March 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: Johannes (& Mathapelo) Thaele
- Country: South Africa
- Details: ESI classes have started for the pastors currently in the equipping program. They are preparing to hold ESI Facilitator Training conferences in South Africa and Lesotho in April. Pray for Johannes as he makes preparations for the training—specifically for the accommodations needed. Pray that the pastors will implement what they learn from the training. Praise the Lord that people are coming to the new church plant and are giving their lives to Jesus Christ. It was launched with the help of the funds raised at Parkside’s VBC 2024. Pray for these new believers to be rooted in Christ and to ... more >
- Supported Worker: Chris and Leanne Harrington
- Country: Japan
- Details: Tomorrow, 13 students and chaperones connected with the Harrington’s church in Japan arrive for a week in Cleveland. Pray for Chris and Leanne as they lead the group and for the Parkside host families as they build relationships with their Japanese guests. Pray that the Lord's love shines through their care for the students and chaperones. Chris and Leanne are encouraged by the number of people from Parkside desiring to help and support them in ministering to their students and church family from Japan. Russia (Europe). Population: 143,957,079 Believers: 1.2%. Russia’s increasing predations in other former ... 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 for a church family abroad who is working with a minority language group to advance the gospel in all languages. Continue to pray for Nathanael Wiles and his next steps since he has completed his time with Samaritan's Purse. Pray for the safety of Ryan and Samantha S. as they share the gospel with Serbian refugees in Africa. Pray for the church’s involvement with International Friendships and with Building Hope in the City, a ministry that reaches out to immigrants in the Cleveland area. Romania ... more >
- Supported Worker: Bobby & Julie in Central Asia
- Details: Pray for clarity and wisdom for them as they seek to serve God in Central Asia. As Bobby and Julie continue to learn the Russian language, pray that the Lord would bless their commitment to accomplish this task for his glory. Pray for God’s blessing on their marriage and four children. Please pray for continued wisdom for them and their teammates as they work on their team business. Qatar (Asia). Population: 2,737,061 Believers: 1.0%. Almost every Qatari follows Islam, whether they are from Arab, Persian, or Bantu (former slave) backgrounds. Pray that Qataris at home and abroad ... more >
- Supported Worker: Parkside Kent
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Please pray for the ministry of Parkside Kent to students at Kent State University and NEOMED. They are grateful for the beginning of a Sunday college/young adult group and were thrilled to have more than 30 people attend in February. Pray that this group will establish relationships, encourage students as they study the Bible for themselves, and equip them to live for Christ. This past month, they had the opportunity to meet with students from the CMDA (Christian Medical and Dental Association) at NEOMED for their weekly Bible study. They have been so grateful to have a consistent group ... more >
- Supported Worker: Kep & Debbie James in Africa, Europe, and the Americas
- Details: Pray for the following ESI leaders serving various peoples around the world: Boris and Marco training Spanish speaking pastors in Virginia and South Florida; Jose leading Spanish speaking pastors in Los Angeles; and Jose Gutierrez working with pastors in Nicaragua. Also pray for the three groups of African pastors meeting weekly in ESI groups in London, for the three new ESI groups meeting in Paris, and for the ESI groups preparing to start in Holland in July. Portugal (Europe). Population: 10,223,349 Believers: 3.0%. Pray for church planting efforts in Portugal. Many more churches are needed. The EA ... more >
- Supported Workers: Goran (& Beth) Tomic, Matt (& Laura) Pheneger, Jon (& Ruthie)
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Pray for the club that the Phenegers run in NE Ohio. The club has 20 teams with over 400 kids involved. This month, they will hold a banquet at Parkside. Many of the players and their families will gather to hear what has been happening within their club and in clubs around the world. Pray for their coaches, who share the Word with players and disciple them on a weekly basis, and for the high school students attending retreats where they will clearly hear the gospel. Pray also for their ministry in clubs running in other parts of the country ... more >
- Supported Worker: Andrew & Angie James
- Country: Uruguay
- Details: The James family returned to Uruguay at the end of February and have resumed their ministries in the church there. Pray that God will guide and strengthen them as they start a new year of ministry. Their two youngest children, Camille and Zack, have just begun classes at a new school. Pray that the transition would be smooth and that they would be able to make friends. 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 million. It faces enormous challenges, but God ... more >
- Supported Worker: Parkside Heights Church
- Country: United States of America
- Details: They thank God for the success of their first Parkside Heights Youth Retreat! Pray that those who attended the retreat will continue to grow in faith and love for one another. This month, many college students will be leaving for spring break, and some will be involved in short term mission trips. Keep them all in prayer as they travel and pray for good spiritual conversations. Peru (Latin America). Population: 34,683,444 Believers: 11.6%. The Quechua and Aymara peoples, descendants of the Incas, are emerging from centuries of oppression, cultural deprivation, grinding poverty, and isolation. The Quechua church ... more >
- Supported Worker: Mike & Joan Ross
- Country: Mexico
- Details: Pray for wisdom regarding the future of the Missions Aviation Fellowship (MAF) work in Mexico and for the best use of the tools God has provided to reach the lost. Praise God for the Parkside dental team and their hard work in La Mesilla. The Jesus Film was shown in the local language while patients and their families waited for attention. About 300 patients were served by the team. Pray that God's Word and the loving care received will cause many to turn to Jesus. Pray that God will bless the work of MAF around the world and bring ... more >
- Supported Worker: Shoreline Church
- Country: United States of America
- Details: They praise the Lord for new committed members to the church body as well as for an influx of new families attending. Recently, they welcomed Matt Pretty as an elder. Pray for him and his young family. Continue praying for the community teams that faithfully meet in local cities every month. Greater Cleveland Area Youth For Christ is thankful that the Juvenile Justice Ministry has had the opportunity to share the gospel with 600+ youth this school year. Pray that these youth will come to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. Pray for them as they follow-up with the 54 ... more >
- Supported Worker: Bobby & Julie in Central Asia
- Details: Please continue to pray for Bobby's Russian teacher as they read through the Gospel of Mark and for her son-in-law, who has ALS, and her daughter. Pray for Bobby as he continues to preach through the Gospel of Mark in Russian. Pray that God would give Bobby and Julie encouragement and patient endurance in his call for them to share the gospel in Central Asia. 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 strong presence. Much of ... more >
- Supported Worker: Wes & Nancy Collins
- Countries: Guatemala, United States of America
- Details: Praise God for a wonderful celebration of the completion of the Mam Bible in Comitancillo, Guatemala, in January. Over 1,000 Mams were in attendance, including 25 pastors from various denominations. It was a joy for Wes and Nancy to be able to be there. Wes helped with the literacy program and the translation of the New Testament into Mam, which was completed in 1998. He has been a consultant for the OT, but a group of Comitecos took a major part of the work upon themselves to complete! Pray for continued widespread use of the Scriptures, as well as ... more >
- Supported Worker: The City Mission
- Country: United States of America
- Details: In Cleveland today, it is estimated that 12,000 people are homeless. Some have fled abusive relationships, others have suffered medical emergencies that left them unable to work, and with the rising cost of food and rent, some have simply given up. With this on our hearts, pray that lives touched by the staff and volunteers at Crossroads, Laura's Home, Rothstein Village, and New Horizons will be transformed through the power of the gospel. Pakistan (Asia). Population: 245,209,815 Believers: 0.6%. The church continues to grow despite many obstacles. Some Christians live devoted lives, committed to God ... more >
- Supported Worker: Kep & Debbie James in Africa, Europe, and the Americas
- Details: March 11-14, Pastors Mickey Aquilino and Dan Larison and their wives will accompany Kep and Debbie to Florence, Italy, to lead an ESI Facilitator training conference. Pray for them and for the pastors as they study Romans 1-3 in preparation for the four days of training. Continue to pray for the leadership of the ILC Church in La Paz, Bolivia. Pray that they will continue to honor Christ by staying true to his Scriptures. Oman (Asia). Population: 4,713,553 Believers: 0.8%. Praise God that Oman enjoys an open and modern society compared to others in the region. All ... more >
- Supported Worker: Scranton Road Bible Church
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Pray for Scranton Road Ministries as they grieve the tragic loss of their After School Enrichment Ministry director, and many are also grieving the death of others. Praise the Lord for new members and baptisms last month. Pray that these men and women will be strengthened in their faith. Pray for the elders of SRBC as they navigate some difficult decisions. As they continue studying 1 Thessalonians, pray for their pastors as they study and preach and for the congregation as they receive the messages. Norway (Europe). Population: 5,514,477 Believers: 8.4%. Norway has a powerful spiritual heritage ... more >
- Supported Worker: Andrew & Angie James
- Country: Uruguay
- Details: The door has opened for a new Equipping Servants International (ESI) group to begin on March 17 with pastors from various parts of Uruguay. Praise the Lord for this answer to prayer! Pray that the group will get off to a good start, that the pastors will become more firmly grounded in the gospel, and that the fellowship among them will build God-glorifying relationships. Nigeria (Africa). Population: 229,152,217 Believers: 30.8%. Africa and Nigeria’s greatest spiritual challenge is discipleship, not Islam, not corruption, and not even the need for missions. The church grew so fast that many new ... more >
- Supported Worker: Parkside Green
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Pray for God to work powerfully though Pastor Adam’s preaching from Galatians and to guide their annual meeting on March 9. Pray for the Lord to accomplish his purposes through their weekly “Kid Connect” program and through the adult Bible study on the Gospel of John. Continue to ask the Lord to work through the global partners they support: Dr. Jen Kintner in Dubai, UAE; Brett and Jennifer Wright in Arua, Uganda; and Bryan and Erin Joseph at the Rio Grande Bible Institute and Language School as they prepare to serve in Mazatlán, Mexico. Niger (Africa). Population: 28,238,972 ... more >
- Supported Worker: E & J in North Africa
- Details: Last month, two of four families on their team were informed that their residency is being rescinded and that they have 30 days to leave the country. It was said that it would happen to the third family as well. The officials said that they still have the option to apply for new visas from the US consulate, but they can’t get residency until this order is overturned. It is likely that E and J’s family will be included in this as well. Pray for favor with relevant officials as they try to appeal the decisions against their friends. Pray ... more >
- Supported Workers: Goran (& Beth) Tomic, Matt (& Laura) Pheneger, Jon (& Ruthie)
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Pray for the small group of Ambassadors Football staff who will travel to Asia March 5-14 to meet with the leaders of different denominations. They will discuss ministry strategy to reach primary school children with the Word of God through soccer. Pray that God will bless their travels and meetings and ultimately that many children would come to faith in Jesus, greatly impacting the next generation. The doors are also now open for ministry in Liberia, and they plan to launch Ambassadors Football there in April. Pray for the necessary funding for the trip and equipment for the new program ... more >
- Supported Workers: Ruth (& Artis) Powell, Emily (& Blake) Ackerson
- Countries: Australia, United States of America, Zambia
- Details: The Ackerson’s team focuses on three campuses with nearly 80,000 international students in total. Pray that God will guide them to those who are actively seeking Jesus. Pray for the development of trusted relationships with the South Asian community at the University of Sydney. Last month, Emily worked with a film crew to create a film to help mobilize churches to welcome international students during the holidays. Pray that the final version of the video will be completed this month so they can promote the “Friends for Dinner” hospitality program in churches in time for Easter and that this ... more >
- Supported Worker: Fieldstone Counseling
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Pray for strength and wisdom for their counselors as they offer Christ-centered care to those who are struggling—resulting in encouragement and growth empowered by the Holy Spirit. Currently, they have openings for those desiring counseling. Pray that people in need of help will connect with Fieldstone. Their ReStoried group is now forming to serve women who have experienced abuse and the impact of trauma. Pray that these women will find this group to be a safe and meaningful space to share their stories and hear the truth about who they are, who God is, and how God transforms suffering and ... more >
- Supported Worker: Mark & Patti Bean
- Countries: Peru, United States of America
- Details: March 3-22, Mark will be working with the group representing four related Quechua languages. They hope, with God’s help, to adapt Genesis 22 through 32. Mark will be in Ohio while they gather in Huanuco, Peru. Mark and Patti took equipment down in January to help facilitate working from a distance. Pray that the technology works to keep both sides clearly communicating with each other. Pray for each of the men involved to grow in their ability to read (and write) their own language. This is a first for most of them and is so important! Nepal (Asia). Population: 31 ... more >
- Supported Worker: Parkside Church Short-term Team
- Details: Pray for the team leaving for South Asia on March 6 to serve our ministry partners there by providing a medical/dental clinic for the workers and their families. The team members are David Bonnet, Michael and Robyn Brady, Dave Cameron, Tiffany Kral, Rania Kirollos, Lois Mullet, Kaitlyn Roegner, Sarah Scott, Stacey Spinder, Nathanael Wiles, and Barb Wynveen. Pray for safety, unity, and that they will be an encouragement to those they meet. The team returns to Cleveland on March 16. Namibia (Africa). Population: 2,645,805 Believers: 12.2%. Several strategic groups formed to see Namibia transformed for Christ ... more >
- Supported Worker: Chris and Leanne Harrington
- Country: Japan
- Details: On March 25, a group of Japanese young people and church members, led by Pastor Yukimasa, will be arriving in Cleveland for a week. The group has been meeting in preparation for the trip to learn about America and what Christians believe. The trip is part of many years of connection with these students through the Shiogama Bible Baptist Church youth ministry and English classes. The Lord has used trips like this in the past to open hearts to the gospel. Please pray for the group as they prepare and travel. Pray that the Lord will use this trip for ... more >