Convocation Spring 2010
January 31, 2010
Each semester at Lee we dedicate an entire week to spiritual formation and renewal on our campus. We hold 6 services over 5 days that include guest speakers, musical worship, and seasons of prayer. For the 90+ years Lee has been in existence, convocation has provided deep spiritual formation for our students. I am praying that this semester’s convocation will be no different.
For weeks on our campus there have been students praying about the upcoming convocation. They have set-up a rotation and for 12 hours a day (maybe more), there are students praying in our prayer room in Conn Center (the main auditorium at Lee). Hundreds of other students are joining in small groups all over our campus in residence halls, club meetings, and informal groups.
Today, I join my prayers with all those students and faculty members that have made a conscience decision to hold this upcoming week in prayer. The following are a few things I am praying for specifically:
1. I am praying there will be a renewed sense of the importance of corporate worship on our campus. I have been the worship pastor for our campus for the past four semesters, and in general I am impressed at the level our students engage in worship during our regular chapel services. We have 2-3 chapel services per week (depending on the week) on our campus, and students are required to attend 70% of the services in a given month. So, for a chapel service that is a requirement, our students generally embrace the opportunity to engage God’s presence. However, I hope this week of spiritual renewal will heighten our understanding of gathering together, as the body of Christ, in His presence.
2. I am praying that students will clearly hear the voice of God in their hearts as they seek Him for direction in their lives. This week has had such a great impact on generations of Lee students, I hope this semester’s version is no different!
3. I am praying for healing and deliverance for our students. So many of our students struggle with past pain, addictions, and depression. I hope this week will be an altar in their spiritual lives where they can always point to a time and place where God showed up for them.
Join me in prayer the next few days as we enter this most important time on our campus.
