Pray Across the Circuit

An Ottawa Circuit rotating or monthly prayer calendar:

Week 1

For Gospel ministry, mission and outreach in the Ottawa-Gatineau Area (3 in ON and 3 in QC)
For the ministry and mission of our military chaplain(s) (2)
For our bi-vocational pastors and missionaries who work multiple jobs to allow the Gospel ministry and mission to continue as they are able (4)
For congregations with pastoral vacancies and those who will soon be vacant, praying to the Lord of the Harvest to send out workers into His harvest, for those being served in them and for those who serve in the interim.

Week 2

For Gospel ministry, mission and outreach in Quebec (4 plus Tri-Parish and 1 LCMS)
For our missionaries to Quebec and to francophones (3)
For scattered Christians in need of a faithful church and for those considering what they hear
For pastors and other servants of the Church preparing for retirement.

Week 3

For Gospel ministry, mission and outreach in the Ottawa Valley (4 plus 2 LCMS)
For Gospel ministry, mission and outreach in the Upper St Lawrence Valley (1 plus 1 Toronto Circuit)
For our retired pastors who nevertheless are willing to serve in the Gospel Ministry and Mission as they are able (3+)
For congregations, pastors, and people facing hardship and challenges.

Week 4

For Gospel ministry, mission and outreach in Atlantic Canada (4 plus NL)
For Gospel ministry, mission and outreach in Northeast Ontario (2)
For remote and isolated congregations, for pastors, missionaries and people serving in other languages, and those isolated by language barriers (6+1)
That cogregations may be glad receivers and bold proclaimers of the Gospel together with their pastors, missionaries, and brothers and sisters in Christ.

Week 5

For Gospel ministry, mission and outreach in in large population centres and cities
For those who move for studies, for work, to form new families, or because of loss or break-ups
For the spouses, children and widows of pastors and other church workers
That we may be strengthened in the faith to grow as intercessors for the Church and for all those God has called Christians, and the world that God has so loved.