We do. That's why we are putting together a Prayer Army of students who will pray regularly for the conference and also help to pass on the vision of prayer to their fellow students.
James 5:16 says, "The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results" (NLT). Though God is sovereign and almighty, in His wisdom He has granted an incredible amount of power to us through prayer.
That's why the Prayer Army is so important! We know that God wants to use Challenge 2008 to massively affect thousands of people. If that happens through this conference, it will not be because the speakers were incredible, the lead worshipers were passionate, or the seminars were exceptionally good. It will be because God chose to act. And, as unbelievable as it may seem to us, often God waits to act until His people pray. What does all this mean for us? It means that God's answer to our prayers will be what makes Challenge 2008 a life-changing experience.
If you are interested in being a part of the Prayer Army. Talk with your youth leader to get on the list. Also you can participate each day we are at Challenge at 5:42 each evening. Leaders are encoruaged to attend. Leaders can also spend time praying with other leaders at the Youth Worker update each morning.
Thanks for your heart of prayer!
Glenn Olson- Challenge Prayer Director