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!
Last Seven Days [ View Full Month ]
- Supported Workers: Goran (& Beth) Tomic, Matt (& Laura) Pheneger, Jon (& Ruthie)
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Ambassadors Football has 24 youth teams locally for children ages 8-18. In February, they had a retreat for the high school players in the club, and the students spent the weekend learning about God. Students from all sorts of backgrounds were exposed to the gospel and given a chance to ask questions and discuss who God is. Several students who come from refugee families in Akron attended, and one young man from Afghanistan said it was the best weekend of his life. Please pray for these students as they continue to think about what was shared at the retreat and ... more >
- Supported Worker: Chris and Leanne Harrington
- Country: Japan
- Details: The people of Noto Peninsula on the west coast of Japan are still in recovery after the New Year’s earthquake. A teammate, Tina Lin, has relocated there for at least two to three months to help a local church’s recovery efforts. Please pray that this recovery effort would lead to relationships and opportunities to share Christ. Chris will hand over his SEND leadership responsibilities as they prepare to return to America next month. Pray for a smooth transition and specifically for Paul Suzuki as he leads the mission there. Afghanistan (Asia). Population: 43,372,950 Believers: <0.05%.The Church ... more >
- Supported Worker: Church Plant Training Ministry in Asia
- Details: Pray for the students to read and understand the Word and to serve God faithfully. Pray for the protection of their associates and their families and for their labors to bear fruit for God’s glory. Pray for the Lord to add new worshippers to their church, and that they will reach the unreached with the love of God in their communities. Zimbabwe (Africa). Population: 17,020,321 Believers: 30.9%.As the Church has grown, so have the challenges. Pray for: a) The relationship with the government. b) Social action. With much of the country in decay, it is increasingly ... more >
- Supported Worker: Andrew & Angie James
- Country: Uruguay
- Details: Andrew and Angie thank God for his love, goodness, and grace, which daily sustains them. Please pray that they continue to rely on the Lord and that their children grow up to love the Lord with all their hearts. Pray that the youth, small group, and ESI ministries would be a blessing in the lives of all involved. Zambia (Africa). Population: 21,134,695 Believers: 25.7%.Zambians widely accept Christianity, even in public institutions and the media. Former president Chiluba declared Zambia a Christian nation in 1991, and Zambians practice freedom of all religions. But national transformation along biblical ... more >
- Supported Worker: The City Mission
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Pray for the 40 graduates of the men’s Crossroads program who now have housing and stable incomes. Eleven women at Laura’s Home graduated at the end of February. Pray for these women as they face new challenges. Praise God that the New Horizons program is celebrating 10 years of providing single mothers the opportunity to break the cycle of poverty by becoming homeowners. Pray for the success of The City Mission Gala, on April 26, when graduates will share their powerful stories of transformation. Yeman (Asia).Population: 35,219,853 Believers: <0.1 Amidst the terrible suffering, Yemenis are finding ... more >
- Supported Worker: Indigenous Church Planting Organization in Arab & Muslim Countries
- Details: Pray that the healing that took place during their recent Prayer Conference would continue and that those who attended will continue to stay focused on Christ. Pray for their workers in Mauritania. Of the 24 who were imprisoned last fall, many have lost their jobs. Four of the men's wives and children have left them. Pray for God to move in the hearts of their neighbors and wives to come to know Christ. Pray for perseverance and provision for these workers. Wallis, and Futuna Islands (Pacific). Population: 11,439 Believers: 1.0% More Wallisian and Futunans live in New ... more >
- Supported Worker: Fieldstone Counseling
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Fieldstone is praising the Lord for their ministry partners. Their partnerships with churches, Christian schools and universities, businesses, and ministry organizations sustain their work. Pray for continued growth in this network of partnerships. Pray for their counselors as they offer counseling services and gospel-centered content to these organizations. They are grateful to come alongside these ministries in the work. Vietnam (Asia). Population: 99,497,680 Believers: 1.8%. A growing, witnessing Church is emerging from years of persecution. The Vietnamese diaspora is seeing many become believers. These converts then bring the gospel back to Vietnam with them. There is even ... more >