Global WEEK of student prayer is September 23-29.
September 5, 2018 - “Broken”(from Ephesians 3:14) is the theme for See You at the Pole 2018, which is all about students praying at their schools. The event is planned for Wednesday, September 26, at schools around the world.
In recent years, the event has become more than just one day of prayer. With diverse schedules at participating schools, students are being challenged to find new and unique ways, places, and times to pray throughout the Global Week of Student Prayer—September 23-29.
Then on Wednesday, September 26th at 7:00 a.m. local time, if possible, students are encouraged to gather at a school flagpole to pray at See You at the Pole. This means that, all around the world in every time zone, for 24 hours, students will be praying for their school, friends, families, churches, and communities.
This is the 28th anniversary for See You at the Pole, a student-initiated and student-led movement that started in Burleson, Texas, in 1990. SYATP brings students together to intercede for their leaders, schools, and families, asking God to bring moral and spiritual awakening to their campuses and countries.
Everything students need to do a successful SYATP is available free at www.syatp.com. For the Facebook page, go to “myseeyouatthepole”. Promotional resources can be ordered online or by calling (817) HIS-PLAN (817-447-7526) between 9-5 (Central Time), Monday-Friday. Brochures, a promotional DVD, and posters are some of the materials available for 2018.
The San Diego-based National Network of Youth Ministries coordinates SYATP promotion. Daryl Nuss, executive director of the Network, commented: “See You at the Pole empowers students in prayer at the beginning of the school year to take leadership at their schools.”
Churches can show support for schools by sponsoring a “Pray for Schools Sunday” emphasis in their worship services September 15-16. Participants can recognize and pray for Christian students, educators and schools in their congregations. For resources, please go to PrayForSchools.com.
SYATP is partnering with Claim Your Campus (ClaimYourCampus.com) to encourage students to make the “moment” of SYATP a “movement” of daily prayer. Resources and training for both ministries are available on a shared mobile app. CYC currently supports students praying daily on 1,000 US schools.
Editor's note: See You at the Pole announcements can be sent to info@shelbycountytoday.com
