LETS PRAY TOGETHER
“REJOICE ALWAYS, PRAY WITHOUT CEASING, GIVE THANKS IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES; FOR THIS IS THE WILL OF GOD IN CHRIST JESUS FOR YOU.”
1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18
Prayer Calendar April 2025
Tue 1 Harold (MLS’85) and Linda Goerzen, in Canada, had an eventful year last year. Linda fell, breaking a leg, with months of recovery; and later, Harold’s mother passed away. They are thankful for the Lord’s care and opportunities to serve Him.
Judges 13-15
Wed 2 Pray today for our president, Larry Windle, and his wife, Ruth (both MLS’97). Ask the Lord to lead them in decision making, their ministry to the students, and the many details that present themselves each day.
Judges 16-18
Thu 3 Gretchen Larsen (MLS ‘87) will appreciate your prayers as she serves at Rio Grande as an English teacher. Ask the Lord’s blessing on her service as she trusts in His leading and provision.
Judges 19-21
Fri 4 Continue praying for the Winter Volunteers who served on campus this winter season. Several of them, or their family members, have health issues. Pray that God will bring back a good number of these faithful friends this fall.
Ruth 1-4
Sat 5 God continues to use Radio Esperanza in many lives. He is working, not only through the programs that are broadcast around the clock, but also through special meetings in the local area and farther away. Pray for all who serve in this ministry.
I Samuel 1-3
Sun 6 Pray today for the local churches that our students attend on Sundays. May this experience be a blessing for the congregations and good preparation for the students’ future ministries.
I Samuel 4-6
Mon 7 Thank the Lord for the faithful ministries of Gerardo (SB’01) and Dalia (SB’ 22) Lorenzo at Radio Esperanza. Gerardo is the General Manager and News Director, and Dalia works in Automation and Programming.
I Samuel 7-9
Tue 8 Ken and Leah Spieler (MLS’14) oversee four young congregations in Piedras Negras, Mexico, and Ken also teaches in a seminary. Their older sons are now living in the US, and the two youngest are still at home. Lift this busy family up in prayer today.
I Samuel 10-12
Wed 9 John and Char Lotzgesell (MLS’78), of our staff, enjoy their ministry with our Bible College students from various Latin American countries. Lift them up to the Lord today, asking for wisdom and grace.
I Samuel 13-14
Thu 10 Today is our Morning of Prayer for the spring semester. Pray that it will be a blessing to all who participate. Students and staff will pray for various requests, including the students’ ministries during the Easter break.
I Samuel 15-16
Fri 11 Pray for wisdom and direction for our staff members who meet monthly to pray and discuss various matters. This includes the staff, Administrative Council (president and department leaders), Academic Committee, and Faculty.
I Samuel 17-18
Sat 12 Many of our students will be participating in mission trips today through Easter Sunday. They will be involved in evangelism, children’s ministries, and more. Please pray for them during the next two weeks.
I Samuel 19-21
Sun 13 Pray for staff members David (SB’83) and Neli (SB’14) Loyola. David is a teacher and also leads “Rio Grande Global,” which assists congregations in Latin America to send out their members as missionaries.
I Samuel 22-24
Mon 14 Jacob (SB’79) and Linda (Brumbaugh, MLS’79) Wiebe continue their busy lives in Mexico. They are involved in church planting, encouraging new pastors and believers, and reaching out into new areas, as they serve the Mexican church.
I Samuel 25-26
Tue 15 Alberto (Tito, SB’13) and Maria Matus will appreciate prayer today. They are part of the faculty, and Tito is Dean of Married Students. Ask God’s blessing on them as they interact with the students.
I Samuel 27-29
Wed 16 Please pray for our Day Care workers who keep preschoolers busy while their parents are in class or working. Rhoda Rodriguez has been the director for many years; thank the Lord for her and pray for others to join in this ministry.
I Samuel 30-31
Thu 17 Pray for Nelson (SB’14) and Pakis (González) M, SB’14) Matus who are off campus, awaiting renewal of their immigration papers. In the meantime, Nelson is studying for a doctoral degree.
II Samuel 1-2
Fri 18 Thank the Lord with us for the faithful supporters who invest in the ministry of Rio Grande. May the Lord continue to use them as they bless our staff and students with what God has entrusted to them.
II Samuel 3-5
Sat 19 Pray today for Franc (SB’86) and Mary (SB’84) Ortega. Franc pastors a church in McAllen, Texas, and Mary leads a weekly women’s Bible study. Last summer they took another mission trip to Cuba. Thank God for His continued working in hearts there and here in Texas.
II Samuel 6-8
Sun 20 “He is not here, for His has risen!” Easter Sunday is all about the resurrection of our Lord. Rejoice for all that He has done for us, and may we be faithful to share the Good News with others.
II Samuel 9-11
Mon 21 Pray for our students today as they return to class after the Easter break. We look forward to hearing what the Lord did in and through them as they shared their faith with those they met during this time away.
II Samuel 12-13
Tue 22 In past years, both Tony and Helen Lim have been volunteers at Rio Grande, and Helen continues to serve in our mailroom. Thank the Lord for their service and fellowship with staff and students.
II Samuel 14-15
Wed 23 Remember our students as they plan for service this summer. Ask the Lord to guide them to the places that He is preparing for them to share the Gospel, and that He will also prepare the hearts of those who need Him.
II Samuel 16-18
Thu 24 Alumni who serve in difficult areas of the world will welcome your prayers today. Pray for wisdom, grace, protection, and the Spirit’s guidance in contacts with people who have never heard of Jesus.
II Samuel 19-20
Fri 25 I Please pray for Willer (SB’20) and Letica Montesinos of our staff. Willer is the Latin American Coordinator of Rio Grande Global. Ask God’s blessing on them and their children today.
I Samuel 21-22
Sat 26 Rio Grande’s board members meet with our president three times a year. Please remember them in prayer as they consider important matters that affect programs, staff, and students.
II Samuel 23-24
Sun 27 Israel and Sofia (Cortés) Villavicencio (SB’13) are serving in Asia with Rio Grande Global. Please remember them and their young children in prayer as they witness to those around them while adapting to a new culture.
I Kings 1-2
Mon 28 Maribel Mendonça (SB’2016) continues as our Director of Admissions, after her immigration status was renewed last fall. Thank the Lord for this answer to prayer, and ask Him for wisdom as she deals with new applicants’ papers.
I Kings 3-5
Tue 29 We are thankful for several new staff members whom God has brought to RGBM in the past few years. Please remember them in prayer as they continue to adapt to their new environment and ministries.
I Kings 6-7
Wed 30 Jack and Sharon Mitchell will welcome prayers as they interact daily with the students in the Bible College. Jack is on the faculty and Sharon mentors several women students. Pray for wisdom in each situation.
I Kings 8-9
