This generation of students is boldly proclaiming the truth of Jesus Christ on their campuses, perhaps as in no other time in history. They need to see publicly that Christian adults in their community stand beside them. The Sunday before See You at the Pole (Campus Sunday) is an excellent time for churches to show their support for the event. Furthermore, it is a great opportunity for congregations to join together in prayer for their local campuses, educators, and students.
Churches who wish to use the Sunday before as a special emphasis on See You at the Pole may consider the following ideas:
Use videos in the service to express the passion and emotion of students involved in ministry on their campus.
Invite students, youth leaders, teachers, or coaches to give real-life examples of the issues teenagers face without Christ. Let these people also share their impact as a Christian example on the school campus.
Ask students to share testimonies about what God is doing at their school.
Include a time of commissioning where students in the service stand or come to the front and ask a church leader to voice a prayer of dedication, spiritual protection, and intercession over the students.
Use a church bulletin insert to explain and promote See You at the Pole.
Visit the Pray for Schools site for ideas to use at your church.