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: Emily (& Blake) Ackerson
- Country: Australia
- Details: Pray for the 21 small groups, at two major Sydney universities, that will be wrapping up before finals begin in June. Most of these groups have seekers exploring Christianity. Several are growth groups for Christians to go deeper in God's Word. May the Lord use these small groups to draw many to himself. Pray for the potential new campus ministry they hope to start at the University of New South Wales, where there are approximately 20,000 international students. They are partnering with a local church and a campus group. In May, they have an important planning meeting before ... more >
- Supported Worker: Kep & Debbie James in Africa, Latin America, & the United States
- Details: Thank God for the African students Kep & Debbie were able to train in Mali and Senegal, West Africa, during the months of March and April. Please pray for these students as they go out in teams to plant churches in Muslim areas. Praise God for the Spanish speaking pastors in Virginia who started Equipping Servants International (ESI) groups in recent weeks. Pray for these servants as they meet to study the Bible. Pray for the ILC Church that Kep and Debbie started in Bolivia in 1990, that its leadership will continue honoring Christ by staying true to his Scriptures ... more >
- Supported Worker: Mike & Joan Ross
- Countries: Mexico, United States of America
- Details: Pray for wisdom regarding the future of their work in Mexico and how to use the tools that God has provided to reach the lost. Pray that Mike and Joan’s extended family would love the Lord with all their hearts. Praise God for the love shown to the community of San Miguel through the Parkside dental team. Pray that the gospel seeds sown there will bear much fruit. Pray for another pilot to help Amos fly in Mexico. Pray for Gregorio as he continues flight training. Pray that God will open the door for Juan and Amy to serve in ... more >
- Supported Worker: Andrew & Angie James
- Country: Uruguay
- Details: They thank God that they are finally moved into their new church building. This is a huge answer to prayer. Please pray for guidance and unity as they begin the construction and repair process in the main auditorium. Pray that God will continue to bless their evangelistic efforts in the new neighborhood where the church is being established. Argentina (Latin America). Population: 46,057,866 Believers: 9.1%. Evangelical Christians grew from less than 1 million in 1980 to possibly over 4.5 million by 2020. Renewal, evangelism, and prayer touched the nation. Argentinean evangelists, teachers, and missionaries touched the ... more >
- Supported Worker: Bobby & Julie in Central Asia
- Details: Bobby and Julie are pleased to be back in their own place and space. Pray for them as they get reoriented and adjust to a schedule for baby Gilbert. Both Bobby and Julie will get back to studying Russian. Pray for a new teacher for Julie. Pray for clarity and direction for their team's business and future opportunities to learn their country’s two native languages. Pray for God's direction and wisdom in determining priorities and focus. Antigua and Barbuda (Caribbean). Population: 94,816 Believers: 19.9%.Antiguans are almost all Christian by background, including many evangelicals, but complacency ... more >
- Supported Worker: E & J in North Africa
- Details: Last month, J helped their neighbor cook a couple times a week. Pray for a deepening friendship and that our Father would draw their neighbor and her family to himself. There is much work to be done in terms of the new business and plans for some of their teammates to move down to the “C” region this summer. Pray for wisdom, clarity in communication, humility, and unity as they move forward. Angola (Africa). Population: 37,804,634 Believers: 22.5%. Biblical Christianity grew, even amidst war and poverty! The first president, a Marxist, vowed to eradicate Christianity in 20 ... more >
- Supported Worker: Parkside Heights Church
- Country: United States of America
- Details: This month, Parkside Heights will be putting on their first ever youth retreat. Please pray that God will use this time together to bring about meaningful conversations and spiritual growth for all those in attendance. Parkside Heights will also host a chili potluck as an opportunity for their church family to gather. Pray that all who come will be mutually encouraged. Thank God for the start of a small mentoring program with students at John Hay High School. Pray that the volunteers will be salt and light and that the school will be blessed by their involvement. Principality of Andorra ... more >