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 Worker: Andrew & Angie James
- Country: Uruguay
- Details: On August 30, an evangelistic outreach will be held at their new church facility in Montevideo. Pray that unbelievers will come and for much spiritual fruit from the event. Continue to thank the Lord for Andrew and Angie as they serve him in Uruguay and pray that their family will continue to grow in their faith and in their love for the Lord. Madagascar (Africa). Population: 32,740,678 Believers: 11.5%. The old beliefs still prevail in many ways, despite the growth and spread of Christianity. Compromise with the old beliefs, veneration of ancestral spirits, and witchcraft is widespread ... more >
- Supported Worker: Parkside Green
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Thank the Lord for all the kids who attended Parkside Green camps this summer and pray for the Lord to bear lasting fruit in their lives. Also, ask the Lord to accomplish his purposes through their global partners: Pray for Dr. Jen Kintner as she returns from a summer of working on her Ph.D. in the U.S. to oversee women’s ministry training at the Gulf Theological Seminary in Dubai; Pray for Brett and Jennifer Wright, who will be in the U.S. this fall on home assignment; and for Bryan and Erin Joseph, who served in Mexico this ... more >
- Supported Worker: Chris and Leanne Harrington
- Country: Japan
- Details: Pray for their kids as they have started attending their new schools this month. Mark, Lillia, and Claire are entering the Christian Academy in Japan, and Graham is entering the local Nishibori Elementary School, which is only a 5-minute walk from their house. Entering school is the last big transition for them with their move to Tokyo. God has been preparing the way for this transition and his presence continues to be with them. Pray their children will be a blessing to others at their schools, and the Lord will also use this time in their lives to stretch and ... more >
- Supported Worker: Mike & Joan Ross
- Country: Mexico
- Details: 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. Praise God for the Parkside dental team and their hard work in La Mesilla. Pray for Pedro and Roberto as they follow up with the people there. Pray for Gregorio and Eily as they work to get a visa for her to accompany him to Candidate Classes with MAF in Idaho. Pray for wisdom in planning future travel to Mexico. Pray that God will bless the work of MAF around ... more >
- Supported Worker: Equipping Servants International (ESI)
- Details: There are 3,000 ESI participants in 250 groups in 37 countries meeting weekly to study the Scriptures. Continue to pray for the two new ESI groups in Italy, the Spanish speaking ESI groups in Florida, Virginia, and Los Angeles under the leadership of Boris, Marco, and Jose—who also oversees ESI groups that meet throughout Central America. Four ESI groups of African pastors meet weekly in London, and five ESI groups meet in Paris. Pray the men and women studying the Bible in these groups will grow in their love for God, resulting in gospel transformation in their lives, relationships ... more >
- Supported Worker: Shoreline Church
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Praise God for all the wonderful memories and gospel sharing opportunities there were at Ambassadors Soccer Camp this year. Pray for the Shoreline families as the kids and teachers go back to school. Pray for the Children’s Ministry and the Youth as they start a new year. As the Bible study groups resume, pray the men and women involved would find their relationship with the Lord deepening. Libya (Africa). Population: 7,458,555 Believers: 0.3%. Large numbers of migrants come into Libya. Pray that these tens or even hundreds of thousands would find salvation, and not just earthly gain ... more >
- Supported Worker: Bobby & Julie in Central Asia
- Details: Pray that God will provide a second vehicle for Bobby and Julie to serve both the needs of their family and the ministry. Pray for the new family who plan to join their team. Pray for good communication and for unity as the team grows internationally. Liberia (Africa). Population: 5,731,206 Believers: 14.6%. Liberia has a complex and painful history, including racism and colonialism. But praise God for the stability and peace of recent years. Hundreds of thousands of refugees returned, a new president came to power, the country began to rebuild, and Christian ministry began to thrive ... more >