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: Indigenous Church Plant Training Ministry in Asia
- Details: Pray that the targets set for this year will be achieved with the help of the Lord. Pray that each student will be equipped to proclaim the good news faithfully, rightly handle God’s Word, and serve effectively in ministry. Pray for more doors to be opened for the one-week Regional Development Trainings. Pray for courage, safety, and protection for believers in sensitive regions. United Arab Emirates (Asia). Population: 11,346,000 Believers: 1.3%. Oil wealth transformed much of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from a poor, rural region to a haven and playground for the world’s ultra-rich. Now it ... more >
- Supported Worker: Parkside Church: Westside
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Pray for Westside’s community groups as they continue studying Romans together. Pray for the church’s involvement with International Friendships as they care for students living far from home; with Building Hope in the City as they develop relationships with immigrants in the Cleveland area; and with the Cleveland Pregnancy Center as they provide help to moms in need. Pray for their missionaries working with a minority language group to advance the gospel in all languages. Pray for the safety of Ryan and Samantha S. as they seek to share the gospel with Somalian refugees in Africa. Continue to pray for ... more >
- Supported Workers: Ruth (& Artis) Powell, Emily (& Blake) Ackerson
- Countries: Australia, United States of America, Zambia
- Details: As the semester ends, pray that the Lord will continue to open doors for Emily and Blake and their team to make Jesus known. Pray that the Lord will give Bridges International clear direction and wisdom as their team prepares and makes plans for next year. Pray that many students and hosts will sign up for their Friends for Dinner hospitality program, when local Christians will welcome international students into their homes for a meal and friendship during the Christmas season. Thank you for praying for the funds to purchase the solar pump and the solar panels for people in ... more >
- Supported Worker: Mike & Joan Ross
- Countries: Mexico, United States of America
- Details: Join Mike and Joan in praising the Lord for a good trip to Tapachula to visit Neri and Karina Rivera and witness God's blessing on their ministry. 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. Pray for the pastors in Amoltepec to use the resources they have to reach the lost. Pray for Edgar and Gregorio as they make trips to Amoltepec to encourage and equip the believers. Pray for Gregorio and Eily as they work to ... more >
- Supported Worker: Parkside Heights Church
- Country: United States of America
- Details: They are currently looking for a car. Please continue to pray for God to provide a good vehicle for them. Pray that they will be able to meet with campus workers to learn more about students and their access to the gospel. Pray for new workers on their team who are eager to plant a church. Tonga (Pacific). Population: 103,742 Believers: 15.5%. A strongly Christian nation, Tonga sends significant numbers of missionaries, despite its relative poverty and isolation. Much more can be done; pray for the evangelical groups working toward this. Turks & Caicos Islands (Caribbean). Population: 46 ... more >
- Supported Worker: Parkside Heights Church
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Parkside Heights continues to thank God for the opportunity to participate in a small mentoring program at John Hay High School. Please pray for the students participating in the program and for fruitful connections for those from the church who are mentoring them. Many younger women at Parkside Heights have signed up to be spiritually mentored by older women in the church. Pray that these discipling relationships will be a helpful and mutually encouraging way to grow in Christ. They are planning a Chili Potluck event on November 8. Pray that God will use this church family gathering as a ... more >
- Supported Worker: Kep & Debbie James in Africa, Europe, and the Americas
- Details: Continue to pray for the Equipping Servants International (ESI) Colombia leader, Pastor Sebastian, who led a three-day ESI Facilitator Training in Caracas for 50 Venezuelan pastors. Pray that the launch of ESI will bring hope to that city, where the gospel need is great. In September and October, Kep and Debbie journeyed across South America and then to Africa. Their itinerary included ESI leadership meetings in Fortaleza, Brazil, and Montevideo, Uruguay; retreats in northern and southern South American countries; and an ESI pastors’ conference in Rwanda, Africa. Pray for lasting impact from these meetings and for rest for Kep and ... more >