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: Parkside Green
- Details: Parkside Green, United States Please pray for the Lord to work in people’s lives locally through our Advent gatherings and Christmas outreach service on December 21. Ask the Lord to accomplish his purposes globally through those they support: Dr. Jen Kintner, overseeing women’s ministry training at the Gulf Theological Seminary in Dubai; Brett and Jennifer Wright, on home assignment in the US, where Brett is pursuing additional aviation training/certification; and Bryan and Erin Joseph, completing language school and biblical training in Texas on December 9, visiting family and friends in Ohio, and then launching into full-time missions in Mazatlán ... more >
- Supported Worker: Bobby & Julie in Central Asia
- Details: Bobby & Julie, Central Asia Please pray for an open door for the gospel, for people to hear the good news, and for the local churches to grow and spread. There are many mosques being built and many hindrances and barriers to church planting there. Pray for God's direction. Thank God for his favor. Bangladesh (Asia). Population: 174,701,211 Believers: 0.4%. Pray for leadership for the churches. Earlier movements brought thousands of people into the church. But the lack of trained, godly leadership eventually left many believers with weak and shallow faith. Poverty limits the number of ... more >
- Supported Worker: Parkside Kent
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Parkside Kent, United States Please pray that Parkside Kent will celebrate Christmas with joy and generosity. Pray for Christmas benevolence opportunities, serving alongside local ministries in the greater Kent area. Pray that the people of Parkside Kent would be generous and sacrificial toward those in need, sharing the love of Christ in word and deed. The Bahamas (Caribbean). Population: 415,223 Believers: 35.9%. Christian commitment is low and nominalism widespread, despite nearly all Bahamians claiming to be Christian. Most households own a Bible; few actively read it. Pray for revival and for a missionary vision among believers. Bahrain (Asia ... more >
- Supported Worker: Equipping Servants International (ESI)
- Details: Equipping Servants International (ESI), Africa, Europe, and the Americas ESI is a three-year mutual-discipleship process. Believers study Scripture at home and then meet weekly in small groups to discuss what God is teaching them. There are 3,200 participants studying the Bible in 270 ESI groups in 35 countries in North and South America, Africa, and Europe. Pray for Pastor Jose Gutierrez, Pastor Sebastian Moreno, Pastor Edgar Mamani, Paulo da Silva, and Isaac Chitibwe. These leaders train and build up ESI teams around the world. This fall, Kep and Debbie met with ESI leaders and were deeply encouraged hearing testimonies ... more >
- Supported Worker: Shoreline Church
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Shoreline Church, United States This season brings many opportunities for Shoreline to reach their local community. They are thankful for the results of their donation drive for both the Lake Country Free Clinic and Mentor Cardinals Closet, which is in the Mentor schools. Through the generosity of their congregation, needed items were donated to both organizations. Pray for the continued success of this outreach and for their ‘Give A Christmas Blessing Project.’ The Painesville Free Clinic, Hannah’s Home, and the Painesville Family Resource Center provided them with the names of children in need. Through the giving of Shoreline’s congregation ... more >
- Supported Worker: E & J North Africa
- Details: E & J, North Africa Continue to pray for their colleagues who have met with the governor of the province down in the “Chay” region to seek long term legitimacy. The governor seemed neutral—not opposed but also not eager to act after their first meeting. Pray for favor and help in restoring their residency and in clearing the way for business development in the region. They are facing the intersection of some tricky problems with visas/residency and business decisions. Please ask that God would give them wisdom and open a door for them to establish long term legitimacy among ... more >
- Supported Worker: Parkside Church: Westside
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Parkside Church Westside, United States On December 10 and 13, over 100 Lakewood families in need will be gifted with stockings filled with small gifts. In addition, these families will receive gift cards to purchase gifts for their children and groceries for the holidays. Please pray that the volunteers involved with the Christmas Store will shine the light of Jesus to these families in need. Continue to pray for Westside’s community groups as they study 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 ... more >