A printable version of the Prayer Calendar for the third quarter, July to September 2026, is available for download in PDF format here.
You can email us your public prayer requests. We encourage prayers with specific dates for specific congregations and ministries.
The Prayer Calendar requests are sent as a convenient daily reminder or as a weekly or monthly summary with your subscription to Renewal Fellowship e-mailings.
Wednesday, July 22 – Vacation Bible Camps in Holstein and Durham, Ontario, begin today. Pray for maximum exposure in the community to the love of Christ and the Word of God.
Thursday, July 23 – Pray for God's provision of a full-time minister at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, Ontario, for continued growth in the congregation, and for the election of new leaders.
Friday, July 24 – Pray for St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Parry Sound, Ontario, to have a successful fundraiser event tomorrow. This will be their third annual Community Rummage Sale.
Saturday, July 25 – St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Fergus, Ontario, is hosting 16 Children's Evening Programs in three different parks in the area starting tonight. Pray for the leaders as they seek to bless the children and to draw them close to the Lord over the next few weeks.
Sunday, July 26 – Pray for God's direction for Tomstown Presbyterian Church, Englehart, Ontario, which has been without a minister for the last ten years. Pray for the lay people leading in worship on Sundays with a very small congregation, that they may have ears to listen to God's will and may walk with Him in their mission work.
Monday, July 27 – Pray for the men and women incarcerated in Malawi's prisons. During difficult conditions and daily challenges, pray that they would encounter the hope, peace, and transforming love of Jesus Christ. Ask God to use the ministry's visits, messages, and practical support to draw many people to Himself, bringing encouragement, renewed purpose, and lasting faith in Christ.
Tuesday, July 28 – Pray for the upcoming Alpha program hosted by Paris Community Church, Paris, Ontario. Pray that it would be a welcoming space where people feel comfortable bringing their questions and exploring the Christian faith. Ask God to use Alpha to reveal His love and truth, and pray that many participants would come to know Jesus personally and make a commitment to follow Him.
Wednesday, July 29 – Pray for all churches, synagogues, and mosques in Canada and around the world that are targets of persecution. Give these congregations strength to continue with confidence and strength and in peace.
Thursday, July 30 – St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Beechwood, Ontario, is celebrating their 155th anniversary this year. Pray that God would continue to bless the congregation and that people would continue to grow in faith and become more comfortable talking about their faith and sharing it with others.
Friday, July 31 – Join Kortright Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario, in praising God for five believer baptisms in June and four new members. Pray that the new commitment of each person will be kept real and vital, and that each of them would be protected from the attacks of Satan as he tries to draw them away.
Saturday, August 1 – The Presbytery of Waterloo-Wellington in Ontario has hired a Travelling Team to lead six Vacation Bible Schools in six churches over the month of August. Pray that children would come and be blessed.
Sunday, August 2 – Pray for Camp Kintail and other Christian camps, as a new group of campers start their week. Pray for grace and faithfulness in the leaders, and open minds and hearts in the children and youth.
Monday, August 3 – Provincial holiday – Pray for grandparents as they enjoy holiday time with their grandchildren, that the time would strengthen children in their faith and their love for God, and would build healthy, long-lasting relationships.
Tuesday, August 4 – Pray for Camp U-Turn which begins today at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Dresden, Ontario. Give thanks for the thousands of kids who have attended U-Turn camps since 2005. Pray that lives may continue to be changed.
Wednesday, August 5 – Pray that God would grant wisdom to our Renewal Fellowship Executive Director, the Rev. Andy Cornell, as he seeks to guide us in the best paths for renewal in these times.
Thursday, August 6 – Give thanks to God for the sacrificial financial generosity of so many supporters who enable the Renewal Fellowship to influence our denomination for good.
Friday, August 7 – Pray that the Holy Spirit would breathe fresh grace on the minister of the Nigerian Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario, the Rev. Ukoha Ngwobia, the elders and the entire congregation, that they may work to fulfil their required mandate. Pray, too, that the church would soon find a place of worship.
Saturday, August 8 – The leadership development course for Dunamis, Exousia, is not held in Canada very often, so pray for those who have responsibility for the great amount of preparatory work involved before the event in mid-October.
Sunday, August 9 – Pray for the Rev. Byron Kappes, Senior Minister of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Brampton, Ontario, that he would continue to know that he has the support and encouragement of his congregation. Pray, too, that they can help him find a good balance for his family and his congregation.
Monday, August 10 – Elmvale Presbyterian Church, Elmvale, Ontario, is hosting a Vacation Bible Camp this week. Join them in praying that the youth in their community would get to know the presence of Jesus Christ in their lives and would be guided on pathways of faith that will help and enrich their lives in the future.
Tuesday, August 11 – Pray for another full house at November's annual Presbyterian Church in Canada Pastor's Retreat, and that ministers would be led to register. Pray for this year's speaker, the Rev. Dr. Roland De Vries, worship leader Temeka Williams, and the organizing committee.
Wednesday, August 12 – Thank the Lord for the insight and challenge of UP! devotionals written by Matthew Ruttan. Ask the Lord to watch over him, his family, and Westminster Presbyterian Church, Barrie, Ontario.
Thursday, August 13 – Pray for rural congregations such as Knox Presbyterian Church, Teeswater, Ontario, who continue to worship and remain an active witness, despite not having a full-time called minister.
Friday, August 14 – Pray for the election of new elders at Kortright Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario, that the believers of the Lord's choosing would be elected, serve the church faithfully, and lead their church into the future as the Lord wills.
Saturday, August 15 – Pray for good weather as St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Dresden, Ontario, joins with ecumenical partners in an outdoor worship service in a public park tomorrow. This annual initiative is an effort to invite seekers to check out in-person worship without having to enter a church.
Sunday, August 16 – Pray for our ministries with the poor and broken, that the Lord would empower and sustain them as they provide meals, encouragement, and practical support in their communities.
Monday, August 17 – Pray for those who are supporting family and friends with serious and terminal illnesses, that they may be a source of comfort, providing physical and emotional support.
Tuesday, August 18 – Ask God to bless and guide the final proofreading for the complete Paiwan (indigenous) Bible. Paul McLean and the Paiwan team in Taiwan have worked together on this project since 2012. Pray that it would be in people's hands in early 2027.
Wednesday, August 19 – Give thanks for church leaders and members who are regularly talking by telephone to other members of their congregation. Pray that God's love would be shared and that friendships would grow.
Thursday, August 20 – Thank the Lord for Kyoungsoo Hwang, whose gifts and commitment as Administrative Assistant of the Renewal Fellowship help us to be effective as a ministry. Pray that God would encourage her heart and give her resolve.
Friday, August 21 – Offer prayers of gratitude for the teams of people who support the start-up process in September for ministry with children, youth, music, worship, and outreach.
Saturday, August 22 – Pray for the music camp for the kids on the Ndazkoh reserve in the British Columbia Cariboo this coming week. Pray for Indigenous Pastor Becky and cross-cultural missionary Jessie who are both music teachers and are bringing their gifts to the remote village.
Sunday, August 23 – Ask the Holy Spirit to inspire and enable those providing musical leadership for worship in our churches across Canada.
Monday, August 24 – Pray that teachers who are believers in Christ may network and encourage each other as they prepare for another school year.
Tuesday, August 25 – Pray for those in ministry with Indigenous people in Canada and around the world, that they may remain faithful to the Word of God and be wise and loving as they serve.
Wednesday, August 26 – Pray for ministers who volunteer their time as chaplains for police, firefighters, and paramedics, and in hospitals, hospices, and long-term care and rest homes.
Thursday, August 27 – Pray for the many Life Groups that meet weekly or bi-weekly for Bible study and prayer at Cheyne Presbyterian Church, Stoney Creek, Ontario, that fellowship throughout the congregation would be strengthened.
You can email us your public prayer requests. We encourage prayers with specific dates for specific congregations and ministries.
The Prayer Calendar requests are sent as a convenient daily reminder or as a weekly or monthly summary with your subscription to Renewal Fellowship e-mailings.
Wednesday, July 22 – Vacation Bible Camps in Holstein and Durham, Ontario, begin today. Pray for maximum exposure in the community to the love of Christ and the Word of God.
Thursday, July 23 – Pray for God's provision of a full-time minister at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, Ontario, for continued growth in the congregation, and for the election of new leaders.
Friday, July 24 – Pray for St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Parry Sound, Ontario, to have a successful fundraiser event tomorrow. This will be their third annual Community Rummage Sale.
Saturday, July 25 – St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Fergus, Ontario, is hosting 16 Children's Evening Programs in three different parks in the area starting tonight. Pray for the leaders as they seek to bless the children and to draw them close to the Lord over the next few weeks.
Sunday, July 26 – Pray for God's direction for Tomstown Presbyterian Church, Englehart, Ontario, which has been without a minister for the last ten years. Pray for the lay people leading in worship on Sundays with a very small congregation, that they may have ears to listen to God's will and may walk with Him in their mission work.
Monday, July 27 – Pray for the men and women incarcerated in Malawi's prisons. During difficult conditions and daily challenges, pray that they would encounter the hope, peace, and transforming love of Jesus Christ. Ask God to use the ministry's visits, messages, and practical support to draw many people to Himself, bringing encouragement, renewed purpose, and lasting faith in Christ.
Tuesday, July 28 – Pray for the upcoming Alpha program hosted by Paris Community Church, Paris, Ontario. Pray that it would be a welcoming space where people feel comfortable bringing their questions and exploring the Christian faith. Ask God to use Alpha to reveal His love and truth, and pray that many participants would come to know Jesus personally and make a commitment to follow Him.
Wednesday, July 29 – Pray for all churches, synagogues, and mosques in Canada and around the world that are targets of persecution. Give these congregations strength to continue with confidence and strength and in peace.
Thursday, July 30 – St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Beechwood, Ontario, is celebrating their 155th anniversary this year. Pray that God would continue to bless the congregation and that people would continue to grow in faith and become more comfortable talking about their faith and sharing it with others.
Friday, July 31 – Join Kortright Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario, in praising God for five believer baptisms in June and four new members. Pray that the new commitment of each person will be kept real and vital, and that each of them would be protected from the attacks of Satan as he tries to draw them away.
Saturday, August 1 – The Presbytery of Waterloo-Wellington in Ontario has hired a Travelling Team to lead six Vacation Bible Schools in six churches over the month of August. Pray that children would come and be blessed.
Sunday, August 2 – Pray for Camp Kintail and other Christian camps, as a new group of campers start their week. Pray for grace and faithfulness in the leaders, and open minds and hearts in the children and youth.
Monday, August 3 – Provincial holiday – Pray for grandparents as they enjoy holiday time with their grandchildren, that the time would strengthen children in their faith and their love for God, and would build healthy, long-lasting relationships.
Tuesday, August 4 – Pray for Camp U-Turn which begins today at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Dresden, Ontario. Give thanks for the thousands of kids who have attended U-Turn camps since 2005. Pray that lives may continue to be changed.
Wednesday, August 5 – Pray that God would grant wisdom to our Renewal Fellowship Executive Director, the Rev. Andy Cornell, as he seeks to guide us in the best paths for renewal in these times.
Thursday, August 6 – Give thanks to God for the sacrificial financial generosity of so many supporters who enable the Renewal Fellowship to influence our denomination for good.
Friday, August 7 – Pray that the Holy Spirit would breathe fresh grace on the minister of the Nigerian Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario, the Rev. Ukoha Ngwobia, the elders and the entire congregation, that they may work to fulfil their required mandate. Pray, too, that the church would soon find a place of worship.
Saturday, August 8 – The leadership development course for Dunamis, Exousia, is not held in Canada very often, so pray for those who have responsibility for the great amount of preparatory work involved before the event in mid-October.
Sunday, August 9 – Pray for the Rev. Byron Kappes, Senior Minister of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Brampton, Ontario, that he would continue to know that he has the support and encouragement of his congregation. Pray, too, that they can help him find a good balance for his family and his congregation.
Monday, August 10 – Elmvale Presbyterian Church, Elmvale, Ontario, is hosting a Vacation Bible Camp this week. Join them in praying that the youth in their community would get to know the presence of Jesus Christ in their lives and would be guided on pathways of faith that will help and enrich their lives in the future.
Tuesday, August 11 – Pray for another full house at November's annual Presbyterian Church in Canada Pastor's Retreat, and that ministers would be led to register. Pray for this year's speaker, the Rev. Dr. Roland De Vries, worship leader Temeka Williams, and the organizing committee.
Wednesday, August 12 – Thank the Lord for the insight and challenge of UP! devotionals written by Matthew Ruttan. Ask the Lord to watch over him, his family, and Westminster Presbyterian Church, Barrie, Ontario.
Thursday, August 13 – Pray for rural congregations such as Knox Presbyterian Church, Teeswater, Ontario, who continue to worship and remain an active witness, despite not having a full-time called minister.
Friday, August 14 – Pray for the election of new elders at Kortright Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario, that the believers of the Lord's choosing would be elected, serve the church faithfully, and lead their church into the future as the Lord wills.
Saturday, August 15 – Pray for good weather as St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Dresden, Ontario, joins with ecumenical partners in an outdoor worship service in a public park tomorrow. This annual initiative is an effort to invite seekers to check out in-person worship without having to enter a church.
Sunday, August 16 – Pray for our ministries with the poor and broken, that the Lord would empower and sustain them as they provide meals, encouragement, and practical support in their communities.
Monday, August 17 – Pray for those who are supporting family and friends with serious and terminal illnesses, that they may be a source of comfort, providing physical and emotional support.
Tuesday, August 18 – Ask God to bless and guide the final proofreading for the complete Paiwan (indigenous) Bible. Paul McLean and the Paiwan team in Taiwan have worked together on this project since 2012. Pray that it would be in people's hands in early 2027.
Wednesday, August 19 – Give thanks for church leaders and members who are regularly talking by telephone to other members of their congregation. Pray that God's love would be shared and that friendships would grow.
Thursday, August 20 – Thank the Lord for Kyoungsoo Hwang, whose gifts and commitment as Administrative Assistant of the Renewal Fellowship help us to be effective as a ministry. Pray that God would encourage her heart and give her resolve.
Friday, August 21 – Offer prayers of gratitude for the teams of people who support the start-up process in September for ministry with children, youth, music, worship, and outreach.
Saturday, August 22 – Pray for the music camp for the kids on the Ndazkoh reserve in the British Columbia Cariboo this coming week. Pray for Indigenous Pastor Becky and cross-cultural missionary Jessie who are both music teachers and are bringing their gifts to the remote village.
Sunday, August 23 – Ask the Holy Spirit to inspire and enable those providing musical leadership for worship in our churches across Canada.
Monday, August 24 – Pray that teachers who are believers in Christ may network and encourage each other as they prepare for another school year.
Tuesday, August 25 – Pray for those in ministry with Indigenous people in Canada and around the world, that they may remain faithful to the Word of God and be wise and loving as they serve.
Wednesday, August 26 – Pray for ministers who volunteer their time as chaplains for police, firefighters, and paramedics, and in hospitals, hospices, and long-term care and rest homes.
Thursday, August 27 – Pray for the many Life Groups that meet weekly or bi-weekly for Bible study and prayer at Cheyne Presbyterian Church, Stoney Creek, Ontario, that fellowship throughout the congregation would be strengthened.