September Prayer Calendar Archive
"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: Andrew & Angie James
- Country: Uruguay
- Details: As the remodeling of their new church facility continues, pray that the Lord will give them opportunities to share the gospel in the surrounding neighborhood and beyond. Pray that the Lord will continue to bless the lives of all involved in their youth group, small group, and ESI ministries. Pray for Andrew as he prepares to speak at conferences in Argentina in October and in Chile in November. Saint Lucia (Caribbean). Population: 180,805 Believers: 14.5%. The majority of Saint Lucians speak French Creole. The NT, recently translated into Creole, is being used for literacy projects. Pray for the ... more >
- Supported Worker: Church Plant Training Ministry in Asia
- Details: Pray that the targets set for this year will be achieved. Pray for networking and partnering with local churches and leaders. Pray for the Lord to open more doors for Regional Development Training. Pray for the students to be faithful in learning and practicing God’s Word. Pray that the Lord will bring more students into their sewing and computer centers and bless their efforts to build bridges in the community by helping people learn new skills. Saint Helena (Africa). Population: 5,253 Believers: 8.8%. The Christian heritage of Saint Helena is strong, but islanders committed to faith are decreasing ... more >
- Supported Workers: Goran (& Beth) Tomic, Matt (& Laura) Pheneger, Jon (& Ruthie)
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Preparations are in full swing for Ambassadors Football’s Global Team Gathering in Germany, October 14-21. Pray for Jon’s assistant Rahel, who is responsible for setting it up. They are expecting over 140 staff and board members. Pray that all will secure the visas needed to attend. Pray for new ministry starting in several countries in Europe following summer camps. Pray for church and community connections and fruitful ministry in Bologna, Italy. Pray for Goran to have wisdom to know how to support their partners in Belarus under the current political circumstances. Also, pray for wisdom and comfort for a ministry ... more >
- Supported Worker: Kep & Debbie James in Africa, Latin America, & the United States
- Details: Kep and Debbie continue to receive encouraging news from the African students they mentored through the book of Romans earlier this year in Mali and Senegal. These students are now working in small teams in challenging Muslim communities. Pray they will continue to study the Bible daily and then, with the Lord’s guidance, boldly make Christ known as they plant solid, gospel-centered churches in hostile environments. Pray for the ILC Church that Kep and Debbie planted in La Paz, Bolivia, in 1990. Pray that its leadership will continue to honor Christ by staying true to his Scriptures, leading the church ... 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 locally and globally. To that end, join them in asking the Lord to mature and equip the adults through fall classes on Christianity 101, Faith and Life, Psalms, and church history. Please continue to pray that God will grant endurance to and bear lasting fruit through the missionaries they support in Dubai, UAE, and Arua, Uganda, as well as through the Joseph family, who are completing their pre-mission field training. South Sudan (Africa). Population: 11,277,092 Believers: 29.5%. South Sudan ... more >
- Supported Worker: Mike & Joan Ross
- Country: Mexico
- Details: Pray for wisdom regarding the future of the MAF work in Mexico and how to use the tools God has provided to reach the lost. Pray that the door will open for a trip to Mexico with MAF leadership. Pray that Mike and Joan’s extended family would love the Lord with all their hearts. Pray that the gospel seeds sown by the Parkside Dental Team in San Miguel will bear much fruit. Pray for ability for Gregorio in his final phase of training as he flies with Amos in Mexico. Pray that God will bless the work of MAF around ... more >
- Supported Worker: Indigenous Church Planting Organization in Arab & Muslim Countries
- Details: People in Burundi are experiencing severe poverty due to fuel shortages. Pray that the economy will improve. Pray that pastors in Burundi will understand God's Great Commission and desire to reach the unreached within their country. Pray for the country of Sudan to find peace, and for protection for their workers as they continue to share the gospel amid fighting. Their efforts have been rewarded as some key leaders from the Jorchol, Nubian, and Tobosa tribes of South Sudan turned to Christ. Rejoice as the light of God's presence continues to spread in South Sudan, bringing hope and ... more >
- Supported Worker: Scranton Road Bible Church
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Praise God for a fruitfully full summer of ministry at SRBC. With their neighborhood schools back in session, pray for the protection of the kids and teachers. As they finish reading together and preaching through God's Word in a year, pray that they will continue to have ears to hear. New construction will begin on a senior housing complex across the street from their church building. Pray for the future residents and a vision for how they can reach them with the gospel message. Also, pray for their men's retreat at the end of September. Solomon Islands (Pacific ... more >
- Supported Worker: E & J in North Africa
- Details: In August, a family on their team moved to the “C” region. Pray for them as they settle into a new home and start getting to know their neighbors and community. E & J are starting to consider purchasing a car. This will be especially helpful when they join their teammates in the “C” region. Please pray that our Father will give them wisdom and direct their steps to a reliable car that won’t draw too much attention to them. Slovenia (Europe). Population: 2,118,965 Believers: 0.1%. Slovenia has had a Protestant witness since the Reformation, but it ... more >
- Supported Worker: Truth For Life
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Please ask God to fill needed positions at Truth For Life: an Accounting Manager, a Customer Service Representative, and a Manager of Global Outreach. In all these positions, they need skilled people who love the Lord and resonate with their mission. Pray for the Truth For Life directors as they spend three days planning for 2025 at the end of September. Ask God to provide wisdom and direction. Pray that God will show the team how to reach even more people throughout the world with the gospel message through Truth For Life. Slovakia (Europe). Population: 5,702,832 Believers: 1 ... more >
- Supported Worker: Andrew & Angie James
- Country: Uruguay
- Details: Thank God that their family is doing well. Please continue to pray that their three children will grow up to love and serve the Lord. Their church will be hosting a conference on September 21-22 with several other churches called “The Truth of the Gospel in a World of Fallacies.” Pray for Andrew as he delivers two of the messages at the conference. Andrew will also present the ministry of ESI. Pray that the Lord will connect them with other churches/believers in the country who would benefit from studying with ESI. Singapore (Asia). Population: 6,052,709 Believers ... more >
- Supported Worker: Parkside Kent
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Thank the Lord with them for the provision of Kent Roosevelt High School as a place to worship each Sunday. Ask that the Lord would use their presence there to build gospel links in the community of Kent. Please pray particularly for their first services as they go through many things for the very first time as a church family. Pray for all the details, large and small, that go into preparation for their official launch on Sunday, September 22. Sierra Leone (Africa). Population: 8,977,972 Believers: 3.9%. Sierra Leone continues its effort to move forward and away ... more >
- Supported Worker: Chris and Leanne Harrington
- Country: Japan
- Details: As their church in Japan moves into the fall season, please pray that the team and church members of SBBC will get much needed rest and recovery. The summer ministry season in Japan, though short, can be full. There were opportunities to grow deeper in relationships throughout the summer. Pray the Lord will give their team gospel moments with friends in the community in the coming months. Also, pray for the kids and families who heard the gospel for the first time over the summer. Pray that they will hear the voice of the Good Shepherd calling their names and ... more >
- Supported Worker: Human Coalition Cleveland (Health for Her)
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Praise God for the clients who have chosen life for their babies and pray for those clients who are abortion determined. Pray for the staff as they share the hope that is found in Jesus Christ. The clinic is in need of a full-time sonographer. Pray that God will provide the right person to fill this need. Also, pray for staff who have family members with health issues. With the challenging situations that face both the staff and clients, pray that they will not grow weary in doing good. Serbia (Europe). Population: 7,097,028 Believers: 0.6%. Evangelicals in ... more >
- Supported Worker: Equipping Servants International (ESI)
- Countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Burundi, Chile, Colombia, Congo, Ecuador, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Rwanda, 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 participants, in 250 ESI groups, spread across 32 countries. Since 2002, there have been 3,200 graduates. Pray that these pastors and ministry leaders will grow strong in the grace found in Christ Jesus as they study and live out the Scriptures. Pray for 15 new ESI groups starting in the northeast region of Brazil this month. Pray for Elias as he joins Pastor Marcel in Paris, France, to train ESI facilitators on September 20-21. Senegal (Africa). Population: 18,221,567 Believers: 0.2%. Spiritually, Senegal is both open and closed. The nation enjoys religious ... more >
- Supported Worker: Parkside Church: Westside
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Pray for Parkside Church Westside as they spread the gospel locally and globally. Pray that they will continue to love and serve their Lakewood neighbors. Pray for their members to boldly proclaim Christ in the daily mission fields into which the Lord has placed them. As they kick off the fall season for their community groups, pray for lives to be impacted as they study the book of Romans. Continue to pray for a church family abroad who is working with a minority language group to advance the gospel in all languages. Pray for the health and safety of Nathanael ... more >
- Supported Workers: Amy Cottle, Emily (& Blake) Ackerson
- Countries: Australia, Thailand
- Details: Pray that international students who are investigating Jesus across two campuses in Sydney would turn to him for salvation. Pray for believing students to have the desire to share the gospel with their friends this semester and to then help lead other international students spiritually. Pray for Emily as her fractured vertebrae continues to heal. They are especially grateful for her parents, who are coming to visit this month to provide support for the family. Join Amy in continuing to pray that the Lord will draw students to himself. Pray for Jo to grow in her faith and to find ... more >
- Supported Worker: Fieldstone Counseling
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Praise the Lord with them for seven years in ministry. They currently have openings for counseling. Pray that those in need would be served by connecting with them through counseling or other training and equipping opportunities. Please continue to pray for their counseling team as they offer Christ-centered care to those who are struggling, and pray for encouragement and growth, empowered by the Holy Spirit, for their counselees. Samoa (Pacific). Population: 228,966 Believers: 18.0%. Samoans have been Christian for over a century, and every village has at least one church. But the traditional class structure and pre-Christian cultural ... more >
- Supported Workers: Edgar (& Lety) Rivera, Neri (& Karina) Rivera
- Country: Mexico
- Details: Pray that God will continue to give Edgar wisdom in assembling a Mexican Board for the Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) work in Mexico. Pray for the three ESI groups that he is leading in Oaxaca and for the Bible study he recently started with two families in the town of San Lucas, which has been closed to the gospel. Pray that God would open doors for their son, Juan, and his wife, Amy, as they prepare to serve in a closed country. Pray that Neri will have wisdom as he facilitates ESI groups in the state of Chiapas. Pray for ... more >
- Supported Worker: Wes & Nancy Collins
- Countries: Peru, United States of America
- Details: Continue to pray for their friend Byron and others involved in the ministry in Comitancillo, Guatemala. Pray for love for the gospel to explode in that area, and then for that love to spread to the lost. Wes and Nancy are grateful to be back in their home and resuming normal chores. Pray they will find help to improve Wes’s memory and other Parkinson’s symptoms. Pray for increased energy and strength for Nancy as she continues to recover from heart surgery. Russia (Europe). Population: 143,957,079 Believers: 1.2%. Russia’s increasing predations in other former Soviet states fully manifested ... more >
- Supported Worker: Johannes (& Grace) Thaele
- Country: South Africa
- Details: Pray for the women’s retreat they are holding in September. Women in their community will be challenged to be ambassadors for God in their homes, shepherding their children according to God’s Word. Pray that the Holy Spirit will search and draw the hearts of these women to come to repentance and accept the gospel message, resulting in changed lives for them and for their families. Please also pray for their Equipping Servants International (ESI) classes in Lesotho and South Africa, that students will continue to have interest in learning the Word of God. Romania (Europe). Population: 19,618,996 Believers ... more >
- Supported Worker: Shoreline Church
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Pray for all the families as kids return to school. Pray for all the teachers and other workers in the school system from their congregation who are returning to work. Pray for the children who will move up to new classrooms for Sunday school and for those moving up into youth group. Matt Montonini will kick off his Sunday morning men and women's adult class on the book of Job. Pray for him and those he will be teaching. Continue to pray for the Bible studies and community teams that meet regularly in the church and in the community ... more >
- Supported Worker: Bobby & Julie in Central Asia
- Details: Pray for direction for their team with the business and for unity as their team grows. Please pray for Bobby and Julie as they get into new rhythms this fall. Pray for wisdom in their family schedule that includes a baby, language learning, and older kids’ activities. Pray for their youngest daughter, who will attend a new local kindergarten this month. Puerto Rico (Caribbean). Population: 3,268,802 Believers: 25.2%. Evangelical churches grew from 0.1% in 1900 to over 25% today! Pray for effective training and support of new mission ventures. Media ministries use TV, local radio, and ... more >
- Supported Worker: Mark & Patti Bean
- Countries: Peru, United States of America
- Details: This week, Patti hopes to catch a flight to Australia to help their daughter Emily's family. Emily continues to recover from multiple fractures of her spine. In addition to praying for Emily's continued recovery, pray for Patti to have extra energy, strength, patience, and love as she cares for two preschoolers, a baby, the home, and meals. The third week of September, Mark’s regular checking work will be set aside as he participates in an online training for new translation consultants from Latin American countries. Pray for the training. Portugal (Europe). Population: 10,223,349 Believers: 3.0 ... more >
- Supported Worker: The City Mission
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Pray for the 13th Annual Running with a Mission event on September 7. Pray that they will meet their goal of raising $150,000 to help men, women, and children in crisis through the transforming power of God’s love. They are excited that a New Horizons mother now has the title to her own home. Also, thanks to generous donations from so many, children in grades K-12 received backpacks and the school supplies they needed at the Back to School Bash. Pray for a successful school year for the children they serve at Laura’s Home. Pray for volunteers to help ... more >
- Supported Worker: Chris and Leanne Harrington
- Country: Japan
- Details: Chris & Leanne Harrington, Japan Chris and Leanne count it a blessing to be back in northeast Ohio and to see and reconnect with their Parkside Church family. Join them in thanking and praising the Lord for the opportunity to gather with brothers and sisters in Christ at Parkside, open God's Word, and worship. Please continue to pray for their kids as they settle into new surroundings in school and in the community. Philippines (Asia). Population: 119,106,224 Believers: 12.3%. Metro Manila is a mega-city of 13 million people, with the Greater Manila area up to 26 ... more >
- Supported Workers: Goran (& Beth) Tomic, Matt (& Laura) Pheneger, Jon (& Ruthie)
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Pray for the training of 30 coaches/leaders from 10 Anglican church primary schools in Rwanda the first week of September. Pray for God's guidance as Ambassadors Football ministry explores the possibility of partnering with Kep and Deb James (ESI) in Nepal to train pastors. Pray for Ambassadors clubs around the globe and for their club here in NE Ohio, with its 22 teams and more than 530 players. They are initiating a new Bible time curriculum and have a number for new coaches and staff coming on board to minister to the players. Pray for their leadership as ... more >
- Supported Worker: Parkside Heights Church
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Parkside Heights has returned to John Hay High School for Sunday services. Thank God for providing the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) for them to use for services during the summer months and for continuing to provide for them at John Hay. There will be a cookout after church on September 8 to welcome college students. Continue to pray for wisdom as they minister to students from Case, CIM, CIA, and John Carroll. As their community groups and youth group start back up, pray both for those returning and for those attending for the first time. Paraguay (Latin America). Population ... more >
- Supported Worker: E & J in North Africa
- Details: E & J are thankful for our prayers for their travel back to North Africa. They made it ‘safe and sound,’ as did all their luggage, and are adjusting to a new time zone and surroundings. As they reconnect with friends and neighbors, please pray that God would give them favor. Pray that those around them would welcome relationships with them and that they would seriously consider the truth as they talk with them. Papua New Guinea (Pacific). Population: 10,515,788 Believers: 25.7%. Translation and literacy programs and appropriate Christian literature are fundamental for acculturating the gospel ... more >
- Supported Worker: Kep & Debbie James in Africa, Latin America, & the United States
- Details: Kep & Debbie James, Africa, Latin America, United States On September 1-2, Kep and Debbie will be training church planting leaders with our ministry partners in Cairo, Egypt, followed by an ESI training with Elias in Lisbon, Portugal on September 4-7. Elias will then join Pastor Marcel in Paris, France, to train ESI facilitators on September 20-21. Pray for God’s purposes to be fulfilled in the lives of all involved. Panama (Latin America). Population: 4,527,961 Believers: 19.3%. Proximity to Colombia and the prevalence of offshore finance in Panama mean that drug cartels and other undesirables have a ... more >