A group composed of people of all ages regularly gathers in Depot Park for prayer sessions called Enkindle the Remnant.
Every Sunday, they are in the park from 8-9 a.m.
‘This is not about a church or an individual but a community uniting in prayer,? said Randy Goldsworthy, one of the group’s founders.
It all started over 20 years ago with a group of women focused on having a positive effect on the hearts of youth in Clarkston.
The group found success in many ways including inspiring a group of high school students to form their own Bible study group called Life Club.
Over the years, the Life Club group grew to become a young adults? ministry with a dream similar to the women-to have a prayer meeting in Depot Park.
Although the dream was strong, obstacles paved the way.
‘As time passed, it seemed as though a prayer meeting to unite the youth of the city was not going to happen,? said Goldsworthy, who is the Youth Pastor at New Hope Bible Church in Clarkson.
He remained determined, and continued his intense prayers to form a united group.
Goldsworthy frequently met with Chris Jacobs, another pastor at New Hope.
Together, the church leaders prayed for the community, churches and guidance on how to form the group.
‘God’s plan hovered over the city,? said Goldsworthy. ‘His promise unwavering yet, the perfect timing was still unknown.?
Meanwhile, around 2012, the Life Club experienced difficulties with low attendance, and its leadership considered ending the group.
‘God had other plans,? said Goldsworthy.
Awesome things started happening for the group at just the right time.
‘Students who had just been touched by God and freed from drugs entered the group with a newfound passion,? he said.
A new breathe of life filled the club, and Life Club found renewal and grew from just three students to 10.
Participants were ignited with the fire of God and sought boldness to rise up together.
Recently, the group met in Depot Park on Aug. 22 to dedicate their lives to Jesus Christ, and pray for healing for ‘Make us a People.?
The event’s name was in honor of the idea God changes people everyday.
Although Goldsworthy and Jacobs are from New Hope, the event welcomes everyone from all the local churches, as well as those from out of town.
‘It is composed of youth and young adults from all types of churches who are hungry for the presence of God in their community,? said Goldsworthy. ‘We earnestly believe God has Clarkston in his sights’let’s get ready for Him to move.?
Life Club continued growing and was filled with participants sharing a common vision.
Life Club stories stirred hearts, and the group discovered Josh Kurellieva, a 16-year Clarkston High School student with a similar vision of creating a prayer event at Depot Park.
Kurellieva shared a similar vision of creating a prayer group in Depot Park.
‘The dream struck a chord,? said Goldsworthy.
Members of Life Club, Kurellieva and Jacobs began formulating plans to host the first prayer session in May in Depot Park.
Goldsworthy said the event was a huge success thanks to participants, individuals and church sponsorship who also knew the importance of igniting the love of God within hearts.
For more information about Enkindle the Remnant or upcoming events, find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/EnkindleTheRemnant