This month, we are praying for North America and the Caribbean, which includes 30 countries. Of the 922 people groups, 165 (18%) are considered unreached.
Pray for North America and the Caribbean
Pray against apathy for those in this region who have affluence not experienced in other parts of the world.
Pray for the leaders of these countries, especially those in the U.S., to aspire to serve the Lord and protect the people in their countries.
Pray for local churches to use their resources to spread the gospel among their neighbors who have immigrated from other countries.
Pray for the Deaf in North America
Ways to Engage with the Deaf Community:
Check out the ASL Bible! This free online resource includes the entire Bible in American Sign Language as well as other resources for kids and adults.
Read about the ways Wycliffe Bible Translators is invested in translating the Bible into more signed languages!
The Darker the Night, the Brighter the Light
Written by Jim Beerley, Global Partner
Is the world descending into chaos? Are things out of control? Is the future bleak? It may seem that way, but God’s purpose is still progressing – not in spite of world events, but because of them. Consider these stories from three countries that I oversee.
In Haiti, gangs continue to expand their territorial power, bringing fear, death, and destruction. Yet, amid this turmoil, our seminary has one of its highest enrollments ever! Young men and women are stepping up to be equipped to bring the message of hope to the hopeless, light to those walking in darkness. As our seminary president, whose wife has been robbed at gunpoint, told me, “God has given us a job to do, so we do it and let him decide when it’s over.”
In the Congo, our family is in the heart of the Ebola outbreak. Since the wife is a doctor, they have decided to remain there and help those in need. They are finding more openness to spiritual conversations with those they run across in their daily activities.
Here in Canada, Bill C-9 (The Combating Hate Act) is being debated in the Senate. The removal of the “religious exemption” clause means a person could be prosecuted for hate speech even if they were just reading from their religious text. Along with this, the recent Census Canada shows a significant drop in those who register as “Christian,” who will soon be passed by “Nones” (no religious affiliation) and “Other” within the next decade.
Yet in this increasingly secular society we are seeing a marked increase in interest in missions among Canadian youth.
Isaiah 26:3 says, “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” So, we do not let our hearts be troubled. God has given us a job to do, so we do it and let him decide when it’s over.
Kids Activities
Check out these activities to help your kids learn more about North America and the Caribbean.
Games & Recipes
Indigenous Canadian Games
Canada is home to more than one million indigenous people.
Spanish Kids Games
Check out these outdoor games often played in Spanish-speaking countries.
Jamaican Callaloo Recipe
Also known as “Jamaican Spinach,” these sautéed greens often include bell peppers and other vegetables.
Arroz con Gandules Recipe
Literally “rice with pigeon peas,” this dish is often called the national dish of Puerto Rico.
Share Your Experience!
Parents! Did you and your kids complete one of these activities? Send us a photo for a chance to be featured on Calvary Kids socials!
Notable North American Holidays in July
July 1 – Canada Day
July 4 – American Independence Day
July 14 – Fete Nationale (Saint Pierre de Miquelon)
Past Regions
Looking for prayer prompts and ways to engage with regions we prayed for in past months? Find them below!