Leader's Summit Recap and Pictures

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Feb. 9, 2012

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Leader's Summit Recap and Pictures

LS 2012 On Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, First Priority held its seventh annual Leader's Summit sponsored by Chick-fil-A, Resource Center for Pastoral Excellence at Samford University and Food for the Hungry. Nearly 1,000 students, teachers, youth leaders and parents from 85 middle, intermediate, junior high and high schools across Central Alabama attended this year's event. Leader's Summit is an in-depth leadership training event for students, teacher sponsors and campus coaches involved in First Priority local campus ministries. School boards of education endorsed the program, allowing a group of students from each school to attend the Summit and count the event as an excused absence.

Students enjoyed a day of intense training from Thought-provoking Visionary and Speaker Brent Crowe, Founder of Field of Grace Ministries Mike Satterfield and Chief Meteorologist for ABC 33/40 in Birmingham James Spann. Students also enjoyed praise and worship by Finding Favour. These respected leaders provided students with timeless knowledge to propel them as leaders in their school. The event was held at Samford University. Students received a Leader's Summit wristband, workbook and a Chick-fil-A lunch. Students also received door prizes as well as information about scholarship and employment opportunities. God moved in mighty ways and students left enthusiastic to use their talents to spread the love and message of Jesus Christ with their peers.

We would like to give a special thanks to our sponsors, donors, volunteers, speakers and band who helped make this event such a great success. We would like to thank everyone for their continuous thoughts and prayers for our Leader's Summit as well.

Please click on the links below to view pictures from this year's Leader's Summit. You will also find below a link to a video about Student Leadership University. Be sure to check out all the links!

We will begin providing details about next year's Leader's Summit in October. Thank you again for your prayer and support!

Click here to view Leader's Summit pictures on Facebook

Click here to watch Student Leadership University's video

Click here to view Leader's Summit pictures on First Priority's Web site

The following is what some had to say about this year's Leader's Summit:

"We need to be sharing the love and message of Jesus Christ with others. It's not Jesus, myself and I; it's Jesus, Himself and Him." - Candice, Student

"I've learned to be an example for Christ, be responsible for my talent and do what God has called me to do." - Miracle, Student

"I've learned how to be bolder and not to be as selfish at school." - Caleb, Student

"This was my first year, so I didn't know what to expect. It's nice to come in open-minded. I've learned that God wants to take who I am and make me into a story. I know that God can use me." - Abby, Student

"GREAT message today at SAMFORD. If your child was lucky enough to be there, they were blessed. Parents, take time to thank the person who took your child. The speakers were AWESOME." Sharon, Parent

"This Summit was very beneficial to our students. The types of things the speakers talked about are what kids struggle with in school. The speakers hit all the characteristics of a good leader. They challenged the students to go back and be that leader on campus." - Stacy, Teacher

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We invite you and your family to "VeggieTales Live! God Made You Special" with Veggie Tales

Veggie Tales Live

First Priority would like to invite you and your entire family to "VeggieTales Live! God Made You Special" with Veggie Tales. The live show will be held at Metro Church of God, 2800 Metropolitan Way, Birmingham, AL, 35243, on Sunday, March 4, 2012, at 5 p.m. Doors will open at 4 p.m. You don't want to miss your favorite Veggie Tales characters in a live show!

Bob, Larry and the whole Veggie Tales crew are taking the stage for "VeggieTales Live! God Made You Special." You and your kids can enjoy seeing your favorite Veggies live and on stage. Larry the Cucumber at 8 feet and green, and Bob at 5 feet round and red makes for an eye-popping event that charms and delights the kids. You'll enjoy the fun for the whole family nature of VeggieTales while also appreciating the Godly messages and encouragements to the kids.

The show brings the best of the best, the most classic of the classic and the absolute silliest of the silly in songs, dance and fun. A high energy song and dance spectacular, this show will have you singing along, dancing in the aisles and smiling so hard your teeth ache! Fan favorites include classic silly songs like His Cheeseburger, I Love My Lips, The Hairbrush Song and many more.

Ticket prices are as follows:

VIP Tickets: $25 each (includes preferred seating and a meet and greet with Veggie Tales after the show)

Advanced General Admission: $15 each

General Admission for Groups of 20 or More: $12.50 each

Admission at the Door: $20 each

Click here to purchase your tickets online today or call 800-965-9324 (non-refundable service fee applies).

We look forward to seeing you at "VeggieTales Live! God Made You Special" with Veggie Tales! Click here for more information or call 205.871.8886.

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