July–December 2024
&prayer praise
Dear Praying Friends:
Sometimes it’s hard to know how to pray for circumstances, events, and individuals. But we have the assurance that God knows the whole story and sees the big picture.
Here are some suggestions as to how to pray for our workers and friends around the world:
Pray for our Jewish friends to find comfort in the Messiah. Pray for wives and families at home as men travel. Ask God to help us always see people from His perspective. Let the Word of God come alive as the Good News is shared.
And if you really don’t know what or how to pray, remember:
Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God (Romans 8:26–27).
If you’re praying for someone, let him or her know! It is such an encouragement to hear of someone praying for us. Thank you for praying.
1 Monday
I waited patiently for the Lord, and He inclined to me, and heard my cry. Psalm 40:1
JULY
Jim and Diane Showers (Executive Director), home office: to be equipped in every good thing to do the will of God; to look to God alone for wisdom guidance, and vision to lead FOI.
2 Tuesday Steve Conover (Executive Vice President/Vice President of Media Ministries), home office.
3 Wednesday
4 Thursday
Jeff Shaw, Alberta.
5 Friday
Karen Macwan (Canadian Office Manager) and the home office staff in Toronto: wisdom and guidance planning fall conferences.
Hanya and Gustaw Ciéslar, Poland: Summer camps in Wisła; first-time campers from Moldova. May the Lord bless them!
6 Saturday
Walter Homan (Buildings and Grounds Manager) and the Buildings and Grounds department, home office.
7 Sunday
Darrel and Suzan Simmons (Ministry Mobilizer), Texas: that God guides them in connecting with students, faculty, staff, pastors, ministry reps, parents, and supporters as they share FOI’s ministry.
8 Monday
Tom and Lorna Simcox, New Jersey: Please pray for successful cancer treatments with no side effects.
9 Tuesday
Bruce and Janet Scott, Arizona: for physical strength and spiritual and mental clarity as he teaches Bridges Summer Course and leads Encounter trips July–August.
Wednesday
Thursday
Jack and Judi Kurtz, Israel: for youth camps in July and August: Pray for spiritual breakthroughs.
Andrzej and Sylwia Cieślar, Poland: Pray for children’s camps, for campers and for teachers teaching God’s truth.
Jared and Jaimée Esser, Manitoba.
Friday
Jon and Linda Craft, Illinois. 17 Wednesday Mike and Cindy Stallard (International Ministries Vice President), home office.
Tuesday
Saturday
Gabe Penfield, Virginia: for FOIEquip classes tonight and next week, that students’ eyes would be opened to antisemitism across the board.
Larry and Eleanor Mitchell, Alberta.
Sunday
Thursday
Billy and Shanna Ramsdell (Ministry Advancement), Alabama: Praise for 30 years of marriage today. Pray for travel mercies and deepening relationships with our constituents.
FOI Proclaim conference at The Cove, Asheville, NC, tonight and tomorrow.
Friday
Monday
Tanya and Yurii Kritenko, Ukraine: for good construction team renovating Chernivtsi synagogue—pray it will be ready before Rosh Hashanah.
20 Saturday
Les and Elizabeth Crawford, South Australia: prophecy conference today on “Israel Behind the Headlines” and his speaking at Woodvale Baptist Church and Context Café tomorrow; for open hearts and minds.
Sunday
Steve and Alice Herzig (NAM Vice President), home office: travel safety and blessing as he speaks at conferences and family camp; for wisdom, insight, and clarity of mind.
Tom and Jill Geoghan (Vice President for Ministry Advancement), home office.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Adi and Susanna Levkovich, Israel: to effectively share and build relationships with teens.
Ralph and Caroll Lavallee, British Columbia: for hearts to be stirred with love for our local Jewish community; that churches will understand that God is not finished with Israel.
Carrie Gould, New Jersey.
Saturday
Cameron and Amber Joyner, Georgia: for wisdom and stamina as he co-leads Encounter groups. Pray our Jewish friends find comfort in the Messiah.
Friday
Proclaim conference at Winona Lake, Indiana, tonight and tomorrow; blessing and encouragement for speakers and listeners.
Sunday
Simon and Joanne Lawry, Queensland: Pray God directs selection of a new mission representative in New Zealand. 29 Monday
Karen Katulka (Marketing & Communication Director) and the Marketing department, home office.
Drs. Alfredo and Asunta Espinoza, Argentina: for much-needed medicines, funds, and personnel to treat both bodies and souls for FOI Medical Clinic in Buenos Aires. 31 Wednesday
Tuesday
Nathan and Laura Montgomery, California.
1 Thursday
I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men. 1 Timothy 2:1
AUGUST
Tim and Kay Munger, Michigan: Pray that those who attend our Weekly Israel Situation Report will be “ambassadors, not only for Israel, but for the truth.”
2 Friday
3 Saturday
Leesa Kuhn (Ministry Advancement), Ohio.
Marty and Pat Wolf, California.
4 Sunday
John and Irene Plantz, Manitoba: for the outreach all week of FOI Folklorama Bus Tour at the Israel Pavilion, for open doors and friendships.
5 Monday
Dan Pearson (Information Services Director), home office.
6 Tuesday
Trevor and Maggie Stewart-Sweet, UK: Praise for generosity of donors. Pray for new church contacts, for wisdom in preparing teaching and sermons; for greater visibility of UK website.
7 Wednesday
8 Thursday
Kim Caccavale (Receptionist), home office: wisdom and discernment answering phone calls.
Jael Kalisher, Israel.
9 Friday
Mike and Becky Gann (Ministry Advancement), Arizona: to be able to clearly communicate to our partners the challenges Jewish people face around the world and how FOI seeks to meet those challenges practically and spiritually.
10 Saturday Andrii and Bohdana Nakonechnyi, Poland.
Sunday
Monday
John Wilcox (Vice President of Finance/ CFO) and the Accounting, Finance, and HR departments, home office.
Henri and Christine Fernandez, France: Pray for continued good relationship with rabbi and local Jewish community; for increased financial support.
Peter and Janis Colón, Florida.
Wednesday
Rob and Barb Gottselig (Canadian Director), Saskatchewan: wisdom leading FOI–Canada; safe travels in busy fall season.
Zvi’s widow, Naomi, Israel: health, strength, comfort, blessing from the Lord.
Chris and Karen Katulka (FOI Radio Host, NAM Director), home office.
Tom Gallione (Video and Web Experience Director), home office.
Danny and Rivka Kalisher, Israel: for the salvation of our youth. Pray God prepares our hearts to lean on Him at any moment and in any circumstance especially in light of the war in Israel.
Sunday
Dan and Cindy Dark (Ministry Advancement), Nebraska.
Waldemar and Anna Bolkowski, Poland: Praise that God has opened doors to visit friends to share the gospel and to encourage believers in Russia and in Israel.
Tuesday
Emanuel and Lidia Machnicki, Poland.
Bob and Heidi Johnessee, Ohio: Pray for good reception and interaction at Students for Israel Involvement Fair tomorrow.
Roxanne Lightfoot, home office: wisdom handling events and scheduling for the executive director.
Georg and Heidi Hagedorn, Germany.
Roy Hiebert, Manitoba.
Keegan Milsten, Washington.
Amy Hansen (Ministry Support Director) and the Ministry Support department, home office.
Faith Zielke, home office: strength and wisdom assisting North American Ministries staff.
Paul Golden (Church Relations Director), home office: to connect with pastors and encourage them.
Dan and Megan Price (International Ministries Director), home office.
Kevin and Lorene Vigus, Western Australia: Pray for blessing as he conducts Passover Seder in Bunbury, where God is stirring significant interest in Israel.
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6
SEPTEMBER
Hanya and Gustaw
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Sunday
2 Monday
3 Tuesday
4 Wednesday
Ciéslar, Poland: Holidays With the Bible in Wisła; guests from Israel, Ukraine, and Poland. Let the Word of God come alive for them!
Beth Conover, home office: wisdom handling our conferences and tours to Israel.
Simon and Joann Lawry, Queensland: for blessing on ministry in New Zealand as he speaks on “Israel and the Nations.”
Dr. Juan and Cintia Espinoza (FOI Medical Clinic), Argentina.
5 Thursday
Joachim and Jenny Klotz, Germany: his teaching “God’s Way With Israel” today at church Bible study.
6 Friday
7 Saturday
Prophecy Up Close conference tomorrow in El Reno, OK: for blessing and travel safety for speakers and attendees.
Jesse King (Managing Editor), home office: that God will guide and direct Israel My Glory magazine; for wisdom and skill to run it.
Timothy and Margarita Rabinek, Poland.
8 Sunday
9 Monday
Fred and Eva Schweig, Florida: Praise for major increase in number of students he dialogues with daily and for increased openness to talk; praise for his health and strength.
10 Tuesday
Laura Coleman, home office: strength and wisdom assisting North American Ministries staff.
Wednesday
Thursday
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem” (Ps. 122:6).
Friday
Mark and Kathy Rogers, Victoria, Australia.
Proclaim conference today and tomorrow at FOI headquarters, Deptford, NJ: for travel safety and blessing on speakers and attendees.
Paul and Lynnette Scharf, Wisconsin: for interest and fruit as he represents FOI at Wisconsin Fellowship of Baptist Churches annual meeting today in Janesville.
Saturday
Colin and Sharyn Lituri, Queensland, Australia
Sunday
Julie Hoffman (Administrative Assistant for Ministry Advancement), home office.
Pray for FOI’s friends in Israel, for physical safety and spiritual comfort and peace.
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
Jean and Ginette Massincaud, France: for protection and salvation for K family. Please pray for increased financial support. 19 Thursday Alyssa Ruddell, Texas. 20 Friday
Paul and Carolyn Pierce (Church Ministries Manager), Washington: his speaking at PUC tomorrow and four more PUCs this fall, for clear presentations and open hearts.
Monday
Prophecy Up Close conference today in Meridian, Idaho: for safety and blessing for speakers and attendees.
Jeff and Arlene Berg, Pennsylvania: Honor Israel Night in Pittsburgh. Pray for good attendance and blessing.
Pray for the salvation of unsaved loved ones and the spiritual restoration of prodigals. 24 Tuesday
Charles and June Furrow, Virginia: Pray for salvation of aging friends who have heard the Good News; for opportunities to share with those who have yet to hear the gospel.
Ania and Luca Kur, Poland.
Meno and Anat Kalisher (Pastor), Israel.
Ty and Lissy Perry (Assistant to NAM Director), Michigan: his speaking at conference in Manistique, MI, please pray for clarity of thought and speech, that hearers would be blessed.
28 Saturday
Pray for blessing on Canada Proclaim conferences and Stand With Israel nights this fall. 29 Sunday
Tanya and Yurii Kritenko, Ukraine: Praise God for new opportunities and open doors; for faithful cooperation, trust, and friendship that have increased since the war.
Praise God for the great interest in our Equip, Bridges, and Encounter programs. Pray some will be called to minister with FOI. 30 Monday
1 Tuesday
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. James 1:5
OCTOBER
Kevin and Lorene Vigus, Western Australia: Praise for opportunities to sing in synagogue choir during High Holy Days.
2 Wednesday
3 Thursday
4 Friday
Pray for our Jewish friends as they celebrate Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) tonight through the 4th. L’Shana Tova!
Bruce and Janet Scott, Arizona: for physical strength and spiritual and mental clarity as he teaches Bridges Fall Course, October–November.
Proclaim Conference in Lancaster, PA, today and tomorrow; for travel safety and spiritual blessing on all.
6 Sunday
Trevor and Maggie Stewart-Sweet, UK: Pray for ministry trip to Northern Ireland, for safety, stamina, open hearts, and blessing.
5 Saturday
Steve Conover (Executive Vice President/Vice President of Media Ministries), home office.
7 Monday
Cameron and Amber Joyner, Georgia: for wisdom and stamina as he co-teaches Bridges courses. Pray our Jewish friends find comfort in the Messiah.
8 Tuesday
9 Wednesday
Becky Meissner, Nevada.
Jack and Judi Kurtz, Israel: for kehilat camping trip on Yom Kippur: Pray that unsaved participants will see the changes faith makes in people.
10 Thursday
Board of Trustees meets today. Pray for wisdom and health for these dedicated men who serve the Lord through FOI.
Friday
Saturday
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) begins at sundown. Pray for God’s direction in the lives of Jewish people who seek forgiveness from sin.
Bob and Heidi Johnessee, Ohio: that God blesses his speaking at Marquette Bible Church this weekend.
13
Sunday
Gabe Penfield, Virginia: Pray we get high-quality video interviews of Jewish staff members that will impact Bridges participants. 14
Monday
16 Wednesday
Darrel and Suzan Simmons (Ministry Mobilizer), Texas: that God guides them in connecting with students, faculty, staff, pastors, ministry reps, parents, and supporters as they share FOI’s ministry.
Jeff Shaw, Alberta.
17
Thursday
18 Friday
Billy and Shanna Ramsdell (Ministry Advancement), Alabama: praise for our faithful constituents. Pray for travel mercies and deepening relationships.
Jared and Jaimée Esser, Manitoba. 15
Tuesday
Mike and Cindy Stallard (International Ministries Vice President), home office.
19 Saturday
Carrie Gould, New Jersey. 20 Sunday
Nathan and Laura Montgomery, California.
Les and Elizabeth Crawford, South Australia: wisdom leading Australian team and preparing articles and messages. Praise for generous donors to FOI–Australia ministries.
Jon and Linda Craft, Illinois.
FOI’s finances: wisdom distributing contributions; increased support for undersupported workers.
Tom and Jill Geoghan (Vice President for Ministry Advancement) home office.
Cathy Miles, home office: that she can meet the needs of our International team at headquarters and around the world.
Waldemar and Anna Bolkowski, Poland: for hearts open to Israel and the Jewish people as he teaches and preaches in evangelical churches in Poland.
Joachim and Jenny Klotz, Germany: teaching 10 lectures on the endtimes this week; that God would use him to be a blessing to participants.
Jael Kalisher, Israel.
Drs. Alfredo and Asunta Espinoza, Argentina: for much-needed medicines, funds, and personnel to treat both bodies and souls for FOI Medical Clinic in Buenos Aires.
Larry and Eleanor Mitchell, Alberta.
Paul and Carolyn Pierce (Church Ministries Manager), Washington: his speaking at prophecy conferences in Vancouver, BC, and Tacoma, WA, next month, for clear presentations and open hearts.
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18
NOVEMBER
1 Friday
Rob and Barb Gottselig (Canadian Director), Saskatchewan: wisdom leading FOI–Canada; safe travels in busy fall season.
2 Saturday
3 Sunday
4 Monday
Linda Craft (Tikvah Team Coordinator), Illinois: for wisdom guiding our volunteers and blessing as they reach out to their local Jewish communities.
That God will raise up leaders who follow Him and obey His Word in the next generations.
Marty and Pat Wolf, California.
5 Tuesday
Peter and Janis Colón, Florida.
6 Wednesday
Henri and Christine Fernandez, France: Pray for continued good relationship with rabbi and local Jewish community; for increased financial support.
7 Thursday
That God will bless our constituents, supply their needs, encourage their hearts, and strengthen them spiritually.
8 Friday
Melissa DiLiberto (Ministry Services Supervisor) and the Ministry Services Department, home office: for clear minds and discernment as they answer questions and process orders.
9 Saturday
Dr. Juan and Cintia Espinoza (FOI Medical Clinic), Argentina.
Sunday
Ralph and Caroll Lavallee, British Columbia: for hearts to be stirred with love for our local Jewish community; that churches will understand that God is not finished with Israel.
Keegan Milsten, Washington. 12
Monday
Tom and Lorna Simcox, New Jersey: Please pray for successful cancer treatments with no side effects. 13 Wednesday FOI administrative assistants worldwide, for clear minds, wisdom, and guidance.
Tuesday
Thursday
John and Irene Plantz, Manitoba: Stand With Israel night at Asper Jewish Community Campus, Winnipeg; for good attendance and relationships built.
Friday
Paul and Lynnette Scharf, Wisconsin: pray as he ministers in Houston and Dallas this week, for his stamina and for blessing from the Word.
Georg and Heidi Hagedorn, Germany. 17 Sunday
Saturday
John Wilcox (Vice President of Finance/ CFO) and the Accounting, Finance, and HR departments, home office. 18 Monday Safety in travel and blessing as our representatives speak in churches worldwide. 19 Tuesday
Emanuel and Lidia Machnicki, Poland. 20 Wednesday
Dan and Megan Price (International Ministries Director), home office.
Thursday
Danny and Rivka Kalisher, Israel: for the salvation of our youth. Pray God prepares our hearts to lean on Him at any moment and in any circumstance especially in light of the war in Israel.
Paul Golden (Church Relations Director), home office: to connect with pastors and encourage them.
Friday
Pray for increased readership of Israel My Glory, including digital version.
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Amy Hansen (Ministry Support Director) and the Ministry Support department, home office.
Andrii and Bohdana Nakonechnyi, Poland.
Tuesday
Wednesday
Adi and Susanna Levkovich, Israel: to effectively share and build relationships with teens.
Tim and Kay Munger, Michigan: for open hearts in the community, that they would see our hope and our heart for Israel.
28
Thursday
“Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, for His wonderful works to the children of men!” (Ps. 107:8–9). Happy Thanksgiving! 29 Friday
Leesa Kuhn (Ministry Advancement), Ohio.
Saturday
Ania and Lukas Kur, Poland.
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true…noble…just…pure…lovely…of good report…anything praiseworthy—think on these things. Philippians 4:8
DECEMBER
1
Sunday
2 Monday
Chris and Karen Katulka (FOI Radio Host, NAM Director), home office.
3 Tuesday
FOI–Canada Board meets this week. Thank God for these men and pray for wisdom as they make decisions.
Jean and Ginette Massincaud, France: for salvation and spiritual growth for Tamar and Gerard, for wisdom as we communicate with them.
4 Wednesday
5 Thursday
Mark and Kathy Rogers, Victoria, Australia.
Fred and Eva Schweig, Florida: Pray for ministry expansion when UF campus is closed; for new churches where he can share his ministry.
6
Friday
7 Saturday
Jeff and Arlene Berg, Pennsylvania: that God draws 85-yr-old Jewish atheist to Himself; for fruit from online Yiddish discussion group.
8 Sunday
Timothy and Margarita Rabinek, Poland.
9 Monday
10
Tuesday
Mike and Becky Gann (Ministry Advancement), Arizona: to be able to clearly communicate to our partners the challenges Jewish people face around the world and how FOI seeks to meet those challenges practically and spiritually.
Ty and Lissy Perry (Assistant to NAM Director), Michigan: Pray for salvation of four friends who have heard the Good News.
Pray that God gives FOI’s radio program a wide audience to hear biblical truth about Israel and the Messiah.
Lisa Small (Media Ministries Director) and the Media Ministries department, home office.
Wednesday
Monday
Colin and Sharyn Lituri, Queensland, Australia.
Andrzej and Sylwia Cieślar, Poland: Pray for his safety during trips into Ukraine and Lithuania, and for God’s comfort for the Jewish people.
Alyssa Ruddell, Texas.
18 Wednesday
Roy Hiebert, Manitoba.
Jesse King (Managing Editor), home office: that God will guide and direct Israel My Glory magazine; for wisdom and skill to run it.
That God protects Jewish students from antisemitism on university campuses and raises up influential advocates for Israel.
19 Thursday
Steve and Alice Herzig (NAM Vice President), home office: Praise for our faithful workers in the US and Canada. Pray for more workers who love Israel and the Jewish people.
Jim and Diane Showers (Executive Director), home office: to be equipped in every good thing to do the will of God; to be strong and refreshed in body, soul, and spirit to lead the ministry.
20 Friday
Aaron Ingala (Shipping and Mailing Manager), home office.
Saturday
Dan and Cindy Dark (Ministry Advancement), Nebraska.
Rennie Showers’ widow, Ellie, Pennsylvania: health, strength, comfort, blessing from the Lord.
Sunday
23
Monday
Charles and June Furrow, Virginia: Pray for salvation of aging friends who have heard the Good News; for opportunities to share the gospel as he delivers Hanukkah gifts. 24
Tuesday
Debbie Helbig, home office: to be greatly used by God in Ministry Advancement in 2025. 25 Wednesday
“The Word became flesh and dwelt among us and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full and grace and truth” (Jn. 1:14).
Merry Christmas!
Friday
Hanukkah, through Jan. 2: Pray for Friday evening dinner outreach in Israel, that unsaved will come and hear the Good News.
Meno and Anat Kalisher (Pastor), Israel.
28 Saturday Bill Sutter (Consultant and Retired Executive Director), home office. 29
Sunday
Pray for FOI’s friends in Israel, for physical safety and spiritual comfort and peace. 30 Monday
Becky Meissner, Nevada.
That Christian Zionism grows and more believers understand God’s promises to Israel are irrevocable. 31 Tuesday
