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: Fieldstone Counseling
- Country: United States of America
- Details: On April 11, Fieldstone Counseling will have its first informational lunch in Columbus, OH. They are praying that many helpful connections will result from this gathering as they prepare to open a location there. Fieldstone has immediate openings for counseling—pray that those in need of help will connect with them. Continue to pray for their counselors as they actively care for counselees and offer lasting hope for life's hardships. South Africa (Africa). Population: 61,020,221 Believers: 21.1%. Biblical Christianity has a strong legacy in South Africa. But poverty, injustice, corruption, and terrible violence are alarmingly widespread for ... more >
- Supported Worker: Church Plant Training Ministry in Asia
- Details: The ministry is hoping to finalize an agreement to purchase property for one of their training centers. Pray that the drafting of the sale agreement will be smooth, clear, and aligned with God’s perfect will. Pray that the lawyers will have wisdom as they carefully review all documents and confirm that everything is legally sound and without complications. Pray that the Lord will miraculously provide for the full purchase amount, registration, legal fees, and all related expenses. Pray that there will be no delays or obstacles in the process and that every official and party involved will act with integrity ... more >
- Supported Worker: Shoreline Church
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Pray for Shoreline as they look for opportunities to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and share the message of redemption with their local community during the Easter season. Pray for those visiting Shoreline for the first time would be welcomed and ministered to by the church body. As their Young Families Ministry meets at a local park this month, pray for the bonds of unity and fellowship to be strengthened. Pray for Theresa Durbin and her volunteers who lead the Lunchbox Kids group. Thank the Lord for the 19 students who said “yes” to Jesus at Greater Cleveland Youth For ... more >
- Supported Worker: Mark & Patti Bean
- Countries: Peru, United States of America
- Details: Patti will be in Dallas, Texas, on the weekend of April 4, helping establish a "Share-the-Care" group for Mark's sister Margaret. Patti writes, "Margaret and I have a special relationship. I had the privilege of discipling her through college and being good friends with her before Mark and I realized we were more than just friends." Now, Margaret anticipates needing more help as she enters what may be the homestretch of her cancer journey. Pray that Patti will be an encouragement, and that God will put together a great team to help Margaret in the months ahead. Pray for ... more >
- Supported Worker: Kep & Debbie James in Africa, Europe, and the Americas
- Details: Thank God for the good Equipping Servants International (ESI) Facilitator Training conference they had in March with 40 Italian pastors and church leaders. This month, these pastors are organizing small groups to begin the ESI three-year discipleship process. Continue to pray for Boris and Marco as they lead ESI groups of Spanish-speaking pastors in Virginia and South Florida and for Jose leading ESI groups of Spanish-speaking pastors in Los Angeles. Pray that each Italian-and Spanish-speaking participant will grow in their understanding of the gospel and their love for Jesus and that they will live true to the gospel as they ... more >
- Supported Worker: Bobby & Julie in Central Asia
- Details: Pray for Bobby as he preaches on Mark in Russian on April 6. Pray for his car, which is having problems, and that God will provide a vehicle that can be used not only to transport their five kids, but also for their team business. They hope to offer outdoor excursion transportation to get to places which are more difficult to reach. The mountains, lakes, and gorges are very accessible but require a sturdy vehicle with some horsepower and four-wheel drive. Their teammates are also enthusiastically pursuing the fitness and athletic side of the business. Pray for a space for ... more >
- Supported Worker: E & J in North Africa
- Details: E & J, North Africa Praise God for the encouragement, teaching, worship, and rest their family experienced at a recent conference. Their children were blessed by a great kid’s camp put on by volunteers. Following the conference, they returned to the USA to request permission from the consulate to travel back to their country of service. E received favor from the officials who oversee approving visas, and their request was approved! Thank the Lord for this answer to prayer. As E and J make plans to return to North Africa this month, pray that they would love and trust Jesus ... more >