SYATP (See
You at the Pole) is a time set aside each year on the fourth Wednesday in September where students pray on their campuses. This movement, starting in the 1990's, has grown from ten students praying at their school, to more than two decades
later, millions gathering all around the world.
For the high school
students in the small town of Lamar, Arkansas, SYATP stands for See You at the
Pavilion because, where the flag pole once stood, now there is a pavilion. The
pole was moved to the front entrance of the building, near the street several
years ago so now students gather at the heart of their campus, the
courtyard. What better place for them to pray for their surroundings.
This time
of student led prayer starts at 7:00 a.m. It is estimated that there were
around 50 students in attendance this year. That’s a pretty good turn-out considering the
total enrollment for 9th – 12th grade is just over 400 students.
Lamar students were a shining example of Christian leadership.
One by one, they lifted up prayers for their friends, families,
teachers, school campus, and local servicemen and women to God. Being bold enough to take a stand at school
for their faith and their God will make them stronger leaders in whatever they
wish to pursue as adults. Look out world - here they come!
The 2012 See You at the Pole™ theme is Awaken and the Scripture is Ephesians 3:14–21—“For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father… I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being so that Christ may dwell in your hearts…And I pray that you… grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and…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…’”
