A printable version of the Prayer Calendar for the third quarter, July to September 2025, 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.
Saturday, July 12 – Pray for the children and youth at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Hillsburgh, Ontario, as they attend Camp Cairn or Vacation Bible School, that they may grow in faith and confidence in the Lord Jesus.
Sunday, July 13 – Pray for the congregation of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Fergus, Ontario, as they host the Scripture Union Sports Camp over the next five days.
Monday, July 14 – Give thanks to God for congregations and families who are financially supporting the 2025 Presbyterian Church in Canada Pastors' Retreat to take place in November at Manresa Renewal Centre in Pickering, Ontario. Pray also for those planning worship and spiritual direction, speaker Gordon T. Smith, and pastors who are discerning whether to register.
Tuesday, July 15 – The Synod of Central, Northeastern Ontario and Bermuda has, as of June 1, been able to hire a consultant, the Rev. Jonathan Tait. Pray for him as he settles into his new ministry, that he may be able to help and encourage struggling congregations and presbyteries.
Wednesday, July 16 – Praise God for a full roster of lay preachers and mission workers over the summer at Grace Church, Orleans, Ontario. They are without a fulltime pastor. Pray, too, for Knox Presbyterian Church, Manotick, Ontario, during their process of calling a minister.
Thursday, July 17 – Pray for the Bible study group at The Alexander Muskoka Residence in Gravenhurst, Ontario, led by Pastor Glynis Faith. May participants be inspired to open God's Word daily and feast on the richness of God's great love for them.
Friday, July 18 – Pray for discernment of God's will for the weekly Internationals' Bible study this fall at Knox Spadina Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario. Major changes are anticipated in terms of format and leadership. Pray for new leaders to mentor and train those who are called to work with the Internationals, both here and abroad on Zoom.
Saturday, July 19 – Pray for the Cariboo House Churches as they seek God's will in covering all the ministry needs after the resignation of Pastor Mark Carter. Praise God for all the people able to lead worship for an interim period. Pray that the ministry would thrive in this period of transition and that God would lead the elders to find permanent means to continue reaching out to remote people.
Sunday, July 20 – Pray for Scott Hurd of Overseas Missionary Fellowship as he worships at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Parry Sound, Ontario, this morning; participating in their music ministry and sharing what the Lord has laid upon his heart.
Monday, July 21 – Join St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Scarborough, Ontario, in giving thanks for the leadership of their Interim-Moderator, the Rev Joseph Choi, and for the pulpit supply over this past year since the retirement of Pastors Duncan Cameron and Monica McClure. Pray, too, for the Search Committee.
Tuesday, July 22 – Pray for the members of our provincial and federal governments as they take a break. Pray that they will be voices of reason in our country and communities.
Wednesday, July 23 – Pray that the Lord would cause great growth of the vegetables planted in Kortright Presbyterian Church's Security Garden, to provide bountiful produce for their food cupboard, neighbours, and downtown missions in Guelph, Ontario. Pray that these gifts would bring them to Christ.
Thursday, July 24 – St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Mount Forest, Ontario, celebrated their final service at the end of June, and have amalgamated with Knox Presbyterian Church, Conn, and Knox-Calvin Presbyterian Church, Harriston, Ontario. Pray for a smooth transition and God's richest blessings on them all.
Friday, July 25 – Thank God for the seniors' Golden Friendship group that meets monthly at Cheyne Presbyterian Church, Stoney Creek, Ontario. Pray for continued fellowship and growing love for our Lord and one another.
Saturday, July 26 – Pray for St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Fergus, Ontario, as they share the love of Jesus today at the Fergus Medieval Day Water Station.
Sunday, July 27 – Pray for Pastor Len Ballantine, the Director of Music at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Parry Sound, Ontario. Today Pastor Len will bring the Lord's Word from the pulpit.
Monday, July 28 – There is a Bible Day Camp at Grace Church, Orleans, Ontario, this week. Pray that they would be faithful to present the gospel and teach the thirty children registered about Jesus' love for them.
Tuesday, July 29 – St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Fergus, Ontario, is hosting three-day Children's Programs in local town parks. The first one begins today, and the others will begin every Wednesday for the next three weeks. May God's children be blessed and drawn to faith!
Wednesday, July 30 – Pray for Dunamis Fellowship Canada as they seek clarity and direction, pursue some new strategic initiatives during the summer, and plan for an online gathering in September. Pray, too, for their Ministry Coordinator, Patti Tan.
Thursday, July 31 – Pray for Hastings Phale as he steps full time into the role as Coordinator for our Prison Ministry in Malawi Africa. Pray that he would have wisdom and creativity as he moves this ministry forward. Pray, too, that his application for a visa to come to Canada would be approved and that he would be able to visit Canada in the fall and share about the prison ministry in Malawi with others.
Friday, August 1 – Pray for Paris Community Church, Paris, Ontario, as they seek to hire a person in a Connections Role to help people get better connected to the congregation and its many ministries. Pray that God would bring forth the right person.
Saturday, August 2 – Pray for the two-point charge of Knox Presbyterian Church, Port Carling, Ontario, and Zion Presbyterian Church, Torrance, Ontario, as they have begun a search for a pastor. Knox Presbyterian Church will be celebrating its anniversary tomorrow with guest preacher the Rev. Steven Smith and a barbecue.
Sunday, August 3 – Pray for St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Beechwood, Ontario, as they gather to worship God today, that they may stay faithful to God's Word and grow in faith and numbers. Thanks be to God for their new organ which enhances their time of worship! Pray that they may they be a visible presence of God, being salt and light in their surrounding communities, especially as more people are moving to the area.
Monday, August 4 – Pray for our food providers as agriculture continues to be under duress with restrictions being imposed. May our farmers have wisdom, strength, and faith, and may God bless them with a healthy and prosperous growing season.
Tuesday, August 5 – Pray for the staff at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Parry Sound, Ontario, as Pastor Melissa Horkins and Pastor Len Ballantine continue their leadership with preaching and pastoral care. Pray for health and strength in all areas of worship and praise that they give to the congregation, week by week.
Wednesday, August 6 – Pray that God would bless the Paiwan and Sediq-Toda Bible translation teams in Taiwan as they try to finalize their translations of the whole Bible before the end of this year.
Thursday, August 7 – Pray for Jon Wyminga and Shannon Bell as they oversee the ministry of the Cariboo House Churches without a partner pastor for the southern part of that region of British Columbia. Pray that God would lead the elders' council to find new ways to fill the needs of the house churches and opportunities to plant new churches. Pray that God would provide for the financial needs to continue reaching out to draw people in remote areas to wholeness through the love of Jesus.
Friday, August 8 – Pray for Aidan Lowry-Whitton, a theological student who is bringing God's Word to Knox Presbyterian Church, Port Carling, Ontario, and Zion Presbyterian Church, Torrence, Ontario, during the month of August, that God would use this opportunity to help Aiden discern God's calling and encourage this two-point charge as they seek to call a minister.
Saturday, August 9 – International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples – Pray for those in ministry with Indigenous people that they may be led by the Holy Spirit as they seek to be supportive, loving, and helpful.
Sunday, August 10 – St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Parry Sound, Ontario, is pleased to welcome Jon Fuller, of the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, as he fills their pulpit this morning. Jon and his wife Marilyn have been part of their missions support budget for many years. Pray that this morning's worship might be a blessing to all.
Monday, August 11 – Pray for the churches in Durham, Ontario, as they work together providing Vacation Bible School for the children this week. Pray, too, for the churches in Holstein, Ontario, as they work together to provide a Vacation Bible School starting on Thursday.
Tuesday, August 12 – Paris Community Church, Paris, Ontario, is running an Art and Music Camp this week. Pray that this would be an opportunity to encourage the kids and youth in their community and to share the love of Jesus with them.
Wednesday, August 13 – Give thanks for the many in our congregations who care for our physical buildings and green spaces. May we encourage them and thank them.
Thursday, August 14 – Pray that the leaders of our (Korean) Han-Ca congregations across Canada may have wisdom and vision looking to the future.
Friday, August 15 – Pray for churches to be wise in their use of social media; that online devices will not be a distraction, but may be used to glorify God, encourage discipleship, and share and show the light of Christ.
Saturday, August 16 – Paris Community Church, Paris, Ontario, will be hosting a community-wide campfire tomorrow. It will be a time for people in the church and the community to connect. Pray that this would be a good next step for some to join and for people being willing to invite their friends and family members to join.
Sunday, August 17 – Pray for the DOXA outreach work in Serpent River First Nation (near Blind River and Elliot Lake, Ontario), and for the teen overnight camp in Muskoka, Ontario (Widjiitiwin), following this week's day camp.
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.
Saturday, July 12 – Pray for the children and youth at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Hillsburgh, Ontario, as they attend Camp Cairn or Vacation Bible School, that they may grow in faith and confidence in the Lord Jesus.
Sunday, July 13 – Pray for the congregation of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Fergus, Ontario, as they host the Scripture Union Sports Camp over the next five days.
Monday, July 14 – Give thanks to God for congregations and families who are financially supporting the 2025 Presbyterian Church in Canada Pastors' Retreat to take place in November at Manresa Renewal Centre in Pickering, Ontario. Pray also for those planning worship and spiritual direction, speaker Gordon T. Smith, and pastors who are discerning whether to register.
Tuesday, July 15 – The Synod of Central, Northeastern Ontario and Bermuda has, as of June 1, been able to hire a consultant, the Rev. Jonathan Tait. Pray for him as he settles into his new ministry, that he may be able to help and encourage struggling congregations and presbyteries.
Wednesday, July 16 – Praise God for a full roster of lay preachers and mission workers over the summer at Grace Church, Orleans, Ontario. They are without a fulltime pastor. Pray, too, for Knox Presbyterian Church, Manotick, Ontario, during their process of calling a minister.
Thursday, July 17 – Pray for the Bible study group at The Alexander Muskoka Residence in Gravenhurst, Ontario, led by Pastor Glynis Faith. May participants be inspired to open God's Word daily and feast on the richness of God's great love for them.
Friday, July 18 – Pray for discernment of God's will for the weekly Internationals' Bible study this fall at Knox Spadina Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario. Major changes are anticipated in terms of format and leadership. Pray for new leaders to mentor and train those who are called to work with the Internationals, both here and abroad on Zoom.
Saturday, July 19 – Pray for the Cariboo House Churches as they seek God's will in covering all the ministry needs after the resignation of Pastor Mark Carter. Praise God for all the people able to lead worship for an interim period. Pray that the ministry would thrive in this period of transition and that God would lead the elders to find permanent means to continue reaching out to remote people.
Sunday, July 20 – Pray for Scott Hurd of Overseas Missionary Fellowship as he worships at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Parry Sound, Ontario, this morning; participating in their music ministry and sharing what the Lord has laid upon his heart.
Monday, July 21 – Join St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Scarborough, Ontario, in giving thanks for the leadership of their Interim-Moderator, the Rev Joseph Choi, and for the pulpit supply over this past year since the retirement of Pastors Duncan Cameron and Monica McClure. Pray, too, for the Search Committee.
Tuesday, July 22 – Pray for the members of our provincial and federal governments as they take a break. Pray that they will be voices of reason in our country and communities.
Wednesday, July 23 – Pray that the Lord would cause great growth of the vegetables planted in Kortright Presbyterian Church's Security Garden, to provide bountiful produce for their food cupboard, neighbours, and downtown missions in Guelph, Ontario. Pray that these gifts would bring them to Christ.
Thursday, July 24 – St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Mount Forest, Ontario, celebrated their final service at the end of June, and have amalgamated with Knox Presbyterian Church, Conn, and Knox-Calvin Presbyterian Church, Harriston, Ontario. Pray for a smooth transition and God's richest blessings on them all.
Friday, July 25 – Thank God for the seniors' Golden Friendship group that meets monthly at Cheyne Presbyterian Church, Stoney Creek, Ontario. Pray for continued fellowship and growing love for our Lord and one another.
Saturday, July 26 – Pray for St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Fergus, Ontario, as they share the love of Jesus today at the Fergus Medieval Day Water Station.
Sunday, July 27 – Pray for Pastor Len Ballantine, the Director of Music at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Parry Sound, Ontario. Today Pastor Len will bring the Lord's Word from the pulpit.
Monday, July 28 – There is a Bible Day Camp at Grace Church, Orleans, Ontario, this week. Pray that they would be faithful to present the gospel and teach the thirty children registered about Jesus' love for them.
Tuesday, July 29 – St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Fergus, Ontario, is hosting three-day Children's Programs in local town parks. The first one begins today, and the others will begin every Wednesday for the next three weeks. May God's children be blessed and drawn to faith!
Wednesday, July 30 – Pray for Dunamis Fellowship Canada as they seek clarity and direction, pursue some new strategic initiatives during the summer, and plan for an online gathering in September. Pray, too, for their Ministry Coordinator, Patti Tan.
Thursday, July 31 – Pray for Hastings Phale as he steps full time into the role as Coordinator for our Prison Ministry in Malawi Africa. Pray that he would have wisdom and creativity as he moves this ministry forward. Pray, too, that his application for a visa to come to Canada would be approved and that he would be able to visit Canada in the fall and share about the prison ministry in Malawi with others.
Friday, August 1 – Pray for Paris Community Church, Paris, Ontario, as they seek to hire a person in a Connections Role to help people get better connected to the congregation and its many ministries. Pray that God would bring forth the right person.
Saturday, August 2 – Pray for the two-point charge of Knox Presbyterian Church, Port Carling, Ontario, and Zion Presbyterian Church, Torrance, Ontario, as they have begun a search for a pastor. Knox Presbyterian Church will be celebrating its anniversary tomorrow with guest preacher the Rev. Steven Smith and a barbecue.
Sunday, August 3 – Pray for St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Beechwood, Ontario, as they gather to worship God today, that they may stay faithful to God's Word and grow in faith and numbers. Thanks be to God for their new organ which enhances their time of worship! Pray that they may they be a visible presence of God, being salt and light in their surrounding communities, especially as more people are moving to the area.
Monday, August 4 – Pray for our food providers as agriculture continues to be under duress with restrictions being imposed. May our farmers have wisdom, strength, and faith, and may God bless them with a healthy and prosperous growing season.
Tuesday, August 5 – Pray for the staff at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Parry Sound, Ontario, as Pastor Melissa Horkins and Pastor Len Ballantine continue their leadership with preaching and pastoral care. Pray for health and strength in all areas of worship and praise that they give to the congregation, week by week.
Wednesday, August 6 – Pray that God would bless the Paiwan and Sediq-Toda Bible translation teams in Taiwan as they try to finalize their translations of the whole Bible before the end of this year.
Thursday, August 7 – Pray for Jon Wyminga and Shannon Bell as they oversee the ministry of the Cariboo House Churches without a partner pastor for the southern part of that region of British Columbia. Pray that God would lead the elders' council to find new ways to fill the needs of the house churches and opportunities to plant new churches. Pray that God would provide for the financial needs to continue reaching out to draw people in remote areas to wholeness through the love of Jesus.
Friday, August 8 – Pray for Aidan Lowry-Whitton, a theological student who is bringing God's Word to Knox Presbyterian Church, Port Carling, Ontario, and Zion Presbyterian Church, Torrence, Ontario, during the month of August, that God would use this opportunity to help Aiden discern God's calling and encourage this two-point charge as they seek to call a minister.
Saturday, August 9 – International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples – Pray for those in ministry with Indigenous people that they may be led by the Holy Spirit as they seek to be supportive, loving, and helpful.
Sunday, August 10 – St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Parry Sound, Ontario, is pleased to welcome Jon Fuller, of the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, as he fills their pulpit this morning. Jon and his wife Marilyn have been part of their missions support budget for many years. Pray that this morning's worship might be a blessing to all.
Monday, August 11 – Pray for the churches in Durham, Ontario, as they work together providing Vacation Bible School for the children this week. Pray, too, for the churches in Holstein, Ontario, as they work together to provide a Vacation Bible School starting on Thursday.
Tuesday, August 12 – Paris Community Church, Paris, Ontario, is running an Art and Music Camp this week. Pray that this would be an opportunity to encourage the kids and youth in their community and to share the love of Jesus with them.
Wednesday, August 13 – Give thanks for the many in our congregations who care for our physical buildings and green spaces. May we encourage them and thank them.
Thursday, August 14 – Pray that the leaders of our (Korean) Han-Ca congregations across Canada may have wisdom and vision looking to the future.
Friday, August 15 – Pray for churches to be wise in their use of social media; that online devices will not be a distraction, but may be used to glorify God, encourage discipleship, and share and show the light of Christ.
Saturday, August 16 – Paris Community Church, Paris, Ontario, will be hosting a community-wide campfire tomorrow. It will be a time for people in the church and the community to connect. Pray that this would be a good next step for some to join and for people being willing to invite their friends and family members to join.
Sunday, August 17 – Pray for the DOXA outreach work in Serpent River First Nation (near Blind River and Elliot Lake, Ontario), and for the teen overnight camp in Muskoka, Ontario (Widjiitiwin), following this week's day camp.