July Prayer Calendar Archive
Parkside Missions Prayer Calendar
Stay connected with and pray for Parkside missionaries around the world as prayer items are posted here.
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- Supported Worker: Wes & Nancy Collins
- Country: Peru
- Details: Please pray for God’s direction in a very important meeting that Wes will attend in on July 2nd. This involves final plans for the training program aimed specifically at speakers of minority languages (CLAVE). Last year’s course was in Guatemala, and this one was planned for Pucallpa, in Peru’s Amazon basin. The academic partner in this work recently experienced a series of faculty and student strikes, and the entire leadership of the university has changed. Pray that agreements and plans made with the former president, dean, and chairman of the language department will be honored. more >
- Supported Worker: Mike & Joan Ross
- Country: Mexico
- Details: The Mexican authorities recently closed all mountain airstrips because of a paperwork glitch. It is normally a four month process to get the permission needed from Mexico City. Please pray that God will move the heart of the Director of Airstrips to grant them a temporary permit to use their airstrips. Physical lives hang in the balance as they move several critically ill patients each week. more >
- Supported Worker: Mike & Cindy Yurkovich
- Country: Czech Republic
- Details: Pray for Mike as he preaches on July 4th, and takes on more of the senior pastor’s role while John is on home assignment and then on Sabbatical. Pray that Pastor John’s time will be very beneficial to him and family and those whom they contact. Pray for daughter, Rachel as she adjusts to her new life at college in the US separated from family for the first time. Pray for support from Christian students who can help her to stand firm in her faith. more >
- Supported Worker: Joe & Brenda Ziska
- Country: Austria
- Details: Please pray for Joe’s ongoing radiation treatment that will be completed around July 12th. The cancer has spread to his L5 vertebrae. Pray that the treatment will relieve the aching in his back, and that there will be minimal fatigue. They are thankful that the Lord has provided a needed slower pace for the summer. Praise that they will be able to schedule planned one-on-one visits around Joe’s reaction to the radiation therapy. more >
- Supported Worker: Mark & Patti Bean
- Country: Peru
- Details: Praise God for new translation helper Teofilo’s hunger to learn the things of God. Pray that scheduling problems can be overcome, and that at the right time he can meet the requirements to attend a local Bible institute that meets in the evenings. Pray for the Old Testament workshop that began June 28th and runs through July 10th. Mark and the teams are working on adapting Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. They also hope to polish Nehemiah, Daniel, and Zephaniah. more >
- Supported Worker: Kathy Maenner
- Country: Bolivia
- Details: Praise the Lord for the time she has had in the States—for good times with family, church family, friends and supporters. She asks for prayer for the time remaining this month, including a special time with Mom and Dad, before returning to Bolivia on July 27th. more >
- Supported Worker: Jeffrey & Katherine Robinson
- Country: Germany
- Details: Praise God for regular preaching engagements and the opportunity to serve pastors and their churches, especially during this summer as Jeffrey is able to fill pulpits for vacationing pastors. Pray that his preaching will be used to encourage and strengthen the church. Also pray that these pastors return refreshed and strengthened for their ministries. more >
- Country: China
- Details: Pray for the short-term missions team that is traveling to China and will be ministering there teaching English and doing construction projects. Pray for safety, good health and many opportunities to share the love of Christ. They return July 25th. more >
- Supported Worker: Kep & Debbie James
- Country: Bolivia
- Details: Pray for Debbie as she trains a team to help carry the heavy load of evangelism and discipleship among women in La Paz. Pray for the equipping of key women in communicating God’s Word effectively to other women. Pray for Heather as she teaches and counsels in La Paz, prepares to marry Sami Ross on July 10th, and as they look toward a counseling ministry in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Pray for Katie as she finishes up nursing school at Kent State U. in August. Pray for Andrew, developing a ministry of evangelism and discipleship in La Paz, and for ... more >
- Supported Worker: Missionaries to a Muslim Country
- Details: Praise God for a successful time in the country meeting with nationals. Pray for a new church planting with which they are assisting. Praise that J’s health has improved somewhat during the last couple of months. Pray that the disease would go into remission. more >
- Supported Worker: Mike & Joan Ross
- Country: Mexico
- Details: Please pray for safety in their flight and maintenance operations, as Mike will be the only pilot/mechanic in Oaxaca for the month of July. Pray for strength and wisdom as Mike deals with the demands for their service. Pray for Juan Carlos and Amos as they take one of the planes to Idaho for major maintenance and an engine change. more >
- Supported Worker: Farm Schools & Children's Home
- Country: South Africa
- Details: Pray for the children to whom Pastor Thaele ministers, that they grow in their commitment to Christ. Pray that the youth will be victorious in their fight against alcohol, drugs and sexual immorality. Pray that a cure will be found for HIV/AIDS, and that many who are dying will give their lives to Jesus. Please pray Ephesians 6:19 for Pastor Thaele and his family. more >
- Supported Worker: The City Mission
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Pray for Pathways Day Camp, that many children from broken homes would find healing. Pray for those who work as tutors in reaching those children. more >
- Supported Worker: Alternaterm Pregnancy Services
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Praise God with them for 25 years of ministry, and for Parkside’s support through the years. Please pray for encouragement for the staff and volunteers as they minister to women and men and their children. Pray that God will continue to supply all the resources needed to continue, including people and finances. Pray that God would allow them to minister effectively to those who come for “divine appointments”, and that staff and volunteers will be more and more effective in sharing and living the gospel message with clients. more >
- Supported Worker: Wes & Nancy Collins
- Country: Peru
- Details: Praise God with them for a wonderful Memorial Day weekend family reunion and celebration of Nan’s parents’ 60th Anniversary. Pray that students in the current CILTA program learn all they need for future ministry. There are only a few weeks of study left and there is still a lot to learn. Most of the students hope to work as Bible translators or literacy specialists with minority groups around the world. more >
- Supported Worker: Jeffrey & Katherine Robinson
- Country: Germany
- Details: Praise God that they were able to enjoy and mini-reunion with their son Ben during his two-week leave from Iraq. Pray for his continued protection and emotional, physical and spiritual well-being as he completes his tour of duty, which lasts through October. Please pray for Emily as she continues to look for full-time employment. Pray that she will not become discouraged in the process. more >
- Supported Worker: Scranton Road Bible Church
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Pray for a successful soccer camp July 20-24. Pray for the presentation of the drawings for building expansion as they are presented to the church. Pray that the Biblical counseling and discipleship program will reach the right people. Pray for God's vision as they direct their actions to accomplish His purposes. more >
- Supported Worker: Mark & Patti Bean
- Country: Peru
- Details: Thank God with them for Patti’s improved hearing after her annual check-up and cochlear implant re-programming. Please pray for their family: for Andy, who recently earned his Air Force pilot wings, and now moves on to fighter pilot training; for his wife Rachel in her pregnancy; for grandson Jeremiah; for daughter Emily working in Boston, reaching out to internationals, son Eric, and son Ernie, who is heading to Taiwan for the Army’s cross-cultural program. more >
- Supported Worker: Joe & Brenda Ziska
- Country: Austria
- Details: Pray for the visits they will be making as a couple during the summer. Brenda will also be visiting some of her Cappuccino for the Soul ladies individually and will be meet with a church leader’s wife, and hopes to be an encouragement to her. more >
- Supported Workers: Edgar Rivera, Neri Rivera
- Country: Mexico
- Details: Praise God for a good school year finish for Ana and Juan, and that Ana was accepted at a good high school near their new home. Pray that God will move the hand of the judge to sign the final paperwork for Ester’s adoption. Pray for good opportunities for Edgar to minister to the pastors in Amoltepec. Pray that God will touch hearts with the truth of the gospel as Neri starts doing evangelistic Bible studies with unbelievers. Pray for Neri’s oldest daughter Areli as she makes decisions on which college to attend in the fall. more >
- Supported Worker: Kep & Debbie James
- Country: Bolivia
- Details: Pray for the 425 current ESI (Equipping Servants Internship) participants throughout Bolivia and in Oaxaca, Mexico. Pray for the impact of this training as ESI Expansion has purposed to establish the program in five new countries in the next five years. Pray for those now involved in encouraging and equipping pastors in this ESI pastoral training movement: Pastor Antonio Cruz as he travels a three-hour bus ride each week; Pastor Jaime Cruz as he takes the six-hour bus ride each week from Oruro to Potosi; Pastor Zenon Hurtado meeting with a group in the mining city of Huanuni. more >
- Supported Worker: Delhi Bible Institute
- Country: India
- Details: Please pray for the 20 missionaries raised up by Parkside: Arunesh, Balwant, Chhote, Dharmendra, Dhermendra, Dilip, Dinesh, Jai, Kamelsh, Lakshman, Mahendra, Nirmala, Punam, Rahul, Shiv, Suresh, Thoyphil, Vipin and Vishal for protection and boldness as they bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to Northern India. Pray also for the leaders of DBI: Ramrajh, Abdul, Numgail, Abwan, Yogatah, Sheelah and Isaac that God would grant them wisdom as they seek to raise-up and train men to preach and teach the word of God. more >
- Supported Worker: Bobby & Julie Puckett
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Pray that they won't find their worth in their work-- the bad as well as the good they do, but in God. Pray for Julie in the workplace and for Bobby as he studies. They haven't connected strongly with a local church, but more with students on campus. Pray that their focus and preparation will be pleasing to God. more >
- Supported Worker: Jeffrey & Katherine Robinson
- Country: Germany
- Details: Pray that the final pieces of the Lost for Words evangelism course will be completed by the end of this month. Praise God for an all ladies film evening, as Katherine guided the discussion on “transient lesbianism”. Pray that young adults will develop a healthy and God-honoring understanding of their sexuality. Continue to pray for sensitivity and clarity as they take advantage of opportunities God provides to be His witness in a very spiritually secular and atheistic context, and that the Holy Spirit will open minds and hearts for the gospel. more >
- Supported Worker: Mark & Patti Bean
- Country: Peru
- Details: Praise God that this month eight villages in the district of Margos will be starting women’s Bible studies. Pray for the leadership teams: Susana and Graciela in Cochas, Francisco in Llampashillon, Damacina in Yacus, Hercelia in Pacayhua, Allica and Luci in Chaulan, Maria and Filomon in Margos, Prospero in Huancacancha, and Tula in Chacras. more >
- Supported Worker: Mike & Cindy Yurkovich
- Country: Czech Republic
- Details: Praise God that their colleague Daniel’s cancer has been effectively wiped out through chemo treatments. He is their Czech partner in their new church plant. Pray for a hospital opening to materialize soon as he awaits bone marrow transplant. Pray for discernment regarding the future of the church plant in light of his health problem. more >
- Supported Worker: Kathy Maenner
- Country: Bolivia
- Details: Pray for safety as she returns to Bolivia today. Pray for wisdom as she has been asked to add an additional area of ministry, to an already heavy ministry schedule. She needs the Lord’s direction as to where He wants her to focus and how to adjust her schedule. more >
- Supported Worker: Joe & Brenda Ziska
- Country: Austria
- Details: The Klosterneuburg church leadership is praying about and making plans for meeting twice a month for worship in the fall. Pray with them that the fellowship group there will be willing to commit more time for worship together. Pray that the Lord will continue to send people who need to know Him. more >
- Supported Worker: Wes & Nancy Collins
- Country: Peru
- Details: Praise that VBS at Parkside took on a literacy project for the Mam people in Guatemala. 50 new booklets in Mam that are geared for kids and new readers will be able to be published. Pray that many will learn to read well generally, and to read the Scriptures in particular. more >
- Supported Worker: Mike & Joan Ross
- Country: Mexico
- Details: Pray for Mike, Edgar, and Neri as they continue to study Hebrews together. Pray that God would open schedules to allow them to meet weekly. Praise God for the 70 Christian leaders who finished the first ESI module, and pray that they will be ready to start the second module at the end of this month. Pray for the 10 Bible School students who will be starting a missionary internship in Oaxaca and will begin the ESI program too. more >
- Supported Worker: Pastoral Assistants
- Country: Bolivia
- Details: Pray for the PA training program in the ILC and IBM churches in La Paz. Pray for Juan Cardenas as he helps with PA and ESI administration. Pray for Jacob Sanchez as he oversees the ILC discipleship training. Pray for Lucho Kama as he oversees the rural churches of Taca and continues the church plant in the Yungas region. Pray for Jose Franco as he grows in his ability to teach and preach God’s Word, and oversees the ILC visitation ministry. Pray for Mauro Anabe as he started a new ESI group in El Alto in June, along with ... more >
