December 2024 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: Kep & Debbie James in Africa, Europe, and the Americas
- Details: Pray for the African missionaries they work with in the Egyptian-based training ministry. Pray for these committed men and women as they plant churches in very difficult and resistant communities across North Africa. Pray that the Lord will use them to see a rich harvest for the gospel and that many gospel churches will be planted across the entire region that so desperately needs Jesus. Fiji (Pacific). Population: 943,072 Believers: 25.2%. There are many claims of great revival in Fiji, and there is undeniable fruit of God at work in remarkable ways, as individuals, communities, and even the ... more >
- Supported Workers: Goran (& Beth) Tomic, Matt (& Laura) Pheneger, Jon (& Ruthie)
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Denominations and churches around the world are asking Ambassadors Football’s missionaries for training, resources, and curriculum to minister through football (soccer). The ministry is reorganizing, clarifying roles, and looking for more workers and partners to fulfill what they have been called to do—connect people with Jesus through football. Please pray for them during this time of transition. Falkland Islands (Latin America). Population: 3,803, Believers: 10.8%. Most of the population is very nominal in what faith they may have. Pray for a renewal of faith. Pray for believers in their witness to fellow Islanders and to fishermen, oilmen, and ... more >
- Supported Worker: Mike & Joan Ross
- Country: Mexico
- Details: Pray for wisdom regarding the future of the MAF work in Mexico and the best use of the tools God has provided to reach the lost. Pray that Mike and Joan will be an encouragement to Edgar and Lety and to Neri and Karina as they spend time with them in Mexico this month. Pray that Mike and Joan’s extended family would love the Lord with all their hearts. Pray that God will open doors for the Parkside dental team to serve in La Mesilla, Amoltepec, in January 2025. Pray that God will bless the work of MAF around the ... more >
- Supported Worker: Indigenous Church Planting Organization in Arab & Muslim Countries
- Details: Their latest graduation class is so eager to go to the field, their hearts burning to tell others about Christ, that they are not taking a break to return to their families before heading out. The 23 young men and women are being sent out to Burundi. This country, rife with political corruption and much tension between Hutu and Tutsi ethnic groups, is entering a new election period. Pray that the freedom to evangelize and spread the gospel continues. Estonia (Europe). Population: 1,319,041 Believers: 4.9%. Despite a Protestant heritage, genuine faith in Estonia is rare. Many have ... more >
- Supported Worker: Mark & Patti Bean
- Countries: Peru, United States of America
- Details: Mark and Patti praise God for the meaningful work in Bible translation that fills their days. A new Bible translation project with four other Quechua languages was funded in November, which means Mark has his work cut out for him for years to come. Pray that Mark will keep a healthy life balance as this new project takes off. Pray for continued progress towards health and healing for grandson, Jeremiah. Continue to pray for both their daughter, Emily, as she heals and for Blake, who does so much to care for the family. Praise the Lord for the intermittent help ... more >
- Supported Worker: Andrew & Angie James
- Country: Uruguay
- Details: With Andrew and Angie on home assignment, pray that the church plant would continue to grow and flourish during their absence. Pray for the James family as they refresh and reconnect here in the States. When they return to Uruguay, they plan to begin new ESI groups in 2025. Please pray that God will bring the students who will most benefit from this training. El Salvador (Latin America). Population: 6,396,289 Believers: 31.6%. The growth of Evangelicals in the midst of travail has been a modern-day miracle, but now the need is for consolidation of the work. Pray ... more >
- Supported Worker: Bobby & Julie in Central Asia
- Details: Continue to pray for their family’s relationship with Jesus and with each other. Thank God that their kids are flourishing at various stages. Pray for wisdom as they continue looking for a car. Cliff, their team leader, along with his wife, Bekah, and their four children, are returning home for the first time after serving three years. Pray that God will use the time to unite the work of the gospel and strengthen the hearts and minds of his people as they reconnect with their churches and family. Bobby will be leading in Cliff’s absence; pray for him as he ... more >
- Supported Worker: Fieldstone Counseling
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Pray that counselees would be encouraged through the good news of the gospel and that their counselors would be strengthened in Christ as they meet with them. Fieldstone is grateful for the love and support they have received this year. Please continue to pray that they will meet the fundraising goals for 2024. All donations go directly to providing scholarships to those in need of counseling and to support their staff. Ecuador (Latin America). Population: 18,377,367 Believers: 8.5%. Evangelical numbers are large enough to significantly impact society. The potential is great, but many in-house issues need resolution ... more >
- Supported Worker: Church Plant Training Ministry in Asia
- Details: Pray for the ministry’s upcoming 70th anniversary celebrations in February 2025. Pray for more doors to open to expand their one-week Regional Development Trainings. Pray for the students to be faithful in learning and practicing God’s Word. Pray for the team to grow in the Lord and bear fruit for his glory. Pray for the church to faithfully share the gospel and for the Lord to grow the work. Dominican Republic (Caribbean). Population: 11,434,005 Believers: 9.1%. Pray for endurance, provision, and faithfulness for those called to minister, especially those serving in the poorer, rural areas. Pray that ... more >
- Supported Worker: Truth For Life
- Country: United States of America
- Details: As they wind down the year, they rely on God to move in the hearts of those who benefit from Truth For Life to provide the resources needed to close out their budget successfully. They appreciate our prayers for the ministry along these lines, and please pray with thanksgiving for all that God has already provided. Thank God for providing Truth For Life with a new Accounting Manager, Cristian Paskar. Ask the Lord to help Cristian get up to speed quickly and make a smooth transition into his new role. Dominica (Caribbean). Population: 73,368 Believers: 16.8%. The Carib ... more >
- Supported Worker: E & J in North Africa
- Details: J’s application was accepted, and she was granted provisional residency while her application is being processed. E had interviews with the authorities as part of the application for his residency. The interviews went well, and the residency renewal process is moving forward. Please pray for favor with those in authority as they continue to complete steps needed to move to the “C” region to spread the gospel. Djibouti (Africa). Population: 1,152,329 Believers: 0.1%. Mission work is a challenge in this hot, dry, but often humid land, and working conditions are extreme. Physical and spiritual oppression, economic disparity ... more >
- Supported Worker: Wes & Nancy Collins
- Countries: Guatemala, United States of America
- Details: Wes and Nancy send their greetings and are grateful for their long-term relationship with Parkside. Wes recalls Parkside trips to visit them in Comitancillo, Guatemala, and shares that seeds are still being planted and Christians are growing in Christ. Pray for their ministry partners, Byron and Miriam, and Samuel and Maria, as they faithfully spread the gospel there among the Mam people. Pray for Wes and Nancy as they continue to deal with the challenges of Wes’ Parkinson’s disease, especially the memory issues. Denmark (Europe). Population: 5,939,695 Believers: 3.5%. Denmark retains a core of Christian traditions and ... more >
- Supported Worker: Equipping Servants International (ESI)
- Countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Burundi, Chile, Colombia, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, Ethiopia, France, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Rwanda, Somalia, 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 ESI participants in 250 groups in 36 countries as these men and women grow in their love for God as they study his Scriptures weekly. Pray that they will experience gospel transformation in their lives, relationships, and local churches. Pray for Boris and Marco as they lead ESI groups of Spanish speaking pastors in Virginia and South Florida. Pray also for Jose leading ESI groups of Spanish speaking pastors in Los Angeles. Pray that each participant will grow in their understanding of the gospel and their love for Jesus, that they will increasingly live true ... more >
- Supported Workers: Goran (& Beth) Tomic, Matt (& Laura) Pheneger, Jon (& Ruthie)
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Pray for protection over leader Daniel, his family, and team in Mozambique, where looting and violence is taking place following a presidential election in October. Police are using force, and at least 20 people have been killed. Many of the protesters are young people without hope for the future. Pray for peaceful resolutions so that life outside of their home and ministry can resume—resulting in children being reached and established with a solid foundation in the Word of God through their soccer ministry. Cuba (Caribbean). Population: 11,174,587 Believers: 8.8%. Evangelical churches were devastated by waves of emigration ... more >
- Supported Worker: Emily (& Blake) Ackerson
- Country: Australia
- Details: Pray for the 12 students who will be sharing Christ with others during their summer mission in Sydney. Pray that the Lord would use this week to impact both those who hear the gospel and the students who share the gospel. Pray for their various Christmas outreaches to international students. Pray that the 40 international students who have signed up for a hospitality program called Friends for Dinner will experience the love of God as they enjoy a meal with a local Christian this Christmas. Croatia (Europe). Population: 3,986,627 Believers: 0.4%. The profound impact of historic and ... 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 during the Christmas season. Ask the Lord to equip and inspire them through Pastor Adam’s Advent preaching and the Christmas outreach service on December 22. Continue to ask the Lord to bear lasting fruit for his Kingdom through the missionaries they support in Dubai, UAE, and Arua, Uganda. The Joseph family leaves for Spanish language school at the end of December. Pray that they will continue to experience God’s grace in their lives. Côte d’Ivoire (Africa). Population: 29,603,302 Believers: 10 ... more >
- Supported Worker: Andrew & Angie James
- Country: Uruguay
- Details: Andrew and Angie thank God that the Uruguayan school year has come to a close and that their children are doing well. Please pray that their children will grow up to love and serve the Lord. On December 18, Andrew and the family fly to the United States for home assignment. Pray that it will be a good time to refresh and reconnect with their family and church family. Costa Rica (Latin America). Population: 5,246,714 Believers: 14.8%. Pray for the pastors who are under-resourced, surviving on low incomes, and without strong teams to help them in their ... more >
- Supported Worker: Human Coalition Cleveland (Health for Her)
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Pray for a smooth and successful Holiday Connection project with the women and their families and for many opportunities for them to see Jesus. The clinic continues to be in need of both a sonographer and registered nurse. Pray for the right people to fill those positions. Republic of Congo-ROC (Africa). Population: 6,244,547 Believers: 15.9%. Congo is a land rich in natural resources, but the majority of the population live in or very near to poverty level. Pray for benign government, for wise economic policies, and for justice to prevail in society. The Church needs revival and ... more >
- Supported Worker: Shoreline Church
- Country: United States of America
- Details: This season brings many opportunities for Shoreline to reach the local community. They are thankful for the results of their fall donation drive for both the Lake Country Free Clinic and Project Hope and have begun their "Give A Christmas Blessing" project. Kids in need will be given Christmas gifts for their families. Pray that those receiving the gifts, as well as the volunteers that participate, will be blessed. Shoreline will host a “Gingerbread Bash” and an “Evening of Christmas Carols” sing-along this month. Pray for the fellowship that will take place at these events. They are also holding an ... more >
- Supported Worker: The City Mission
- Country: United States of America
- Details: In November, Laura’s Home celebrated the graduation of 19 women who completed their courses of study. Pray for them as they move forward with hope in Christ. Laura's Home and Crossroads both have annual Christmas parties, giving mothers the opportunity to shop for their children, and for children to pick out gifts for their mothers. The men they serve also select toys for their children to make this day special for many families. Pray that the hearts of the women, men, and children who come to The City Mission will be reached and their lives changed through the transforming ... 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 give Filemon conviction as he deals with family members who don’t want him to study the Bible. Pray that God would open doors for their son, Juan, and his wife, Amy, as they prepare to serve in ... more >
- Supported Worker: Bobby & Julie in Central Asia
- Details: Please pray for Bobby as he prepares to preach Sunday, December 15, in Russian. Pray for their team as they do evangelism training. Pray for gospel opportunities during the Christmas season. Pray for Julie as she coaches CrossFit classes and for their Christmas party. People’s Republic of China (Asia). Population: 1,425,178,782 Believers: 5.7%. The survival and growth of the Church in China are two of the most decisive events of our generation. The window of opportunity for spiritual receptivity might not be open indefinitely. China today faces materialism—with increasing wealth, the debilitating effects of spreading corruption ... more >
- Supported Worker: Amy Cottle
- Country: Thailand
- Details: Praise the Lord for the good work that continues in Mahasarakham, Thailand. Pray that more Thai people will come to the church plant and come to saving faith. Pray that the team will encourage each other and work well together. Pray that BM, Elle, and past students will grow in faith. With the upcoming Christmas season in Thailand, pray for strength and energy for the team and for many souls to be reached for Christ! Pray that Amy will trust the Lord and his timing in her job search. Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China) (Asia). Population: 7,496 ... more >
- Supported Worker: Parkside Heights Church
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Parkside Heights is thankful for the college students who attend their church and for the blessing they have been to their church family. As many of them will be away for the Christmas holiday, please pray that God would open doors for fruitful relationships and conversations and that they would continue to grow spiritually. Pray also for courage, endurance, and comfort from the Lord for those in their congregation who are currently going through difficult circumstances as they navigate through the holiday season. Chile (Latin America). Population: 19,658,839 Believers: 18.4%. Student witness needs strengthening in the 54 ... more >
- Supported Worker: Johannes (& Mathapelo) Thaele
- Country: South Africa
- Details: About 30 leaders from their children’s ministry are gathering at a camp on December 7-9. Pray for God’s guidance as they plan for 2025 and seek to discern what is of greatest importance in their ministry. Their students will also have a camp retreat to celebrate all God has done throughout the year—including VBC (Vacation Bible Camp), when the Parkside youth team visited South Africa. Pray that this is also a time for them to reflect on their relationships with Christ and to commit to being more rooted in him. Chad (Africa). Population: 18,847,148 Believers: 10.1%. Many ... more >
- Supported Worker: Scranton Road Bible Church
- Country: United States of America
- Details: They are thankful for the support of Parkside during their Thanksgiving and Christmas outreach projects. Pray for all the families SRBC will be reaching through The Christmas Store project this year. Pray for ongoing relationships that point people to the good news of Jesus Christ. Pray for their teen parent ministry that meets every Monday. Pray that the mentors will have discernment as they have conversations. Pray that these young parents will have life-changing encounters with Christ. Pray for the families who have finished their membership class and will be welcomed into membership in the new year. Pray for the ... more >
- Supported Worker: Kep & Debbie James in Africa, Europe, and the Americas
- Details: They thank God for the 40 Liberian pastors they trained last month in Monrovia. The pastors will begin ESI (Equipping Servants International) groups this month. Pray that each participant will experience deep gospel transformation as they study through Romans, meeting weekly to mutually encourage one another in their walk in Christ. Pray that the leadership of the ILC Church Kep and Debbie started in Bolivia in 1990 will continue honoring Christ by staying true to his Scriptures. Kep and Debbie are grateful for the privilege of working together with us in spreading the gospel. Canada (North America). Population: 39,107 ... more >
- Supported Worker: Parkside Kent
- Country: United States of America
- Details: This winter marks their first time celebrating the holiday season. Please pray that their worship would be marked with the genuine thanksgiving and joy of knowing Immanuel, God with us! Pray that individually and corporately they would be marked by eagerness to share Jesus with unbelieving friends, students, neighbors, and family. In a world marked by anxious striving, pray that the message of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, would take root in many hearts. Ask that God would continue to grow their love for one another as the family and body of Christ. Cameroon (Africa). Population: 29,394,433 Believers ... more >
- Supported Worker: E & J in North Africa
- Details: Praise God that in November, they finally got their business registered in the “C” region. One of J’s longtime language tutors is getting married, and J was invited to a special teatime. Pray for God’s blessing on this friend and for J to have boldness and clarity as she continues declaring the truth to her tutor. Cambodia (Asia). Population: 17,121,847 Believers: 1.6%. Spiritual darkness persists in Cambodia and must be lifted by prayer. That darkness is seen in ubiquitous spirit shrines, Buddhism’s opposition to any ideological rival, and a general moral collapse. Pray for the light of ... 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 The Christmas Store that will take place December 3-7. More than 100 Lakewood families will be helped with Christmas gifts for their children. Pray that the church can encourage families and point them to the hope found in Christ. 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 the health and safety of Nathanael Wiles as he finishes his time with Samaritan's Purse at Tenwek Hospital in Kenya ... more >
- Supported Worker: Chris and Leanne Harrington
- Country: Japan
- Details: Please pray for Chris and Leanne as they plan a “reverse mission trip” in March 2025. A group of their Japanese English class students and church youth will come to Cleveland, stay with host families, and tour the greater Cleveland area. Their church in Japan uses this type of annual trip to grow deeper in relationships and to have a chance to share the gospel with the students and their families more directly. In preparation for the trip, their pastor will spend two months sharing what Christians believe with the students and their parents. It is a massive opportunity for ... more >