It was 7:00 on September 22 on a cool fall morning. While most were still in bed or styling their hair, like me on most days, I was hopping in my car to go to school. Every year on September 22, Christian students around the world gather around a flag pole to pray for their school and for their country and classmates. The radios were buzzing as I drove to school that morning. Talk of people praying around the world filled my ears as I pulled into the high school parking lot. I got to school right at 7:00 and tons of people were already gathered around the flag pole. Mostly local youth groups gathered there that morning. There were sugary donuts and milk and juice served to everyone showing up. Then Randy Young lead everyone in worship songs. After songs, a local Arkansas FCA representive spoke. After this, Brock Westerman lead the students in a prayer. Then everyone prayed within their circle of friends for each other and for the school and administration. After this we worshiped God through song. The event ended at 7:45 and then we were dismissed and went to class. Although we are only aloud to have such gatherings only before school hours, this is an example of how we have freedom in america to worship or pray wherever we want. This day was very neat and another FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) event coming soon is Feilds of Faith which will take place on October 13, 2010 on Lakeside High School's football feild. The event starts at 5:30 and ends at 8:00. Also, at 5;30-6:30 come for pizza! 6:30-8:00 there will be students from local FCA clubs speak and worhip songs and probably a drama. It should be great and they are expecting a lot of people to show up this year! Hope to see you there!
-kw
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