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Mar 01
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Putting Faith Into Action

By Local FP Communities, Student Leaders

Last week, the students in this club in FP Blue Ridge faced persecution as they tried to pass out cards, sharing the gospel with their peers. This was really the first time they faced opposition.

This week worked out perfectly, in an odd way. Zack opened in prayer and talked about the persecution received last week. The students helped each other by talking about any new fears after they were made fun of. There was also a rumored threat at school on Monday. Zack brought this up and shared how we have backed down, cowered in a corner for too long. He said we should’ve been using Monday and Tuesday’s threat as an awesome opportunity to share the reason for our HOPE. And even if they missed the opportunity earlier this week, kids will be looking to the “Christians” when all craziness breaks loose as the boy returns to school. It was a wonderful time talking about truly putting our faith into action.

Feb 15
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Proud Parent

By Local FP Communities, FP Success Story

Today, my middle son shared his faith at school with the help of his campus coach Michael. One new student accepted Christ! In two days, my two oldest sons have both reached a new person with the HOPE Christ through First Priority Blue Ridge. I am one proud board member, campus coach and of course dad!

Feb 07
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The Thankfulness of a Student

By Local FP Communities, Student Leaders, FP Success Story

Thank you letter from a student to her FP Director: 

We are constantly thanking those who support First Priority financially and spiritually. This past week was engage week at my High School. We had the chance to welcome back a senior from last year that had been involved with the First Priority club here since 2015. With the lure of 6 pizzas we had over 30 people who came and heard the never-ending grace in his testimony.

I have been involved with First Priority since 2015 as well, and it was refreshing to not only hear how his testimony has changed and matured but also to see the number of students in our club grow. But more than that, our club has grown in connection, attention, maturity and conversation. This year, we have been able to hear people talk who have never shared before and have seen students come that we never thought would come to our club.

God is so good and works in ways we often don’t understand. ThankfulnessFirst Priority has been the spark in some students lives to help them be open and eager to further their knowledge in the Lord and they have come to know the Lord personally by joining a church. This year, we have seen things that this club was built on more than ever. Thank you so much to those who are praying for us and giving. Seeing students grow and come to know the Lord is not only a praise in their lives, but also has opened the eyes of our leaders and have helped them grow.  The Bible says in Isaiah 6:8, a verse used quite often but is so true, “Send Me”. As a high school student, it’s hard to grasp that completely when we are stuck in Florida. But, we tend to miss the point of that verse. Everywhere on the planet is a battlefield and my school is our mission field.

As students, we have the chance to do something adults can’t do, which is to reach other students from the inside. This school year we have seen so much growth in every area and we can’t wait to see what lies ahead.

Thank you,

Chloe
FP Student

Feb 05
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Parents See God Move among Their Students

By Local FP Communities, Priority Parents

Story from a parent whose son is involved in FP North Alabama

My son Avery, went to FP last week and the leader asked them to write a name down, pray for the person, and invite them to FP this week.

He invited an atheist friend who flat out said, “No!”

None of his friends went with him; so, he went alone.  He said only about 6 people showed up; so, the pastor asked them to take extra sausage and biscuits to their friends.

Avery grabbed 3 extras and headed towards his friends, who didn’t see him coming.  One friend, who he isn’t sure he’s a believer said, “Today is going to be awful because I’m so hungry!”  Avery walked up, reached around him and put the sausage and biscuit in his face.  His friend was amazed and said, “How did you know? How did you do that?”

He was able to talk to him about FP a little more.  This friend said, “Ok, I may start going there with you.”

God is working in many ways!  He’s training our kids to disciple, to overcome objections and criticism, and to know that God will set up situations to help them reach others!

Thank you for your prayers and for all you do every week!  Thank the Pastor who devotes his time there too. This is from a parent, it’s not the numbers but the faithful obedience of the ones who answer the call.

Jan 03
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Meet Audrey

By Student Leaders, Local FP Communities

First Priority exists so that students can reach students for Christ. Read how a student leader from South Florida was not only reached, but is now reaching others for Christ.

A student named Audrey was the mission week speaker and she shared about her time in First Priority during middle school. She unnamed(1)explained that the message and community of that club helped her to understand her worth and stop cutting herself. The legacy of the middle school club was easy to see through Audrey’s testimony.

Moreover, Audrey was a main key in starting a club at her high school. When asked why, she explained that she has a little brother graduating middle school next year and she wants him to have access to First Priority in high school! Audrey understands that her faithfulness today will give opportunity for her brother and his peers to hear the Gospel in years to come! She is building a legacy for those who come after her!

Chris Lane
Executive Director
FP South Florida

Dec 11
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Forgiveness

By Local FP Communities, Student Leaders

A student leader from a local high school was invited to speak at another high school on Engage Week. He shared his testimony about being angry at his father after his parents separated. His anger affected his family, his friends and his performance at school. After not speaking with his father for a long time, the Lord began working on his heart and calling him to forgiveness. He was able to forgive his father and release his anger.

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During his testimony, he encouraged other students to give their lives to Christ and to forgive those who have hurt them.

The next day, a student from the school posted on social media that he had heard the student speak at the First Priority club meeting and it motivated him to call his father, with whom he had not spoken to in 4 years. He shared how the speaker had motivated him to forgive his father and to re-establish a relationship. He also shared that his father was planning to see the son in the next few weeks.

Praise God!

Amber Johansen
Executive Director
FP Tampa

Dec 06
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How 1 Student Changed the Life of Another!

By Uncategorized, Local FP Communities, FP Success Story

It’s amazing to hear story after story of students lives being transformed. Here is a powerful one that we wanted to share.

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Hannah is an 8th grader. Last year, Hannah learned to share the Romans Road. In August of this year, Susie came up to Hannah in PE class and asked “why are you different, like why are you weird?” Hannah told Susie her story and Susie responded “I want that”. Hannah shared the Romans Road and Susie accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. Fast forward to November and it is Engage week. Susie is a leader now and opens up club with prayer, Allyson shares her story and Hannah leads with (you guessed it) The Romans Road. When the invitation is given 41 students respond and are Saved by the Blood of the Lamb. What a picture of what First Priority is about, students on mission everyday, everywhere, even PE class. Praise God for what He is doing and has already done.

Casey Jones
Executive Director
FP North Alabama

Dec 04
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Decisions and Disciples at Mascoutah Middle School!

By Local FP Communities, Student Leaders

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After the Gospel was delivered (3 Crowns presentation) at MMS’s Engage Week Party, 2 students decided they want to follow Jesus for the first time! Even cooler: 2 Christian student leaders decided to sign a Decision to Disciple Card with them, committing to take them to church and First Priority every week, and read through the Book of John! There was also 1 student who decided to become a student leader for First Priority.

Sean Hall
FP Director
FP St. Louis Metro East

Nov 30
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Best Semester Yet!

By Local FP Communities

September and October were truly incredible months of ministry in schools around the ArkLaTex! Today we celebrate the news that so far this school year:

The gospel has been presented over 60 times by student missionaries and 111 lost students made the decision to accept Christ as Lord! 

Last year, a total of 123 students came to Christ in the entire school year, and we aren’t even finished with fall semester! Praise God! We are so excited for all of these new believers as they begin their journey with Jesus and get connected with a local church for discipleship! In addition, two brand new clubs have launched at Hallsville Jr High School and North Desoto High School! God is truly moving in our region and we are grateful for your partnership to make a difference on the mission field of local middle and high schools! Please continue to pray for these student missionaries as they influence their schools for the gospel!

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Nearly 600 students gathered together at Citywide on September 27th to worship the Lord and celebrate what God is doing in the ArkLaTex!

John Carruth
FP ArkLaTex

Nov 27
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From Red to Green, Just in Time for Christmas

By Local FP Communities
The 2017 – 2018 school year is in full swing and so are the First Priority clubs on many campuses. However, there are still some campuses that we are praying will open this semester.
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Will you join us in prayer for these specific campuses?
  • Atlantic High
  • Gateway Environmental
  • Jeaga Middle
  • John T. Smith Middle
  • Killian High
  • MAST Homestead
  • Miami Arts Charter
  • Northport K-8
  • Okeechobee High
  • Palm Springs Middle
  • Polo Park Middle
  • Redland Middle
  • Renaissance Charter in Cooper City
  • Sawgrass Springs Middle
  • School for Advanced Studies
  • Somerset Middle
  • Somerset Charter
  • Vineland K-8
  • Westpine Middle
These schools have not been able to hold a First Priority meeting yet this year but our prayer is that they will be able to kick off before the students are out for Christmas break! Some are in need of a faculty sponsor, some in need of a coach, and others just needing to have their first meeting. Thank you for praying with us for these clubs!
Chris Lane
Executive Director