"Fix our eyes..." ~ Hebrews 12:2
According to the SYATP website, "See You at the Pole™, the global day of student prayer, began in 1990 as a grass roots movement with ten students praying at their school. Twenty-seven years later, millions pray on their campuses on the fourth Wednesday in September.
"See You at the Pole™ is simply a prayer rally where students meet at the school flagpole before school to lift up their friends, families, teachers, school, and nation to God. See You at the Pole™ is a student-initiated, student-organized, and student-led event."
Once again, students at Lawrence County CTC joined the nation in praying for their peers, teachers, school, community and country on the 4th Wednesday in September at See You at the Pole.
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| LCCTC students and faculty gather together at the pole. |
Christian Jackson, member of First Assembly of God on Pulaski Road in Neshannock Township, invited Pastor Seth Booher who is in charge of Student Ministries at the church. Pastor Booher led the crowd in prayer and encouraged them to be a witness to others.
"I was excited to meet with others who shared the faith," commented Christian, senior Commercial Arts student. "I was glad my pastor could be there with us -- and bring us donuts, too!" Christian looked to Mr. Ovial, teacher and Peer Leader co-advisor, to help him organize the event.
"Allow your faith to make the impossible possible," challenged Mr. Ovial. "Come together. Be the light in a world filled with darkness."
Dasianae Florence, sophomore Health Assistant student, hasn't been to church for a while, but she gladly took up the opportunity to join with others at the flag pole. "It was fun -- hearing the prayers and being a part of the event this morning." She is now considering finding a church to attend and plans to talk to her friend about it.
Shay Stanley, Computer and Office Technology senior states, "Even though we didn't really know each other, I felt as though our circle at the pole came together as one. It was a wonderful feeling knowing that other people share my beliefs."
In addition to the sunny-skies, there were so many other reasons to smile on this beautiful morning. "I felt that it was such a positive vibe from everyone, and it was a great way to come together as a school," states Janice Bowers, Health Assistant sophomore. "I've had such a good day all day long, and I think it's because we came together to pray this morning."
Re'asya Booker, Veterinary Assistant sophomore, wishes that the school could meet together to pray more often. We have a feeling that she is not alone in this wish.
