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!
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- Supported Worker: Parkside Students Summer Mission Trip
- Country: United States of America
- Details: A group of Parkside middle school and high school students, along with their adult leaders, are joining an organization called World Changers this week for a mission trip in Cleveland. Please pray for the team as they participate in various work projects throughout the city and seek to share the gospel with the people they are helping. Ecuador (Latin America). Population: 18,289,896 Believers: 8.5%. Evangelical numbers are large enough to significantly impact society. Pray for: vision and growth to continue, unity within the great variety of churches, cultural sensitivity, and integration of Quichua and Lowland Indians into ... more >
- Supported Worker: Bobby & Julie in Central Asia
- Details: Ruth, a recent Air Force Academy graduate, has joined their team for the summer. Pray that God will work in and through her during this time. Bobby is thankful for prayers for his preaching in Russian. Although he finds it very challenging, he is growing and trusts that God is using this seemingly impossible task. Preparing to preach at the end of May brought conviction concerning his prayer life and his love for others. Pray for these areas of his life, along with his desire for personal growth in meekness and in encouraging others. Dominican Republic (Caribbean). Population: 11,520 ... more >
- Supported Workers: Goran (& Beth) Tomic, Matt (& Laura) Pheneger, Jon (& Ruthie)
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Praise the Lord for the 185 staff workers in 35 countries working to spread the gospel as one global team. Pray for unity among the Ambassadors Football staff and for Jon to have wisdom as he leads the ministry. The enemy is constantly trying to tear Christians apart, and without God’s help, unity is not possible. Please pray for Jon as he recovers from hernia surgery. Also, pray for the opportunity Jon has to share about the ministry with denomination leaders in Indonesia on August 1-2. Dominica (Caribbean). Population: 65,872 Believers: 16.8%. The Carib Indians live on an ... more >
- Supported Worker: Kep & Debbie James in Africa, Europe, and the Americas
- Details: Praise God for the encouraging time Kep and Debbie spent in April in Bolivia meeting with the ILC Church leadership. Pray that they will continue to grow as a church in evangelism and discipleship. Kep, Debbie, and Rusty Johnson will be meeting with Dutch pastors and church leaders in Amsterdam from July 4-9. Pray that there will be an interest in starting Equipping Servants Internship (ESI) groups there to study Romans. Djibouti (Africa). Population: 1,184,077 Believers: 0.1%. Mission work is a challenge in this hot, dry, but often humid land, and working conditions are extreme. Physical and ... more >
- Supported Worker: Chris and Leanne Harrington
- Country: Japan
- Details: The Harringtons returned to Japan with hearts full of love from their time with their Parkside Church family. They thank God for you and your partnership in the gospel. Pray for Chris, who has taken on his new role as the Area Director for SEND Japan. Pray that the Lord will give him wisdom for what is ahead. Pray for the SEND Japan missionaries who are experiencing a transition from an Area Director who served them for 15 years. Please also pray for a house, as their first housing option has fallen through. Pray they can find one soon and ... more >
- Supported Worker: Mike & Joan Ross
- Countries: Mexico, United States of America
- Details: 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. Praise God for the Parkside dental team and their hard work in La Mesilla. The Jesus Film was shown in the local language while patients and their families waited for attention. Pray that God's Word and the loving care received will cause many to turn to Jesus. Pray for Pedro and Roberto as they follow up with people in La Mesilla. Pray for Gregorio and Eily as they work ... more >
- Supported Workers: Goran (& Beth) Tomic, Matt (& Laura) Pheneger, Jon (& Ruthie)
- Country: United States of America
- Details: With soccer camps planned from coast to coast this summer, pray the Lord will continue to link churches to their communities to present the gospel to young families. Last summer, over 150 college-aged men and women representing 20 countries took part in these camps and then returned to their colleges and/or countries to continue Bible studies and other ministries. Pray for God’s blessing on all involved and on the details needed to support this ministry here and abroad. Wives and relatives of several of the staff globally are experiencing significant health issues that require visits to hospitals and to ... more >