Feed Store hosts record SYATP crowd

By Sam Waller

The Feed Store hosted a record crowd for the Saw You at the Pole youth rally Wednesday, Sept. 27 to cap off the See You at the Pole prayer event.

The evening rally, organized by Paul Johnston, drew an estimated 270 to 300 participants. Johnston said that was an increase of about 130 youth over previous years.

“We had kids in from Woodson, Breckenridge, Moran, Cisco, and Albany, and we had quite a few adults there,” Johnston said, “Matt Stapp and Megan Ledbetter led worship.”

In addition, Mark Young of Breckenridge delivered a message from Joshua 1:9.

“The emphasis of his message was God has commanded us to be strong and courageous and be bold in how we share Christ,” Johnston said.

Johnston added that the entire day went well, with morning gatherings at the schools.

“The messages got out and the participation was incredible,” he said. “It was a great success and ought to lead into our Fields of Faith that started up in Stamford this week.”

Fields of Faith

Albany students will attend the Fields of Faith rally Wednesday, Oct. 11 at Graham’s Newton Field.

Fields of Faith is an event where students challenge their peers to read the Bible and follow Christ.

Rod Britting will drive a bus to Graham. Attendees should meet at the Albany Junior/Senior High gym parking lot by 5:00 p.m.

First Baptist Church youth pastor Eduardo San Lucas, who helped conduct the See You at the Pole service at the high school,said FBC youth group will attend and travel with the rest of the Albany contingent.

In addition to the Graham event, programs will also be held around the Big Country at Stamford, Big Spring, Snyder, San Angelo, Stephenville, Abilene’s Shotwell Stadium, and four locations in the Brownwood area. Dates range from Wednesday, Sept. 27 to Wednesday, Oct. 18.