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: E & J in North Africa
- Details: J’s application was accepted, and she was granted provisional residency while her application is being processed. E had interviews with the authorities as part of the application for his residency. The interviews went well, and the residency renewal process is moving forward. Please pray for favor with those in authority as they continue to complete steps needed to move to the “C” region to spread the gospel. Djibouti (Africa). Population: 1,152,329 Believers: 0.1%. Mission work is a challenge in this hot, dry, but often humid land, and working conditions are extreme. Physical and spiritual oppression, economic disparity ... more >
- Supported Worker: Wes & Nancy Collins
- Countries: Guatemala, United States of America
- Details: Wes and Nancy send their greetings and are grateful for their long-term relationship with Parkside. Wes recalls Parkside trips to visit them in Comitancillo, Guatemala, and shares that seeds are still being planted and Christians are growing in Christ. Pray for their ministry partners, Byron and Miriam, and Samuel and Maria, as they faithfully spread the gospel there among the Mam people. Pray for Wes and Nancy as they continue to deal with the challenges of Wes’ Parkinson’s disease, especially the memory issues. Denmark (Europe). Population: 5,939,695 Believers: 3.5%. Denmark retains a core of Christian traditions and ... more >
- Supported Worker: Equipping Servants International (ESI)
- Countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Burundi, Chile, Colombia, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, Ethiopia, France, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, United Republic of Tanzania, Uganda, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Zambia, Zimbabwe
- Details: Pray for the 3,000 ESI participants in 250 groups in 36 countries as these men and women grow in their love for God as they study his Scriptures weekly. Pray that they will experience gospel transformation in their lives, relationships, and local churches. Pray for Boris and Marco as they lead ESI groups of Spanish speaking pastors in Virginia and South Florida. Pray also for Jose leading ESI groups of Spanish speaking pastors in Los Angeles. Pray that each participant will grow in their understanding of the gospel and their love for Jesus, that they will increasingly live true ... more >
- Supported Workers: Goran (& Beth) Tomic, Matt (& Laura) Pheneger, Jon (& Ruthie)
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Pray for protection over leader Daniel, his family, and team in Mozambique, where looting and violence is taking place following a presidential election in October. Police are using force, and at least 20 people have been killed. Many of the protesters are young people without hope for the future. Pray for peaceful resolutions so that life outside of their home and ministry can resume—resulting in children being reached and established with a solid foundation in the Word of God through their soccer ministry. Cuba (Caribbean). Population: 11,174,587 Believers: 8.8%. Evangelical churches were devastated by waves of emigration ... more >
- Supported Worker: Emily (& Blake) Ackerson
- Country: Australia
- Details: Pray for the 12 students who will be sharing Christ with others during their summer mission in Sydney. Pray that the Lord would use this week to impact both those who hear the gospel and the students who share the gospel. Pray for their various Christmas outreaches to international students. Pray that the 40 international students who have signed up for a hospitality program called Friends for Dinner will experience the love of God as they enjoy a meal with a local Christian this Christmas. Croatia (Europe). Population: 3,986,627 Believers: 0.4%. The profound impact of historic and ... more >
- Supported Worker: Parkside Green
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Please ask the Lord to use the people of Parkside Green to spread the good news of Jesus during the Christmas season. Ask the Lord to equip and inspire them through Pastor Adam’s Advent preaching and the Christmas outreach service on December 22. Continue to ask the Lord to bear lasting fruit for his Kingdom through the missionaries they support in Dubai, UAE, and Arua, Uganda. The Joseph family leaves for Spanish language school at the end of December. Pray that they will continue to experience God’s grace in their lives. Côte d’Ivoire (Africa). Population: 29,603,302 Believers: 10 ... more >
- Supported Worker: Andrew & Angie James
- Country: Uruguay
- Details: Andrew and Angie thank God that the Uruguayan school year has come to a close and that their children are doing well. Please pray that their children will grow up to love and serve the Lord. On December 18, Andrew and the family fly to the United States for home assignment. Pray that it will be a good time to refresh and reconnect with their family and church family. Costa Rica (Latin America). Population: 5,246,714 Believers: 14.8%. Pray for the pastors who are under-resourced, surviving on low incomes, and without strong teams to help them in their ... more >