Be the Light! (Back-to-School Prayer & Worship Experience)

Equip your youth group to start the school year spiritually strong, inspired, and ready to shine the light of Christ.

This complete, ready-to-use ministry resource gives you everything you need to host an engaging and meaningful prayer and worship night for middle and high school students. Built around the theme from Matthew 5:14–16, this event will encourage students to carry their faith confidently into the classroom, friendships, and everyday life.

What’s Included

You’ll receive a downloadable .zip file containing:

• Event Outline – A clear, step-by-step guide for running the night
• Prayer Station Posters (PDF, 11x17) – Fully designed with Scripture, reflection prompts, journaling ideas, and action steps
  • Worries to God – Write your fears or anxieties on dissolvable paper and place them in water as a symbol of surrendering them to God.
  • Friendship & Influence – Write names of friends or classmates on sticky notes, place them on a glass wall/window, and pray for God’s light to shine through those relationships.
  • Prayer Wall (or Cross) – Write a prayer request (anonymous if you prefer) on paper, roll it up, and place it in the wall/cross while praying for your own and others’ needs.
  • Scripture Reflection (Light Theme) – Choose a verse about light, reflect on it, and journal or decorate it as a personal reminder.
  • Blessing Station – Receive a short, spoken prayer of blessing from an adult leader for encouragement and guidance in the year ahead.
• Lesson Notes – 10–15 minute short talk devotional on “Be the Light” with real-life applications for students
• “Be the Light” Graphic – High-quality design for t-shirts, hoodies, or other custom merch
• Social Media Graphic – Eye-catching promo image to invite students and parents

Perfect For

• Back-to-school kickoffs
• Youth group prayer nights
• Special worship gatherings
• Any event where you want to challenge students to live out their faith boldly

Why You’ll Love It

• Turnkey – Just download, print, and lead
• Flexible – Adapt the flow, prayer stations, and teaching to fit your group size and style
• Spiritually Impactful – Students will leave encouraged, prayed over, and ready to be a light in their schools

Help your students start the school year prayed up, encouraged, and shining bright.