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You're invited to meet Rachel Scott's Mother, Beth Nimmo!

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You’re invited to come meet Beth!

 
I hope you had a chance to go see the new inspiring movie, “I’m Not Ashamed” this past weekend! If you didn’t, I encourage you to take your high school student to see it. The movie is based on the true story of Rachel Scott, the first person shot and killed during the Columbine massacre on April 20, 1999. Rachel’s life has touched millions of people for nearly two decades. I am excited to inform you that Rachel’s mother, Beth Nimmo, is coming to Birmingham. I would like to invite you to come meet Beth and hear from her first-hand.


Beth will be the speaker at First Priority’s SCORE (Students Count On Real Examples) Benefit Lunch that will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, at 11:30 a.m. at The Club, One Robert S. Smith Drive, Birmingham, Ala. 35209. As you know, First Priority is a non-profit campus ministry that connects the church to the school campus to share Christ with students. I would like to invite you to partner with this great ministry. Not only will you be hearing from Rachel’s mother, but you will be helping to reach students with the hope of Christ all over Greater Birmingham.

I would be honored if you would be a SCORE Partner and join me at the lunch by making a generous donation of $100 to First Priority. Will you come take part in our Lunch and sit with me at a table? Do you know others who would like to attend? Please help me fill a table of 8 at $100 per seat. Please help me think of others who would like to support First Priority and attend our Benefit Lunch. I truly appreciate your time and consideration. It is because of faithful people like you that First Priority is able to touch the lives of students all over Greater Birmingham. 
I hope you will take a moment to learn more about this great sponsorship opportunity, our speaker Beth Nimmo, and the new film “I’m Not Ashamed,” which is based on the true story of Rachel Scott that hit movie theaters this past weekend. Join us for our SCORE Lunch and meet Rachel’s mother. CLICK HERE for more details.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have. Thank you again for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you!
Thank you,
Greg Davis 
President 
First Priority Greater Birmingham

"I'm Not Ashamed" movie hits theaters THIS Friday!

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Take your students to see “I’m Not Ashamed”

 

On April 20, 1999, at Columbine High School, two teenage boys entered their school with guns and homemade bombs planning to kill hundreds of their classmates. They would murder 12 students and one teacher before turning their guns on themselves. The first student that died that day was Rachel Joy Scott. She was eating lunch in the courtyard outside when she was shot. The killers knew Rachel. They were in classes together. Rachel had shared her faith in Jesus with them. Moments before her death, they mocked her, “Do you still believe in your God?” With a gun at her head she replied, “You know that I do.”
“I’m Not Ashamed” is Rachel’s story from her own words. Drawn directly from her writings, we discover the hope in this tragedy. We find the story of a student who showed radical compassion to the hurting and unnoticed. It’s the true story of a girl who was not ashamed to share her love for Jesus to those around her, even to her killers.
“An older generation needs to be reminded and a new generation needs to be told. We cannot be ashamed to speak the name of Jesus.”
“I’m Not Ashamed” will hit movie theaters this Friday, Oct. 21, 2016. We would like to encourage you and your church to take your students to watch the powerful and inspiring true story of Rachel Scott. Click here to find a movie theater near you that will be showing the film.
October is “I am Hope” month and First Priority’s HOPE Guide for middle and high school students is based on the “I’m Not Ashamed” movie and encourages students to Live it & Speak it based from Joshua 1:1-9. God reminds us through the life of Joshua that in moments of growth in our lives, we must not only do as He has commanded us –Live it, but we must also have His word on our tongue, ready to share – Speak it. Verse 9 says, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Students are encouraged to be bold and unashamed to share their faith.
First Priority will be holding our SCORE (Students Count On Real Examples) Benefit Lunch on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, at 11:30 a.m. at The Club, One Robert S. Smith Drive, Birmingham, Ala. 35209. Our special guest speaker is Author and Speaker Beth Nimmo, the mother of Rachel Scott. If you are interested in attending our Benefit Lunch, please click here for ticket information.
We hope you’ll make plans now to take your students this Friday, October 21, to watch the inspiring true story of a girl who was not ashamed to speak the name of Jesus.

"I'm Not Ashamed" – City-wide Recap and Pictures

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“I’m Not Ashamed” – City-wide Recap

First Priority held its first City-Wide Campus Ministry Network Luncheon of the year on Thursday, April 21, 2016, at Metro Church of God in Birmingham. Nearly 100 youth leaders and children’s ministers across the Greater-Birmingham area attended for a time of equipping, encouragement and fellowship. Everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch from Taziki’s Mediterranean Grill.
Our special guest speakers included First Priority Founder and “I’m Not Ashamed” Executive Producer Benny Proffitt and “I’m Not Ashamed” Star Masey McLain. Masey is playing Rachel Scott in the upcoming “I’m Not Ashamed” film based on the true story of the Columbine massacre. Benny interviewed Masey about the movie, highlighting her faith growing up and how she was chosen for the lead role. “I’m Not Ashamed” is based on Rachel’s story in her own words, drawn directly from her journals and writing. In the movie, we meet a real teenager with flaws, temptations and failures whose heart was changed by her relationship with Jesus. We find the story of a student who showed radical compassion to the hurting and unnoticed. It’s the true story of a girl who was not ashamed to speak the name of Jesus to those around her, even to her killers.
Benny also shared the official “I’m Not Ashamed” trailer with all those in attendance. We would like to thank Benny and Masey again for spending the afternoon with us and providing insight about the upcoming film that we hope will change many lives. The movie will be released this fall. CLICK HERE to learn more.
We would also like to give a special thanks to our sponsors who helped make this event a huge success: Samford University’s Ministry Training Institute, College Football Hall of Fame, Whitewater Express and Gateway. Representatives from these organizations provided youth leaders with educational material about their programs and upcoming events. Please take time to visit their Web sites. We would like to thank all those again who attended and joined us for a great time of growth and fellowship.

Last chance to register for Thursday's City-wide

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Time is running out to register for this Thursday’s City-wide Luncheon

We hope you are making plans to attend our City-wide Campus Ministry Network Luncheon that will be held THIS Thursday, April 21, 2016, at 11:30 a.m. at Metro Church of God, 2800 Metropolitan Way, Birmingham, Ala. 35243. CLICK HERE to register now.

We are excited to announce that “I’m Not Ashamed” Star Masey McLain will be attending our City-wide on Thursday. Masey is playing Rachel Scott in the upcoming “I’m Not Ashamed” film based on the true story of the Columbine massacre. First Priority Founder and “I’m Not Ashamed” Executive Producer Benny Proffitt will also be present to tell you more about the movie. It is definitely a movie you will want to take your students to see! Come and watch the official trailer, and meet Masey and talk with her and Benny about the film. Learn more HERE.
“I’m Not Ashamed” Executive Producer Benny Proffitt and leading actress Masey McLain

There will be other great opportunities for your ministry at this City-wide as well. You will hear from representatives from Samford University’s Ministry Training Institute, College Football Hall of Fame, Whitewater Express and Gateway. These representatives have a lot of great info to share with you, and giveaways! You don’t want to miss out! Join us for FREE lunch and a time of equipping, encouragement and fellowship. Register today!

"I'm Not Ashamed" Star Masey McLain will be at City-wide – You're Invited

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“I’m Not Ashamed” Star Masey McLain will be attending our City-wide Luncheon on Thursday

We are excited to announce that “I’m Not Ashamed” Star Masey McLain will be attending our City-wide Campus Ministry Network Luncheon that will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2016, at 11:30 a.m. at Metro Church of God, 2800 Metropolitan Way, Birmingham, Ala. 35243. Masey is playing Rachel Scott in the upcoming “I’m Not Ashamed” movie based on the true story of the Columbine massacre. First Priority Founder and “I’m Not Ashamed” Executive Producer Benny Proffitt will also be present to tell you more about the movie. It is definitely a movie you will want to take your students to see! Come and watch the official trailer, and meet Masey and talk with her and Benny about the movie. Learn more HERE.
“I’m Not Ashamed” Executive Producer Benny Proffitt and leading actress Masey McLain

There will be other great opportunities for your ministry at this City-wide as well. You will hear from representatives from Samford University’s Ministry Training Institute, College Football Hall of Fame, Whitewater Express and Gateway. These representatives have a lot of great info to share with you, and giveaways! You don’t want to miss out! Join us for FREE lunch and a time of equipping, encouragement and fellowship. Register today!