Monthly Prayer Calendar
Prayer Calendar
"Pray also for us..."
So states the apostle Paul in a letter to believers in Colosse, acknowledging a somewhat stunning reality: though the Christians to whom he was writing were separated from him physically, they could nonetheless participate in his ministry! God’s people could join in God’s work of taking the Gospel to those who hadn’t heard it simply by praying for their missionary pastor.
These realities are no less true today. As a church, Parkside has been blessed with the opportunity to support many missionaries scattered around the world, all of whom are seeking to share the Good News of Jesus with people who have yet to hear and believe it. Can we really help them, being thousands of miles and numerous time zones away? According to Paul, yes! The purpose of this missionary prayer calendar is to inform you of what is going on in certain parts of the world, and invite you to participate in the work through prayer.
The format is simple. Each day, you will find a missionary or organization that Parkside supports, along with one of their specific prayer requests. You’ll also find a different country of the world and how you can best be praying for the people there.
Our hope in arranging this is that you’ll know the privilege of participating in the work of the Gospel, which as Paul also tells the Colossians, is bearing fruit and growing throughout the whole world. We trust that praying for the nations will increase our heart for the world, causing us to increasingly desire and work towards seeing unbelieving people of all nations become committed followers of Christ!
Last Seven Days [ View Full Month ]
- Supported Workers: Edgar (& Lety) Rivera, Neri (& Karina) Rivera
- Country: Mexico
- Details: Pray that God will continue to give Edgar wisdom as he works with the Mexican board for the Alas de Socorro (MAF) work in Mexico. Pray for Edgar and Lety's daughter Esther in her first semester of Bible college. Pray for the two ESI groups that Edgar is leading in Oaxaca and for a new group forming in Ensenada. Pray for trips that Edgar is making to Amoltepec to encourage the pastors and believers there. Pray that Neri will have wisdom as he facilitates ESI groups in the state of Chiapas. Pray for continued growth of the church plant ... more >
- Supported Worker: Andrew & Angie James
- Country: Uruguay
- Details: Andrew and Angie thank God that their children are doing well. Please continue to pray that they will grow in their love and passion for the Lord. Pray for fruit from an evangelistic outreach they will hold on November 29. Ask the Lord to continue to provide wisdom, strength, and love as Andrew and Angie seek to serve people within the context of the local church. England (Europe). Population: 51,460,000. England is the most secular of the four countries that comprise the UK. Notional Christianity is giving way to atheism as the main barrier to true faith; the ... more >
- Supported Worker: The City Mission
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Ten mothers and their children are now living in Rothstein Village, the new transitional housing community at The City Mission. Each mom is taking bold steps toward self-sufficiency with renewed hope. Having graduated from Laura’s Home, these families receive an additional 18-24 months to access on-site services. Pray for the staff and volunteers as they serve Christ by caring for every person, knowing all are made in the image of God. Pray that the lives of the men at Crossroads and the women and children at Laura’s Home and Rothstein Village to be restored through the transforming power of God’s ... more >
- Supported Worker: Indigenous Church Plant Training Ministry in Asia
- Details: Pray that the targets set for this year will be achieved with the help of the Lord. Pray that each student will be equipped to proclaim the good news faithfully, rightly handle God’s Word, and serve effectively in ministry. Pray for more doors to be opened for the one-week Regional Development Trainings. Pray for courage, safety, and protection for believers in sensitive regions. United Arab Emirates (Asia). Population: 11,346,000 Believers: 1.3%. Oil wealth transformed much of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from a poor, rural region to a haven and playground for the world’s ultra-rich. Now it ... more >
- Supported Worker: Parkside Church: Westside
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Pray for Westside’s community groups as they continue studying Romans together. Pray for the church’s involvement with International Friendships as they care for students living far from home; with Building Hope in the City as they develop relationships with immigrants in the Cleveland area; and with the Cleveland Pregnancy Center as they provide help to moms in need. Pray for their missionaries working with a minority language group to advance the gospel in all languages. Pray for the safety of Ryan and Samantha S. as they seek to share the gospel with Somalian refugees in Africa. Continue to pray for ... more >
- Supported Workers: Ruth (& Artis) Powell, Emily (& Blake) Ackerson
- Countries: Australia, United States of America, Zambia
- Details: As the semester ends, pray that the Lord will continue to open doors for Emily and Blake and their team to make Jesus known. Pray that the Lord will give Bridges International clear direction and wisdom as their team prepares and makes plans for next year. Pray that many students and hosts will sign up for their Friends for Dinner hospitality program, when local Christians will welcome international students into their homes for a meal and friendship during the Christmas season. Thank you for praying for the funds to purchase the solar pump and the solar panels for people in ... more >
- Supported Worker: Mike & Joan Ross
- Countries: Mexico, United States of America
- Details: Join Mike and Joan in praising the Lord for a good trip to Tapachula to visit Neri and Karina Rivera and witness God's blessing on their ministry. Pray for wisdom regarding the future of the Missions Aviation Fellowship (MAF) work in Mexico and for the best use of the tools God has provided to reach the lost. Pray for the pastors in Amoltepec to use the resources they have to reach the lost. Pray for Edgar and Gregorio as they make trips to Amoltepec to encourage and equip the believers. Pray for Gregorio and Eily as they work to ... more >