Alive in the Mountains 2011 was held in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center Dec. 27-30. Students were challenged to embrace Scripture, God's Word, for answers and direction for their lives. They were challenged to stand strong and turn to God when faced with life's toughest challenges. Students were taught and encouraged to "CARRY IT. LIVE IT. GIVE IT." We would like to thank you for your continuous thoughts and prayers during the retreat. Please pray that students will take what they learned at the conference and CARRY IT with them everywhere they go, LIVE IT in their daily lives and GIVE IT to their family and friends.

We would like to give a special thanks to our speakers Brent Crowe and Dave Edwards; Illusionist Drew Worsham; CJ Blount who led our worship and Finding Favour for the concert performance.

During the retreat, students received the opportunity to help children in Kenya. We took up a love offering to further First Priority Global Ministries' ministry to provide shoes for children who live in the slums of Kenya. Having shoes help these children avoid obtaining deadly diseases and other serious health issues. We are ecstatic to announce that we collected nearly $3,000 during the love offering to help provide shoes for the children in Kenya! We would like to thank all those who gave to help children in need.

We would like to thank all those again who attended Alive in the Mountains. We are already looking forward to next year! Be sure to click on the links below to view pictures from Alive in the Mountains. Thank you again for your continuous thoughts and prayers.

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"North Clay youth had a great time at Alive in the Mountains," said Cliff Prosser with North Clay Baptist Church youth group. "Best conference we've been to in years!"

Tommy Bowen, Union Baptist Church youth minister said, "Union Baptist Church from Honoraville, AL had a great time at Alive!!!"

"The final session was exactly what we needed," said Gail Jones, youth leader at Johntown Baptist Church.

"Thanks for all you ladies and gentlemen do to share the gospel and help grow kids in Christ," said Laurie Brasher, New Hope Baptist Church youth leader. "There is no doubt in my mind that this ministry is bathed in prayer. May God bless you richly!"

We would like to invite you to join First Priority and Chick-fil-A for another high-impact, exciting one-day conference! The seventh annual Leader's Summit will be held on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, at Samford University. Hurry and register today! The deadline to register your group is Friday, Jan. 20, 2012.

The Summit will feature live music and inspirational messages geared toward highly motivated student leaders and teacher sponsors involved in First Priority campus clubs.

Students will be equipped and encouraged on a new level. Some of the nation's top leaders will provide in-depth leadership training in timeless skills, making them better leaders in all aspects of campus life. Thanks to our gracious sponsors, we are able to provide this event at no cost to attendees.

We hope you will plan to attend this exciting leadership training event! Register now online by clicking on the link below. The deadline for registration is Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. If you are not able to attend, we ask that you please keep the students, teachers, campus coaches and speakers in your prayers.

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