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: Parkside Heights Church
- Country: United States of America
- Details: They thank God for the success of their first Parkside Heights Youth Retreat! Pray that those who attended the retreat will continue to grow in faith and love for one another. This month, many college students will be leaving for spring break, and some will be involved in short term mission trips. Keep them all in prayer as they travel and pray for good spiritual conversations. Peru (Latin America). Population: 34,683,444 Believers: 11.6%. The Quechua and Aymara peoples, descendants of the Incas, are emerging from centuries of oppression, cultural deprivation, grinding poverty, and isolation. The Quechua church ... 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. The Jesus Film was shown in the local language while patients and their families waited for attention. About 300 patients were served by the team. Pray that God's Word and the loving care received will cause many to turn to Jesus. Pray that God will bless the work of MAF around the world and bring ... more >
- Supported Worker: Shoreline Church
- Country: United States of America
- Details: They praise the Lord for new committed members to the church body as well as for an influx of new families attending. Recently, they welcomed Matt Pretty as an elder. Pray for him and his young family. Continue praying for the community teams that faithfully meet in local cities every month. Greater Cleveland Area Youth For Christ is thankful that the Juvenile Justice Ministry has had the opportunity to share the gospel with 600+ youth this school year. Pray that these youth will come to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. Pray for them as they follow-up with the 54 ... more >
- Supported Worker: Bobby & Julie in Central Asia
- Details: Please continue to pray for Bobby's Russian teacher as they read through the Gospel of Mark and for her son-in-law, who has ALS, and her daughter. Pray for Bobby as he continues to preach through the Gospel of Mark in Russian. Pray that God would give Bobby and Julie encouragement and patient endurance in his call for them to share the gospel in Central Asia. Panama (Latin America). Population: 4,527,961 Believers: 19.3%. Proximity to Colombia and the prevalence of offshore finance in Panama mean that drug cartels and other undesirables have a strong presence. Much of ... more >
- Supported Worker: Wes & Nancy Collins
- Countries: Guatemala, United States of America
- Details: Praise God for a wonderful celebration of the completion of the Mam Bible in Comitancillo, Guatemala, in January. Over 1,000 Mams were in attendance, including 25 pastors from various denominations. It was a joy for Wes and Nancy to be able to be there. Wes helped with the literacy program and the translation of the New Testament into Mam, which was completed in 1998. He has been a consultant for the OT, but a group of Comitecos took a major part of the work upon themselves to complete! Pray for continued widespread use of the Scriptures, as well as ... more >
- Supported Worker: The City Mission
- Country: United States of America
- Details: In Cleveland today, it is estimated that 12,000 people are homeless. Some have fled abusive relationships, others have suffered medical emergencies that left them unable to work, and with the rising cost of food and rent, some have simply given up. With this on our hearts, pray that lives touched by the staff and volunteers at Crossroads, Laura's Home, Rothstein Village, and New Horizons will be transformed through the power of the gospel. Pakistan (Asia). Population: 245,209,815 Believers: 0.6%. The church continues to grow despite many obstacles. Some Christians live devoted lives, committed to God ... more >
- Supported Worker: Kep & Debbie James in Africa, Europe, and the Americas
- Details: March 11-14, Pastors Mickey Aquilino and Dan Larison and their wives will accompany Kep and Debbie to Florence, Italy, to lead an ESI Facilitator training conference. Pray for them and for the pastors as they study Romans 1-3 in preparation for the four days of training. Continue to pray for the leadership of the ILC Church in La Paz, Bolivia. Pray that they will continue to honor Christ by staying true to his Scriptures. Oman (Asia). Population: 4,713,553 Believers: 0.8%. Praise God that Oman enjoys an open and modern society compared to others in the region. All ... more >