• Pray for the presidential election taking place this year - that God’s will is going to prevail. There has just been one president for 42+ years and the nation has been crying for a change.

• Pray that God will bring peace to the Anglophone regions of Cameroon. There has been a civil war in these regions since 2016.

• Pray that God will bless Cameroon with political leaders after his own heart. Cameroon is blessed with a lot of minerals but the people in power either embezzle these things or give it to the West to enrich themselves. Pray that God will bless Cameroon with leaders who actually care for the people and the land.

• Pray that God will touch the hearts of many Christians and pastors who live/teach the transactional gospel to repent and turn to the true gospel where they will come to Christ because of the sacrifice, price and love Christ has already paid/done for them and not what they can give or do to convince Christ to love and bless them. Many teachers use this to extort from vulnerable poor people who are desperately trying to make their situation better.

• Pray for the Genuine Christians/teachers, that will continue to give them grace, strength and wisdom to continue in the faith. God will provide for his servants who wants to genuinely bring the light of Christ into the hearts of men found in the villages/rural areas so they can carry these missions successfully.

• For Tyrone and his family: Pray for God’s protection, spiritual strength, and emotional resilience for Tyrone and his family. Ask the Lord to give them wisdom as they lead, grace to face challenges, and a deep sense of God’s presence in their home and ministry.

• For the volunteers of the ministry: Pray for every volunteer who serves week after week, that God would grant them perseverance, renewed compassion, and unity among one another. Ask that they find joy in their service, rest in the midst of busyness, and a tangible experience of Christ’s love as they care for the children.

• For the Homework Club and all the programs: Pray for the Homework Club and each ministry program, asking the Lord for sufficient resources, safe environments, and meaningful impact in the lives of the children. Pray for good organization, clear direction, and a spirit of grace that reflects God’s heart in everything they do.

• For the families and children: Pray for the families and children of Casino Road, that the gospel would reach their hearts with power. Ask that they find hope, identity, and comfort in Christ amid their daily struggles. Pray that the seeds of the gospel planted in the clubs would bear fruit in their homes and future.

• For the ministry’s finances: Pray for God’s financial provision for the ministry, that He would raise faithful supporters and open unexpected doors. Ask the Lord to supply everything needed to continue serving the community without interruption, trusting fully in His faithfulness.

• Pray that Christians across India—especially in rural regions and in states facing strong opposition—would remain steadfast in their faith, standing firm in Christ despite pressure and persecution.

• Pray for unity within the Body of Christ. Division and denominational rivalry can weaken the Church’s witness. Ask God to bring humility, love, and collaboration among pastors, churches, and mission organizations.

• Pray concerning the anti-conversion or so-called “Freedom of Religion” laws in many states. These laws are often misused to hinder evangelism, falsely accuse Christians of forced conversions, and intimidate believers who gather for worship. Ask God to protect His people and give them wisdom and courage.

• In Odisha (Malkangiri district), a mob of about 300–400 people attacked a Christian prayer gathering that was being held to pray for their crops, leaving many injured. Pray for healing for those who were hurt, comfort for the community, and steadfast faith amid fear and hostility.

• Pray against the spread of social hostility fueled by Hindu nationalist ideology (Hindutva). Ask that God would soften hearts, restrain violence, and cause the light of Christ to shine even brighter in places of darkness.

Redeemer member Wai Ling Yeoh shares the following prayer requests for the Church in Malaysia:

• Many believers are living lives of compromise and do not realize that they have embraced idols such as selfish ambition, materialism and worldliness. Pray that God will bring lasting transformation and deep change in the hearts of the believers.

• Pray that God will strengthen the church in the fundamentals of faith amid pressures within the nation and global risks and instability today.

• 72% of pastors work 55 – 75 hours a week, 84% of pastors felt that they are on call 24/7. 80% of pastors believe that their ministry negatively affected their family life. 57% of pastors are underpaid and struggle to make ends meet while being deprived of proper rest and sleep (www.necf.org.my). Pray for full-time workers.

• Pray for unity among Christians especially between the indigenous peoples (mostly in east Malaysia) and the Christians in west Malaysia.

• Pray that God will give strength and boldness to Christians to reach out in love to society through social and charitable activities.

• Please pray for people and resources to spearhead an expository preaching ministry for the training and coaching of pastors and for God’s leading.

David Ulloa, Redeemer member and Director of Global Missions, asks that the following prayers be made for Mexico and the church there, specifically our sister denomination, The National Presbyterian Church of Mexico. 

• Pray for the church in Mexico that she can stand in the middle of all the violence. 

• Pray for the new Presbyterian leaders, pastors and church planting projects in Mexico. Specifically pray for church planters: Luis Gallardo - Iglesia Núcleo, Efraín García - Comunidad Oriente, and Christopher Ortega - Iglesia Encuentro. 

• Pray for the recently elected president: Claudia Sheinbaum. 

• Pray for all the people that are hopeless; pray that they can find hope through the gospel.

• Pray for the Mexican Theological Presbyterian Seminary and College. Pray that the students can be passionate about theology and ministry. 

• Pray for Andres and Ruth Garza who work with City to City Latin America doing networking and connecting pastors to church planting courses and trainings. 

• Pray for the churches that don’t have a pastor right now; pray that God will provide.xt goes here

• In 2021, a Christian in Nigeria was killed every two hours for their faith, resulting in 4,650 believers losing their lives (source: Global Christian Relief). Pray for God's protection over his children, shielding them from death and the daily persecution they face.

• Pastors and believers are frequently targeted, attacked, and kidnapped for ransom. Tragically, some victims die in captivity despite families paying the ransom. Pray that God will bring an end to the wave of kidnappings and banditry in Nigeria.

• Pray that God will grant wisdom to Nigeria's leaders on how best to govern and protect their people. Ask God to remove corruption and greed from the hearts of the nation's leaders, so that they may enact reforms that will benefit all Nigerians.

• Pray for the strength and resilience of God's ministers and workers in his vineyard. May they remain steadfast in preaching the truth of the gospel, despite the hardships and persecutions they face daily. Pray that God will send more laborers into his harvest field to reach the many souls in need of his salvation.

• In some regions of Nigeria, there are churches that outwardly appear godly but lack the true Spirit of God. Pray that God will draw his Church closer to himself and pour out his Spirit upon believers. May the Church bear fruit for righteousness, and that others may see our good works and be led to Christ.

• There is a growing decline in the number of young people who believe in God or wish to be part of the Church. Pray that God will revive the hearts of Nigerian youth and draw them closer to him. Pray that the youth will honor God and thrive in his presence.

• Finally, pray that God will prosper Nigeria’s economy, providing for basic needs like food and resources, and enabling Christians to support the spread of the gospel in areas that have yet to hear the Good News of Christ.

Prayers for the Church

• Pray for Redeemer Redmond. May God bless our ministry year and allow us to be a blessing to Redmond among our friends, neighbors, and members. We pray that through our activities, worship services, and community groups, God would extend his kingdom in the Eastside.

• Pray for our Pastor - For Jason Dorsey, that the Lord would renew his strength each day. May God grant him true rest in Christ, peace in the midst of his responsibilities, spiritual wisdom, and the energy needed to carry out the pastoral calling entrusted to him.

• Pray for Jenny Dorsey - that the Lord would bless her work and ministry as coordinator of the Church Planting Assessment. May God strengthen her, fill her with discernment, and use her labor for the advancement of His kingdom and the planting of healthy churches.

• Pray for the Elders - Richard Ersek, David Noor, Erik Mohrmann, and Dave Lane. May the Lord grant them humble hearts, biblical wisdom, and spiritual unity. May they make important decisions in the fear of God, handle the matters of ministry with discernment, and be a continual blessing to our congregation.

• Pray for the Future Elders - Rob Fisher and Sam Lin. May God bless their theological & ministerial preparation. May they grow in character, conviction, and love for Christ’s church. And may they enjoy the process, trusting in the work of the Holy Spirit in their lives.

• Pray for the Deacons - Christopher Mafucci, Frank Huston, and Gerald Sakuda. May God continue to give them grace to serve with joy, caring for our neighbors, supporting our church members, and being a blessing in our community. Let us also pray that the Lord would faithfully provide the financial resources needed for the work of the ministry.

• Pray for the Global Missions Lunch and for the upcoming months of training and prayer gatherings. May God renew our vision, help us embrace a life on mission, and motivate us to be faithful witnesses in our neighborhoods, families, and among our friends.

• Pray for the spiritual and numerical growth of our church. May the Lord deepen our love for his Word and strengthen our faith. We also ask that God would bring new people to Redeemer Redmond, opening hearts to the gospel and adding to our congregation for his glory.

• Pray for our outreach activities: the Sacred Road Mission Trip, the Lunar New Year Party, Redmond Derby Days, VBS, and other upcoming events. May the Lord use these opportunities to share the gospel, build relationships, and draw many people to Christ.

Prayers for Our Authorities

• Local Authorities - We pray for our local authorities, especially for the Mayor of Redmond, Angela Birney. We ask that God would bless her work in our city and community. May her leadership be guided by wisdom, for the glory of God, for the good of the city, and as a blessing to the most vulnerable. May the Lord grant her discernment to make decisions that bring justice, peace, and flourishing to Redmond.

• Redmond Police Department (RPD) - We pray for the Redmond Police Department. We ask God to protect our officers and all police personnel—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. We pray for provision and strength so that they may carry out their work with joy, integrity, and compassion as they serve and protect our city. We pray especially for Darrell Love, Chief of the Redmond Police Department, that God would grant him strength, wisdom, leadership, and grace in his responsibilities. We give thanks to God for their service and dedication.

• Redmond Fire Department - We give thanks for the Redmond Fire Department and for their love and service to our community. We ask God to bless their lives, their families, and their finances. May the Lord protect them in every call and continue to work through them to bring help, hope, and care in times of need.

• Governor Bob Ferguson: We pray that God would bless his leadership over Washington State. May the Lord grant him wisdom, clarity of mind, and discernment to recognize the real needs of the people of our state and to address them with justice, compassion, and responsibility. We also ask that God would bless and protect his family, and that he would guide his plans and projects according to his will, using his leadership to promote the common good.

• Washington State Senators: We pray for our state senators, Mankha Dhingra and Vandana Slatter. Lord, we ask that they would truly know the needs of our district, understand the challenges our community faces, and be granted wisdom and discernment in their work. May you guide them to advance laws that promote justice, equity, and the well-being and prosperity of our community, and to serve with integrity, humility, and a genuine concern for those they represent.

• Washington State Representatives (48th District): We pray for the state representatives, Osman Salahuddin and Amy Walen. May God bless them as they remain close to the people they represent and serve, granting them humility, wisdom, and discernment in their leadership. As they promote laws and carry out their legislative work, may they seek what is best for the people, and may we see policies that truly serve Redmond, the Eastside of Seattle, and our families.

• National Leadership - We pray to you, God, for Donald Trump. Even when it is difficult, we ask that You would allow him to do well in his role. We pray that, beyond ideology or emotions, he may carry out his responsibilities faithfully and wisely. Bless his family—his wife and his children—and especially his leadership. We ask you, Lord, to open his heart to compassion, service, and kindness. Protect him and keep him safe, and grant him wisdom as he leads.

• Spiritual Growth and Commitment - Pray for Christians in Singapore to deepen their faith and commitment to biblical teachings.

• Evangelism and Outreach to foreigners working in Singapore - Pray for effective evangelism strategies to reach foreigners working in Singapore from China, India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Myanmar, and more.

• Church Leadership and Unity - Pray for church leaders to have wisdom and strength in guiding their congregations.

• Government Reform: Pray for integrity, wisdom, and accountability among leaders. We pray that God will raise up just and compassionate officials who will work for peace ending corruption and conflict.

• Unity Among Church Leaders: Pray for reconciliation and cooperation among Christian leaders. May they be united in purpose and love, setting an example of peace and servant leadership for the nation.

• Spread of the Gospel: Pray for the effective communication of the Gospel across the country. We pray that hearts would be open to God's truth, and that churches would be equipped to disciple others despite hardship.

• Provision for Physical Needs: We pray for the millions displaced by ongoing conflict. Pray for shelter, food, and medical aid, especially as famine continues to affect large parts of the population. Ask for protection, hope, and restoration for those who are suffering.

• Sweden is facing a rise in violence. We pray that God's peace would cover the nation and that He would bring comfort, safety, and restoration to all its people.

• Pray for the news media and information agencies in Sweden. May they speak the truth with clarity and fairness, free from political agendas, and guided by wisdom and integrity.

• Pray for the Church of Sweden to return to the Gospel and be renewed in faith and truth.  

• Pray for those in Sweden who identify as agnostic or atheist, that they may encounter God’s love, receive understanding of His truth, and experience the good news of salvation. 

• That God would open the hearts of Tibetan Buddhists to his salvation. They are a very difficult group to reach for geographic, political, linguistic and spiritual reasons. Even when they can be reached with the gospel, they are very resistant.

• More outreach in the diaspora. There is no known organizational outreach in Europe, Australia or N California where tens of thousands currently live.

• Converts and discipling in the ministries in NYC and Toronto, where there are active ministries. The ministry in Toronto is a model outreach to inner-city youth and has had a significant impact with several conversions.

• Perseverance of the church in China, Nepal, Bhutan and India. Believers are closely watched and severally persecuted in China, especially in Tibetan areas. The church in Nepal and India lives under increasing pressure and violence. The Nepali church however is growing rapidly.

• The Tibetan Buddhist Background Believer (TBBB) church is young and has a great need for trained leaders. Central Asian Fellowship has several programs aimed at this.

• Pray for the nation’s leaders to lead with wisdom and compassion, for eradication of corruption in the government and for free, fair and peaceful elections in 2028. 

• Pray for eradication of poverty, for a better economy and for jobs. 

• Pray for the rains. Zimbabwe has suffered from drought and depends on the rains for crops and to fill lakes and dams which supply electricity and water. 

• Pray for hope in Jesus and his promises to be restored amidst this economic crisis.

• Pray for hearts of Zimbabweans to turn to God. Pray also for churches that have prioritized financial gain and fame to return to preaching the gospel. 

• Pray for the Zimbabwean diaspora. Pray that they continue following Jesus and that they may find communities of believers to help strengthen their faith. Also pray for their continued support and generosity to their loved ones and communities back home in Zimbabwe.

Join us for fellowship and a time of prayer the first Sunday of every month. See David Ulloa, Director of Global missions, for more information about the next one.

Twice a year we take a special offering for the Deacon Fund: at Thanksgiving and Easter. The Deacon Fund is available for our Church body and neighbors both near and far for a variety of human needs: food, furnishings, housing, counseling, campus ministries, and missions. You can also make recurring donations through our Online Giving.

Every summer the last several years, we have sent a team to White Swan, Washington, to work with Sacred Road Ministries and serve the people of the Yakama Nation. See David Ulloa for more details or if you are interested in going on the next trip. For more information on Sacred Road, see their website.