Started in Texas in 1990, the annual event has spread across the nation involving students of all ages as well as local churches.
Since 2006, the kickoff event is always held on the fourth Wednesday in September, usually at 7 a.m. In 2013, the organization also created the Global Week of Student Prayer in the fourth week of September also.
Even though prayer is forbidden as a school function, the event is allowed because it is a “student-initiated, student-organized, and student-led event.” As the event is held outside of school hours and not under their leadership, it is protected by 1st Amendment rights of freedom of religion and expression.The Henryetta First Baptist Church will hold a special, “See You at the Party,” student worship event that evening from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Tulsa motivational speaker Kerry Kopp will be on hand to talk with the youth. There will be a student worship period as well as food, games and giveaways. All students regardless of age or school they attend are welcome to attend.