Tried something new during our back to school kickoff weekend this past week. During the response song following the message, we encouraged students to text the word PRAY and their prayer requests to 99503. We set up a “free text poll” on PollEverywhere.com that allowed people to use that keyword and submit their anonymous prayer requests. The response was fantastic!

Of course, we’re hoping that these students take a further step and share their requests in the safety of a small group. As an entry level form of asking for help – and knowing the needs of our ministry – it is particularly effective. Give it a try this weekend!

JG