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 October 2026
THU OCTOBER 1 – Larry and Ruth Windle (both MLS ’97) will appreciate prayer today. Larry is our president and is on the faculty, while Ruth is the Library Director. Ask the Lord to give them wisdom as they serve the students and staff.
Ephesians 4
FRI OCTOBER 2 – Pray today for Jim and Nydia (Garcia, SB ’99) Schmidt (both former staff), serving in Latin America with Wycliff Bible Translators. May they encourage their co-workers and assist the translators.
Ephesians 5:1-16
SAT OCTOBER 3 – Ask God’s direction for Mark and Ruth Lans. Mark is the Director of our Modern Languages Department and an Academic Advisor in the Bilingual Ministries area.
Ephesians 5:17-33
SUN OCTOBER 4 – Pray for our graduates who are serving the Lord today in churches in North America and around the world. Ask God to use them to bring many to Himself and to help them grow in their faith.
Ephesians 6
MON OCTOBER 5 – Javier and Edina (Hernandez, SB ’77) Lara have served on the Rio Grande staff for many years. Thank the Lord for Javier’s recovery from surgery and for his position as counselor and mentor of students and alumni.
Philippians 1
TUE OCTOBER 6 – We ask prayer for the staff and students at the new satellite school in Hot Springs, South Dakota. Classes are now in session after many months of preparation by the staff and volunteers.
Philippians 2
WED OCTOBER 7 – Continue to pray for our faculty as they share with the students what God has taught them through His Word and in their walk with Him.
Philippians 3
THU OCTOBER 8 — Please remember Gretchen Larsen (MLS ’87) in prayer today. She teaches English to our Spanish-speaking students. May the Lord bless and use her among the students.
Philippians 4
FRI OCTOBER 9 – We have welcomed several new staff members in the past two or three years. Please pray for them as they continue their service here and adjust to all the new things that are involved in serving at Rio Grande Bible College.
Colossians 1
SAT OCTOBER 10 – Tony and Helen Lim will appreciate prayer today. Tony is a retired medical doctor who served part-time on campus for several years. Helen continues to volunteer in our campus mail room.
Colossians 2
SUN OCTOBER 11 – As our students attend Sunday services at local churches, ask the Lord to make them a blessing to the members there. May lasting friendships be formed as they worship together.
Colossians 3
MON OCTOBER 12 – The Columbus Day holiday today is a welcome break for the students and the staff, as there are no classes or work. Pray that we will use this “free time” for good purposes.
Colossians 4
TUE OCTOBER 13 – Pray for Gerardo (SB ’01) and Dalia (SB ’22) Lorenzo as they continue their service at our radio station, Radio Esperanza (Radio Hope). Ask the Lord to lead them daily in this important ministry.
I Thessalonians 1
WED OCTOBER 14 – Pray for the new students as they continue to adapt to all the new things at Rio Grande. May the Lord help them to feel at home here, to draw closer to Christ, and make friends with others in the student body.
I Thessalonians 2
THU OCTOBER 15 – John and Char (Luisa) Lotzgesell will appreciate your prayers as they interact with the staff and students. Ask God to use their lives and dedication to bless and challenge those they serve.
Thessalonians 3
FRI OCTOBER 16 – Larry (MLS ’88) and Lily (Sandoval, SB ’88) Baird serve the Lord in Mexico, Lily’s homeland. They will appreciate prayer as they minister in a church and in other venues.
I Thessalonians 4
SAT OCTOBER 17 – Bring David (SB ’83) and Neli (SB ‘2014) Loyola to the Lord today. David is Director of Rio Grande Global and General Assistant to the President. Ask the Lord to continue using them for His glory.
I Thessalonians 5
SUN OCTOBER 18 – Pray for those who heard the good news of the Gospel via our students during the summer. There were several teams who took the message of salvation around the world.
II Thessalonians 1
MON OCTOBER 19 – The mid-semester break begins today, followed by the annual Missions Conference Wednesday-Friday. Pray for the students as they are exposed to a number of mission organizations and needs around the world.
II Thessalonians 2
TUE OCTOBER 20 – Radio Esperanza’s staff will appreciate prayer as they fill a variety of positions. Some speak on the air; others are counselors; and yet others work behind the scenes, to keep everything running smoothly.
II Thessalonians 3
WED OCTOBER 21 – Pray for the children of our staff and married students as they study in a variety of schools, or at home. May the Lord give the parents the joy of seeing them put their trust in the Lord while they are young.
I Timothy 1
THU OCTOBER 22 – Please pray for Nelson (SB’14) and Pakis (Gonzalez, SB’14) Matus of our staff, who are outside the country. While they await permission to return to the US, Nelson has been teaching online and taking further studies.
I Timothy 2
FRI OCTOBER 23 – Maribel Mendonca (SB’16) serves at Rio Grande as Director of Admissions and Recruitment. Pray for wisdom and guidance for her as she interacts with potential students.
I Timothy 3
SAT OCTOBER 24 – Let’s continue praying for those who were ministered to this summer by our students and staff. May the Word that was shared with them return to their minds and hearts, resulting in faith in Christ.
I Timothy 4
SUN OCTOBER 25 – Pray today for Jack and Sharon Mitchell of our staff. Jack is on the faculty, and Sharon is a mentor of the women students. Ask the Lord to continue using them in the students’ lives as they interact with them daily.
I Timothy 5
MON OCTOBER 26 – Willer (SB’29) and Leticia Montesinos have been on our staff for several years. Willer is the Dean of Students and also serves on Rio Grande Global. Thank the Lord for their ministries and uphold them in prayer today.
I Timothy 6
TUE OCTOBER 27 – Soon we will be welcoming many “Winter Volunteers” to campus, where they will be doing a long list of jobs throughout the winter months. Let’s pray for them as they travel to Edinburg from all over North America.
II Timothy 1
WED OCTOBER 28 – Fernando (SB’89) and Isabel Garcia live and minister in Mexico City. They also travel to other areas of the country, teaching, and distributing food and clothing to the needy. Remember them in prayer today.
II Timothy 2
THU OCTOBER 29 – Milton (SB’98) and Vicky (MLS’05) Morocho are on our staff, with Milton serving as the Academic Dean. Lift this family to the Lord in prayer, thanking Him for their lives and ministries.
II Timothy 3
FRI OCTOBER 30 – Brian and Maryanne Nacy will appreciate your prayers as they serve here. Brian is the Provost in the Bible College. Ask God to lead and bless them both as they serve our students.
II Timothy 4
SAT OCTOBER 31 – Let’s not forget those who are serving in South Dakota, as well as our Board members, Bibleville friends, and Winter Volunteers. They are praying for us; let’s pray for them today.
Titus 1
