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 Church Short-term Team
- Country: South Africa
- Details: Pray for the Parkside team as they conduct an “Upward Bound” Vacation Bible Camp with middle school students in partnership with missionary Johannes Thaele and River of Life Church in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Team members are Audrey Beleiu, Darrius Beleiu, Eloise Cocirteu, Kelly Coy, Mike Coy, Rusty Johnson, Allie Mach, Nick Mach, Naomi Melnik, Faith Menefee, Jacob Ockunzzi, Jen Platek, Andreea Popa, Catherine Popa, Emily Sheer, Eric Shultz, Myra Shultz, Kris Wagner, Brian Walls, and Maria Walls. Pray for good health, team unity, and that God will open the hearts of students to his love and give them a desire ... more >
- Supported Worker: Shoreline Church
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Praise the Lord for the wonderful opportunity to share the gospel with kids and parents during the Baking, Brick Building, and Fishing mini camps this year. Pray for the Ambassadors Soccer Camp hosted by Shoreline that takes place in Painesville from July 15-19. Pray for safety for the soccer coaches traveling to Ohio, and that they make edifying relationships with their host families. Pray that it will be an opportunity for the church to further relationships with the local community and to share the gospel. Thank the Lord that the Greater Cleveland Youth For Christ Jail Ministry cookouts held at ... more >
- Supported Worker: Church Plant Training Ministry in Asia
- Details: Pray for ongoing student recruitment for the one-year course in Expository Preaching and Practical Theology. Pray for the students of the one-year course who graduated in May to remain faithful to the Lord. Amid rising tensions and the prevailing probability of a warlike situation, they appreciate prayer for their teams and families, students, and training centers, as they have international borders. Pray for the teams to be protected from the ongoing tensions in the country. Pray for comfort for the families who have lost loved ones in a terrorist attack, for peace to prevail, and for the leaders of their ... more >
- Supported Worker: Parkside Heights Church
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Parkside Heights is thankful to be able to have summer community groups again this year. Pray that these times together will deepen relationships with each other and with the Lord. Many of the college students who regularly attend Parkside Heights are not in Cleveland over the summer. Pray that during this time away from their studies, they will be refreshed and continue growing spiritually. As the church continues its search for a permanent building, pray for God’s leading and timing for this to happen. Estonia (Europe). Population: 1,344,232 Believers: 4.9%. Despite a Protestant heritage, genuine faith in ... more >
- Supported Worker: Andrew & Angie James
- Country: Uruguay
- Details: The renovation of the bottom floor of their new church is completed and they are now able to use it for Sunday services. Join them in thanking the Lord and pray for the total renovation of the building for use in ministering to the people in Montevideo. Eritrea (Africa). Population: 3,607,003 Believers: 2.1%. The Christian church faces terrible ongoing persecution, both outside the recognized churches and, to some degree, within. Many leaders and lay members are in prison, and more are under house arrest; the government has seized many church assets. Pray that Christians may remain fervent ... more >
- Supported Worker: Parkside Green
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Please pray for the Lord to work in the lives of all the kids attending Parkside Green camps and all the adults participating in Summer Connect gatherings. Also, please join them in asking the Lord to accomplish his purposes through their global partners: Dr. Jen Kintner overseeing women’s ministry training at the Gulf Theological Seminary in Dubai; Brett and Jennifer Wright doing aviation missions in central Africa; and Bryan and Erin Joseph serving in Mazatlán, Mexico, this summer. El Salvador (Latin America). Population: 6,365,503 Believers: 31.6%. The growth of evangelicals amid travail has been a modern-day miracle ... more >
- Supported Worker: Johannes (& Mathapelo) Thaele
- Country: South Africa
- Details: In June, their students hosted a conference for the youth in their community. Pray that many will come to Jesus because of what was shared at the outreach. Pray for God’s guidance as Johannes and his team prepares for VBC. They will be joined by a team from Parkside Church, who will be in South Africa from July 10-19. Pray for their safety in travel, that God will give wisdom and guidance to each one, and that he will use them for his glory. Pray that the Holy Spirit will soften the hearts of the students who will attend the ... more >