“Good Friday is today. It’s when we celebrate the death of Jesus.” That’s a paradox anytime, and even more unexpected to hear at a public high school.

But today, Willow Canyon celebrated Good Friday.

All week long the students shared Jesus with their friends. They explained how you can start a relationship with Him, get back on track after falling away, and ask questions to learn more. And the best thing is that the message has sunk in.

Yesterday 5 students prayed to receive Christ at lunchtime.

2 days ago, a freshman named Chris rededicated his life to Christ. He says he was getting off track and neglecting to read the bible, but when a club member share the 4 spiritual laws with him, something clicked and he made a decision to pursue God again.

Some girls have been coming all week. They’re not Christians, but are listening, seeking to know more, and God is working.

All of these students came back again today – Christian club members, new believers, and seekers – and heard the good news of the death of Jesus put on display in clear and powerful words as a local youth pastor spoke.

Because so many of them had been here before and came back, it was obvious that God was drawing them. He is at work in their lives, and working through the SOAR club at Willow Canyon.

Because of that, when we all got together and listened to the good news of Good Friday, it was a celebration.

Day 3 of Share The Passion week at Willow Canyon.

At least 8 students from SOAR showed up at 6:50 and got busy talking to people about Jesus. Wielding John 3:16 surveys and gospel tracts, they didn’t waste the short time before the bell rang at 7:15.

One amazing thing about this week is the boldness and initiative of SOAR members.

Yesterday at the lunchtime rallies, 45 students came out to the lecture hall and the SOAR club members talked to all of them about Jesus. Pictured below, Katie addresses the students about John 3:16, the gospel, and the meaning of Share The Passion Week.

Even though the room was far from full, Katie, SOAR club president, was very encouraged by the people that did come, including 2 students who she has prayed with before. Katie hopes and believes that God is working in them, and that something will happen in their lives this week. She says, “When I started SOAR, God was giving me dreams about people coming to Christ, and I really see that happening this week.”

Today at lunchtime, a youth pastor will share a message in SOAR’s 3rd day of outreach rallies.

8 students praying around their flagpole as the sun sets: Its a powerful thing.

Last night, they came and prayed for God to open the campus to them, for God to give them favor in the eyes of administrators, for God to bring their friends to faith in Jesus.

This morning they were back again at 6:50 am to open the day and the week with prayer for their campus.

The members of S.O.A.R: Sold Out And Radical for Jesus Club.

Pray for them today as they share Jesus with their friends. Most of them for the first time ever, all of them very excited.