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 Worker: Shoreline Church
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Shoreline is thankful for everything God is doing in their lives and ministry and for the opportunity to continue ministering to their community for another year. Pray for all the kids, their families, the teachers, and other workers in their congregation as another school year has begun. The children in Sunday School are moving up to new classes and teens are joining new youth groups. Continue to pray for the Bible studies and community teams that meet regularly in the church and in the community. Join Youth For Christ in praising the Lord for the many outreach opportunities that have ... more >
- Supported Worker: Chris and Leanne Harrington
- Country: Japan
- Details: Chris and Leanne are thankful for our prayers as their family has transitioned to Tokyo. Finding a house and Chris beginning his new role were the first two of the four big transitions to be completed. The third was the kids starting school. The three older ones have started their school year at Christian Academy in Japan (CAJ). Please pray that the Lord would not only use this school, the teachers, and students to bless their kids, but also that the Lord would use them to be a blessing to those at CAJ as well. Graham has entered a public ... more >
- Supported Workers: Goran (& Beth) Tomic, Matt (& Laura) Pheneger, Jon (& Ruthie)
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Please pray for the opportunities the Lord is opening to the immigrant and refugee communities around the U.S. At one camp in Lancaster, PA, this summer, two-thirds of the campers were African refugees. The BBC has designated Lancaster as the “refugee capital” of the U.S. based on the large number of refugees resettled there in recent years—as high as 20 times the national average. In Pittsburgh, the Ambassadors staff is facing a spiritual battle as the executive director of the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh is trying to stop Muslim kids from attending their programs. Children of Muslim families ... more >
- Supported Workers: Ruth (& Artis) Powell, Emily (& Blake) Ackerson
- Countries: Australia, United States of America, Zambia
- Details: Close to 35,000 internationals attend the University of New South Wales. Pray for the welcome outreach for the new international students. Student leaders are helping launch a new team at this location. Pray that God will equip these believers to share the gospel with their friends. There is a growing ministry with South Asians at Sydney University, where more students from a Hindu background are open to conversations about Jesus. Pray for the Spirit to draw them to Christ. In August, Ruth and a missionary friend had the opportunity to share the gospel with around 100 children in Kasempa ... more >
- Supported Worker: J & A Missionaries in Training
- Country: United States of America
- Details: J and A feel honored to be included in our missions calendar. They are in the final stage of training and preparation at MAF headquarters before heading overseas. They are thankful to have already completed a month of intensive training and that while they were in classes, A’s parents stayed with them and helped care for their son. J and A are also grateful for the meaningful friendships they have made during this time of training. Pray for smooth sailing in procuring visas and other important documents they will need for travel in upcoming months. Pray for a quick recall ... more >
- Supported Worker: Johannes (& Mathapelo) Thaele
- Country: South Africa
- Details: Pray for the children who attended the Grasslands Vacation Bible Camp in July, led by the Parkside team. Pray that they will become true disciples of Jesus Christ, that the Word of God will transform their lives completely, and that they will be evangelists to their friends, telling them Jesus Christ is the only way to God. Morocco (Africa). Population: 38,430,770 Believers: <0.01%. Moroccans became aware of the indigenous church when the media broadcasted negative and inaccurate reports about a large number of converts to Christianity. There may be about 2,000 Moroccan Christians, with 20 to ... more >
- Supported Worker: Scranton Road Bible Church
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Thank the Lord for new leaders and volunteers. Pray for each one to be refreshed and to seek wisdom in serving. As they exercise their gifts, pray they will grow closer to the Lord. Pray for the classes that are preparing believers to follow Christ’s example by being baptized. These students and others who have completed the class will be baptized later in the fall. As the Good News Kids and youth ministries kick off a new school year, pray for all involved both in sharing and hearing the gospel. Continue to pray for the men who are in training ... more >