More than 5,000 people literally leapt for joy on the Far South Side, as Salem Baptist Church ushered in 2000 with three hours of exuberant praise and prayer.

Gospel music, praise dancing, and love of God punctuated the Hope to the World Church annual Prayer Breakfast, now in its seventh year. It was held last Saturday at the Paramount Plaza Hotel.

But every day at midnight, thousands of worshippers around the world have logged on to Instagram to lift their voices in praise and prayer, united by one hashtag: #HalleluyahChallenge.

Every day at midnight, thousands of worshippers in Nigeria and around the world join Nathaniel Bassey on Instagram live to lift their voices in praise and prayer.