News Release
Birmingham, Ala.
Governor Dr. Robert Bentley has proclaimed Friday, March 30, “Day of Prayer Over Students Across Alabama.” At the request of First Priority of Alabama, Governor Bob Riley proclaimed the first statewide Day of Prayer Over Students in 2006. First Priority will once again be coordinating this prayer emphasis encouraged by the recent proclamation of Gov. Dr. Robert Bentley.
First Priority coordinates hundreds of local school Christian campus clubs. First Priority is encouraging Alabamians to pray for students as they are faced with challenges such as peer pressure to abuse drugs and alcohol, negative influences in the media, school violence and gang activities, fear and low self-esteem.
First Priority Greater Birmingham President Greg Davis says, “We are very encouraged by the Governor’s proclamation. We want to ensure everyone understands that Day of Prayer is not an event; it’s simply 24 hours of continuous prayer over students, teachers and school administrators across our state. There are numerous ways parents and concerned adults can get involved and demonstrate prayerful observance of this important day.”
First Priority is offering assistance to churches, schools and individuals to recognize the “Day of Prayer Over Students Across Alabama:”
- First Priority is encouraging individuals to turn school zones into prayer zones by praying over schools every time they pass by them.
- Churches are hosting prayer chains with members praying continuously during school hours and some during prayer vigils.
- First Priority is encouraging individuals to contact the principals of local schools to let them know their schools are being lifted in prayer. First Priority also encourages people to ask for a list of faculty members so they can pray for each member by name.
For more Prayer Ideas and the Day of Prayer Strategy, please click here.
First Priority is about reaching every student on every campus in every community across our state. For more information and “Day of Prayer” resources, visit www.gofirstpriority.com, e-mail info@gofirstpriority.com or call 205.871.8886.
Note to assignment editors: Greg Davis and other First Priority representatives are available for interviews and background information at 205.871.8886 or greg@gofirstpriority.com.
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