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, October 9 – Pray for the Rev. Isaac Lee, who returned to Canada in September after an extended time in Korea where he underwent surgery and chemotherapy. Pray for continued healing and for ministry or mission opportunities for him and his family.
Thursday, October 10 – Pray for St. David's Presbyterian Church, Scarborough, Ontario, as they seek a new pastor. Pray for the search and discernment process as the newly formed search committee and Interim Moderator, the Rev. Dr. Kevin Livingston, work together.
Friday, October 11 – Pray for the Presbytery of Montreal, where five congregations with no called pastor have applied to leave the denomination, and another congregation is leaving the denomination without laying claim to any of its assets. All this has put tremendous strain on the presbytery committees and interim moderators. Ask God to give them wisdom and peace.
Saturday, October 12 – Pray for the Rev. James Yang as he gets to know the Cheyne Presbyterian Church, Stoney Creek, Ontario, congregation. Pray that he and the Session will lead the congregation into committed discipleship that reaches out to the surrounding community.
Sunday, October 13 – Harvest Sunday – Join Kortright Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario, in praising God for an abundant harvest of 6,000 pounds of vegetables picked by 30 people on Labour Day. The harvest is for neighbourhood friends, the local food cupboard, and downtown Guelph missions.
Monday, October 14 – Thanksgiving – "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few." (Matthew 9:37) Pray for the Lord of the harvest to raise up workers who are sensitive to the spiritual hunger within our nation, and who can boldly proclaim the truth through the power of the Spirit.
Tuesday, October 15 – Pray for the fall Alpha series that is running at Paris Community Church, Paris, Ontario, that through this ministry, people may be better connected with one another and take a step closer in faith to Jesus.
Wednesday, October 16 – Pray for St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, Ontario, during their vacancy. Ask the Lord to give wisdom to the Session and the Interim Moderator, the Rev. George Anderson.
Thursday, October 17 – International Day for the Eradication of Poverty – Join St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Hillsburgh, Ontario, as they give thanks to their farmers who have brought vegetables to the church to make harvest soups to give to shut-ins or to sell to raise money for other charities.
Friday, October 18 – Pray for the congregations in the Presbytery of Westminster, British Columbia, that are trying to imagine a new way forward. Pray that they will have an openness to the Spirit and the courage to take risks and follow where the Spirit is leading them. Pray, too, for the Synod of British Columbia as they meet over the next couple of days.
Saturday, October 19 – Pray for the various "ForParis" outreach initiatives this fall by Paris Community Church, Paris, Ontario, that they may help the church to connect with their community as they care for them in various ways.
Sunday, October 20 – Pray for the Interim Moderator, the Rev. Dr. Neal Mathers, as he brings the Word of the Lord to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Parry Sound, Ontario, and communion is served. Pray, too, for the congregation as they remain for lunch and fellowship.
Monday, October 21 – Pray for the organizers of this year's Presbyterian Church in Canada Pastor's Retreat. Pray for the speaker, Steve Macchia, the worship leader, James Yang, and the convener, Al Brouwer, as final preparations come together.
Tuesday, October 22 – The Synod of Central, Northeastern Ontario and Bermuda meets today. Pray for a peaceful and Spirit-filled time as decisions are made.
Wednesday, October 23 – Ask God to bless and guide our missionary, the Rev. Paul McLean, as he visits all the Bible translation teams that he supports in Taiwan throughout the month of November.
Thursday, October 24 – Pray that the community dinner hosted today by Paris Community Church, Paris, Ontario, may encourage relationships to be deepened and offer opportunities to share Jesus.
Friday, October 25 – Today, the children have no school in Fergus, Ontario. Pray for St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church as they open their doors and invite the children in for a special day.
Saturday, October 26 – Pray for the residents of St. Andrew's Hall at the University of British Columbia studying in various disciplines and developing their Christian faith under the guidance of Chaplain the Rev. Sumarme Goble.
Sunday, October 27 – Pray for Knox Spadina Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario, as they celebrate a Sunday focused on mission. Pray for wisdom for Knox's leadership as they hold the priority of salvation in Christ alone and see a renewal of Knox's historic focus on missions through discerning God's vision for evangelism and outreach to the university in downtown Toronto, and to the ends of the earth.
Monday, October 28 – Pray for the flourishing of the men's ministry and the establishment of a vital youth ministry at Clairlea Park Presbyterian Church, Scarborough, Ontario.
Tuesday, October 29 – Pray for the many small groups called Vine Groups at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Barrie, Ontario, that the leaders and participants may learn from the Scriptures, grow in discipleship, and show and share the love of Christ with others.
Wednesday, October 30 – Ask God to bless the Rev. Dr. Marty Molengraaf and the congregation of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Kitchener, Ontario, as he moves into retired life tomorrow.
Thursday, October 31 – Reformation Day – Give thanks for God's ongoing grace and guidance, and pray that the Lord may continue to reform us as we seek to honour Him and encourage others to accept Him as Lord and Saviour.
Friday, November 1 – All Saints Day – Pray for those travelling to the Renewal Fellowship's Board Retreat over the next couple of days and those travelling to the Presbyterian Church in Canada Pastor's Retreat starting on Monday.
Saturday, November 2 – Pray for the Renewal Fellowship Board and staff who are meeting at Glenbrook Presbyterian Church, Mississauga, Ontario, this weekend.
Sunday, November 3 – Daylight Saving Time ends – Pray for Côte des Neiges Presbyterian Church, Montreal, Quebec, over the next three days, as they appear before the Quebec administrative tribunal that oversees property rights to clarify their ownership of buildings and assets. Also, pray that they will continue to serve God as a light shining in their community with three hospitals and three universities.
Monday, November 4 – Pray for the pastors and leaders at this year's Presbyterian Church in Canada Pastor's Retreat at Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre, Mississauga, Ontario, as they gather from today to Wednesday.
Tuesday, November 5 – Pray for our extremely busy ordained ministers across Canada as they seek to balance their primary work in their own congregations with increasing presbytery responsibilities and with so many church vacancies to support.
Wednesday, November 6 – Pray for the Ladies Book Study Group at First Presbyterian Church, Trail, British Columbia, as they meet today and every Wednesday to reflect on the book Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World.
Thursday, November 7 – Pray for the exciting English as a Second Language and International Bible Study ministries at Knox Spadina Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario. As the numbers are growing, ask the Lord to raise up more volunteers from the congregation.
Friday, November 8 – Pray for Pastor Len Ballantine as he leads a Friday night Hymn Sing at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Parry Sound, Ontario. The community has been invited to join the congregation for an evening of music and worship.
Saturday, November 9 – Pray for Ashley Patton, Director of Youth and Young Adults, Dunamis Fellowship Canada. Pray for her and other leaders as they seek to multiply their ministry to the younger generation.
Sunday, November 10 – Pray for St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Burlington, Ontario, as they continue to search for a pastor, that the hearts of candidates and the congregation may listen to the leading of the Holy Sprit. Pray, too, for a Music Director following the retirement of Christine Tiller.
Monday, November 11 – Remembrance Day – Pray for our brothers and sisters serving in our armed forces, and especially for those who are presently away from their families.
Tuesday, November 12 – As the Presbytery of Waterloo-Wellington, Ontario meets today, ask God's Spirit to give them wisdom and ears to hear each other.
Wednesday, November 13 – Praise God that the refugee family sponsored by Knox Spadina Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario, is adjusting well to life in Canada. Pray that, as new Christians, they would be able to put down roots in Christ and cope with secular Western society.
Thursday, November 14 – Pray for the Rev. Dr. Kevin Livingston as he serves as presbytery facilitator for an amalgamation of three congregations in Oshawa, Ontario – St. Luke's, St. Paul's, and Knox. Pray for unity of leaders serving on the Amalgamation Planning Team, for clarity and wisdom as the congregations envision a future ministry together, and for God's direction regarding pastoral staffing and a new vision for outreach in the community.
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, October 9 – Pray for the Rev. Isaac Lee, who returned to Canada in September after an extended time in Korea where he underwent surgery and chemotherapy. Pray for continued healing and for ministry or mission opportunities for him and his family.
Thursday, October 10 – Pray for St. David's Presbyterian Church, Scarborough, Ontario, as they seek a new pastor. Pray for the search and discernment process as the newly formed search committee and Interim Moderator, the Rev. Dr. Kevin Livingston, work together.
Friday, October 11 – Pray for the Presbytery of Montreal, where five congregations with no called pastor have applied to leave the denomination, and another congregation is leaving the denomination without laying claim to any of its assets. All this has put tremendous strain on the presbytery committees and interim moderators. Ask God to give them wisdom and peace.
Saturday, October 12 – Pray for the Rev. James Yang as he gets to know the Cheyne Presbyterian Church, Stoney Creek, Ontario, congregation. Pray that he and the Session will lead the congregation into committed discipleship that reaches out to the surrounding community.
Sunday, October 13 – Harvest Sunday – Join Kortright Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario, in praising God for an abundant harvest of 6,000 pounds of vegetables picked by 30 people on Labour Day. The harvest is for neighbourhood friends, the local food cupboard, and downtown Guelph missions.
Monday, October 14 – Thanksgiving – "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few." (Matthew 9:37) Pray for the Lord of the harvest to raise up workers who are sensitive to the spiritual hunger within our nation, and who can boldly proclaim the truth through the power of the Spirit.
Tuesday, October 15 – Pray for the fall Alpha series that is running at Paris Community Church, Paris, Ontario, that through this ministry, people may be better connected with one another and take a step closer in faith to Jesus.
Wednesday, October 16 – Pray for St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, Ontario, during their vacancy. Ask the Lord to give wisdom to the Session and the Interim Moderator, the Rev. George Anderson.
Thursday, October 17 – International Day for the Eradication of Poverty – Join St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Hillsburgh, Ontario, as they give thanks to their farmers who have brought vegetables to the church to make harvest soups to give to shut-ins or to sell to raise money for other charities.
Friday, October 18 – Pray for the congregations in the Presbytery of Westminster, British Columbia, that are trying to imagine a new way forward. Pray that they will have an openness to the Spirit and the courage to take risks and follow where the Spirit is leading them. Pray, too, for the Synod of British Columbia as they meet over the next couple of days.
Saturday, October 19 – Pray for the various "ForParis" outreach initiatives this fall by Paris Community Church, Paris, Ontario, that they may help the church to connect with their community as they care for them in various ways.
Sunday, October 20 – Pray for the Interim Moderator, the Rev. Dr. Neal Mathers, as he brings the Word of the Lord to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Parry Sound, Ontario, and communion is served. Pray, too, for the congregation as they remain for lunch and fellowship.
Monday, October 21 – Pray for the organizers of this year's Presbyterian Church in Canada Pastor's Retreat. Pray for the speaker, Steve Macchia, the worship leader, James Yang, and the convener, Al Brouwer, as final preparations come together.
Tuesday, October 22 – The Synod of Central, Northeastern Ontario and Bermuda meets today. Pray for a peaceful and Spirit-filled time as decisions are made.
Wednesday, October 23 – Ask God to bless and guide our missionary, the Rev. Paul McLean, as he visits all the Bible translation teams that he supports in Taiwan throughout the month of November.
Thursday, October 24 – Pray that the community dinner hosted today by Paris Community Church, Paris, Ontario, may encourage relationships to be deepened and offer opportunities to share Jesus.
Friday, October 25 – Today, the children have no school in Fergus, Ontario. Pray for St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church as they open their doors and invite the children in for a special day.
Saturday, October 26 – Pray for the residents of St. Andrew's Hall at the University of British Columbia studying in various disciplines and developing their Christian faith under the guidance of Chaplain the Rev. Sumarme Goble.
Sunday, October 27 – Pray for Knox Spadina Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario, as they celebrate a Sunday focused on mission. Pray for wisdom for Knox's leadership as they hold the priority of salvation in Christ alone and see a renewal of Knox's historic focus on missions through discerning God's vision for evangelism and outreach to the university in downtown Toronto, and to the ends of the earth.
Monday, October 28 – Pray for the flourishing of the men's ministry and the establishment of a vital youth ministry at Clairlea Park Presbyterian Church, Scarborough, Ontario.
Tuesday, October 29 – Pray for the many small groups called Vine Groups at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Barrie, Ontario, that the leaders and participants may learn from the Scriptures, grow in discipleship, and show and share the love of Christ with others.
Wednesday, October 30 – Ask God to bless the Rev. Dr. Marty Molengraaf and the congregation of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Kitchener, Ontario, as he moves into retired life tomorrow.
Thursday, October 31 – Reformation Day – Give thanks for God's ongoing grace and guidance, and pray that the Lord may continue to reform us as we seek to honour Him and encourage others to accept Him as Lord and Saviour.
Friday, November 1 – All Saints Day – Pray for those travelling to the Renewal Fellowship's Board Retreat over the next couple of days and those travelling to the Presbyterian Church in Canada Pastor's Retreat starting on Monday.
Saturday, November 2 – Pray for the Renewal Fellowship Board and staff who are meeting at Glenbrook Presbyterian Church, Mississauga, Ontario, this weekend.
Sunday, November 3 – Daylight Saving Time ends – Pray for Côte des Neiges Presbyterian Church, Montreal, Quebec, over the next three days, as they appear before the Quebec administrative tribunal that oversees property rights to clarify their ownership of buildings and assets. Also, pray that they will continue to serve God as a light shining in their community with three hospitals and three universities.
Monday, November 4 – Pray for the pastors and leaders at this year's Presbyterian Church in Canada Pastor's Retreat at Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre, Mississauga, Ontario, as they gather from today to Wednesday.
Tuesday, November 5 – Pray for our extremely busy ordained ministers across Canada as they seek to balance their primary work in their own congregations with increasing presbytery responsibilities and with so many church vacancies to support.
Wednesday, November 6 – Pray for the Ladies Book Study Group at First Presbyterian Church, Trail, British Columbia, as they meet today and every Wednesday to reflect on the book Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World.
Thursday, November 7 – Pray for the exciting English as a Second Language and International Bible Study ministries at Knox Spadina Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario. As the numbers are growing, ask the Lord to raise up more volunteers from the congregation.
Friday, November 8 – Pray for Pastor Len Ballantine as he leads a Friday night Hymn Sing at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Parry Sound, Ontario. The community has been invited to join the congregation for an evening of music and worship.
Saturday, November 9 – Pray for Ashley Patton, Director of Youth and Young Adults, Dunamis Fellowship Canada. Pray for her and other leaders as they seek to multiply their ministry to the younger generation.
Sunday, November 10 – Pray for St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Burlington, Ontario, as they continue to search for a pastor, that the hearts of candidates and the congregation may listen to the leading of the Holy Sprit. Pray, too, for a Music Director following the retirement of Christine Tiller.
Monday, November 11 – Remembrance Day – Pray for our brothers and sisters serving in our armed forces, and especially for those who are presently away from their families.
Tuesday, November 12 – As the Presbytery of Waterloo-Wellington, Ontario meets today, ask God's Spirit to give them wisdom and ears to hear each other.
Wednesday, November 13 – Praise God that the refugee family sponsored by Knox Spadina Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario, is adjusting well to life in Canada. Pray that, as new Christians, they would be able to put down roots in Christ and cope with secular Western society.
Thursday, November 14 – Pray for the Rev. Dr. Kevin Livingston as he serves as presbytery facilitator for an amalgamation of three congregations in Oshawa, Ontario – St. Luke's, St. Paul's, and Knox. Pray for unity of leaders serving on the Amalgamation Planning Team, for clarity and wisdom as the congregations envision a future ministry together, and for God's direction regarding pastoral staffing and a new vision for outreach in the community.