Prayer Calendar
October
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 – (The Americas) – Some small people groups can be hard to find and visit because of deep jungles, raging rivers, vast deserts and mountains. Pray for missionaries to overcome geographical barriers to reaching the lost.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 – (The Americas) – Missionaries in the Americas are sharing the hope of Jesus in eight global cities where a combined 100 million people live. This requires special strategies for the closed areas and diverse populations. Pray for them and for more workers.
Thursday, October 3, 2024 – (Guatemala) – Pray for transition among our team in Guatemala as some will leave in the next year. We are working to reach the indigenous and also city dwellers who hope in religion, in spirits, or themselves. Pray as our team seeks to grow with new missionaries and national partners.
Friday, October 4, 2024 – (Brazil) – Pray for a couple as they lead a small church plant in an urban indigenous community of Manaus, Brazil. It is an area where the people live in a survival mindset under very difficult circumstances. Pray for them to see the light of Jesus as their hope.
Saturday, October 5, 2024 – (Mexico) – Please pray for Isaac, Brian, and Beth, three new believers in the village of Libertad in Oaxaca, Mexico who have begun to gather on Sundays. We all desire that the Lord would grow this small gathering into a healthy church that will reach many communities.
Sunday, October 6, 2024 – (Brazil) – Pray for Luciano and Flavia, two new indigenous missionaries who are finishing their training, gathering support and preparing to join in ministry among unreached people groups in northeast Brazil.
Monday, October 7, 2024 – (South America) – In South America, the school year often runs from March to December. Pray for missionary kids across the Americas to have successful academic journeys, grow deeper faith and develop healthy relationships this year.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 – (Colombia) – Pray that believers in Rio Chori in Colombia and in other remote communities would be bright lights to those around them. Pray that the gospel of hope would be proclaimed to those walking in the shadow of darkness and that they will be freed from their spiritual slavery.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 – (Mexico) – Praise God for 40 new believers in Mixtec. Pray that these new believers will share the good news of Christ with their neighbors so they will no longer be slaves to sin.
Thursday, October 10, 2024 – (Ecuador) – There are several new communities in Ecuador that are open to the gospel, but work cannot begin there until there is leadership in the exiting mission churches. Pray that these new places will be reached soon for Jesus.
Friday, October 11, 2024 – (Lesotho) – The Basotho people are terrified of water due to a legend about a large snake that lives there. Pray for our missionaries in Lesotho as they disciple believers. Pray for new believers to overcome their fears and be baptized so that others will see their testimony of faith.
Saturday, October 12, 2024 – (Namibia)- Pray that the Kwangali people along the Kavango River will turn from worshiping the false river gods to worship the true God, who created everything, including the rivers. Pray that their hearts will be prepared to hear and believe in Jesus Christ.
Sunday, October 13, 2024 – (Tanzania) – Tanzania’s coast and remote regions are heavily influenced by Islam. They have little access to hear the gospel. Pray for more missionaries to help train ministry partners to spread the gospel there.
Monday, October 14, 2024 – (Mali) – The capital city of Bamako has over 3 million people and only 2% are Christian. In January, 2024, Mali designated $5 million dollars to build a witchcraft learning center. Pray that this project does not happen. Pray for God’s truth, way and life to penetrate the darkness.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 – (Niger) – With 1.5 million people, Niamey’s 100 churches are not nearly enough for everyone in that city. Pray for missionaries and churches who are engaging new areas of this city that is 95% Muslim. Pray that Muslims who are thirsting for truth will drink from the living water that Jesus offers.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – (Zambia) – Pray for the Baptist Theological Seminary of Zambia to continue walking in biblical integrity as they train future Christian leaders and pastors. Pray for God to call laborer’s to teach in seminaries across Africa.
Thursday, October 17, 2024 – (Sierra Leone) -The capital city of Freetown has been overrun with mudslides and poverty. Pray for the Baptist churches and convention to reach their community by sharing God’s love and compassion with those in need, physically and spiritually.
Friday, October 18, 2024 – (Sudan) – Pray for the Scripture translation project among the Ingessana of Sudan to be completed and that the people will hide God’s Word in their hearts. Ask the Lord of the harvest to send laborers to Est Africa, where the Ingessana live.
Saturday, October 19, 2024 – (Kenya) – Pray for believers and seekers in Nairobi to discern false teachings. Ask the Holy Spirit to help the Church so that they can discern truth from lies. Pray for people deceived by false religions to have the veil torn from their eyes so they can see the truth.
Sunday, October 20, 2024 – (Liberia) – The message of the prosperity gospel abounds in the capital city of Monrovia as it is played non-stop over Christian radio stations. Pray for the churches to be rooted in biblical doctrines so that they are not lead away by false teaching.
Monday, October 21, 2024 – (Austria) – A church plant in Vienna called Crossroads International Church is growing fast. Pray for the new believers to grow in their faith and for leaders in the church to disciple them well.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 – (Baltic Sea) – Believers near the Baltic Sea advertise videos about the gospel on social media to reach displaced Russian speakers and connect them with a local church. Pray for Russian-speaking believers to join in this work.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 – (Poland) – Please pray for a breakthrough with students on campuses across Krakow, Poland. Pray that IMB team members will build many relationships with students, that students will come to events and that they will know Christ in a personal way.
Thursday, October 24, 2024 – (England) – Pray for the disciple makers at Hope Church in Birmingham, England. Interacting with multiple cultures all at the same time can be messy and beautiful. Pray that God will undergird the leaders with wisdom, grace, and kindness.
Friday, October 25, 2024 – (Latvia) – Praise God for women in Latvia who are growing in their love of God’s Word and studying it together. Some have never studied God’s Word. Pray for them to continue growing and not lose their zeal. Pray for God to raise up another leader from this group.
Saturday, October 26, 2024 – (Italy) – One year ago, a young man in Italy was baptized. Now he feels God leading him toward ministry. Ask God to protect this young man from all schemes of the evil one to distract him from his new faith and desire to minister to others.
Sunday, October 27, 2024 – (Denmark) – Pray for a Journeyman in Copenhagen as she maintains a discipleship study with others from a local church plant. Pray for wisdom and depth in conversation and that the seeds planted will multiply into a harvest of disciple makers across the city.
Monday, October 28, 2024 – (France) – During the Paris Olympics, Baptist volunteers and IMB teams formed relationships and shared the gospel with many people. Pray that God would use these ministry efforts to bring salvation to many. Pray for healthy discipleship and more churches throughout Paris and beyond.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 – (Europe) – As Russians try to find new homes throughout Europe, pray for Russian believers to faithfully serve the Lord in the cities where God plants them. Ask that uprooted unbelieving Russians will find new life in Christ in their new homes abroad.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 – (Italy) – A man in a discipleship group in South Tyrol has a past with drugs and depression but wants God to change him. Ask God to help this man clearly understand the gospel and to free him from the things that have plagued him.
Thursday, October 31, 2024 – (A village in Central America) – A missionary arrived at his house with his children and noticed a black candle burn mark on the front of their sidewalk along with blood strategically sprinkled along the front of their property. It was a chicken sacrifice that the witchdoctors had performed in front of his house. The enemy is not happy that a church has been planted in a place that people call ‘the devil’s playground.’ Please pray for these missionaries as the spiritual warfare is intense. They are praying for hope to drive out evil.
November
Friday, November 1, 2024 – Pray for candidates to seek God’s guidance. More than 8 in 10 members of Congress claim faith in Jesus. Pray that they would seek God first as they seek to serve our country.
Saturday, November 2, 2024 – Pray that candidates would have listening ears and soft hearts. We all- our leaders included- need the humility to listen first.
Sunday, November 3, 2024 – Pray that our leaders would care about issues affecting the most vulnerable.
Monday, November 4, 2024 – Pray for strength and encouragement for our leaders and election candidates. Public service is exhausting and leaders expose themselves to high levels of scrutiny. As Christians, we can encourage and pray for our leaders even when we don’t agree with them and even when we didn’t vote for them.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 – Pray that our leaders would commit to working together and that we would, too).
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 – Pray that we would see each other through Jesus’ eyes. Jesus’ call to love makes no exceptions for election season.
Thursday, November 7, 2024- Pray for our pastor search team to be united and work together in love.
Friday, November 8, 2024 – Pray that God reveals His will to the future pastor. Pray God gives him a love for our church and the strength to leave his current position and to give his family peace that this is God’s will for them.
Saturday, November 9, 2024 – Pray that the congregation is unified in the future pastor’s call to the church.
Sunday, November 10, 2024 – Pray for God’s strength and guidance in the pastor’s former church.
Monday, November 11, 2024 – Pray for the future pastor’s family.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 – Pray that all will happen in God’s perfect timing.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 – As Thanksgiving season approaches, give thanks to God for good health, family, and God’s love and grace.
Thursday, November 14, 2024 – Give thanks to the Lord even in difficult seasons.
Friday, November 15, 2024 – Give thanks to the Lord for His provision – food, shelter, clothing, other basic needs.
Saturday, November 16, 2024 – Thank God also for your job and sources of income.
Sunday, November 17, 2024 – Thank the Lord for His gift of salvation through Jesus.
Monday, November 18, 2024 – Thank God for the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 – Thank God for His Word and spiritual growth.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 – Thank God for His faithfulness even in difficult times.
Thursday, November 21, 2024 – Thank God for the beauty of His creation.
Friday, November 22, 2024 – Thank Him for the freedom to worship and practice faith.
Saturday, November 23, 2024 – Thank God for the assurance of eternal life through Jesus.
Sunday, November 24, 2024 – Thank Him for the gifts, talents, and abilities He’s given you.
Monday, November 25, 2024 – Thank God for the forgiveness of sins and God’s grace.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 – Thank the Lord for the church community and our spiritual leaders.
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 – Thank God for the sacrifices of those who serve and protect us.
Thursday, November 28, 2024 – Happy Thanksgiving. Thank God for your family and friends.
Friday, November 29, 2024 – Thank Him for His mercies that are new every morning.
Saturday, November 30, 2024 – Praise Him for being the Source of all the good things in our lives.