Local
students take part in
“See You at the Pole”
SYATP stands for
“See You at the Pole,” an international day of student-led prayer
at the flag pole of campuses around the world. It all started in 1990,
in a small town in Texas. A group of teenagers were on a weekend retreat
and felt compelled to pray for their schools, friends and leaders.
They drove to three schools and not knowing what else to do, prayed
at the flagpoles of each one.
This student-driven, non-denominational, grass roots movement began
14 years ago, and has now spread like wildfire. Millions of students
are meeting at different campuses around the world and crying out
for revival in their hearts, their communities and their country.
On Sept. 15, about 40 people gathered at the Flag pole of Yosemite
High School, in Oakhurst. Most were YHS students, some were home-schooled,
some were alumni, some were youth pastors and some were parents. In
the cool of the morning at 7, the young, inspired teens lifted their
voices with guitar, hand drum, and songs, to worship their God and
Creator. Breaking into smaller groups, the teens led heartfelt prayers
for their campus, the teachers and staff, for the leaders of their
community and country, for the troops defending them and especially
for each other to be strong in their faith and witness. Terah Sonderland,
(junior) who helped coordinate the music said, “For teens to ask their
Lord and Savior to help them reach their peers for Christ and to bring
moral and spiritual awakening to the people of this world is so fantastic.”
Sara Pero (Senior) who helped play music, said, “SYATP is more than
just a gathering of kids, it is a day of prayer and intercession on
behalf of the hearts of all the young people in our country and around
the world.” To see these young students praying selflessly with such
conviction, brought tears and joy to adult eyes and gave hope for
the next generation of leaders right here at YHS and in our Oakhurst
community. Everyone disbanded by 7:50 and the regular school day began
but perhaps just a little differently for many. the awesome web page
for “See You at the Pole,” is www.syatp.com
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