.

  • Download this Prayer Guide to help you pray with your children, and use this as a place for them to explore prayer.

  • If you’re a family with kids or young people, download this Family Prayer Journal to print out and help you pray together as a family.

  • Download and print these Prayer Calendars for your kids and youth. There’s one for each week of Pray First with daily activities and prayer ideas.

1 Thessalonians 5.16-18

“Pray Continually”

 FAQs

  • Throughout the Bible, God’s people have prayed and fasted for breakthrough and to connect more with God and disconnect with the world. Jesus taught his disciples to do the same. We’re tithing the first part of our year as a church family and giving it over to God, making space for Him to speak into our lives and into our community. We’re excited for what’s going to happen!

  • Yes! We’re encouraging the whole church to join in with these 21 days of prayer and fasting. Sunday Kids and Youth Church will be focussed around practical aspects of prayer and we’ve created some helpful resources to help you pray together as a family at home during the week.

  • We’ve got loads of resources and events but we know it can all seem a bit daunting if you’re new to prayer or fasting. Why not start with committing to spend 5 minutes, 3 times per day to praying for 5 people or situations and fasting one meal per day? If you’d like more ideas, check out the resources section above.