All: We live in the state of Texas where prayer prior to football games and other events is a major source of concern and discussion at this time. Prayer is no longer allowed but an inspiration message is given. The message can contain no references to God, Jesus or church. In our city, a number of churches came together to host a pre-See You at the Pole rally. They met at a local shopping center on Monday night and hosted a short praise and worship time and a time of student led prayer. Many parents attended with their children. As we rally dismissed, we were asked to attend the See You at the Pole rally on Wednesday morning. However, parents were not allowed on the school property. The youth pastor asked for the parents to line the opposite side of the street in an attempt to show support for those students who were taking part in the rally. My children attend a private school and we were in transit to our school at the time of the Wednesday rally so we did not get to participate at the local high school. A friend said that police guards were at the rally and any parent who stepped on school property in the vicinty of the "pole" would be arrested. I have attended a few See You at the Pole rallies and it is very moving to listen to the heartfelt and sincere prayers of our young people. They really care about future of our nation. Many schools in the San Antonio area where we live, forbid any teachers on thier payrolls to attend or in anyway participate in the rally. I think that the "Wedgewood" shooting just shows that when Christians make a bold and public stand, Satan is very upset and will try to counter- act it with something big and evil of his own. Our youth today are facing a very dangerous world and without our prayers for their protection, we may one day face the tragedy, grief and horror that many parents have experienced in the last few years as school violence and other random acts of violence have escalated. Well, I just wanted to share some thoughts on these matters. God Bless You all, Sandy Reneau Seguin, Texas ' _______ To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe rangernet" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Eat the hay & spit out the sticks! - A#1's mule" RTKB&G4JC! http://rangernet.org Autoresponder: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
