Salem Christian School
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Prayer Dates
September 3–23, 2026
Scripture reminds us that the challenges facing our children and families are not merely physical or cultural; they are also spiritual. And God has given us a powerful response: prayer.
As we begin a new school year, Campus Ministries Director, Pastor Skip Furrow, and Headmaster Rick Clinard invite the entire Salem Christian family to join together for 21 Days of Prayer. This is an intentional opportunity to unite as one Salem family, seeking God’s wisdom, protection and direction for the year ahead.
Below you'll find a Daily Prayer and Scripture for each of the 21 days, beginning September 3 and ending Sept. 23. You’ll receive a text every morning at 7 a.m. with a prayer written specifically for our school, our students, and families. On September 23, this 21-day prayer event will culminate in our students, faculty and staff gathering together for a very special time of prayer, joining hundreds of American schools to pray for our nation during the national "See You At The Pole" event. For a complete list of prayers, click here.
There is power when God’s people pray—and even greater encouragement in knowing that, each morning, families throughout our community are lifting up the same needs together. We hope you’ll join us for these 21 days as we place our school year, our children and our community in God’s hands.
See You at the Pole
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
DAY 16 — September 18
Rooted in Evangelism
Scripture: Romans 1:16
Pray:
That students would have opportunities and courage to share the Gospel. Please pray for our High School Teachers Mrs. Hepler, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Lanier, and Dr. McNeill.
Prayer:
“Lord, give our students opportunities to tell others about Jesus. Remove fear and replace it with boldness and compassion. Help them understand the power of the Gospel and trust You with the results when they faithfully share Christ. Amen.”
DAY 17 — September 19
Rooted in Revival
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14
Pray:
For spiritual awakening among students, families, churches, and schools throughout our community. Please pray for our High School Teachers, Mr. Pegram and Mrs. Smejkal.
Prayer:
“God, revive our hearts. Begin with us. Turn our hearts toward You, expose the areas where we have become spiritually complacent, and draw our students and families into deeper fellowship with Christ. May revival begin in the hearts of Your people and spread throughout our community. Amen.”
DAY 18 — September 20
Rooted in Unity
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1–3
Pray:
That Christian students and churches throughout our community would unite around Jesus Christ. Please pray for our Athletics Director Andy Brannigan.
Prayer:
“Father, unite Your people. Remove division, pride, competition, and distraction. Help Christian students from different churches and schools recognize that we belong to one body and serve one Lord. May See You at the Pole be a picture of the unity of Your people. Amen.”
DAY 19 — September 21
Rooted for the Future
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11
Pray:
For the future lives, families, careers, ministries, and callings of SCS students. Please pray for our fall coaches, Coach Bryson, Coach Baker, and Coach Phillips.
Prayer:
“Lord, You know the plans You have for every student. Prepare them for the future You have designed for them. Give them wisdom in their decisions and help them pursue Your calling rather than simply pursuing success. May they become the men and women of God You have designed them to be. Amen.”
DAY 20 — September 22
Rooted at the Pole
Scripture: Acts 1:8
Pray:
We covet your prayers for God's work in and through the "See You at the Pole" event tomorrow. Please also pray for Coach Cornell, Coach Bowen and Coach Webster.
Prayer:
“Lord, prepare our students for tomorrow. Give them courage to gather, humility to pray, and boldness to stand for Christ. Bring students together who genuinely desire to seek You. Let tomorrow be more than an event—let it be an expression of hearts already rooted in Christ. Amen.”
Pray specifically for:
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Students who will attend See You at the Pole
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Students who are nervous about participating
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Student leaders who will help organize the gathering
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Teachers and administrators who will support students
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Students who do not yet know Christ
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Spiritual awakening across SCS and our community
DAY 21 — September 23
Join Us Today at "See You at the Pole"!
Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1
Pray:
That students would boldly gather around their school flagpole to pray for their school, families, friends, teachers, community, and nation. Please pray for Coach Paluci and Coach Steciw
Prayer:
“Father, today we come before You together.
We pray for Salem Christian School. May Christ be honored in our classrooms, hallways, athletic fields, stages, offices, and homes.
We pray for our students. Root them deeply in Christ. Give them courage to live for You and compassion for those who do not yet know You.
We pray for our teachers and staff. Give them wisdom, strength, patience, and joy as they invest in the next generation.
We pray for our families. Strengthen marriages, encourage parents, and make our homes places where faith in Christ is lived and taught.
We pray for our community. Use our students as lights for the Gospel wherever you send them.
And we pray for revival. Begin with us. Turn our hearts toward You and awaken a generation that will know Christ, love His Word, follow His ways, and boldly proclaim His Gospel.
Lord Jesus, root us in You. Build us up in You. Establish us in the faith. And use us for Your glory.
Amen.”
A Final Challenge
For these 21 days, don't simply talk about prayer—pray.
Don't simply ask God to change our school—ask Him to change us.
Don't simply pray for students to be bold—pray that we will be bold.
And don't simply pray that students will become rooted in Christ—make sure you are rooted in Christ.
September 23 is not the finish line. It is an opportunity to see what God can do when His people pray.
ROOTED
Rooted in Christ.
Rooted in His Word.
Rooted in Prayer.
Rooted for His Mission.
Colossians 2:6–7