See You At The Pole Coming Wednesday, September 22

Prayer, Religious Freedom

See You At The Pole is coming up on Wednesday, September 22.

This is an annual event when students gather outside of school hours around flagpoles at schools, churches, and other locations nationwide to pray and worship.

While courts have ruled that teachers cannot lead students in prayer in the classroom, the Constitution and federal law generally protect students’ rights to pray, read scripture, and form religious groups or clubs on campus — provided that they do not disrupt school activities.

See You At The Pole is a great way for students to lift up their communities in prayer. It’s also a great way that students exercise their religious liberties.

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September 29 Marks First Annual Day of Prayer for Arkansas Students

Prayer

In April, the Arkansas Legislature passed Act 902 establishing a Day of Prayer for Arkansas Students.

This good law by Sen. Ricky Hill (R – Cabot), and Rep. Cameron Cooper (R – Romance) directs the Governor to annually proclaim the last Wednesday in September of each year as “A Day of Prayer for Arkansas Students,” and it calls upon the citizens of Arkansas to pray for students, teachers, administrators, and schools.

This year’s Day of Prayer for Arkansas Students is on Wednesday, September 29, and will be observed statewide.

Many communities may be unaware of this new law. Here are some ways you can spread the word and make the day a success:

  • Tell your pastor about this new law and encourage your church leadership to spread the word at your church, and set up a time to pray. You can read Act 902 of 2021 here.
  • Be sure the youth pastor at your church knows about this. Encourage the youth of your church to set aside a time to pray on September 29.
  • Announce this in your Sunday school class or other church group you are a part of and take time to pray.
  • Notify your school board, school superintendent, principal, or teachers that your church or group will be praying for students. Ask if they have any special prayer requests. Let them know about this new law.
  • Set aside a time to pray for students in your church. You may want to invite them to a special time of prayer.
  • If your school has any Christian clubs such as FCA, notify the faculty sponsor or members of the group about the new law and encourage them to set aside a time of prayer at school on Wednesday, September 29.
  • Remember to pray for students in private school and those enrolled in a home school.
  • Promote this new law on social media using hashtags: ARDayofPrayerForStudents, #ARPrayerForStudents ARPrayerForSchools, #ARStudentPrayer.
  • Take photographs of prayer gatherings and post them online.

Photo by Ben White on Unsplash

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Committee Passes Measure Establishing Day of Prayer

Prayer,
Sen. Hill presents S.B. 662 in committee.

On Monday the Senate Education Committee passed S.B. 662.

This good bill by Sen. Ricky Hill (R – Cabot) and Rep. Cameron Cooper (R – Romance) establishes a Day of Prayer for Arkansas Students.

S.B. 662 calls on the citizens of the state to “pray, meditate, or otherwise reflect upon” students, teachers, school administrators, and schools” on the last Wednesday of September every year.

The bill now goes to the entire Arkansas Senate for consideration.

Read S.B. 662 Here.

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