Prayer is a powerful tool that God has given us. We can use it to further our relationship with God, discern his will for the future, present our petitions, lament and confess our transgressions, and praise him for all that he does for us. 

The CRCNA has several resources to help you in your prayer life, the ministries of the CRCNA also covet your prayers in support of ongoing work. 

Join others in praying for synod each year. There is a 40 days of prayer guide in the lead up to synod, as well as opportunities to pray during the event itself. 

The CRC Prayer Guide offers another way to pray for our shared ministry as a denomination, with specific prayer requests for each day of the year. View these prayer requests below, download printer-friendly versions, or get them delivered to your email inbox (choose to receive them daily, weekly, or once a month).

You may also be interested in the prayer section of The Network and the CRC News weekly email.

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Saturday November 1
from: World Renew: Ride to Renew

This week (Nov. 1-8) cyclists are riding across Florida to raise funds for sustainable agriculture programs. Each rider will equip 15 farmers with tools and training for food cultivation and creation care. Pray for safety, strength, and joy for all. On this World Hunger Sunday, give thanks for every effort to help farmers build a greener, more food-secure future.

Sunday November 2
from: Resonate Global Mission: Argentina

Silvia was feeling spiritually dry and lonely in her community in Argentina. Give thanks that she found friendship, a supportive faith community, and a renewed relationship with God through a Global Coffee Break Bible study led by Resonate missionary Elaine Lee.

Monday November 3
from: Thrive: Growing faith

Faithful God, nurture in us a deep and living faith. Guide parents, mentors, and teachers as they share your story with the next generation. Fill our homes, churches, and hearts with curiosity, wisdom, and joy in following Jesus every day. Shape us into your people of love.

Tuesday November 4
from: ReFrame Ministries: Myanmar

Joseph asks for prayer for his ministry of serving children in an orphanage in Yangon. Ask God to provide for every spiritual, emotional, and physical need, and to strengthen Joseph and his team as they care for vulnerable children. Ask for protection over this ministry and for God’s love to be made known through their faithful service.

Wednesday November 5
from: Resonate: Michigan

“Ask the Lord to show up in noticeable ways during our Bible study and community gatherings,” said Dave Ruark, interim campus minister at Campus Edge, a Resonate partner at Michigan State University.

Thursday November 6
from: Calvin Theological Seminary: Diversity

Our students represent 31 countries, with over 40 percent coming from outside North America. Over 30 percent of our students are women. It is a blessing to hear diverse stories of the church as we learn together. Rejoice with us and pray for the beautiful diversity of our seminary community.

Friday November 7
from: World Renew: Disaster Response Services (DRS)

Lord, we lift up the volunteer teams serving this month in Windsor, N.C., and Sarasota, Fla. As they repair homes damaged by past storms—including Hurricanes Milton and Helene—may their work and their presence help to bring healing and hope. Please provide comfort and restoration for all the families facing the results of these disasters.

Saturday November 8
from: Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee: Cohorts

Please pray for the Community of Practice cohorts made up of Hearts Exchanged alumni as they continue in their reconciliation journey. May their efforts foster deeper relationships with Indigenous neighbors and lead to meaningful action within their congregations.

Sunday November 9
from: ReFrame: Mexico

Please pray for Rev. Huascar and the Spanish ministry team in Mexico as they seek to add tech staff to support their editing and recording work. Pray also for safety and stability amid ongoing insecurity and violence in their region, and for continued progress in the construction of their new ministry building.

Monday November 10
from: Resonate: England

Resonate missionary Matt Slack ministers with people from Türkiye in London, England. He asks for prayer that one of the friends he has met in ministry may meet Jesus in a powerful way and come to know him as Savior.

Tuesday November 11
from: Thrive: Veterans Day/Remembrance Day

God of refuge and healing, protect all who are vulnerable, wounded, and grieving, and give us courage to speak the truth in your name. Strengthen all our communities to be places of safety, respect, and accountability. Empower us to reflect your justice and compassion in all we do.

Wednesday November 12
from: World Renew: Humanitarian response in conflict zones

Gracious God, we lift up families in Afghanistan, Sudan, and South Sudan facing deep hardship due to conflicts and disasters. May they receive all of the assistance and supplies they need. Thank you for international relief managers supporting people amid security risks. May your presence bring comfort, protection, and hope.

Thursday November 13
from: Resonate: Haiti

Gang violence continues throughout Haiti, particularly in and near the capital, Port-au-Prince. Give thanks that our partner-ministry IMPACT clubs are still able to meet safely despite these risks. Pray for the 400 young people participating in these clubs throughout the country as they are equipped to become servant leaders.

Friday November 14
from: Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations Committee: Ecumenical gathering

Thank you, Lord, that representatives of the CRCNA were able to attend the general council of the World Communion of Reformed Churches in Thailand this past month. We pray that together we may search out God’s will for all the churches represented by the WCRC. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for the unity of your churches.

Saturday November 15
from: ReFrame: Groundwork podcast

Suellen, a Groundwork listener, shared that she senses a wall of silence between her and the Holy Spirit. Ask God to renew her sense of closeness and to restore her confidence in his presence. May she be reminded that the Spirit is always near, and may her faith be refreshed through prayer, Scripture, and community.

Sunday November 16
from: Thrive: Chaplaincy Sunday

Please pray for chaplains who dedicate their lives to being with others, often in times of crisis—in hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, workplaces, and military installations. May they serve in ways that bring the presence of Christ to others. Pray also for people discerning God’s leading in their lives to serve as chaplains.

Monday November 17
from: Resonate: Church planting

Please pray for church planting efforts in the CRCNA. May our eyes be open to opportunities God is providing to reach people with the gospel throughout North America, especially among diaspora communities. Pray that as a denomination we will be united to meet those opportunities, raising up church planters and starting new faith communities.

Tuesday November 18
from: Kuyper College: Thanks and requests

Please pray for the health of our students, employees, and donors. May we fulfill our mission to help to further God's kingdom and blessing in this world (see Mal. 3:10). Pray also for discernment as we consider new academic offerings to meet today’s changing demands within higher education.

Wednesday November 19
from: ReFrame: Japan

Give thanks with us for Yoshinori, who was baptized this past Easter. He first began listening to our program in 2018 and later began attending a local church, where his faith deepened. Like many other believers in Japan, he is the only Christian in his family. May all these believers keep growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ.

Thursday November 20
from: World Renew: World Children's Day

Today we thank God for the gift of children and the joy they bring to families and communities. Please pray for children around the world who face hunger, conflict, poverty, and lack of access to education or health care. May we faithfully support their growth, safety, and well-being so that children everywhere can thrive.

Friday November 21
from: Resonate: Germany

Resonate missionaries Mary Buteyn and David Kromminga, who work with newcomers in Germany, ask for prayers that people who are displaced may “find a warm welcome where they have landed.” Pray that CRC congregations and Resonate missionaries will have opportunities to provide a warm welcome for newcomers everywhere.

Saturday November 22
from: Thrive: Newcomers

Loving God, you welcome the stranger and make a home for all people. Be with all who journey in search of safety and belonging. Grant them courage, and stir our hearts toward hospitality, fairness, and love that crosses every border. Through Christ, our shelter and guide, Amen.

Sunday November 23
from: Resonate: Worldwide

Give thanks with us that we are part of God’s global church! Please pray for Resonate missionaries, campus ministers, church planters, and partners who join in God’s mission in communities around the world. May the Holy Spirit work through us all to spread the gospel so that people of all nations will know the love of Jesus.

Monday November 24
from: World Renew: Livelihoods and resilience

Around the world, families facing hardship are finding renewed hope through our programs in sustainable agriculture and small-business development. These efforts help people improve their food security, increase income, and invest in their children’s education. Pray that all who participate may experience lasting transformation and be empowered to build a better future for themselves and their communities.

Tuesday November 25
from: ReFrame: Prayer ministry

Through our prayer website, Brenda asks for the Holy Spirit’s guidance as she continues to pray for her daughter, who has struggled with addiction for 15 years. Brenda also faces ongoing health challenges with anemia. Please pray for renewed strength, comfort, and peace for Brenda and for healing and freedom for her daughter.

Wednesday November 26
from: Thrive: Belonging

Creator God, you form each person in your image and call us to full belonging in your body. Bless efforts that remove barriers and open doors. Teach us to recognize and celebrate the gifts of all your people. May our communities reflect your wholeness and grace.

Thursday November 27
from: Resonate: Thanksgiving Day (U.S.)

As we celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States today, give thanks for God’s faithfulness in every season. May our missionaries, campus ministers, church planters, and ministry partners experience God’s provision in their ministries and lives. May our hearts be filled with gratitude and generosity, and may we all respond to God’s call to live missionally.

Friday November 28
from: Calvinist Cadet Corps: New ministry year

Our theme this year, “Stand Firm” (1 Cor. 16:13–14), calls every cadet and counselor to be strong in faith, courageous in action, and loving in spirit. Please pray that our counselors may reflect Christ’s love and truth and that our cadets may live out our motto—“Living for Jesus”—wherever God leads them.

Saturday November 29
from: Diaconal Ministries Canada: Transitions

Please pray for our new director, John Wildeboer, as he seeks to lead with wisdom and vision so that our ministry may continue equipping deacons and churches to help communities flourish. Pray also for our outgoing director, Ron Vanden Brink, asking that his season of retirement may be filled with rest, joy, and God’s blessings.

Sunday November 30
from: CRC Communications: First Sunday of Advent

Today the church around the world begins a time of reflection and anticipation as we remember the incarnation of Christ—Immanuel (“God with us”)—and his coming return. May our hearts ever be open to his love, grace, and peace.

Wednesday October 1
from: Resonate Global Mission: Central America

Give thanks that both Delaney and Julio, two young adults, found their calling when they participated in Resonate Cohort Central America. Delaney, from the United States, is now serving in El Salvador. Julio, from Honduras, is serving in Guatemala. Please pray for them as they follow God’s call on their lives.

Thursday October 2
from: World Renew: Afghanistan earthquake

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Afghanistan just over a month ago, killing more than 2,000 people, injuring thousands more, and destroying 5,000 homes. This disaster has deepened the hardship for many people who already struggle to meet daily needs. Pray for comfort and relief for survivors, and pray for rescue teams and humanitarian workers responding to this disaster.

Friday October 3
from: ReFrame Ministries: Today devotions

Susan, a Today reader, asks for prayer for strength and guidance from God as she processes the painful discovery that her husband, whom she believed to be sober, has been secretly drinking for many years.

Saturday October 4
from: Resonate: Uganda

Give thanks for Resonate missionary Anastaze Nzabonimpa’s work with refugees in Uganda. When Devota, a refugee from Rwanda, met Anastaze, she found someone who cared about her and her situation. “He helped me grow spiritually. He told me about the goodness of God, and it’s comforting to know that God is there for me,” she said.

Sunday October 5
from: Thrive: All Nations Heritage Sunday

Lord, guide the people of all nations in the ways of justice and peace, that we may honor one another and serve the common good. Bless all whose lives are linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in our interactions with everyone, loving as he loves us. (Adapted from the Book of Common Prayer)

Monday October 6
from: World Renew: Disaster Response Services (DRS)

We continue to respond to many recent disasters, including the 2024 flooding in northwestern Iowa, Hurricane Helene, and the Los Angeles wildfires (Jan. 2025). Please pray for wisdom and endurance for our staff and volunteer groups as they help people facing the long-term impacts of these tragic events. May communities experience renewed hope through acts of generosity and support.

Tuesday October 7
from: Resonate: Michigan

A Resonate partner church planter in Michigan asks for prayer for a woman she is discipling. Please pray that this woman will come to faith in Jesus, and that her husband will also become open to receiving the gospel.

Wednesday October 8
from: ReFrame: Portuguese ministry: Brazil

More than 1,500 people attended the seventh gathering of the Light for the Path (Luz Para O Caminho) family event last month. Please pray for the ministry team and all who were in attendance as they reflect on this event, asking God to give them strength, wisdom, and joy and to bless all who participated.

Thursday October 9
from: Calvin Theological Seminary: Rhythm and rest

Pray for students, faculty, and staff as they navigate school, family, and other commitments during this semester. Pray for healthy rhythms. Pray that when stress levels rise, everyone will be able to take time with the One who will give them rest (Matt. 11:28).

Friday October 10
from: Thrive: Refugees and hosts

Please pray that refugees and displaced people worldwide may find safety and peace. Pray also for host nations who have openly received thousands of refugees; may God give them compassion and logistical wisdom in caring for vulnerable individuals and families.

Saturday October 11
from: GEMS Girls' Clubs: Day of the Girl

October 11 is the International Day of the Girl. Please pray that girls around the globe may have a close relationship with Jesus and believe they are LOVED.

Sunday October 12
from: Centre for Public Dialogue: Training

Please pray for people taking the Centre for Public Dialogue’s online and in-person workshop “Faith in Action,” which helps them to advocate for pressing issues in our society today. Pray that their faithful witness in the public sphere will make an impact for Christ.

Monday October 13
from: Resonate: Thanksgiving Day in Canada

As we gather in gratitude across Canada today, let us thank God together for the many ways he is working through CRC congregations and through Resonate missionaries, church planters, and campus ministers to share the gospel in neighborhoods near and far away. Pray that people and communities of all nations will experience the hope of the gospel.

Tuesday October 14
from: ReFrame: Spanish ministry: Mexico

Please pray for a Christian radio broadcaster in Mexico who is facing government restrictions on religious broadcasting. Ask God to provide wisdom, resources, and open doors for this ministry, and pray that the gospel may continue to reach listeners despite these unique challenges.

Wednesday October 15
from: Thrive: Disability Awareness Week

Creator God, in the beginning you created, and you called everything “good.” Made in your image, each of us belongs to you, to one another, and to your church. We lament the many ways we have perpetuated ableism in our lives, institutions, and churches. We confess the harm that these attitudes and actions have caused. Work in our hearts, we pray, for all your beloved children.

Thursday October 16
from: World Renew: World Food Day

Around the world, extreme weather, economic instability, and ongoing conflicts and disasters are pushing more families into a food crisis. On World Food Day, please pray for World Renew and our partners as we work to help families worldwide to improve their food security through sustainable agriculture programs.

Friday October 17
from: Resonate: Asia

Please ask the Lord to continue working in and through a church that Resonate missionaries are leading in Asia. They give thanks for new members, including someone who recently came to faith in Christ!

Saturday October 18
from: ReFrame: Chinese ministry: Hong Kong

Han Chinese people who are emigrating from mainland China into Hong Kong need our prayers. Ask that they may encounter the hope of the gospel in their new environment, and that churches and ministries in Hong Kong may have a vision to reach these newcomers and welcome them into the family of Christ.

Sunday October 19
from: Thrive: Spiritual Care Week

Chaplains and institutions throughout North America are celebrating Spiritual Care Week (Oct. 19-25), which recognizes spiritual caregivers in all kinds of organizations and institutions. Please pray alongside our 90 chaplains and spiritual care practitioners as they have opportunities to share their stories and celebrate their ministries in their local communities.

Monday October 20
from: World Renew: Haiti

Our hearts go out to people living in Haiti, where gang-related violence continues to escalate. We ask God to intervene and bring a peaceful end to the crisis in Haiti and in other countries where chaos and unrest persist. Please pray for protection for our staff and partners working in areas that experience violence and conflict.

Tuesday October 21
from: Resonate: Alberta

As an emerging leader at Calgary Campus Ministry, a Resonate partner at the University of Calgary in Alberta, Ella started a Bible study for friends and classmates interested in learning more about the good news of Jesus. Please pray for Ella as she continues to study the Bible with and walk alongside her peers.

Wednesday October 22
from: Indigenous Christian Fellowship: Staff and community

Please pray for staff, volunteers, and community members at Indigenous Christian Fellowship in Regina, Sask., including Joe Elkerton, the ministry’s new director. Pray for fruitful ministry and strong community bonds, asking God to continue to bless and heal through this ministry.

Thursday October 23
from: ReFrame: Prayer ministry

One of our partners asks for prayer as they serve in the prison system. Pray that they may lead and supervise well, with God’s guidance and favor. Ask for wisdom, success, and good relationships with others in this ministry God has entrusted to them.

Friday October 24
from: Thrive: Worship leaders

Please pray for your congregation's worship leaders and planners. May God fill them with energy, joy in their work, and ample times of rest.

Saturday October 25
from: Resonate: Spain

Resonate missionaries Tony and Stacey Meyer, who lead Mountainview International Church in Spain, give thanks that the church community is praying for family members who do not yet believe in Jesus and that members are bringing their loved ones along to worship gatherings and events. May all of these family members experience the love of Christ.

Sunday October 26
from: World Renew: Maternal and child health

The well-being of mothers, infants, and children can determine the health of the next generation and the future of a community. World Renew works to provide maternal and child health training and resources for communities worldwide. Please pray that every mother can access the care she needs and that every child can have a healthy start.

Monday October 27
from: ReFrame: Prayer ministry

Mieke asks for prayer today as their team ministers to malnourished children needing food and medicine in Haiti. Pray for protection from harm and for God’s guidance as they seek to meet the needs of the people he has called them to serve.

Tuesday October 28
from: Thrive: Church leaders and volunteers

Please pray for wisdom, discernment, and strength for pastors, leaders, and volunteers in congregations across the U.S. and Canada as they live out God’s call for renewal in their churches and communities.

Wednesday October 29
from: Resonate: West Africa

Resonate missionaries in West Africa ask you to please pray that “God will continue to work in the hearts of the Fulbe people so that their hearts may be open to his truth and grace.”

Thursday October 30
from: World Renew: Partnerships

Our working relationships with churches in the U.S. and Canada, alliances with humanitarian organizations, and connections with local denominations across the world help us to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Pray that these partnerships continue to be effective, mutually beneficial, and God-honoring.

Friday October 31
from: Communications: Reformation Day

As we mark the anniversary of the beginning of the Reformation, let us praise God for his renewing work in his church around the world and throughout the ages. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide church members and leaders in the truth and to draw believers ever closer to God.