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: Please pray for the opportunities the Lord is opening to the immigrant and refugee communities around the U.S. At one camp in Lancaster, PA, this summer, two-thirds of the campers were African refugees. The BBC has designated Lancaster as the “refugee capital” of the U.S. based on the large number of refugees resettled there in recent years—as high as 20 times the national average. In Pittsburgh, the Ambassadors staff is facing a spiritual battle as the executive director of the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh is trying to stop Muslim kids from attending their programs. Children of Muslim families ... more >
- Supported Workers: Ruth (& Artis) Powell, Emily (& Blake) Ackerson
- Countries: Australia, United States of America, Zambia
- Details: Close to 35,000 internationals attend the University of New South Wales. Pray for the welcome outreach for the new international students. Student leaders are helping launch a new team at this location. Pray that God will equip these believers to share the gospel with their friends. There is a growing ministry with South Asians at Sydney University, where more students from a Hindu background are open to conversations about Jesus. Pray for the Spirit to draw them to Christ. In August, Ruth and a missionary friend had the opportunity to share the gospel with around 100 children in Kasempa ... more >
- Supported Worker: J & A Missionaries in Training
- Country: United States of America
- Details: J and A feel honored to be included in our missions calendar. They are in the final stage of training and preparation at MAF headquarters before heading overseas. They are thankful to have already completed a month of intensive training and that while they were in classes, A’s parents stayed with them and helped care for their son. J and A are also grateful for the meaningful friendships they have made during this time of training. Pray for smooth sailing in procuring visas and other important documents they will need for travel in upcoming months. Pray for a quick recall ... more >
- Supported Worker: Johannes (& Mathapelo) Thaele
- Country: South Africa
- Details: Pray for the children who attended the Grasslands Vacation Bible Camp in July, led by the Parkside team. Pray that they will become true disciples of Jesus Christ, that the Word of God will transform their lives completely, and that they will be evangelists to their friends, telling them Jesus Christ is the only way to God. Morocco (Africa). Population: 38,430,770 Believers: <0.01%. Moroccans became aware of the indigenous church when the media broadcasted negative and inaccurate reports about a large number of converts to Christianity. There may be about 2,000 Moroccan Christians, with 20 to ... more >
- Supported Worker: Scranton Road Bible Church
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Thank the Lord for new leaders and volunteers. Pray for each one to be refreshed and to seek wisdom in serving. As they exercise their gifts, pray they will grow closer to the Lord. Pray for the classes that are preparing believers to follow Christ’s example by being baptized. These students and others who have completed the class will be baptized later in the fall. As the Good News Kids and youth ministries kick off a new school year, pray for all involved both in sharing and hearing the gospel. Continue to pray for the men who are in training ... more >
- Supported Worker: E & J in North Africa
- Details: One of their daughters broke her arm in August. Praise the Lord that the doctor said the bone is starting to heal and he was able to shorten her cast so she can now bend her elbow. Pray for complete healing. Last month, E & J found out their babysitter was upset due to some cultural differences they were unaware of, which left her feeling demeaned. They were able to talk about things and begin understanding each other. Pray that E & J can love her well and that she will find her value in being made in God’s image ... more >
- Supported Worker: Parkside Green
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Pray for the Lord to use Pastor Adam’s new preaching series and the new classes this fall for adults and kids to equip the people of Parkside Green to be faithful witnesses locally. Please also 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, returning from Uganda in September for home assignment in the U.S.; and Bryan and Erin Joseph, completing language school and biblical training in Texas this fall before launching into full-time missions in Mazatlan, Mexico ... more >