Frequently
Asked Questions
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The following questions are often asked of us at See You at the Pole™. Click on the question to reveal our answer. If your question is not addressed, or you want more information, please email us at syatp (at) syatp.com or call 858.451.1111 (9a–5p, M–F, Pacific Time).
What is See You at the Pole™?
See You at the Pole™ is a
student-led, student-initiated movement of prayer
that revolves around students praying together on
the fourth Wednesday of September, usually before
school and usually at the school’s
flagpole. It involves students in elementary
schools, middle/junior high schools, high
schools, and colleges/ universities all over the
world. Adults often pray in support of the
students on campus by gathering nearby, at their
places of work or worship, or at city halls.
Why meet at the flagpole in front of the school?
When organizers in Texas in 1990 first challenged
young people to meet on a common day to launch
their school year in prayer, one of the concerns
was how to help those who wanted to pray together
find each other. It was noted that virtually
every school has a flagpole, and it provided an
easy-to-identify place to gather. Also, one issue
that the teenagers were praying about was the
spiritual health of our country and our leaders,
in obedience to I Timothy 2:1–2. Hence the
location, and the name of the event!
How did See You at the Pole™ start?
See You at the Pole™ was inspired
by the initiative of students in one youth group
in Burleson, Texas, early in
1990. The teenagers felt led to go and pray
at night at several area schools during a
weekend youth group retreat. They had a
profound time of prayer, and their
experience was shared with thousands of
other youth from across Texas in the form of
a challenge in June 1990 at a large
conference. More than 56,000 students on
1,200 campuses in Texas and three other
states were documented at the first See You
at the Pole in September of that year. The
movement continued to grow nationally and
internationally from 1991 on. For more
information, read SYATP History.
Is See You at the Pole™ legal?
The answer to this question is a firm "Yes!" The
right of students to gather and pray outside of
instructional time—while at school—is
clearly a Constitutionally protected form of free
speech. This has been affirmed in regard to
"Equal Access Clubs" by the 1990 U.S. Supreme
Court Westside Community Schools v. Mergens
decision. And in 1995, President Bill Clinton
directed then-Secretary of Education, Richard
Riley, to prepare guidelines for what the
government deemed "appropriate religious
expression on school grounds." These
guidelines were issued and upheld by the
government several times since. In them, See
You at the Pole™ is specifically named
as legal, appropriate, and protected:
"Students may also participate in before or after school events with religious content, such as "see you at the flag pole" gatherings, on the same terms as they may participate in other noncurriculum activities on school premises. School officials may neither discourage nor encourage participation in such an event."
It should be noted that among the legal groups which affirmed the legality of See You at the Pole™ by drafting the USDOE guidelines were the Christian Legal Society, American Civil Liberties Union, the Anti-Defamation League, National Council of Churches, National Association of Evangelicals, and People for the American Way, as well as six others. For a complete list or the Drafting Committee and Endorsing Organizations, contact the National Network of Youth Ministries or call 858.451.1111.
If students who are praying are told by someone from the administration (or otherwise in authority at the school) to stop praying during See You at the Pole™, we recommend that you obey that authority and move your prayer time off campus. See You at the Pole™ is about praying, not arguing about your legal rights. You may want to bring a parent, youth worker or other adult with you to speak to the authority later. If necessary, you may want to contact a legal group who can clarify your rights for the school official.
"Students may also participate in before or after school events with religious content, such as "see you at the flag pole" gatherings, on the same terms as they may participate in other noncurriculum activities on school premises. School officials may neither discourage nor encourage participation in such an event."
It should be noted that among the legal groups which affirmed the legality of See You at the Pole™ by drafting the USDOE guidelines were the Christian Legal Society, American Civil Liberties Union, the Anti-Defamation League, National Council of Churches, National Association of Evangelicals, and People for the American Way, as well as six others. For a complete list or the Drafting Committee and Endorsing Organizations, contact the National Network of Youth Ministries or call 858.451.1111.
If students who are praying are told by someone from the administration (or otherwise in authority at the school) to stop praying during See You at the Pole™, we recommend that you obey that authority and move your prayer time off campus. See You at the Pole™ is about praying, not arguing about your legal rights. You may want to bring a parent, youth worker or other adult with you to speak to the authority later. If necessary, you may want to contact a legal group who can clarify your rights for the school official.
Who can participate?
Students of all ages—as young as pre-school
and elementary children, and many thousands on
college & university campuses—have been
the primary participants in See You at the
Pole™. The largest groups have been at
middle school/junior high and high schools.
Teachers and administrators have prayed for
students at the same time in their own groups. We
have had reports of adults meeting at retirement
homes, military bases, corporate headquarters for
multi-national corporations, and elsewhere on
five continents to participate in See You at
the Pole™. Clearly, we believe God is
honored by united prayer for people and the world
He created and loves.
A second part of this question is, "Who should participate on school grounds?" There are at least two aspects to the answer to this question—bear with us!
On the one hand, it is plain that God has honored the initiative of students who are concerned for their school to initiate, plan, and lead See You at the Pole™. This is all about young people, desperate for God, inviting Him to intervene and make "His kingdom come" among their friends, in their communities, and in our nation. We need to honor how God has led the movement to grow. The laws of the land also protect the legal rights of students to express their faith without adult control. While concerned adults should support the students by praying for them, we recommend that they do not actively participate, and especially not lead, See You at the Pole™ gatherings on school grounds.
The other side of this issue is whether adults—including school employees—have the legal right to pray with students at See You at the Pole™, since the prayer time meets outside of instructional time. The American Center for Law and Justice wrote this legal opinion about adult participation:
Can parents, and/or adults, participate in events such as See You At The Pole™?
Yes, with reservations. Schools have policies concerning visitors on campus. As long as those policies are not discriminatory against religious people they should be complied with. For example, most school officials require that visitors check in before they enter the campus. Even though See You At The Pole™ is before school and usually outside, it is important for adults, even parents, to follow the policies set up by school officials. School officials have a legitimate interest in knowing who is on their campus at any given time. Because of the early hour of See You At The Pole™, it may be necessary for you to notify school officials the day before. If school officials permit visitors they should also permit you to enter the campus and participate in See You At The Pole™.
Can teachers and administrators participate in events such as See You At The Pole™?
This is perhaps the most complicated of all the issues we have dealt with. In Tinker vs. the Supreme Court of the United States has held that teachers do not shed their constitutional rights when they enter the schoolhouse gate. Since that time, however, courts have been reluctant if not resistant to state what rights teachers have on campus. The problem is one of endorsement. Teachers are authority figures on their school campuses. They have specific official responsibilities; because of those responsibilities, students often view teachers as agents of the state. What this means is that students view teachers as government officials. Therefore, when a teacher participates in events such as See You At The Pole™, it is possible for students to confuse a teacher or administrator's personal speech with their official speech.
In order to determine if a teacher has a right to participate in events such as See You At The Pole™ then, we must evaluate several areas. At what time of day is the event occurring? If it is during what is known as "non-contract time," it is possible that the teacher could participate without violating the constitution. What role is the teacher of administrator is attempting to take in the event? If the teacher is merely showing up to observe the event, it could be constitutional.
On the other hand, if the teacher is leading the prayer, or participating in the prayer, it could violate the constitution.
For more information or questions about the legal issues related to participating on campus, including contact information for The American Center for Law and Justice or one of these other public interest law groups.
A second part of this question is, "Who should participate on school grounds?" There are at least two aspects to the answer to this question—bear with us!
On the one hand, it is plain that God has honored the initiative of students who are concerned for their school to initiate, plan, and lead See You at the Pole™. This is all about young people, desperate for God, inviting Him to intervene and make "His kingdom come" among their friends, in their communities, and in our nation. We need to honor how God has led the movement to grow. The laws of the land also protect the legal rights of students to express their faith without adult control. While concerned adults should support the students by praying for them, we recommend that they do not actively participate, and especially not lead, See You at the Pole™ gatherings on school grounds.
The other side of this issue is whether adults—including school employees—have the legal right to pray with students at See You at the Pole™, since the prayer time meets outside of instructional time. The American Center for Law and Justice wrote this legal opinion about adult participation:
Can parents, and/or adults, participate in events such as See You At The Pole™?
Yes, with reservations. Schools have policies concerning visitors on campus. As long as those policies are not discriminatory against religious people they should be complied with. For example, most school officials require that visitors check in before they enter the campus. Even though See You At The Pole™ is before school and usually outside, it is important for adults, even parents, to follow the policies set up by school officials. School officials have a legitimate interest in knowing who is on their campus at any given time. Because of the early hour of See You At The Pole™, it may be necessary for you to notify school officials the day before. If school officials permit visitors they should also permit you to enter the campus and participate in See You At The Pole™.
Can teachers and administrators participate in events such as See You At The Pole™?
This is perhaps the most complicated of all the issues we have dealt with. In Tinker vs. the Supreme Court of the United States has held that teachers do not shed their constitutional rights when they enter the schoolhouse gate. Since that time, however, courts have been reluctant if not resistant to state what rights teachers have on campus. The problem is one of endorsement. Teachers are authority figures on their school campuses. They have specific official responsibilities; because of those responsibilities, students often view teachers as agents of the state. What this means is that students view teachers as government officials. Therefore, when a teacher participates in events such as See You At The Pole™, it is possible for students to confuse a teacher or administrator's personal speech with their official speech.
In order to determine if a teacher has a right to participate in events such as See You At The Pole™ then, we must evaluate several areas. At what time of day is the event occurring? If it is during what is known as "non-contract time," it is possible that the teacher could participate without violating the constitution. What role is the teacher of administrator is attempting to take in the event? If the teacher is merely showing up to observe the event, it could be constitutional.
On the other hand, if the teacher is leading the prayer, or participating in the prayer, it could violate the constitution.
For more information or questions about the legal issues related to participating on campus, including contact information for The American Center for Law and Justice or one of these other public interest law groups.
Who "sponsors" See You at the Pole™?
There is no sponsor for See You at the
Pole™. The students at each school
initiate and lead this event. A student-led
Christian club, Equal Access club, or other
recognized organization on the campus may choose
to make See You at the Pole™ an
"official activity" of their club.
At the same time, it is important for concerned adults to support and encourage the student leaders of See You at the Pole™ Many have stepped up to do so. A diverse mix of approximately 100 church denominations, non-profit ministries, and other organizations are listed as “Supporting Ministries” who promote, endorse, or otherwise support See You at the Pole™.
Among these groups, the Baptist General Convention of Texas, with headquarters in Dallas, Texas, owns the trademark for the See You at the Pole™ name and event. Student Discipleship Ministries in Burleson, Texas, creates and distributes the promotional materials, videos, etc. The San Diego-based National Network of Youth Ministries coordinates the promotion and media relations.
At the same time, it is important for concerned adults to support and encourage the student leaders of See You at the Pole™ Many have stepped up to do so. A diverse mix of approximately 100 church denominations, non-profit ministries, and other organizations are listed as “Supporting Ministries” who promote, endorse, or otherwise support See You at the Pole™.
Among these groups, the Baptist General Convention of Texas, with headquarters in Dallas, Texas, owns the trademark for the See You at the Pole™ name and event. Student Discipleship Ministries in Burleson, Texas, creates and distributes the promotional materials, videos, etc. The San Diego-based National Network of Youth Ministries coordinates the promotion and media relations.
What do we do at See You at the Pole™?
In keeping with the student-led nature of See
You at the Pole™, it is important for
students to prayerfully plan how they
will use the time during their SYATP event.
In fact, the event itself was born in a time
of prayer by one youth group that dared to
follow God’s leading to pray for their
schools.
Many gatherings have included student-led worship, Bible reading, prayer in large and small groups, and even a message by a student leader. Most have placed a high value on participation by those attending. Some have decided that 7:00 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday in September did not work best for them—Australian youth meet in May, which is the beginning of their fall term, and others choose a more convenient time, according to what works best for them. Whenever you meet, be sure to let others know!
Many gatherings have included student-led worship, Bible reading, prayer in large and small groups, and even a message by a student leader. Most have placed a high value on participation by those attending. Some have decided that 7:00 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday in September did not work best for them—Australian youth meet in May, which is the beginning of their fall term, and others choose a more convenient time, according to what works best for them. Whenever you meet, be sure to let others know!
What do we do if our school is closed on the day of SYATP?
If for some reason your campus is closed on the
fourth Wednesday in September, you might decide
to gather anyway. But students have scheduled
their See You at the Pole™
gatherings the day before or after most U.S.
students meet to pray. Some groups have
re-scheduled a week—even a
month—later because of hurricanes!
How do we publicize See You at the Pole™?
Most groups leading See You at the
Pole™ on their campus invite others by
word of mouth, through their church youth groups,
or by creating simple flyers to give to other
students with the details of the event on them.
Some groups have been more aggressive about informing the newspapers, secular or religious radio stations, and community churches about the event. See a sample Press Release.
The amount of publicity that your group is permitted to do on campus may be limited by your group’s status as a club and the permission of the administration. For example, the federal Equal Access Act requires that all sanctioned clubs on the campus receive equal access to hang posters, make announcements, or use other means to publicize their events. If See You at the Pole™ is an official activity of a sanctioned club, for example, you should therefore be allowed to publicize it in the same way as a ski club could promote a ski trip or a club meeting.
If See You at the Pole™ is being organized "informally" by students who just want to pray, however, the administration may limit your access to word of mouth or off-campus promotion.
If you feel that your rights to free access are being unfairly restricted, you may want to contact a public interest legal group who can help you sort this out. (Many of these legal resources have offered their services free of charge.)
See You at the Pole™ artwork and logos can be downloaded from the Media section of the SYATP web site when materials become available. This material is copyrighted but may be used for non-commercial publicity if not for sale and if it is not altered except for size. If you have questions about your use of this material, please contact Robert Noland at the SYATP Resource Office in Texas at 817.295.1000.
Some groups have been more aggressive about informing the newspapers, secular or religious radio stations, and community churches about the event. See a sample Press Release.
The amount of publicity that your group is permitted to do on campus may be limited by your group’s status as a club and the permission of the administration. For example, the federal Equal Access Act requires that all sanctioned clubs on the campus receive equal access to hang posters, make announcements, or use other means to publicize their events. If See You at the Pole™ is an official activity of a sanctioned club, for example, you should therefore be allowed to publicize it in the same way as a ski club could promote a ski trip or a club meeting.
If See You at the Pole™ is being organized "informally" by students who just want to pray, however, the administration may limit your access to word of mouth or off-campus promotion.
If you feel that your rights to free access are being unfairly restricted, you may want to contact a public interest legal group who can help you sort this out. (Many of these legal resources have offered their services free of charge.)
See You at the Pole™ artwork and logos can be downloaded from the Media section of the SYATP web site when materials become available. This material is copyrighted but may be used for non-commercial publicity if not for sale and if it is not altered except for size. If you have questions about your use of this material, please contact Robert Noland at the SYATP Resource Office in Texas at 817.295.1000.
Who does the media contact to have questions answered?
Please note that there is quite a bit of
information posted in the media section of the See
You at the Pole™ web site,
including a Press Release and
high-resolution photos and stories from last
year’s event. Whether you are writing
for a school paper or a daily newspaper,
please contact Doug Clark or David
Overstreet (or by calling 858.451.1111).
We would be glad to assist you in finding
local contacts, those who may have
participated before or are planning to be
involved this year, and other information.
Radio stations can also get Public Service Announcements via download or by faxing a request on station letterhead to 817.447.2309. We can also assist you by providing on-air interviews or finding contacts in your community to do so.
Radio stations can also get Public Service Announcements via download or by faxing a request on station letterhead to 817.447.2309. We can also assist you by providing on-air interviews or finding contacts in your community to do so.
We don't want this to end! What can we do after SYATP?
Many students feel the same way. Reports come to
us of the delight in discovering "there are many
at my school who love God the way I do!" This has
prompted them to initiate prayer times for their
campus every day, weekly, monthly, and on other
special occasions such as the National Day of Prayer
(the first Thursday in May). Young people
have started Christian clubs, Bible studies,
or found other ways to function as the body
of Christ at their school.
If you are interested in exploring additional steps, resources are available from the See You at the Pole™ resource office (817-HIS PLAN), your church, denomination, or ministry, or by visiting to The Campus Alliance.
We encourage you to turn in a report about your See You at the Pole™ event via the Internet. These stories may be shared with others in one of our See You at the Pole™ National Reports after the event, as well as other publications. We also appreciate receiving pictures and video of your event.
If you are interested in exploring additional steps, resources are available from the See You at the Pole™ resource office (817-HIS PLAN), your church, denomination, or ministry, or by visiting to The Campus Alliance.
We encourage you to turn in a report about your See You at the Pole™ event via the Internet. These stories may be shared with others in one of our See You at the Pole™ National Reports after the event, as well as other publications. We also appreciate receiving pictures and video of your event.
How can my church support SYATP and our students?
Churches throughout the nation are seeking to
support Christian students as they step up to be
leaders at their schools. There are a number of
prayer strategies that churches are using to
support teenagers.
Many churches set aside the weekend before See You at the Pole™ to identify and pray for Christian teachers and students in their worship services. Some call this "Campus Challenge Sunday." Resources, including a "Challenge Sunday Tool Kit," are available from the Challenge Alliance.
Many adults have "prayed ahead" by participating in the Campus Prayer Journey, meeting to walk and pray at "every elementary, secondary, and collegiate campus in the United States and Canada" on the night before See You at the Pole™."
You can go on "prayer drives" in your city, praying for schools as you drive past them. Alternatively, you can pray for schools as you drive past them during your daily routine.
Moms in Touch is an international ministry of mothers meeting an hour a week to pray for the schools their children attend.
Many churches set aside the weekend before See You at the Pole™ to identify and pray for Christian teachers and students in their worship services. Some call this "Campus Challenge Sunday." Resources, including a "Challenge Sunday Tool Kit," are available from the Challenge Alliance.
Many adults have "prayed ahead" by participating in the Campus Prayer Journey, meeting to walk and pray at "every elementary, secondary, and collegiate campus in the United States and Canada" on the night before See You at the Pole™."
You can go on "prayer drives" in your city, praying for schools as you drive past them. Alternatively, you can pray for schools as you drive past them during your daily routine.
Moms in Touch is an international ministry of mothers meeting an hour a week to pray for the schools their children attend.
Is SYATP biblical? Didn't Jesus condemn public prayer?
There is nothing more important to the people and
ministries supporting See You at the
Pole™ than to be obedient to
God’s will and consistent with the
teachings of the Bible.
Of the few comments of concern about public prayer and See You at the Pole™ we have received, most focus on the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 6, quoting Jesus Christ:
“And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. [6] But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.” (Matthew 6:5-6, KJV)
Some have said of this passage, “Jesus is saying here that prayer should be a private matter between God and the one praying.” We would respectfully disagree that this is the concern of what Jesus is teaching in Matthew 6.
Jesus clearly seems to say that the MOTIVE of those He condemns in this passage is "that they may be seen of men." One should be extremely cautious about judging that the motives of teenagers who pray at See You at the Pole™ is "for show," even though it is in public. To the contrary, one of the stories last year that was sent in last year was this eyewitness account of a young girl in Massachusetts:
At an elementary school near Boston, Massachusetts, a little girl was at her flagpole all by herself. After some time, her principal went out to where she was and asked her, "What are you doing?"
She replied, "I’m here for ‘Meet me at the pole.’"
"But there’s no one else here."
"Oh, no," she protested, "I’m here to meet God."
She "got it!" The testimony of this young girl was that she was praying "to meet with God," not "to be seen of men." And yet her prayer was in public.
It should be pointed out that any public prayer runs the risk of being for "show" or a "display of righteousness" that falls within the condemnation of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount.
Jesus Himself prayed in public. So did the Apostle Paul, and others. Any student of God’s word could cite specific references. A careful review of the Scripture would not lead one to the conclusion that public prayer in and of itself is unbiblical. Would anyone condemn Billy Graham for leading prayer at the inauguration of a President? Or the chaplain of the Senate for opening a session in prayer, even though it may be broadcast on C-SPAN?
In the words and context of what Jesus said, does it not seem clear that he is condemning an attitude of the HEART, not prayer in public as a whole?
We would be the first to echo that condemnation. We don't believe God would be at all pleased if someone prayed with a proud heart. We encourage all those who participate in See You at the Pole™ to do so "in the humility that comes from wisdom" (James 3:13b).
We also believe that God doesn’t want See You at the Pole™ to end with a one-day event, but to be used as a springboard for students to unite to bless and pray for their school. For more information, please read the answer to What can we do after See You at the Pole™? We don’t want this to end with just one day!
Of the few comments of concern about public prayer and See You at the Pole™ we have received, most focus on the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 6, quoting Jesus Christ:
“And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. [6] But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.” (Matthew 6:5-6, KJV)
Some have said of this passage, “Jesus is saying here that prayer should be a private matter between God and the one praying.” We would respectfully disagree that this is the concern of what Jesus is teaching in Matthew 6.
Jesus clearly seems to say that the MOTIVE of those He condemns in this passage is "that they may be seen of men." One should be extremely cautious about judging that the motives of teenagers who pray at See You at the Pole™ is "for show," even though it is in public. To the contrary, one of the stories last year that was sent in last year was this eyewitness account of a young girl in Massachusetts:
At an elementary school near Boston, Massachusetts, a little girl was at her flagpole all by herself. After some time, her principal went out to where she was and asked her, "What are you doing?"
She replied, "I’m here for ‘Meet me at the pole.’"
"But there’s no one else here."
"Oh, no," she protested, "I’m here to meet God."
She "got it!" The testimony of this young girl was that she was praying "to meet with God," not "to be seen of men." And yet her prayer was in public.
It should be pointed out that any public prayer runs the risk of being for "show" or a "display of righteousness" that falls within the condemnation of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount.
Jesus Himself prayed in public. So did the Apostle Paul, and others. Any student of God’s word could cite specific references. A careful review of the Scripture would not lead one to the conclusion that public prayer in and of itself is unbiblical. Would anyone condemn Billy Graham for leading prayer at the inauguration of a President? Or the chaplain of the Senate for opening a session in prayer, even though it may be broadcast on C-SPAN?
In the words and context of what Jesus said, does it not seem clear that he is condemning an attitude of the HEART, not prayer in public as a whole?
We would be the first to echo that condemnation. We don't believe God would be at all pleased if someone prayed with a proud heart. We encourage all those who participate in See You at the Pole™ to do so "in the humility that comes from wisdom" (James 3:13b).
We also believe that God doesn’t want See You at the Pole™ to end with a one-day event, but to be used as a springboard for students to unite to bless and pray for their school. For more information, please read the answer to What can we do after See You at the Pole™? We don’t want this to end with just one day!
What are the verses and themes from past See You at the Pole™ events?
Prior to 1998, there was not a specific theme
verse or theme. However, Joshua 6:16, "Shout! For
the Lord has given you the city!" was emphasized
encouraging students to shout to the Lord in
prayer for victory over the negative influences
on their campuses. The theme verses and themes
beginning with 1998 have been:
1998 -- For Such a Time as This
"And who know but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?" Esther 4:14b
1999 -- We Bow Down
For this reason I kneel before the Father, from who his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in you inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge--that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:14-21
2000 -- A Generation Seeking God
Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false. He will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from God his Savior. Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek your face, O God of Jacob. Psalm 24:3-6
2001 -- Desperate for God
My soul years, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Psalm 84:2
2002 -- Burst. Quake. Tremble.
Oh, that you would burst from the heavens and come down! How the mountains would quake in your presence! As the fire causes wood to burn and water to boil, your coming would make the nations tremble. Then your enemies would learn the reason for your fame!" Isaiah 64:1-2*
2003 -- consumed
Then the fire of the Lord fell and consumed the burnt offering and the wood and the stones and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench. When all the people saw it, they fell on their faces and they said, "The Lord, He is God; The Lord, He is God." 1 Kings 18:38-39#
2002 -- call 2 me
"Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know." Jeremiah 33:3#
2005 -- Ascend
Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false. Psalm 24:3-4
2006 -- Be Still
"Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." Psalm 46:10
2007 -- gather. unite. pray. come together
"My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them amy be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you sent me. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one: I in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me." John 17:20-24
All verses NIV unless noted. *New Living Translation. #New American Standard Bible.
1998 -- For Such a Time as This
"And who know but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?" Esther 4:14b
1999 -- We Bow Down
For this reason I kneel before the Father, from who his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in you inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge--that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:14-21
2000 -- A Generation Seeking God
Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false. He will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from God his Savior. Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek your face, O God of Jacob. Psalm 24:3-6
2001 -- Desperate for God
My soul years, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Psalm 84:2
2002 -- Burst. Quake. Tremble.
Oh, that you would burst from the heavens and come down! How the mountains would quake in your presence! As the fire causes wood to burn and water to boil, your coming would make the nations tremble. Then your enemies would learn the reason for your fame!" Isaiah 64:1-2*
2003 -- consumed
Then the fire of the Lord fell and consumed the burnt offering and the wood and the stones and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench. When all the people saw it, they fell on their faces and they said, "The Lord, He is God; The Lord, He is God." 1 Kings 18:38-39#
2002 -- call 2 me
"Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know." Jeremiah 33:3#
2005 -- Ascend
Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false. Psalm 24:3-4
2006 -- Be Still
"Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." Psalm 46:10
2007 -- gather. unite. pray. come together
"My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them amy be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you sent me. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one: I in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me." John 17:20-24
All verses NIV unless noted. *New Living Translation. #New American Standard Bible.