Pray for Us Calendar

Pray for Disaster Response and Ministry - Jan 20

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:34:51 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Fri, 20 Jan, 2012
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in the wake of natural disasters as you pray:

for the ministry of Immanuel Lutheran Church and Martin Luther School, an LCMS congregation and school located in the midst of Joplin. Give thanks for the leadership and passion of the congregation and school's staff and members, and pray that the Lord would continue to guide them as they seek to most effectively meet needs in the community in Christ's name.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Disaster Response and Ministry - Jan 10

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:18:19 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 10 Jan, 2012
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in the the wake of natural disasters as you pray:

for ongoing post-disaster ministry in central Chile, which was struck by an 8.8 magnitude earthquake on Feb. 27, 2010. The Confessional Lutheran Church of Chile (IELCHI) visited affected families in small towns where less governmental aid was received and provided both
physical and spiritual care to those in need.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Disaster Response and Ministry - Jan 9

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:16:45 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Mon, 9 Jan, 2012
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in the the wake of natural disasters as you pray:

with thanksgiving for the homes, orphanages and churches that have been constructed in Lutheran “villages” through the “Building Homes and Hope in Haiti” program in the aftermath of the earthquake. Give thanks for the permanent housing this has provided for many families.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Disaster Response and Ministry - Jan 8

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:14:56 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sun, 8 Jan, 2012
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in the the wake of natural disasters as you pray:

that God would use The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Haiti and its leaders and members to bring hope to the suffering by showing Christ’s mercy, and to continue witnessing to the Gospel of Jesus Christ in their homes and communities.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Disaster Response and Ministry - Jan 7

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:12:51 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sat, 7 Jan, 2012
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in the the wake of natural disasters as you pray:

for the people of Haiti, which is still suffering from the effects of a power ful earthquake that struck in January 2010.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Disaster Response and Ministry - Jan 6

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:11:49 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Fri, 6 Jan, 2012
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in the the wake of natural disasters as you pray:

with thanksgiving for the ways that God used LCMS missionaries and the China Evangelical Lutheran Church in Taiwan for witness and mercy ministry in the days and weeks following Typhoon Morakot.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Disaster Response and Ministry - Jan 5

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:10:43 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Thu, 5 Jan, 2012
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in the the wake of natural disasters as you pray:

for those affected by Typhoon Morakot, which struck Taiwan and other nations in August 2009. It was the deadliest typhoon to strike Taiwan in its history. Give thanks for the ministry of LCMS missionaries in the wake of this disaster — though devastating, it provided many situations for them to share Christ’s love.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Disaster Response and Ministry - Jan 4

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:09:21 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Wed, 4 Jan, 2012
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in the the wake of natural disasters as you pray:

with thanksgiving for the relief and education ministry provided to the people in Sichuan, through Concordia Welfare and Education Foundation. Relief included providing equipment and books for Chinese middle schools that were lacking the supplies needed to re-open.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Disaster Response and Ministry - Jan 3

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:07:45 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 3 Jan, 2012
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in the the wake of natural disasters as you pray:

for those continuing to recover from the effects of the May 12, 2008, earthquake that struck the Sichuan province of China.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Disaster Response and Ministry - Jan 2

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:06:22 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Mon, 2 Jan, 2012
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in the the wake of natural disasters as you pray:

for the people of Lunahuaná, a rural community that was devastated by the earthquake, and which has been served by LCMS short-term mission teams and long-term missionaries. Ask God to continue to provide the locals with basic physical needs, as well as spiritual nourishment.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Disaster Response and Ministry - Jan 1

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:04:41 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sun, 1 Jan, 2012
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in the the wake of natural disasters as you pray:

for ongoing ministry in Peru, which suffered from an earthquake in August 2007. Give thanks that God has used this tragic event to open doors for witness and mercy ministry in Peru.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Papua New Guinea - Dec. 31

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:26:46 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sat, 31 Dec, 2011
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in Papua New Guinea as you pray:

with thanksgiving for the hundreds of LCMS missionaries who served in Papua New Guinea from 1948 to the present. Give thanks for these servants and their humble submission to God’s call.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Papua New Guinea - Dec. 30

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:25:33 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Fri, 30 Dec, 2011
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in Papua New Guinea as you pray:

that God would use the government of Papua New Guinea to accomplish His purposes. The national government recently voted to declare it a “Christian nation” and to require Christian religious education in schools.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Papua New Guinea - Dec. 29

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:24:03 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Thu, 29 Dec, 2011
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in Papua New Guinea as you pray:

for future mission and partnership opportunities between the LCMS and the GLC. Ask God to grant wisdom to both church bodies’ leaders as they discuss the ways in which they might work together to make the Gospel of Jesus Christ known in Papua New Guinea.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Papua New Guinea - Dec. 28

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:21:20 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Wed, 28 Dec, 2011
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in Papua New Guinea as you pray:

for the estimated 54,000 members of the GLC—that their faith in Jesus Christ as “the way, the truth and the light” would remain firmly rooted in the truths of Scripture and that the Lord would use them as His instruments in their families, communities and beyond.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Papua New Guinea - Dec. 27

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:19:59 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 27 Dec, 2011
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in Papua New Guinea as you pray:

for God to provide the GLC with a spirit of cooperation and unity after years of struggle amongst various sub-groups and leadership disputes.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Papua New Guinea - Dec. 26

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:18:29 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Mon, 26 Dec, 2011
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in Papua New Guinea as you pray:

for HIV/AIDS education programs to continue and to bless the GLC. Many families in Papua New Guinea suffer from the effects of the spread of HIV/AIDS in their communities, and many HIV-positive people suffer at the hands of their neighbors and families because of misinformation about the disease.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Papua New Guinea - Dec. 25

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:17:03 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sun, 25 Dec, 2011
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in Papua New Guinea as you pray:

for the future ministry of GLC Bible schools, which are currently closed, but which are built for the purpose of training future evangelists. Give thanks for this resource and pray that if it is God’s will, these facilities might be used in the near future to His glory.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Papua New Guinea - Dec. 24

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:15:18 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sat, 24 Dec, 2011
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in Papua New Guinea as you pray:

for the ministry of the GLC’s four high schools—that the teachers would be encouraged through God’s Word and assured that they are not alone in their ministry—even when they feel isolated.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Papua New Guinea - Dec. 23

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:13:56 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Fri, 23 Dec, 2011
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in Papua New Guinea as you pray:

for the ministry of the GLC’s four high schools—that the teachers would be encouraged through God’s Word and assured that they are not alone in their ministry—even when they feel isolated.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Papua New Guinea - Dec. 22

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:12:40 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Thu, 22 Dec, 2011
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in Papua New Guinea as you pray:

for those who currently teach at Timothy Lutheran Seminary: John Nathan, Lata Minao, Danni Kopa, LIpa Pawapen and Makukali Rasak.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Papua New Guinea - Dec. 21

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:10:48 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Wed, 21 Dec, 2011
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in Papua New Guinea as you pray:

for the ministry of Timothy Lutheran Seminary in Birip—that the Lord would provide means for the seminary to continue training pastors, so that they would have a solid foundation of biblical truth equipping them to carry out pastoral ministry. The seminary currently faces many difficulties, yet has trained the vast majority of GLC pastors who are currently serving the church.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Papua New Guinea - Dec. 20

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:09:29 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 20 Dec, 2011
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in Papua New Guinea as you pray:

for the GLC’s 532 evangelists, who assist with ministry in the GLC congregations and in remote locations where ordained pastors are not always present.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Papua New Guinea - Dec. 19

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:05:21 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Mon, 19 Dec, 2011
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in Papua New Guinea as you pray:

for the 207 seminary-trained pastors of the Gutnius Lutheran Church (GLC), the partner/sister church of the LCMS in Papua New Guinea. Pray for their winsome leadership and witness as they shepherd the Lord’s flock, preach His Word and administer the Sacraments.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Papua New Guinea - Dec. 18

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:03:31 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sun, 18 Dec, 2011
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Remember the Lord’s work in Papua New Guinea as you pray:

for GEO missionary Donna Meyer, who will begin serving in Papua New Guinea as soon as her visa is approved. As a religious educator, Donna will work with teachers and learners in various capacities to invigorate and hone the witness of the church.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Papua New Guinea - Dec. 17

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:02:12 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sat, 17 Dec, 2011
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in Papua New Guinea as you pray:

for GEO* missionary Anton Lutz, whose responsibilities are in the areas of health and education development, including helping community youth deal with the growing AIDS crisis. Anton also works with the Wanakipa Development Project, managing construction projects, such as a hospital water supply renovation project. (*GEO missionaries are globally engaged in outreach and serve in locations around the world for one- to two-year terms.)

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Dominican Republic - Dec. 15 (Updated)

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:59:12 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Thu, 15 Dec, 2011
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in the Dominican Republic as you pray:

for continued good relations between the emerging national church and the Dominican government, and for continued safety for missionaries and church members as they travel to carry out the Lord’s ministry.

Updated by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Papua New Guinea - Dec. 16

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:58:15 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Fri, 16 Dec, 2011
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in Papua New Guinea as you pray:

for career missionary Julie Lutz, who has served in Papua New Guinea since 1986. Julie’s current ministry includes working with members of the Gutnius Lutheran Church to develop ways in which they can better share the Gospel and serve others in their communities. She also connects Lutherans in the U.S. with ministry opportunities in education, health, HIV/AIDS and community development.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Dominican Republic - Dec. 14

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:53:58 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Wed, 14 Dec, 2011
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in the Dominican Republic as you pray:

for the people of Haiti, including members of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Haiti and residents of the homes in the Lutheran “villages” being built through the Building Hope in Haiti program. May they have hope in Christ, despite the poverty, hunger, violence and hopelessness that surrounds them.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Dominican Republic - Dec. 13

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:52:40 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 13 Dec, 2011
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in the Dominican Republic as you pray:

for newly baptized and/or confirmed members of the Dominican Lutheran congregations—that they might be strengthened by the preaching of Word and the Sacraments, as well as their fellowship with believers, so that they would not be susceptible to Satan’s attacks.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Dominican Republic - Dec. 12

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:51:17 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Mon, 12 Dec, 2011
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in the Dominican Republic as you pray:

for the five Dominican men studying to become pastors through an online program with Concordia Seminary, Buenos Aires, Argentina. These men are: Pedro, Jon, Ibon, Army and Armando.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Dominican Republic - Dec. 11

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:47:45 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sun, 11 Dec, 2011
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in the Dominican Republic as you pray:

for missionaries James and Christel Neuendorf, who recently relocated from Panama and who serve in the Dominican Republic and the Latin American region as a whole. James is the communications specialist and Christel is the regional business manager.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Dominican Republic - Dec. 10

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:15:12 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sat, 10 Dec, 2011
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in the Dominican Republic as you pray:

with thanksgiving for St. Michael Lutheran Church, Fort Myers, Fla., which has faithfully supported LCMS work in the Dominican Republic for more than seven years. Other partners in this ministry include Bethesda Lutheran Communities, Inc., the South Wisconsin District, LCMS World Relief and Human Care, LCMS World Mission, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Brazil
and the Central American Lutheran Mission Society.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Dominican Republic - Dec. 9

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:13:19 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Fri, 9 Dec, 2011
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in the Dominican Republic as you pray:

for Kissayris Gebhard, the director of the new Lutheran school, which is providing a Christ-centered education for 120 students.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Dominican Republic - Dec. 8

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:06:10 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Thu, 8 Dec, 2011
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in the Dominican Republic as you pray:

for God to provide another missionary pastor to join the team in the Dominican Republic. Another church planter is needed in the city of Santo Domingo.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Dominican Republic - Dec. 7

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:04:36 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Wed, 7 Dec, 2011
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in the Dominican Republic as you pray:

for Rev. Ted and Rebecca Krey and family. Ted serves as the regional director for Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as sharing churchplanting and theological education responsibilities in the Dominican Republic.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Dominican Republic - Dec. 6

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:01:21 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 6 Dec, 2011
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in the Dominican Republic as you pray:

with thanksgiving for the service of Vicar Adrian Solis, who joined the team from the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Argentina. He is returning to Argentina to finish his pastoral studies at Concordia Seminary, Buenos Aires.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Dominican Republic - Dec. 5

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:57:08 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Mon, 5 Dec, 2011
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in the Dominican Republic as you pray:

for missionaries Rev. Walter and Ana Ries. Walter serves as a church planter in various locations through the country. Walter and Ana are from Brazil.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Dominican Republic - Dec. 4

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:55:43 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sun, 4 Dec, 2011
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in the Dominican Republic as you pray:

for Danelle Putnam, missionary, who specializes in ministry to children with developmental disabilities. She also directs Sunday schools and works towards establishing “Amigos de Jesus”
support groups for families who have children with challenging disabilities and situations.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Dominican Republic - Dec. 3

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:53:25 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sat, 3 Dec, 2011
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in the Dominican Republic as you pray:

for the ministry of Good Shepherd Lutheran Home. This Christian home provides care and housing for children with developmental disabilities. Its continued development will be a blessing
to the children and their families, who are often isolated.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Dominican Republic - Dec. 2

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:50:54 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Fri, 2 Dec, 2011
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in the Dominican Republic as you pray:

for mercy work being carried out as a part of the integrated mission. Each week, Pastor Gaspar spends Monday through Friday in neighboring Haiti as the project coordinator for three clinics and the building of a seminary.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Dominican Republic - Dec. 1

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:48:26 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Thu, 1 Dec, 2011
Details:

Remember the Lord’s work in the Dominican Republic as you pray:

for the Lutheran congregation in Santo Domingo, its pastor, Willy Gaspar, and his wife, Santa. Give thanks that Willy has been ordained as the first Dominican Lutheran pastor. The church building at Santo Domingo was built in October.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for International Theological Education - Oct. 20

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:39:02 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Thu, 20 Oct, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through international theological education as you pray:

for theological education carried out through the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria in Russia at their seminary outside of St. Petersburg, Russia, and the Siberian Evangelical Lutheran Church at their seminary in Novosibirsk, Russia. Both of these Russian church bodies are training pastors for ministry in a vast land spanning 11 time zones, where many do not know Jesus as their Lord and Savior.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for International Theological Education - Oct. 19

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:37:12 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Wed, 19 Oct, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through international theological education as you pray:

for pastoral and evangelist education through the ministry of Central Asian Lutheran Seminary, which trains leaders from several former Soviet republics and Mongolia. Give thanks for the leaders that God is raising up in these nations where God opened many doors for LCMS mission work following the end of the Cold War.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for International Theological Education - Oct. 18

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:36:24 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 18 Oct, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through international theological education as you pray:

for the expansion of theological education partnerships between the LCMS and church bodies in Denmark, Norway and other Scandinavian countries.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for International Theological Education - Oct. 17

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:34:53 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Mon, 17 Oct, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through international theological education as you pray:

for theological education in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Give thanks for the support of Concordia University Chicago and the Independent Evangelical Lutheran Church (based in Germany) towards theological education efforts of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Cesky Tesin, Czech Republic. Also, pray for theological education carried out within the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Slovakia, based out of their seminary in Bratislava.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for International Theological Education - Oct. 16

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:33:47 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sun, 16 Oct, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through international theological education as you pray:

for ministry carried out through the Westfield House of Theological Studies in Cambridge, England, which is the theological college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of England (ELCE). This ministry touches future pastors in England, but also provides training for leaders from many other church bodies in other parts of the world, in addition to hosting college students from Concordia University System schools in the U.S.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for International Theological Education - Oct. 15

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:29:20 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sat, 15 Oct, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through international theological education as you pray:

for theological education in Europe’s Baltics region, which includes church bodies in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. Ask the Lord to bless the training of men who are studying to become pastors, as well as the ongoing theological education and ministry equipping that is provided for those already serving as congregational pastors.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for International Theological Education - Oct. 14

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:28:20 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Fri, 14 Oct, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through international theological education as you pray:

for theological education by extension efforts across Asia—including locations where it is challenging for pastors or pastors-in-training to meet publically, due to government regulations.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for International Theological Education - Oct. 13

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:27:24 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Thu, 13 Oct, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through international theological education as you pray:

with thanks for the ministry of China Lutheran Seminary on Taiwan, which trains leaders from Taiwan and other countries in Asia. The seminary offers many degrees, including training in counseling, pastoral ministry, deaconess work and more. Pray for the seminary’s ministry to continue to be a blessing and for more Taiwanese theological educators to serve as professors and staff.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for International Theological Education - Oct. 12

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:26:13 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Wed, 12 Oct, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through international theological education as you pray:

for theological education ministry in the Philippines, which takes place through Lutheran Theological Seminary, Baguio City, which trains leaders for ministry in the Lutheran Church in the Philippines, and for the ongoing theological seminars provided for pastors of the Tagakaulo Lutheran Church of Christ in the Philippines, which is based on the southern Phililppine island of Mindanao, as they lead their church body, grow in their leadership skills and mature in their understanding of God’s Word.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for International Theological Education - Oct. 11

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:59:52 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 11 Oct, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through international theological education as you pray:

for the theological education in Papua New Guinea, which includes the ministry of Martin Luther Seminary (English language) and Timothy Lutheran Seminary (Pidgin language). Pray for the Lord to bring healing and unity to the Guitnus Lutheran Church, the church body in Papua New Guinea, so that well-organized theological education might continue to train leaders.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for International Theological Education - Oct. 10

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:58:16 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Mon, 10 Oct, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through international theological education as you pray:

for the students, staff and professors of Luther University in Seoul, South Korea, which trains pastors and laypeople for service in the Lutheran Church in Korea. Some of its degrees offered include a Bachelor of Theology, a counseling degree and a Master of Divinity. Pray too for the Luther Study Institute, which offers lectures on Lutheran theology and history.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for International Theological Education - Oct. 9

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:50:44 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sun, 9 Oct, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through international theological education as you pray:

for theological education in Japan, which occurs through Japan Lutheran College, Tokyo, and Japan Lutheran Theological Seminary, Kobe. Give thanks for the Japanese pastors trained by these institutions.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for International Theological Education - Oct. 8

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:48:54 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sat, 8 Oct, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through international theological education as you pray:

for Concordia Theological Seminary in Nagercoil, India, which trains pastors and deaconesses for ministry in India Evangelical Lutheran Church congregations and for planting new congregations. In fact, all seminarians complete a two-year vicarage during which they are tasked with planting a congregation in an area where a Lutheran church is not present. Pray too for the informal seminary operated by the Lankan Lutheran Church of Sri Lanka, whose students plant new congregations on mountainous tea plantations.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for International Theological Education - Oct. 7

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:44:25 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Fri, 7 Oct, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through international theological education as you pray:

for the ministry of Concordia Seminary in Hong Kong, operated by The Lutheran Church—Hong Kong Synod. Pray for this Cantonese-language seminary that trains leaders for ministry in Hong Kong and beyond.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for International Theological Education - Oct. 6

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:42:17 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Thu, 6 Oct, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through theological education efforts around the world as you pray:

for the ministry of Mission Training Centers in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and other locations that take advantage of this education model—concentrating classes into one weekend per month, so that evangelists and potential pastors can travel greater distances for classes and still serve in their local congregations while working full-time jobs.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for International Theological Education - Oct. 4

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:33:55 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 4 Oct, 2011
Details:

for the Lutheran Theological Seminary (LTS) in Tshwane (Pretoria), South Africa, which trains students from South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and other locations for pastoral ministry. LTS professors include LCMS missionaries, South African pastors and visiting short-term theological educators from the U.S.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for International Theological Education - Oct. 3

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:29:57 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Mon, 3 Oct, 2011
Details:

for Jonathan Ekong Memorial Seminary, which trains leaders of The Lutheran Church of Nigeria through both a traditional residential program and theological education by extension.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for International Theological Education - Oct. 2

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:28:29 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sun, 2 Oct, 2011
Details:

for Matongo Lutheran Seminary in Kenya. This seminary trains men from the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kenya and other church bodies for pastoral ministry.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for International Theological Education - Oct. 1

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:16:38 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sat, 1 Oct, 2011
Details:

for the seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ghana, located outside of its capital, Accra. Give thanks for the Fan into Flame funds that are providing resources for this seminary’s physical expansion, so that more residential students might be able to study there.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for God's work in Slovakia - Sept. 9

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:55:37 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Fri, 9 Sep, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Slovakia as you pray:

for the development and availability of additional theological resources in Slovak—including Luther’s Small Catechism. Pray that God would provide the people and the means to translate or print additional resources, so that Slovak Lutheran pastors and laypeople can grow in their knowledge of His Word.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Slovakia - Sept. 8

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:54:43 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Thu, 8 Sep, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Slovakia as you pray:

for the laypeople of the ECAV SK —that their understanding of Scripture and the Lutheran faith would grow, so that they may share it lovingly and confidently with their families, friends, neighbors and others. Pray too that they would be eager to serve the Lord in their congregations.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Slovakia - Sept. 7

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:53:35 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Wed, 7 Sep, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Slovakia as you pray:

for pastors of the ECAV SK who are currently serving congregations. Pray that the Holy Spirit would encourage and strengthen them in their ministry.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Slovakia - Sept. 6

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:44:39 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 6 Sep, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Slovakia as you pray:

for the ministry of the nine Lutheran schools that the ECAV SK manages. Many of the 2,000 students attending these schools do not come from a churched background, and this may be the only context in which they can hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Slovakia - Sept. 5

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:43:52 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 6 Sep, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Slovakia as you pray:

for the ministry of the ECAV SK’s seminary, based out of Bratislava, which trains future pastors for ministry. Ask the Lord raise up more men to serve in a pastoral capacity and to bless the studies of current seminary students.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Slovakia - Sept. 4

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:42:58 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sun, 4 Sep, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Slovakia as you pray:

for the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Slovakia (ECAV SK), which currently reports a baptized membership of 329,117 in 602 congregations and preaching stations, and a national staff of 302 ordained pastors and 171 teachers.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Slovakia - Sept. 3

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:40:48 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sat, 3 Sep, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Slovakia as you pray:

for the ministry of the Lutheran Gymnazium in Tisovec, Slovakia. Many LCMS missionaries have taught here for one- to two-year terms since the early 90s, and have built relationships with students and fellow staff that have provided opportunities to share the Gospel. Pray that the Lord would continue to bless this ministry and provide new missionaries to serve in this role.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Slovakia - Sept. 2 (Updated)

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:39:34 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Fri, 2 Sep, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Slovakia as you pray:

for GEO missionary A.J. Davis, who serves in Kosice, Slovakia. He teaches English as a Foreign Language at a local Lutheran high school in classes that include many non-believers and uses the Bible and other resources to share the Gospel as he teaches. He also helps to lead and coordinate activities for the students, such as Bible studies and youth group.

Updated by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Slovakia - Sept. 1

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:37:34 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Thu, 1 Sep, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Slovakia as you pray:

for career missionaries DCE David and Radka Fiala and family, based out of Zilina, Slovakia, from where they serve in the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland in addition to ministry in Slovakia. Pray for their ministry as they work with other Lutheran church bodies and oversee the work of GEO missionaries in those countries.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Madagascar - Aug. 31

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 21:32:53 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Wed, 31 Aug, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Madagascar as you pray:

for the relationship between the FLM and the LCMS to continue to grow and strengthen, as they explore how they can partner in ministry, so that Christ might be known by all Malagasy people.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Madagascar - Aug. 30

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 21:31:12 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 30 Aug, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Madagascar as you pray:

for ministry and outreach among Madagascar’s young people, who are a key to the future in a rapidly-growing population. Pray the Lord may draw them into a relationship with Him through faith in Jesus Christ, and that they would be protected from Satan’s lies and the strong influences of the world.

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Pray for God's work in Madagascar - Aug. 29

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 21:30:14 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Mon, 29 Aug, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Madagascar as you pray:

for unity among the members of the FLM, as they are spread across 23 synods that are largely self-governing. Pray that Malagasy Lutheran Christians would be known as “one in Christ.”

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Pray for God's work in Madagascar - Aug. 28

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 21:29:01 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sun, 28 Aug, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Madagascar as you pray:

for the FLM members and congregations to be lights for Christ among the people in their communities. Madagascar’s 20 million inhabitants enjoy freedom of religion, but the Malagasy folk religion remains pervasive, even among those who identify themselves as Christians.

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Pray for God's work in Madagascar - Aug. 27

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 21:27:51 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sat, 27 Aug, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Madagascar as you pray:

for the newborn baby who joined God’s family through Baptism during an MMT visit. This baby was baptized by MMT Chaplain Rev. Jeffrey Kuddes and joined his Lord soon thereafter, suffering from various congenital issues.

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Pray for God's work in Madagascar - Aug. 26

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 21:26:15 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Fri, 26 Aug, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Madagascar as you pray:

giving thanks the Andranomadio Lutheran Hospital’s ministry—especially that its staff does not turn away those who are in need of care, even if they cannot afford it at other hospitals. Pray that the Lord would continue to use this place as a means of sharing His grace.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Madagascar - Aug. 25

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 21:22:44 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Thu, 25 Aug, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Madagascar as you pray:

that the Lord would bless the ministry of future MMTs serving in Madagascar—the next team is scheduled to serve in October 2011. Pray that He would protect them and would use them to be Jesus’ hands and feet to others.

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Pray for God's work in Madagascar - Aug. 24

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 21:17:20 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Wed, 24 Aug, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Madagascar as you pray:

with thanksgiving for the mercy medical teams (MMTs) who have served in Madagascar over the last two years, including the first team of 10 people, which served in October 2009. Pray that God would use their time and the care they provided for His purposes.

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Pray for God's work in Madagascar - Aug. 23

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 21:15:43 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 23 Aug, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Madagascar as you pray:

with thanksgiving for the pediatric unit that opened in November 2009, thanks to the generous support of LCMS World Relief and Human Care donors. The unit allows the Andranomadio Lutheran Hospital in Antsirabe to better treat the babies that are born there—all in Christ’s name.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Madagascar - Aug. 22

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 21:14:41 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Mon, 22 Aug, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Madagascar as you pray:

with thanksgiving for the human care ministry that is carried out in Madagascar through a partnership between the LCMS and a synod of the FLM. Pray that the Lord would continue to bless and expand this ministry.

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Pray for God's work in Madagascar - Aug. 21

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 21:13:48 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sun, 21 Aug, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Madagascar as you pray:

for the ministry of volunteer lay members called ‘Mpiandry,’ or shepherds, who pray for and counsel the sick through around-the-clock ministry on church grounds.

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Pray for God's work in Madagascar - Aug. 20

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:54:53 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sat, 20 Aug, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Madagascar as you pray:

for the future evangelists and pastors of the FLM, who are in training at its five regional seminaries and its country-wide seminary. Ask the Lord to work through these new leaders to proclaim the true Gospel of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ alone.

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Pray for God's work in Madagascar - Aug. 19

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:47:32 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Fri, 19 Aug, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Madagascar as you pray:

for the ministry of the 23 synods of the FLM, including one that has formed in France, where up to 50,000 Malagasy immigrants now live.

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Pray for God's work in Madagascar - Aug. 18

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:46:14 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Thu, 18 Aug, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Madagascar as you pray:

for the Malagasy Lutheran Church (FLM), which includes more than 4 million members in 23 regional synods (similar to LCMS districts). Pray for their faith to remain strong and for their understanding of God’s Word to deepen as they minister to each other and their communities.

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Pray for God's work in Madagascar - Aug. 17

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:45:04 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Wed, 17 Aug, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Madagascar as you pray:

with thanks to the Lord of the harvest for growing the FLM since the arrival of the first Lutheran missionaries from Norway in 1867. Give thanks too for the missionaries of the American Lutheran Church who began work there in 1888.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Vietnam - Aug. 4 (Updated)

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:43:12 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Thu, 4 Aug, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Vietnam as you pray:

for GEOs Joy Jones and Mary Ettner, who will be joining the Vietnam team this fall. Pray that God would bless them as they raise support for their service.

Updated by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Vietnam - Aug. 16

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:41:34 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 16 Aug, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Vietnam as you pray:

that the Lord would call more LCMS volunteers and workers to serve in Vietnam, where there are many opportunities to teach, build relationships with Vietnamese students and co-workers and serve in other ways.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Vietnam - Aug. 15

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:40:27 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Mon, 15 Aug, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Vietnam as you pray:

with thanksgiving for the strong relationships that God has provided between LCMS personnel and Vietnamese leaders in the National Institute of Nutrition, which has made so much of our work in Vietnam possible. Give thanks for these connections!

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Vietnam - Aug. 14 (Updated)

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:38:35 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sun, 14 Aug, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Vietnam as you pray:

that the Lord would use the Caring for Kids project to improve the health and nutrition status of school children at primary schools and early childhood centers in rural Phu Tho province, and that as a result, school enrollment and attendance would also improve.

Updated by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Vietnam - Aug. 13

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:24:35 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sat, 13 Aug, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Vietnam as you pray:

for the nutrition education that the LCMS is supporting through the “Caring for Kids” project. This project’s goals include increasing the knowledge of students, teachers and parents in the areas of health, nutrition and hygiene.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Vietnam - Aug. 12

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:22:17 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Fri, 12 Aug, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Vietnam as you pray:

for the microcredit project that provides rural families with cows, which can be a source of ongoing income as the cow produces offspring. Families “pay back” the loan by returning the first calf that the cow births, and these calves, when they are grown, are in turn provided to other families.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Vietnam - Aug. 11

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:20:00 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Thu, 11 Aug, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Vietnam as you pray:

for biogas projects carried out in rural Phu Tho province, which allows pig farmers to take advantage of a sustainable, renewable source of energy that they can use for cooking, heating and other purposes.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Vietnam - Aug. 10

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:18:12 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Wed, 10 Aug, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Vietnam as you pray:

with thanksgiving for the support of various projects in Vietnam that has been provided by LCMS World Relief and Human Care, and countless other partners, since 1995. These projects have allowed LCMS personnel and Vietnamese partners to minister to many people in need of basic necessities and education.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Vietnam - Aug. 9

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:15:20 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 9 Aug, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Vietnam as you pray:

for the students will who attend Concordia Hanoi and their families—that they would be blessed by the education they receive and that the school’s community would be a loving refuge.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Vietnam - Aug. 8

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:13:51 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Mon, 8 Aug, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Vietnam as you pray:

for all the new teachers and staff serving at Concordia Hanoi in its first school year—that the Lord would bless them with love for their students and grant them patience and energy.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Vietnam - Aug. 7

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:12:50 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sun, 7 Aug, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Vietnam as you pray:

for Steve and Amy Winkelman and their family, LCMS teachers who are serving in Vietnam as Concordia Hanoi’s head of school and director of admissions. Ask the Lord to grant them wisdom and discernment as they make decisions and as Steve leads the school’s staff through their inaugural year.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Vietnam - Aug. 6

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:09:00 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sat, 6 Aug, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Vietnam as you pray:

for the LCMS’ Concordia International School Hanoi, which will open its doors to students for the first time on August 24. Give thanks for this new international school and the students and teachers who will fill its halls.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Vietnam - Aug. 5 (Updated)

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:06:16 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Fri, 5 Aug, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Vietnam as you pray:

for Ted and Jacqueline Noel Engelbrecht, who have recently relocated from Vietnam to Oregon in the U.S. Pray that God would bless Ted's new work in Asian countries through the Asia Lutheran Education Association. Give thanks for the education provided to students through the many Lutheran schools in Asia.

Updated by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Vietnam - Aug. 3 (Updated)

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:02:31 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Wed, 3 Aug, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Vietnam as you pray:

for GEO volunteer Sarah Schaff, as she also works with university students, teaching English classes and intentionally spending time with them outside of class to strengthen their relationships.

Updated by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Vietnam - Aug. 2 (Updated)

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:01:52 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 2 Aug, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Vietnam as you pray:

for GEO volunteer Hanna Hartman, as she teaches English as a Foreign Language to students at a university in Hanoi. Pray that the Lord would bless her time with them in and out of the classroom. (GEO personnel serve in locations around the world for terms of 1-2 years.)

Updated by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Vietnam - Aug. 1 (Updated)

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:00:54 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Mon, 1 Aug, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Vietnam as you pray:

for J.P. and Aimee Cima and their family, who are serving in Vietnam as representatives of LCMS World Mission. Pray for their continued safety and for the Lord to bless their relationships with the Vietnamese people as they serve them in the areas of education and development.

Updated by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Guinea - July 31

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:32:32 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sun, 31 Jul, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Guinea as you pray:

with thanksgiving for the partnership of the Kansas District in Guinea, and all of the faithful support that individuals and congregations from that district have provided over the years. Give thanks to God for their prayers and gifts!

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Guinea - July 30

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:31:08 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sat, 30 Jul, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Guinea as you pray:

for the ministry of LCMS World Relief and Human Care in Guinea, which currently supports various projects, including: building wells and toilet facilities in 40 communities, literacy projects aimed at helping locals to read and interpret the Bible and share the Gospel, reconstructing five churches destroyed by heavy rains in October 2009 and assisting 35 families impacted by tribal violence in February 2010.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Guinea - July 29

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:52:08 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Fri, 29 Jul, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Guinea as you pray:

for the ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Guinea’s 80 schools. Pray that these schools would continue to be a way of serving the community and sharing the Gospel with students and their families. Give thanks for the partnership of the Children’s Christian Concern Society, an LCMS Recognized Service Organization that supports these schools in remote villages. Many of these schools provide early-elementary education opportunities for children who wouldn’t otherwise be able to attend school.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Guinea - July 28

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:50:18 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Thu, 28 Jul, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Guinea as you pray:

for the preaching stations that operate in the Forest Region, where native Guineans and refugees from surrounding countries all come to be taught about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. May these places continue to be lights of truth.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Guinea - July 27

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:48:43 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Wed, 27 Jul, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Guinea as you pray:

for the small group of Maninka Christians that LCMS missionaries know in their area—pray that they would be constantly strengthened and encouraged in their faith, and that they would not lose heart when they suffer from rejection by family and friends.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Guinea - July 26

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:47:21 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 26 Jul, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Guinea as you pray:

that through His people, God would provide the means for additional ministry and training centers to be built in Guinea, which would be places of worship and of training leaders.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Guinea - July 25

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:46:00 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Mon, 25 Jul, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Guinea as you pray:

that the Lord would raise up godly men to serve as leaders and pastors among the young Lutheran community in Guinea, so that they might be led by strong men of God.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Guinea - July 24

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:42:50 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sun, 24 Jul, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Guinea as you pray:

for the people of Guinea, which is 85 percent Muslim—that the Holy Spirit would bring them to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Guinea - July 23

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:32:08 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sat, 23 Jul, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Guinea as you pray:

with thanksgiving for leadership and shepherding that God is providing through Rev. Julien Kotembedouno, the first Guinean to graduate from the Lutheran Center for Theological Studies in Dapaong, Togo, and who is now serving as the sole pastor of the Lutheran church in Guinea. Pray also for the four Guinean vicars who are close to completing their preparations to serve as pastors.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Guinea - July 22

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:29:34 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Fri, 22 Jul, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Guinea as you pray:

that God would protect new Christians throughout Guinea in their faith—may He protect them from reverting back to animistic or Muslim beliefs, which can be a constant temptation and pressure from the friends and family surrounding them.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Guinea - July 21

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:20:48 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Thu, 21 Jul, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Guinea as you pray:

for the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Guinea, the emerging national church in Guinea, which is based in the southeastern part of the country, known as the “Forest Region.” Pray for the members of this church to grow in faith and knowledge of the Gospel.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Guinea - July 20

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:19:01 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Wed, 20 Jul, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Guinea as you pray:

that God would protect the missionaries serving in Guinea through sometimes tumultuous circumstances in the country, especially during election times. Give thanks that His hand has been upon them thus far and protected them from potential dangers.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Guinea - July 19

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:14:44 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 19 Jul, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Guinea as you pray:

for missionary Andrea Herman, who serves as a missionary to Maninka women. Her primary task is sharing Bible stories with women through oral storytelling and working with these women one-on-one or in small groups to help reinforce what they’ve heard.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Guinea - July 18

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:09:43 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Mon, 18 Jul, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Guinea as you pray:

for missionaries Jack and Cathy Carlos, as they also serve the Maninka people through providing basic health care education and building relationships through this service. Pray that the Lord would bless their service and open doors to the Gospel.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Guinea - July 17

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:02:11 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sun, 17 Jul, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Guinea as you pray:

for missionaries Tim and Heidi Norton and their family, who are currently on a year-long study leave in the United States. Pray for their outreach through the oral telling of Bible stories and radio programs, as well as Tim’s research in the field of Christian/Muslim relations.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for God's work in Guinea - July 16

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:57:18 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sat, 16 Jul, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Guinea as you pray:

for missionaries Rev. Tim and Beth Heiney and their family, who have served as missionaries in West Africa since 1984, and in Guinea since 1995. They live in the northeast, with other missionaries, as Tim serves as the area facilitator of French-speaking West Africa and Beth as the project coordinator.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for new LCMS missionaries - July 15

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:50:27 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Fri, 15 Jul, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through new LCMS missionaries as you pray:

for the worship and sending service held for new missionaries, staff and local supporters today—may it be a time of celebration and singing heartfelt praises to the Lord of the harvest, with thanksgiving for calling more workers to serve in His fields.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for new LCMS missionaries - July 14

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:49:13 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Thu, 14 Jul, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through new LCMS missionaries as you pray:

for the children of missionaries, affectionately called “Missionary Kids,” who will also be facing culture shock and unknown challenges—that God would protect their young bodies and keep them healthy. Praise God for the special role that children play in building relationships with new people and for their unashamed witness that Jesus’ love is real.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for new LCMS missionaries - July 12

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:47:47 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 12 Jul, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through new LCMS missionaries as you pray:

for Jesus’ love to boldly shine through all LCMS missionaries in the friendships they form. GEO and short-term missionaries serve in many capacities, from medical personnel to relationship-builders through teaching English, but a main emphasis of their service is always building relationships with the unchurched as well as with local Christians.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for new LCMS missionaries - July 13

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:46:16 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Wed, 13 Jul, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through new LCMS missionaries as you pray:

that new missionaries would maintain frequent communication with family, friends and supporters. It is important to tell what God is doing around the world, and also important to share prayer requests, but it is often initially difficult to write home about people, places and events that can hardly be described.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for new LCMS missionaries - July 11

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:51:41 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Mon, 11 Jul, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through new LCMS missionaries as you pray:

that new missionaries would be able to effectively learn important components of the language and culture where they are serving, so that Jesus’ love would be clearly proclaimed through their words and actions.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for new LCMS missionaries - July 10

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:50:22 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sun, 10 Jul, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through new LCMS missionaries as you pray:

that God would send His hand of protection to keep missionaries safe around the world. Pray that all would use good judgment and avoid unnecessary risk.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for new LCMS missionaries - July 9

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:48:59 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sat, 9 Jul, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through new LCMS missionaries as you pray:

with praise to God for the prayer, financial and physical support of LCMS individuals and congregations who send out missionaries. May God bless the relationships between missionaries and their supporters so that more people can hear the Gospel and more can be involved as mission senders.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for new LCMS missionaries - July 8

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:47:25 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Fri, 8 Jul, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through new LCMS missionaries as you pray:

for God to provide what is needed at the right time for each of these new missionaries as they encounter feelings of helplessness, loneliness or anxiety in their new settings.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for new LCMS missionaries - July 7

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:46:11 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Thu, 7 Jul, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through new LCMS missionaries as you pray:

that God will sustain the health of these new missionaries as they undergo much stress and that God would work through all measures to keep them in good health as they face new illnesses and environments. Pray that God would prepare and protect them for service as they undergo physical examinations and vaccinations.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for new LCMS missionaries - July 6

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:44:53 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Wed, 6 Jul, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through new LCMS missionaries as you pray:

for encouraging fellowship and support among the new missionaries, staff and other facilitators who begin new missionary orientation today—so that they might be strengthened for their service to the Lord and be assured of their important role within the body of Christ.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for new LCMS missionaries - July 5

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:33:41 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 5 Jul, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through new LCMS missionaries as you pray:

asking God to send His holy angels to guard and protect the footsteps, ground-travel, flights and other transit of new missionaries as they prepare to journey abroad.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for new LCMS missionaries - July 4

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:25:27 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Mon, 4 Jul, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through new LCMS missionaries as you pray:

that God would grant peace and comfort to the loved ones who are saying “good-bye” to those who are being sent out. While many family members and friends are supportive, some may be hurt or scared to have so many miles between them.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for new LCMS missionaries - July 3

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:24:07 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sun, 3 Jul, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through new LCMS missionaries as you pray:

for God to send forth His resources to those He is calling as these new missionaries raise support to cover their salaries or stipends, insurance, room and board and other expenses. The amounts vary from less than $10,000 to more than $100,000. Also, prayerfully consider if God is calling you to financially support a missionary on a monthly, quarterly or yearly basis.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for new LCMS missionaries - July 2

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:52:01 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sat, 2 Jul, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through new LCMS missionaries as you pray:

praising God for those who have left their homes, places of work, families, and comfort zones to support the ministries of partner churches and LCMS mission fields around the globe.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for new LCMS missionaries - July 1

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:49:44 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Fri, 1 Jul, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through new LCMS missionaries as you pray:

for God to bless the efforts of the new missionary orientation, which will take place in St. Louis, Mo., this month. Missionaries will receive intensive training in many areas.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for LCMS partner/sister churches - June 30

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:32:37 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Thu, 30 Jun, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through LCMS partner/sister churches as you pray:

for the Lutheran Church—Canada and The American Association of Lutheran Churches, which are the LCMS partner/sister churches in Canada and the U.S. Give thanks for the LCMS’ partnership with these two church bodies and pray for God to bless their Gospel-centered ministries locally and globally.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for LCMS partner/sister churches - June 29

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:26:51 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Wed, 29 Jun, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through LCMS partner/sister churches as you pray:

for the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Haiti, as it shares the Gospel and seeks to help those in need, when so many are still suffering from the crippling effects of Haiti’s January 2010 earthquake. Pray too for the theological education of pastors and future pastors, so that they might be well-equipped to lead Lutheran congregations.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for LCMS partner/sister churches - June 28

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:13:34 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 28 Jun, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through LCMS partner/sister churches as you pray:

for the Lutheran Church of Venezuela as it witnesses to the Gospel in Venezuelan cities and towns. Give thanks for the Venezuelan pastors who have been trained through the Juan de Frías Theological Seminary and pray for those who are currently in training. Pray too for the church’s ongoing church-planting and outreach efforts.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for LCMS partner/sister churches - June 27

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:09:52 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Mon, 27 Jun, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through LCMS partner/sister churches as you pray:

for the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Paraguay, which includes 4,000 members in 62 congregations and whose ministries include a school and a Bible institute. Pray also for God to open doors of opportunity for outreach to the Guaraní-speaking indigenous population of Paraguay.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for LCMS partner/sister churches - June 26

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:05:31 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sun, 26 Jun, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through LCMS partner/sister churches as you pray:

for the Lutheran Synod of Mexico as it seeks to be a light of Christ’s Gospel in a country that is partially becoming known for its violence and drug trafficking. Pray for God to give strength to Lutheran believers and provide them with many opportunities to share His truth and love.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for LCMS partner/sister churches - June 25

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:56:52 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sat, 25 Jun, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through LCMS partner/sister churches as you pray:

for the Lutheran Church of Guatemala, as it seeks to provide theological education by extension for its pastors, operate Lutheran schools that share the Gospel with many children and minister to people in its congregations’ communities who have pressing social needs.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for LCMS partner/sister churches - June 24

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:54:42 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Fri, 24 Jun, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through LCMS partner/sister churches as you pray:

for the Confessional Lutheran Church of Chile, as it seeks to plant new congregations in Chile’s capital, Santiago, through the ministry of an Argentinean missionary and social ministry efforts. Pray also for continued ministry to families affected by the damaging February 2010 earthquake and that the Lord would open doors for sharing the Gospel.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for LCMS partner/sister churches - June 23

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:32:29 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Thu, 23 Jun, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through LCMS partner/sister churches as you pray:

for the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Brazil, as it ministers to its 223,000 members, focuses on expanding outreach and church-planting in the northern reaches of the country, operates a large Lutheran university, trains pastors through its seminary in Sao Leopoldo and proclaims the Gospel through Word and deed in communities throughout Brazil.

Created by: Carolyn A. Niehoff

Pray for Partner/sister churches - June 7

Thu, 26 May 2011 18:37:31 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 7 Jun, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through LCMS partner/sister churches as you pray:

for the ministry of the India Evangelical Lutheran Church, which has 50,000 baptized members. Pray for the training of pastors, deaconesses and other leaders, as well as the IELC’s seminary in Nagercoil and its ministry through a network of Lutheran schools and specialized schools that serve children with disabilities.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Partner/sister churches - June 6

Thu, 26 May 2011 18:35:40 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Mon, 6 Jun, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through LCMS partner/sister churches as you pray:

for The Lutheran Church—Hong Kong Synod, which has about 8,000 members and runs various ministries in Hong Kong, including an expansive Lutheran school system and social services ministries. Several of its congregations and schools partner with LCMS missionaries in outreach through English Bible camps, English classes and other activities.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Partner/sister churches - June 5

Thu, 26 May 2011 18:28:00 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sun, 5 Jun, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through LCMS partner/sister churches as you pray:

for the China Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Taiwan, which consists of approximately 2,000 pastors and partners with LCMS World Mission in reaching out to the Taiwanese population through Lutheran schools, along with operating a seminary in Hinshu. Pray for God to continue to use CELC members and leaders to share the saving Gospel of Christ throughout Taiwan and beyond.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Partner/sister churches - June 4

Thu, 26 May 2011 18:25:41 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sat, 4 Jun, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through LCMS partner/sister churches as you pray:

for the Lutheran Church of Southern Africa and the Free Evangelical Lutheran Synod in South Africa, both whom have a presence in the country of South Africa. Together, they represent 22,800 Lutheran Christians. Pray for their continued ministry in South Africa and beyond, including the training of many African leaders at their joint seminary in Pretoria, South Africa.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Partner/sister churches - June 3

Thu, 26 May 2011 18:17:36 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Fri, 3 Jun, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through LCMS partner/sister churches as you pray:

for The Lutheran Church of Nigeria, which has grown from LCMS missionaries beginning work in the 1930s among the Ibesikpo clan. The LCN now operates a seminary in Obot Itim and claims more than 80,000 members. Pray for its ongoing outreach to inhabitants of the Muslim-majority northern parts of the country, training of leaders and the Alliance missionaries that the LCN has sent to other countries.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Partner/sister churches - June 2

Thu, 26 May 2011 18:16:21 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Thu, 2 Jun, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through LCMS partner/sister churches as you pray:

for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenya, whose membership includes 110,000 baptized Lutherans. Pray for their ongoing outreach in less-reached areas of the country and training of pastors and other leaders.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Partner/sister churches - June 1

Thu, 26 May 2011 16:43:53 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Wed, 1 Jun, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work through LCMS partner/sister churches as you pray:

for the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ghana, which has approximately 29,000 members and operates a seminary for training future leaders outside of Accra, Ghana's capital.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for the Ministry to the Armed Forces - May 31

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:01:10 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 31 May, 2011
Details:

Remember LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces as you pray:

for the staff of LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, Mark Schreiber, Eric Erkkinen, Mike Moreno and Nancy Rowley, who work tirelessly to support the LCMS chaplains and coordinate the many aspects of MAF.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for the Ministry to the Armed Forces - May 30

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:58:38 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Mon, 30 May, 2011
Details:

Remember LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces as you pray:

for the Ministry-by-Mail program. Each quarter, nearly 6,000 mailings are sent to military personnel, bringing Portals of Prayer along with an encouraging brochure titled, “So Help Me God,” which includes stories from chaplains in the field. Please pray that this literature ministry will continue to be a blessing for many years.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for the Ministry to the Armed Forces - May 29

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:07:48 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sun, 29 May, 2011
Details:

Remember LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces as you pray:

for the four full-time LCMS prison chaplains—Russell Helbig in Williamsburg, S.C.; Scott Kirchoff in Manchester, Ky.; K. Lynn Stroud in Bryan, Texas; and Ryan Willis in Ft. Worth, Texas—as they minister among prison inmates and staff workers in carefully guarded and highly regulated federal institutions. Please pray for strength and continued faithful ministry as these four chaplains serve in a challenging setting where people often feel hopeless and forgotten.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for the Ministry to the Armed Forces - May 28

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:05:37 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sat, 28 May, 2011
Details:

Remember LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces as you pray:

for the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) chaplains who serve in a volunteer capacity throughout the nation. The LCMS has 26 CAP chaplains who are endorsed to provide guidance, moral leadership and character development training for CAP student units. Pray for those who are also “on call” for search and rescue operations and crisis response support.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for the Ministry to the Armed Forces - May 27

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:53:16 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Fri, 27 May, 2011
Details:

Remember LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces as you pray:

for LCMS districts as they consider the invitation to create chapters—pray for the Lord to provide the necessary time and talents for this effort through His people in various districts.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for the Ministry to the Armed Forces - May 26

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:51:12 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Thu, 26 May, 2011
Details:

Remember LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces as you pray:

for the MAF committee, a group of retired chaplains and military officers who review policies, consider applications for chaplaincy positions and discuss current issues affecting chaplains and military personnel. Pray for our MAF chairman, retired Lt. Gen. Merle Freitag, the MAF director, Chaplain Mark Schreiber, and the MAF committee as they work to undergird and expand our church’s outreach to Lutheran men and women in the Armed Forces.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for the Ministry to the Armed Forces - May 25

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:48:09 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Wed, 25 May, 2011
Details:

Remember LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces as you pray:

for the Chaplain candidate programs at both LCMS seminaries. Seminarians who feel an interest in military ministry can apply after one term of seminary work. Ask God to give wisdom and discernment to those considering military ministry, and lift up the candidate program coordinators at the two LCMS seminaries, Prof. David Wollenburg at St. Louis and Prof. Daniel Gard at Ft. Wayne.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for the Ministry to the Armed Forces - May 24

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:45:51 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 24 May, 2011
Details:

Remember LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces as you pray:

for those who suffer from battle stress, which leaves lasting psychological damage. The term now used to describe ailments is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Both military base communities and the VA healthcare system offer care programs for returning soldiers. Pray that our returning veterans might find healing and renewal so that they can reintegrate their lives, renew their marriages and family ties and get back to their jobs successfully.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for the Ministry to the Armed Forces - May 23

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:43:24 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Mon, 23 May, 2011
Details:

Remember LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces as you pray:

for the 25 LCMS Veterans Administration chaplains, as they provide care to our military veterans. The VA system cares for the injured military veterans from every era. Now they are meeting injured veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan who suffer from physical and emotional scars. Pray for the VA chaplains as they faithfully minister to thousands of American veterans and their families.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for the Ministry to the Armed Forces - May 22

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:39:18 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sun, 22 May, 2011
Details:

Remember LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces as you pray:

for LCMS members and congregations as they celebrate LCMS Armed Forces Sunday today. Give thanks for the faithful support of many LCMS members and congregations in writing to chaplains and others who serve in the military. Pray that special celebrations around the United States today would also increase LCMS members’ desire to actively support their Ministry to the Armed Forces.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for the Ministry to the Armed Forces - May 21

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:36:59 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sat, 21 May, 2011
Details:

Remember LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces as you pray:

for the Operation Barnabas counselors who are serving in 30 of the Synod’s 35 districts. These counselors are pastors with military experience who are now beginning a new phase of the Barnabas program, that is, to establish “Operation Barnabas chapters” in key congregations to assist veterans in the community.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for the Ministry to the Armed Forces - May 20

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:34:49 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Fri, 20 May, 2011
Details:

Remember LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces as you pray:

for Chaplain Mike Moreno, who serves as the director of Operation Barnabas. Mike travels extensively conducting face-to-face meetings and seminars to assist churches in outreach to military members and their families. Ask the Lord to grant him safe travel, wisdom as he leads the Operation Barnabas initiative and Christ-centered love for the people affected by their loved ones’ military service.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for the Ministry to the Armed Forces - May 19

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:32:31 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Thu, 19 May, 2011
Details:

Remember LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces as you pray:

for Operation Barnabas, which has expanded its program in recent months. Originally designed to meet the needs of congregations in the event their pastor/chaplain is mobilized, it now seeks to also assist veterans and their families during deployment and in returning from deployment back to the community. Pray for these new efforts of Operation Barnabas.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for the Ministry to the Armed Forces - May 18

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:21:50 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Wed, 18 May, 2011
Details:

Remember LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces as you pray:

for our Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve chaplains who are deployed or mobilized overseas in places like Iraq, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Italy, Japan and Germany. Reserve chaplains are standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the career chaplains and military troops. Call on God to protect deployed chaplains and the troops they are with—all serving “in harm’s way.”

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for the Ministry to the Armed Forces - May 17

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:17:19 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 17 May, 2011
Details:

Remember LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces as you pray:

for the 88 LCMS Reserve and National Guard chaplains, approximately 17 of whom have been mobilized stateside or overseas this past year from their parish work to extended active duty assignments. Please pray for those deployed, their families and their home parishes as they deal with trying challenges and long separations.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for the Ministry to the Armed Forces - May 16

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:15:19 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Mon, 16 May, 2011
Details:

Remember LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces as you pray:

for the 71 Army, Navy and Air Force chaplains currently on active duty, and the 88 chaplains serving in the Army Reserve and National Guard forces. All LCMS military chaplains are pastors endorsed by the LCMS to serve in the chaplain corps of our nation’s Armed Forces, providing spiritual support and worship opportunities for military personnel and their families.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for the Philippines - May 15

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:03:38 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sun, 15 May, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in the Philippines as you pray:

for the hundreds of LCP members, mostly women, who work in other countries to support their families in locations throughout the world. May God continue to grant them spiritual support blessings during their absence from family and home congregations.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for the Philippines - May 14

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:01:47 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sat, 14 May, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in the Philippines as you pray:

for the 20 LCMS Philippines alumni missionaries and their spouses and the 17 Philippine adult "missionary kids” who will be attending the LCMS Philippine Missionary Alumni Reunion in Estes Park, Colo., July 12-15, with thanksgiving for their service to the Philippines and blessing during their time together.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for the Philippines - May 13

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:55:18 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Fri, 13 May, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in the Philippines as you pray:

for LCMS members and missionaries that contribute their time and talents to help support the LCP, including Michelle Cagnin, Ted Engelbrecht, John Fehrmann, Tom Grunow, Carl Hanson, Rebecca Hillibrand, Megan Kincaid, Bob McAmis, John Mehl, Steve Oliver, John Plagens, Klemet Preus, Todd Roeske, Marty Schmidt, Ed Strohschein, Mike Wade and Walt Winters. May the Lord bless their efforts and use them to strengthen Gospel witness in the Philippines.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for the Philippines - May 12

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:52:53 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Thu, 12 May, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in the Philippines as you pray:

for the youth preparing for the 14th annual Sports Fest in Pangasinan this month. Pray that it would be an encouraging and uplifting time for the 250-plus participants.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for the Philippines - May 11

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:50:54 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Wed, 11 May, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in the Philippines as you pray:

for the young people from Cebu, Leyte and Visaya islands who participated in Camp Mizpah this past spring—may their faith continue to grow.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for the Philippines - May 10

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:48:52 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 10 May, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in the Philippines as you pray:

for the youth of the Lutheran Church of Guam as they prepare for a week of service to the children at the CCS orphanage and Gloria Dei Lutheran School in Manila, may all involved be blessed by this service experience.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for the Philippines - May 9

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:38:51 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Mon, 9 May, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in the Philippines as you pray:

for Deling Balunsat, who has served as office administrator for the LCMS in Manila for 27 years. May the Lord bless her as she continues to serve the Lord and the LCMS.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for the Philippines - May 8

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:36:49 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sun, 8 May, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in the Philippines as you pray:

for GEO missionary Sean P. Harlow, serving as the assistant to LCP President Rev. James Cerdeñola, as he helps to develop human care and evangelism programs within the LCP.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for the Philippines - May 7

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:34:31 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sat, 7 May, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in the Philippines as you pray:

for Rev. Todd Roeske, as he continues to serve the Tagakaulo people in the mountains of southern Mindanao Island during shorter visits throughout the year. Ask the Lord to continue to guide and bless the leaders of the Tagakaulo Lutheran Church of Christ in the Philippines in their ministry and pray that the members of the 15 congregations would grow in faith and community.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for the Philippines - May 6

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:32:21 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Fri, 6 May, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in the Philippines as you pray:

for the Community Health Education/Evangelism (CHE) program—may it be a powerful and productive tool for outreach within the mountain villages and provinces throughout the Philippines.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for the Philippines - May 5

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:30:22 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Thu, 5 May, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in the Philippines as you pray:

for Rev. Teodorico L. Taran, Jr. and Rev. Abel Villos, professors at Lutheran Theological Seminary in Baguio City—that they may have continued strength and wisdom as they teach the eight young men currently attending the seminary. May God also bring forward more young men to serve as pastors within the LCP.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for the Philippines - May 4

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:27:49 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Wed, 4 May, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in the Philippines as you pray:

for Concordia Children’s Services (CCS), a partner ministry of the LCP, as it finds a new and appropriate facility to relocate the orphanage and street children program, and for Executive Director Beth Caces and the 18 employees at CCS. May their hearts be daily filled with love and compassion for the children that God has placed in their care.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Philippines - May 2 (Updated)

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:20:51 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Mon, 2 May, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in the Philippines as you pray:

with thanksgiving for the 100 participants who attended the second annual LCP National Lay Leaders' Theological Training held in Baguio City.

Updated by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Philippines - May 3

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:19:24 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 3 May, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in the Philippines as you pray:

that God would bless the ministry of the LCP’s 90 congregations, 46 mission stations, 33 pastors and nearly 20,000 members.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Philippines - May 1

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:12:24 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sun, 1 May, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in the Philippines as you pray:

for the members and leaders of The Lutheran Church in the Philippines (LCP) as they make preparations for a National Convention this coming October.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for the International Mission Team - Feb 15 (Updated)

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:20:32 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 15 Feb, 2011
Details:

for the associate executive director of International Mission, Rev. Dr. David Birner. Pray for God to grant him wisdom and discernment as he leads this global team of missionaries and regional directors.

Updated by: Rudy Blank

Pray for the International Mission Team - Feb 16

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:19:29 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Wed, 16 Feb, 2011
Details:

for other International Mission Team staff at LCMS World Mission: Kama Bernabo, director of international operations and planning, and Tani Berner, administrative assistant for the International Team. Thank the Lord for their service to His mission.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for the International Mission Team (Updated)

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:17:57 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 15 Feb, 2011
Details:

Updated by: Rudy Blank

Pray for the International Mission Team

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:17:19 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 15 Feb, 2011
Details:

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Pray for Mongolia - Feb 14

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:14:45 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Mon, 14 Feb, 2011
Details:

with thanksgiving for the faith that God has created in the heart of Sainaa and his family. Sainaa is a Mongolian pastor who has received training in the past from LCMS missionaries in Russia
and Kazakhstan. He is now studying through the Ethnic Immigrant Institute of Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Mo. Give thanks for Sainaa’s faith and pray for the Lord to accompany him in his ongoing training.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Mongolia - Feb 13

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:13:22 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sun, 13 Feb, 2011
Details:

for the Lord to work through His people to provide for the immediate physical needs of so many Mongolian people who survive on a day-to-day basis.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Mongolia - Feb 12

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:11:43 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sat, 12 Feb, 2011
Details:

for the social and mercy ministries of Mongolian Lutherans as they strive to reach out to their neighbors in Christian love. A recent act included handing out flour, rice and cooking oil to needy
families accompanied by booklets that introduce readers to Jesus.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Mongolia - Feb 11

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 22:12:11 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Fri, 11 Feb, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Mongolia as you pray:

for the 60-plus members of Light of the Gobi Lutheran Church in Mandal-Gov, Mongolia—that they would be built up in their faith so Jesus’ light would cause them to shine like cities on a hill in their community.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Mongolia - Feb 10 (Updated)

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 22:11:01 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Thu, 10 Feb, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Mongolia as you pray:

with thanksgiving for the fruits of the Spirit that are already evident in Mongolian Lutherans’ lives as they worship together and serve in their community. Matt Heise wrote on a recent trip, “I have rarely seen a congregation this alive . . . they sing Mongolian hymns heartily.” Praise God for the joy that Christ has given them!

Updated by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Mongolia - Feb 10

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 22:10:45 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Thu, 10 Feb, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Mongolia as you pray:

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Mongolia - Feb 9

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:57:58 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Wed, 9 Feb, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Mongolia as you pray:

that God would comfort those new Mongolian believers who are experiencing rejection from their family and friends for embracing the truth of the Gospel.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Mongolia - Feb 8

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:56:33 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Tue, 8 Feb, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Mongolia as you pray:

with thanksgiving that the Mongolian people have the Bible available in their native language. Pray that God’s Word would penetrate their hearts and minds, so that they may come to faith in Jesus and/or be strengthened in their faith.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Mongolia - Feb 7

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:55:20 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Mon, 7 Feb, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Mongolia as you pray:

for Lutheran believers to be constantly encouraged and strengthened by their study of God’s Word and their participation in Word and Sacrament worship.

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Mongolia - Feb 6 (Updated)

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:53:39 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sun, 6 Feb, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Mongolia as you pray:

with thanksgiving for Mikayla Stephenson, a short-term missionary who is currently serving in Mongolia to research possibilities for future work and ministry in that country. Ask the Lord to protect her and open doors to gathering useful information.

Updated by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Mongolia - Feb 5 (Updated)

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:52:48 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Sat, 5 Feb, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Mongolia as you pray:

for God to continue to work through His people to bring more uncommitted or unbelieving Mongolians into faith in the spiritual vacuum left behind in the wake of communism. Pray that the Mongolians who are searching for the truth would be open to hearing and receiving the Gospel, instead of resorting to the Buddhist beliefs that are considered to be part of Mongolian culture.

Updated by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Mongolia - Feb 6

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:51:40 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Fri, 4 Feb, 2011
Details:

Remember God’s work in Mongolia as you pray:

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Mongolia - Feb 5

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:50:36 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Fri, 4 Feb, 2011
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Remember God’s work in Mongolia as you pray:

Created by: Rudy Blank

Pray for Mongolia - Feb 4

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:48:54 GMT

Event Date(s) / Time: Fri, 4 Feb, 2011
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Remember God’s work in Mongolia as you pray:

with praise to the Lord for how He has created faith in many Mongolian people’s hearts and minds following the fall of communism in 1990. Give thanks for the freedom of religion that the Mongolian people currently enjoy.

Created by: Rudy Blank