LET’S PRAY TOGETHER
“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
Prayer Calendar July 2026
WED JULY 1 – A number of our students are on mission trips this summer. Ask the Lord to help them to adapt to their new surroundings and to be ready to share their faith with those they meet.
Acts 10:24-48
THU JULY 2 — Bob Abromowitz will appreciate your prayers as he serves as the campus painter here at Rio Grande. Ask God to bless him as he helps to make homes and other buildings more attractive.
Acts 11
FRI JULY 3 — Pray that God will bring the students of His choice here this fall, in spite of difficult situations in some of their homelands. If they cannot be here in person, perhaps they can study online.
Acts 12
SAT JULY 4 — As we celebrate American Independence Day today, let’s thank God for those who fought and who sacrificed their lives to gain the freedom we now enjoy.
Acts 13:1-25
SUN JULY 5 — Pascual Aguilar (SB’09) is our VP of Campus Services, and his wife, Brenda (SB’08), oversees the Boutique clothing store. Ask God to give them wisdom in all their responsibilities.
Acts 13:26-52
MON JULY 6 — Many of our staff are away from campus this summer. Ask God to give them a rest, and to guide them as they share with others what God is doing here.
Acts 14
TUE JULY 7 – Pray for staff members Abisai (SB’11) and Julie (Kracht, Mls’95) Ahumada, as Abi volunteers at Radio Esperanza and Julie is the president’s assistant. They also minister to children and have a weekly Bible study in their home.
Acts 15:1-21
WED JULY 8 – Mike and Lori Cassel (MLS’05) are thankful for 10 new people who are attending their church this year. Rejoice them as they continue to serve the Lord in Guatemala.
Acts 15:22-41
THU JULY 9 – Remember in prayer Bob and Kari Allen, who are part of our Rio Grande staff family. Bob is the Vice President of Advancement, and Kari is a nurse. Ask God’s blessing on their lives and ministries.
Acts 16:1-21
FRI JULY 10 — Preparations continue for the opening of the new branch of Rio Grande Bible College in Hot Springs, South Dakota. Please pray for those who are already involved in this new venture, and ask the Lord to lead others to join them.
Acts 16:22-40
SAT JULY 11 – Remember Jonathan Almblad in prayer today. He has been our staff chef for several years. Students and staff appreciate the meals that he and his assistants provide.
Acts 17:1-15
SUN JULY 12 – Bring before the Lord our alumni who are ministering today in various locations around the globe. Ask God to protect them and guide them to those who will respond to the Gospel message.
Acts 17:16-34
MON JULY 13 — Staff members Jules and Andy Álvarez (both SB’20) will appreciate your prayers. Jules is the Personnel Manager and Radio Pastor at Radio Esperanza. Ask the Lord to bless him and Andy this summer.
Acts 18
TUE JULY 14 – Our leaders and staff will appreciate your prayers as they prepare for the beginning of another school year at our Edinburg campus. Ask the Lord to refresh them this summer and prepare them for the future.
Acts 19:1-20
WED JULY 15 – José Almera is part of the Maintenance team at Rio Grande. Pray for him and his co-workers as they work in the summer heat to maintain the campus buildings and grounds. Remember to pray for Jose’s wife, Marlet, also.
Acts 19:21-41
THU JULY 16 – Join us in praying that God will lead a good number of students to enroll in the opening semester of the school in South Dakota. We look forward to seeing how He will bless the staff and students in this new location.
Acts 20:1-16
FRI JULY 17 – We ask you to continue praying for Radio Esperanza, our radio ministry. Ask the Lord use the programs, testimonies, and music to bless those who know Him as Saviour, and that many more will come to faith in Christ.
Acts 20:17-3l
SAT JULY 18 — Please pray for our staff in the admissions area as they communicate with applicants for the fall and spring semesters. Ask the Lord to give them wisdom in advising each one.
Acts 21:1-17
SUN JULY 19 — Pray that God will use our alumni who are serving in churches today. Some are in North and South America, while others are in faraway locations. May God encourage them as they share the good news of the Gospel.
Acts 21:18-40
MON JULY 20 – Dan and Donna Antoniuk will appreciate prayers. Dan serves at a local church, and Donna is a librarian here, who also contributes to our magazine. Ask God to bless them today.
Acts 22
TUE JULY 21 – Curtis and Diane Steward (MLS’83) lead a congregation in Chile. Although two pastors-in-training left their posts last year, the Lord led two elders to take their places. Pray for better days ahead.
Acts 23:1-15
WED JULY 22 — Azalea Arreola (SB’19) is our Publishing Director. Thank the Lord for her faithfulness and her part in the production of Rio Grande’s latest book, These Stones Still Speak.
Acts 23:16-35
THU JULY 23 – Please pray for the applicants for the fall semester as they prepare to study with us. May the Lord confirm to them that He is leading them and that He will provide all their needs.
Acts 24
FRI JULY 24 – Another new offering this fall, in both Edinburg and in Hot Springs, will be the introduction of courses taught in English. Please pray for a good number of applicants for this new program.
Acts 25
SAT JULY 25 – Pray for the families of our current students and of those who will arrive next month. Some parents and siblings may not know the Lord. Pray that they will come to know Him through the testimonies of their family members.
Acts 26
SUN JULY 26 – Miguel (SB’22) and Aylin Bastias, in Chile, will appreciate prayer as Miguel serves as the chaplain for our online students. Ask God to use him to be an encouragement and blessing to each one.
Acts 27:1-26
MON JULY 27 – Each year, Rio Grande is blessed with the help of Winter Volunteers who do an amazing amount of work on the campus. Thank God for them, and ask Him to bring many of them back this fall.
Acts 27:27-44
TUE JULY 28 – Paul and Roxanne Wilson (MLS ’08) lead a growing youth ministry in Mexico. For several years, an opposing group has continued to sue them, hoping to gain ownership of the beautiful campus. Pray for God’s will to be done.
Acts 28
WED JULY 29 – Pleas pray for Ken Bennett, who teaches part-time at Rio Grande. His wife, Donna, is now with the Lord, after suffering with some serious health issues for the past few years. May God give grace to Ken and their family members.
Romans 1
THU JULY 30 – For several years, Irene Álvarez has been part of Radio Esperanza, Rio Grande’s radio ministry. Ask His continued blessing on her life and open doors as she seeks Christian business sponsors.
Acts 10:1-23
FRI JULY 31 – Jim and Jeanne Berryhill (MLS’75) studied Spanish here many years ago, before they went to South America as missionaries. Recently, they returned—this time, as part of our staff. Thank the Lord for their lives and service.
Romans 3
