North America – Page 7 – Targeted Global Prayer

Karmiel, Israel: Denver, CO, and Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfields of these sister cities.

1. Karmiel is located in the Galilee region of northern Israel, and has a population of around 46,000. Pray for skateboarding enthusiasts who normally frequent the colorful park above to experience an even greater thrill than coming off a steep ramp – being personal friends with the God of the universe.

2. Pray for family members of IDF personnel from Karmiel who have been killed in the last ten days.

3. Karmiel is one of several cities that is hosting Jewish families who had to leave their homes near Gaza. Pray for both a host and a guest family to come to Christ.

4. Denver, CO, has an estimated 91,000 Jewish residents, close to 13% of the city’s population. Pray for a dozen of those families to find life in their Messiah before the end of the year.

5. The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh has a website with information about current events. Pray for the salvation of their website developer.

Psalm 25:22

Givatayim, Israel: Chattanooga, TN, and Compton, CA, USA

Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfields of these sister cities.

Located east of Tel Aviv, Givatayim was founded in 1922 by 22 pioneers. A hundred years later, the Times of Israel reported on September 22, 2022, that with current development plans, the city would reach a population density of 80,290 people per square mile (https://www.timesofisrael.com/givatayim-set-to-become-israels-highest-density-city/). This is especially interesting in light of current events, in which the media has focused on Gaza’s population density of 15,000 people per square mile.

1. Pray for the mayors of Givatayim, Chattanooga, and Compton to personally hear God’s plan of salvation this month, and respond in faith.

2. Pray for a musician in each of these three cities to be able to one day join heaven’s redeemed choir.

3. In the foreground of the picture is a cemetery. Pray for a family member of someone buried there, who misses their loved one deeply, to embrace the hope of Christ’s resurrection today.

Psalm 25:22

Sister Cities Series

In 1956, President Eisenhower started Sister Cities, Inc., an organization designed to foster peaceful relations between US and international cities. Currently, there are fifty-one US and Israeli sister cities.

TGP is beginning a prayer series focused on those sister cities. If you would like for your city (or your hometown, etc.) and its corresponding Israeli sister city to be featured, please reply to this email (or contact targetedglobalprayer@gmail.com) with the name of the US city of your choice. In a case where that city does not have an Israeli sister city, the closest geographical city to it that does will be featured.

In the meantime, let us continue to pray for the following:

1. Pray for the Lord to protect Israel by deflecting missiles from their targets and bringing terrorists to swift justice.

2. Pray for many Israelis to turn to Jesus their Messiah during this time.

3. Pray for spiritual, emotional, and physical healing for those suffering as a result of the terrorist attacks.

4. Pray for the international community to see the truth and stand by Israel.

5. Pray for the Lord to encourage Israeli Christians today with a renewed sense of His compassion, strength, and presence.

Psalm 67:6-7

Aguascalientes, Mexico

Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Aguascalientes.

Aguascalientes means “hot waters,” so named for the many hot springs in the area. This is similar to the Biblical town of Laodicea, located between Hierapolis’ hot springs and Colossae’s cold water. Pray that Christians in Aguascalientes will remember Jesus’ words in Revelation 3:14-22.
Aguascalientes is referred to as “the heart of Mexico” because of its geographic centrality. Pray that Bible preaching churches in the city will be used by God to disseminate the gospel throughout their country.
Aguascalientes is home to the Museum of Death. Pray for the Lord to multiply to Himself many transformed Museums of Life (2 Corinthians 5:17).

Lamentations 3:21-23

This post was originally published on October 26, 2021.

Greenville, USA

Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Greenville.

1. This group of apartments provides housing for senior saints. Greenville, SC, has many people who have lived faithfully for the Lord for decades. Pray that each of them will be blessed with a special awareness of His presence and care today.

2. Pray for the Father’s provision for students at Christian colleges around the world who are struggling to pay their school bills.

3. Pray for effective ministry for the Shepherd’s Gate women/children’s shelter as they reach out with the compassion of Christ.

Psalm 67:4

Crique Sarco, Belize

Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Crique Sarco.

*Thanks to Pastor Steve Meece for posting this photo on Facebook.*

1. Pray for the Good Samaritan Health Center to be effective in meeting the physical and spiritual needs of this village of 366 people.

2. Pray for the Lord’s blessing, strength, and provision for American Christians who have an ongoing ministry to Crique Sarco.

3. Pray for the two people in the picture to know Jesus as their personal Savior, and walk with Him faithfully.

Psalm 67:3

Winnipeg, Canada

Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Winnipeg.

1. Pray for the Lord Jesus to be welcomed into this home, and daily honored, loved, and served there.

2. Pray for a coach of the Winnipeg Jets (ice hockey team) to be made a new creation in Christ.

3. Pray for any team members of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (football tesm) who are Christians to be strengthened in their walk with the Lord, having courage to live for Him.

Psalm 67:1

Todos Santos, Mexico

Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Todos Santos.

Oxxo is the largest chain of convenience stores in Latin America, with over 19,800 locations. Pray for a Christian to witness to a cashier in this Oxxo today, and for the witness given to have good reception.
Pray for every pedestrian along this road today to see something that the Holy Spirit can use to draw his/her attention to Christ.
Pray for all saints currently living in Todos Santos to truly live as saints of the Most High God.

John 6:35

This post was originally published on October 13, 2021.

English Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda

Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Antigua and Barbuda.

This picture is from Nelson’s Dockyard, a historical spot in English Harbour. Pray that two people walking past this anchor will turn to Jesus as the only anchor for their souls (Hebrews 6:17-20).
“Pillars of Hercules” is the name given to a natural rock formation on the coast in Freeman’s Bay. Pray for the person living closest to it to experience the freedom and strength of Christ, that far outweighs any mythological tale.
The Caribbean’s largest nesting colony of frigate birds is on the island of Antigua (sandals.com). The God Who sees each sparrow sees each frigate bird, and cares for people even more (Matthew 10:29-31). Pray for a Christian in English Harbour to be encouraged by this truth today.

John 17:17

This post was originally published on March 17, 2022.

Durango, Mexico

Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Durango.

The low brick walls in front of the houses on both sides of this street are etched with graffiti. Pray for the people who wrote on the walls to have the love of God written onto their hearts.
Pray for the person who has an interest in gardening, as evidenced by all the potted plants, to have the soil of his/her heart in a condition ready for the seed of the Word. Pray for God to send someone to plant/water that seed.
Durango has seven letters, so pray for seven people in the city today to come to saving faith in Jesus Christ.

Psalm 96

This post was originally published on July 15, 2021.