03.18.10 Birmingham Leadership Training

700+ Students spend the day in FP Leadership Training

On March 11, First Priority of Greater Birmingham held its fifth annual Leader's Summit, an in-depth leadership training event for students, teacher sponsors and campus coaches involved in First Priority local campus ministries. Over 700 students and teachers across the area attended this year's event. Local school boards of education endorsed the program, allowing up to five students to attend from each school and count the event as a field trip. Some boards even provided a substitute teacher so that the teacher sponsor could attend.

Students enjoyed a day of intense training, as well as praise and worship brought by CJ Blount who performed with the sleep design band. Chick-fil-A sponsored the event by providing financial support, materials, entertainment and lunch for everyone in attendance. Southeastern Bible College also sponsored the event by providing the venue for the summit. Leadership trainers included Tiffany Bittner, local T.V. news station anchor, Ryan Bowman, Chick-fil-A Corporate, Outreach Minister David Nasser, and First Priority Greater Birmingham President Greg Davis. These National Leaders provided students with timeless knowledge to propel them as leaders in their school. We would like to give a special thanks to our sponsors and leadership trainers who helped to make this event a huge success. - Ashlee Lambert, First Priority of Greater Birmingham

Here are a few testimonies from students that attended the training...

"I feel like I've been chosen for a reason, and God is going to help me change my school. This is only the beginning, and greater things are yet to come." -Hannah, Bragg Middle School

"Today has really been fun learning. I've learned a lot that I haven't learned before. I'm really glad there is a place that people can come together in this state and learn about God. - Michael, Etowah Middle School

"The Leader's Summit was amazing! I had a great time. The music was excellent, the speakers did a great job and also free food! But, most of all, I learned more about God and became closer to Him. Thanks for the great time. I can't wait until next year." - Philip, Student

03.10.10 California Club Makes the News

First Priority Club collected more than $1,000 for Haitians

ENTERPRISE STAFF REPORT

Los Baños High School's First Priority club came together to raise funds for the victims of the Haiti earthquake. Club adviser and history teacher Tommy Jones said he couldn't have been more pleased with the outcome. There was no class competition or award given for the most donated. The fundraiser was organized solely for raising money for those who need it most.

In one class period, the students were able to collect more than $1,000. And that was entirely from the rest of the student body. The fundraiser turned out to be not only student-generated but student-funded.

"I thought the kids did really good," Jones said. "They were enthusiastic and happy to do their part. They want to do it again."

Jones said he was more impressed with the committment the students made to the fundraiser than the amount raised.

"Everyone was eager to help, everyone was eager to participate. And they want to do it even bigger next time," he said. "That's really positive, that our young people are that caring.

"And that was in just one period, not even a whole day," Jones said.

--Samantha Salas

http://www.losbanosenterprise.com/2010/01/29/61643/first-priority-club-collected.html