SEE YOU AT THE POLE

SEPTEMBER 25

Put it on your calendar and encourage your students to gather around the flagpole at your school early that Wednesday morning to pray for the school and fellow classmates.

What began with 10 students in Burleson, Texas, in the fall of 1990 has become a global event known as “See You at the Pole.” This student-led prayer time is a reflection of the heart of Christian students who care deeply about their classmates and about their teachers.

For some students, this may be their initial opportunity to take a stand for their faith, with their peers in an environment that is safe. It is an opportunity for parents and youth leaders to encourage students to pray for their classmates and for their teachers. Although this must be a student-led event, parents and other adults can stand in a circle around the students as a show of support and to pray for them.

Students are facing greater challenges to their faith than ever before. Some will be attending schools where the leadership is very anti-Christian. Some will sit in classrooms with teachers who will challenge their faith or teach things totally contrary to Biblical truth.

Why not consider a “pre-pole rally” the Sunday evening before SYATP to worship, pray and encourage students? Invite parents to attend the rally to support the students. This could be the generation that turns the tide in our schools.

There is a complete list of resources and guidelines on the SYATP website: syatp.com.