Week of Prayer
The Week of Prayer for North American missions is annually observed by SBC churches to pray for missionaries, their ministries and their families. Prayer is the fuel for spiritually sustaining missionaries in places where the gospel is greatly needed, but often opposed.
Day One: United to Reach the Nations in our Neighborhoods
Pray
To have eyes open to see the people around you in need of the hope of the gospel.
For the thousands of missionaries across North America working to reach new people even in the most challenging circumstances.
For the thousands of missionaries across North America working to reach new people even in the most challenging circumstances.
Day Two: Michael & Traci Byrd
St. Louis, Missouri
Pray
For the Byrds to have wisdom in creatively reaching their neighbors.
For God to open hearts to the gospel through Faith Community Bible Church.
For God to open hearts to the gospel through Faith Community Bible Church.
Day Three: Itamar Elizalde
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
Pray
For Itamar’s teams to share boldly as they meet physical needs.
For hearts to be open to the gospel and for more missionaries to join the work.
For hearts to be open to the gospel and for more missionaries to join the work.
Day Four: Jared & Jennifer Huntley
Washington, D.C.
Pray
For Jared and Jennifer to have favor on military bases and in the community.
For God to open hearts among military personnel and grow them in their faith so that they can go as missionaries to their future assignments.
For God to open hearts among military personnel and grow them in their faith so that they can go as missionaries to their future assignments.
Day Five: Steven & Cindy Martins
St. Catharines, Ontario
Pray
For Sevilla Chapel to continue making disciples in a challenging community.
For Steven and Cindy to have favor as they knock on doors and share the gospel.
For Steven and Cindy to have favor as they knock on doors and share the gospel.
Day Six: Brianna McKinney
Denver, Colorado
Pray
For more workers to feel called to Denver to work alongside missionaries and expand their ministries.
For perseverance for Brianna and her team in Denver who are working to love their city well.
For perseverance for Brianna and her team in Denver who are working to love their city well.
Day Seven: Amer & Vicky Safadi
Cincinnati, Ohio
Pray
For the Safadis to have favor with the Arabic-speaking people they meet and for God to orchestrate those meetings.
For the Arabic church in Cincinnati to continue to grow in reaching its city and beyond.
For the Arabic church in Cincinnati to continue to grow in reaching its city and beyond.
Day Eight: United in Prayer
Pray
For Southern Baptists to faithfully support their missionaries through prayer.
For God to show you a missionary family or families you can uplift and encourage through your intercession.
For God to show you a missionary family or families you can uplift and encourage through your intercession.