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: Fieldstone Counseling
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Fieldstone Counseling is grateful for our continued prayers and support. Pray for their counselors and Executive Director as they attend the CCEF National Conference. Pray that it will be a chance for refreshment, growth, and encouragement as they seek to be further equipped for ministry. Pray for their counselors as they walk alongside those facing life’s hardships, offering lasting hope through the truth and love of Christ. Pray that those in need will be able to connect with them and receive timely, Christ-centered care. Slovenia (Europe) Population: 2,117,072 Believers: 0.1%. Slovenia has had a Protestant witness since ... more >
- Supported Worker: Emily (& Blake) Ackerson
- Country: Australia
- Details: Pray for their ministry at the University of New South Wales, where they have been able to meet students interested in learning about Jesus. Pray for the volunteers from several local churches to be empowered by the Holy Spirit to share the gospel in a clear and loving way. Continue to pray for their South Asian ministry at the University of Sydney, where they are seeing more students open to hearing stories about Jesus. Praise God for one student from a Hindu background who is now trusting in Jesus. Pray for protection and growth for her as she starts her ... more >
- Supported Worker: Parkside Church: Westside
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Pray for those who will be baptized during both services on October 19. 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 ... more >
- Supported Worker: Andrew & Angie James
- Country: Uruguay
- Details: Thank the Lord that their family is doing well. Pray that their three children will grow up to love and serve the Lord. In ministry, they constantly encounter individuals who have deep struggles and need the help and support of someone to walk alongside them. Their church in Montevideo will be holding a biblical counseling workshop on October 17. Pray that the workshop will enable them to build a team of counselors to serve in the church. Sierra Leone (Africa) Population: 8,819,794 Believers: 3.9%. Sierra Leone continues its effort to move forward and away from its tragic ... more >
- Supported Worker: Scranton Road Bible Church
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Continue praying for their elder cohort as these men prepare to step into the role of elder at SRBC. Pray that those in their Good News Kids ministry and youth group will understand the gospel message and grow as disciples of Jesus. As Pastor Mark Pratt continues preaching through the Gospel of Mark, pray that the church will understand the beauty of Christ’s work in their lives and respond. Seychelles (Africa) Population: 132,779 Believers: 5.9%. The vast majority of Seychellois claim to be Christian, but evidence of true spiritual transformation seems outweighed by superstition and nominalism. Pray that ... more >
- Supported Worker: Equipping Servants International (ESI)
- Details: There are 3,000 ESI participants in 250 groups in 37 countries. Recently, four new groups started in Italy, four in London, five in Paris, one in Los Angeles, and three in Virginia and Florida. Pray that as participants study Romans together, they will grow in their love for God and experience deep gospel transformation in their lives, relationships, and local churches. Pray for Jose Gutierrez as ESI expands in Central America and for Pastor Sebastian, who is overseeing the work of ESI in Colombia, Panama, and Spain. He is encouraged to see evidence of God’s grace transforming many lives ... more >
- Supported Workers: Goran (& Beth) Tomic, Matt (& Laura) Pheneger, Ambassadors Football, Jon (& Ruthie)
- Country: United States of America
- Details: In mid-October, Goran will meet with European Ambassadors leaders in Slovakia to discuss ministry opportunities and plans and visit several ministry partners. Pray for safety as he travels and for wisdom and unity as meetings unfold. He heads to Chile on October 22 to lead a four-day training in Santiago. After that, Goran will visit ministry partners in the city of Temuco, where over the last few years, a strong bond has been built with the Mapuche people. Pray for strength and that God will use his time there to encourage and equip believers in soccer ministry. Pray for wisdom ... more >