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, Ambassadors Football, Jon (& Ruthie)
- Country: United States of America
- Details: For a few years, Ambassadors Football has been partnering with denominations around the world. These partnering relationships include multiple churches in three African nations and one Asian country. Please pray for God to guide them through this learning process and that it will bear much spiritual fruit. Jon and Ruthie are grateful for our faithful prayers. This year, they were blessed with their three children having three little girls. Their son, Henry, and his wife, Megan, had granddaughter number three. Teagan was born about six weeks early, is struggling with swallowing, and has a feeding tube. The doctors do not ... more >
- Supported Worker: Chris and Leanne Harrington
- Country: Japan
- Details: Pray for the Harringtons as they continue to connect with their neighbors in Nishibori. They feel that they have been blessed in this new area of Japan, but they still are looking for those to whom the Lord wants them to be his light and with whom they can share the gospel. Togo (Africa). Population: 9,721,608 Believers: 10.7%. The church in Togo stagnated between 1960 and 1990. Long-established groups grew slowly and remained confined to particular ethnicities. False shepherds and unbalanced prosperity teachings are also increasing as the true church grows. Pray that strong, indigenous congregations and ... more >
- Supported Worker: Andrew & Angie James
- Country: Uruguay
- Details: In December, Angie and Andrew will be leading their youth group on a short-term mission trip to Bolivia. Please pray that the Lord will guide them as they prepare for this trip and that it will have an impact both on the young people and on the people with whom they will be sharing the gospel during the trip. Timor Leste (Asia). Population: 1,418,518 Believers: 2.3%. Protestant churches emerged only recently, and their growth is modest. Nominalism and lack of understanding of the gospel characterize the majority. There is great need for biblically trained and spiritually active ... more >
- Supported Worker: Parkside Kent
- Country: United States of America
- Details: November marks another milestone for the church, as their first baptisms will be on November 22. Please pray that this service will honor Christ, display the beauty of the gospel, and encourage many to follow him in obedience. As they move through the fall season, pray that Parkside Kent will continue to grow together as a church family. Pray that Thanksgiving and Christmas would bring opportunities to extend hospitality to one another, especially to those who are unable to travel home because of school or work commitments. Thailand (Asia). Population: 71,619,863 Believers: 0.5%. Thailand means “Land of ... more >
- Supported Worker: E & J North Africa
- Details: Continue to pray for Owen. The elders of his sending fellowship had a meeting to talk about some character issues. Unfortunately, the situation has gone downhill rapidly. It has become very clear that Owen has been lying to multiple people, including E & J, and spreading lies, fear, and division within his sending fellowship. He has not yet humbled himself, confessed, or repented, and he seems unwilling to reconcile. Their team is ending his employment and will try to convince him to listen to his elders, who are telling him he needs to come back to the fellowship in the ... more >
- Supported Worker: Human Coalition Cleveland (Health for Her)
- Country: United States of America
- Details: Pray for donations of new fall and winter clothing in sizes newborn to six months for their Blessings Boutique. Pray that God will also supply their need for an increase in donor funding for the clinic for the new fiscal year. Pray that clients who are ordering the abortion pill online without an ultrasound to verify viability will realize the dangers involved. Tajikistan (Asia). Population 10,786,734 Believers: 0.1%. Tajiks number 13 million in Central Asia. For nearly a thousand years, there was no significant outreach to Tajiks. Now, in addition to more than 1,000 believers in ... more >
- Supported Worker: Church Plant Training Ministry in Asia
- Details: October 30: Church Plant Training Ministry in Asia Pray for the daily distribution of hot cooked meals to be a bridge to reach people with the good news. Pray that each student will be equipped to proclaim the good news faithfully, rightly handle God’s Word, and serve effectively in ministry. Pray that the targets set for this year will be achieved with the help of the Lord. Syria (Asia). Population: 25,620,427 Believers: 0.1%. While the oppressive Assad dynasty was toppled in 2024, hostilities continue in a few areas due to the scores of factions involved in the ... more >