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 North Africa
- Details: Continue to pray for Owen. The elders of his sending fellowship had a meeting to talk about some character issues. Unfortunately, the situation has gone downhill rapidly. It has become very clear that Owen has been lying to multiple people, including E & J, and spreading lies, fear, and division within his sending fellowship. He has not yet humbled himself, confessed, or repented, and he seems unwilling to reconcile. Their team is ending his employment and will try to convince him to listen to his elders, who are telling him he needs to come back to the fellowship in the ... more >
- Supported Worker: Human Coalition Cleveland (Health for Her)
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Pray for donations of new fall and winter clothing in sizes newborn to six months for their Blessings Boutique. Pray that God will also supply their need for an increase in donor funding for the clinic for the new fiscal year. Pray that clients who are ordering the abortion pill online without an ultrasound to verify viability will realize the dangers involved. Tajikistan (Asia). Population 10,786,734 Believers: 0.1%. Tajiks number 13 million in Central Asia. For nearly a thousand years, there was no significant outreach to Tajiks. Now, in addition to more than 1,000 believers in ... more >
- Supported Worker: Church Plant Training Ministry in Asia
- Details: October 30: Church Plant Training Ministry in Asia Pray for the daily distribution of hot cooked meals to be a bridge to reach people with the good news. Pray that each student will be equipped to proclaim the good news faithfully, rightly handle God’s Word, and serve effectively in ministry. Pray that the targets set for this year will be achieved with the help of the Lord. Syria (Asia). Population: 25,620,427 Believers: 0.1%. While the oppressive Assad dynasty was toppled in 2024, hostilities continue in a few areas due to the scores of factions involved in the ... more >
- Supported Worker: Parkside Kent
- Country: United States of America
- Details: They are thankful for our continued prayers. God is both blessing and stretching them! On September 14, they added a second morning service, and on the following Sunday, September 21, they celebrated their one-year anniversary. They thank the Lord that all of this is his doing. Please pray that they remain steadfast in prayer, fully dependent on the leading of the Holy Spirit, pleasing the Lord in all they do. Pray that the additional space created by a second service results in their members boldly inviting unbelievers to worship with them. Switzerland (Europe). Population: 8,967,408 Believers: 4.4 ... more >
- Supported Worker: E & J North Africa
- Details: In September, E and Isaac had the opportunity to share the good news with two of Isaac’s friends. They spent a couple of hours together answering questions and giving a reason for the hope they have. Praise God for Isaac’s boldness in reaching out to his friends! Pray that our Father will draw many to his Son. As E and J parent their three children, continue language study, and share the gospel, pray that the Lord will be glorified through their lives and the lives of their teammates. Sweden (Europe). Population: 10,656,633 Believers: 6.9%. The spiritual decline ... more >
- Supported Workers: Goran (& Beth) Tomic, Matt (& Laura) Pheneger, Ambassadors Football, Jon (& Ruthie)
- Country: United States of America
- Details: After a recent training in South Africa, one of the mentor coaches posted the following, “In the community, shootings remain a constant threat, even on the fields where our children play. But despite the challenges, we remain committed to offering a safe space for these young hearts. Through soccer, we give them a place to escape, a place to laugh, to grow, and most importantly, a place to discover the hope that lies beyond the hardships they face.” Pray for the coaches around the world who are coming alongside children and youth to share the good news of the ... more >
- Supported Worker: Kep & Debbie James in Africa, Europe, and the Americas
- Details: Last month, ESI Colombia leader, Pastor Sebastian, led a three-day ESI Facilitator Training in Caracas for 50 Venezuelan pastors. Pray that this launch of ESI training will bring hope to that city, where the gospel need is great. In mid-September, Kep and Debbie began a six-week ministry journey across South America and Africa which will culminate on October 31. Their itinerary included ESI leadership meetings in Fortaleza, Brazil, and Montevideo, Uruguay; retreats in northern and southern South American countries; and an ESI pastors’ conference in Rwanda, Africa. Pray for lasting spiritual fruit from these meetings and for safety and rest ... more >