First Priority in Alabama, Mississippi, Kentucky, Tennessee and Louisiana joined together to provide 300 Bags of Hope to teens in Walker County communities affected by April's tornados. These 300 bags are the latest of our Bags of Hope deliveries. Thanks to you, First Priority has been able to provide approximately 2,000 bags to teens as a part of our tornado relief efforts. A filled bag is worth about $75, which averages to about $150,000 worth of supplies we have been able to provide local teens through our Bags of Hope ministry project. We would like to thank you for your support. During a time of hopelessness you have helped provide hope, answers and love; and for that we are truly grateful. There are still opportunities to minister to teens through our Bags of Hope project. Click here to learn how you can help. Please help us continue to provide teens devastated by the storms with emotional and spiritual encouragement.

To help create awareness that there is still a need in Walker County communities, Priority Talk Radio on WXJC, with Greg Davis, Matt Wilson and James Cato, made a stop in Walker County in the city of Cordova, Ala. for a live broadcast today. Cordova is one of the many communities heavily impacted by the recent tornado outbreak in April.

Hope Missions is conducting a tornado relief effort in Cordova and surrounding communities this week. Founder and Director Shawn Doss is working with local church groups and out-of-state youth groups to help bring hope to those who have experienced great devastation.

Many local pastors dropped by our live broadcast to share stories about residents who are rebuilding and starting over. Even during such a tragic time, there is great optimism among those impacted by the storms. One local resident said his town will be back to normal and even better. One common theme from the pastors rang loudly to Priority Talk listeners: "The community is stronger and closer than ever before."

Cordova Head Football Coach Woody Smothers also stopped by our live broadcast and shared his excitement about the upcoming school year and the strength of the community during such a hard time. One thing stands true in Cordova today; when local churches work together to help meet the needs of the hopeless, lives are changed. During the time to come, Cordova will be a town known for the ability to rebuild and rebound. Wherever you look you will see progress being made and more is on the way.

Mark your calendars now for our next City-Wide Network Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011, at Regions Park in the Michael Jordan Banquet Room at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided. Our special guest speaker is Dr. Alvin Reid, professor of Evangelism and Student Ministry at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, N.C. Click here  to learn more about Dr. Reid. We hope you will make plans now to attend!