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SYATP

Lives were transformed at Leader’s Summit and SYATP!

October 19, 2022 by Marianne Walker

Watch this incredible video as Jamias, First Priority student leader, shares how he came to Christ through First Priority! It’s such an incredible testimony!

 

Lives were transformed and students were equipped at Leader’s Summit!

On Thursday, September 22, First Priority held its 17th annual Leader’s Summit where nearly 250 students, faculty sponsors and campus coaches were in attendance. We were very encouraged as THREE students professed Christ at Leader’s Summit! “I just wanted to let you know because I am SO encouraged; one of the girls that came today is searching and she prayed to receive Christ as her Lord and Savior,” said First Priority Campus Coach and Local Youth Pastor David Ivestor. “You guys are doing great things!”

This year’s theme was “Are You Ready?” Students were asked a series of questions: “Are you ready to be Gospel-focused? Has the Gospel changed your life? Who is God calling you to share that Gospel message with at your school?” In order to have First Priority at your school, students must lead. We had six amazing students share about what they are doing to take a stand on their campus. Challenges were given to students to have a disciplined time of prayer in their lives and spend time with the Lord so they are full of the Word and not conformed to the world around them. Some students were so vulnerable about sharing personal stories of what God had delivered them from and how their parents were healed of addiction in their lives because of their prayers and faithful witness to be salt and light in front of their families. They spoke about being bold for Christ and they have seen Him do incredible things. High school students have been visiting the middle school near them and praying with students for their campuses. The focus question at Leader’s Summit was, “Are you ready to lead First Priority and see the Gospel go forth at your school?”

Pictured is Moody High School’s First Priority student leadership team

The Call to Share session was based on our EPIC strategy to take the Hope of Christ to every student:
  • Equipping students to know how to share the Gospel
  • Preparing students to share their personal faith story
  • Inviting students to come and share the simple Gospel message with response cards
  • Connecting students to God, a First Priority club, to have community and to connect them to a church family to grow in their faith and be discipled. Are you ready to be strategic to reach your school?

Sessions were led on how to share the Gospel using the Four Icons, how to share your testimony, how to connect students into local churches, and how to overcome objections and take practical steps to get students involved in the local church.

The conclusion of the day was the Call to Prayer and students prayed for one another and many were prayed over to be sent out and ready to reach their school with the Hope of Christ. It was such an incredible life-changing event! We hope you will take a moment to check out more pictures from the day below.

More Leader’s Summit Pictures

 

Thousands gathered locally for See You at the Pole

On Wednesday, September 28, thousands of local students participated in this year’s See You at the Pole™ (SYATP). Millions of students were involved globally. Before school, students joined together at their school’s flagpole in prayer for their friends, school, city, state, nation and the world. Many lives were touched, changed and challenged by one of the nation’s largest prayer movements. First Priority and SYATP are celebrating 32 years this school year!

This year’s SYATP theme was “Aflame” and the scripture verses were Romans 12:11-12 – “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”

During SYATP, we receive numerous testimonies of how God moved in our schools and through our communities. We hope you’ll take a moment to read a few incredible testimonies below:

“Today we had over 30 high schoolers at See You at the Pole. It was freezing this morning but students still gathered together to pray for our teachers, our administrators, and our fellow peers. I am beyond grateful for the work God continues to show at Moody High School. I know God has great plans for us and He will continue to work not only in my school, but every Saint Clair County School as a whole.” – Kayson, First Priority Student Leader, Moody High School

“We had 85 students at See You at the Pole and 25 students received Bibles. Good things are happening on our campus! Please keep our school and club in your prayers.” – Kathryn, First Priority Faculty Sponsor, Etowah Middle School

“I want to testify about what God did at our See You at the Pole Rally! For the last five years over six churches have come together at different locations to worship and hear the Gospel shared by students! This year, we had seven churches represented and over 300 in attendance! We gave $170 to local missions and most importantly, 10 people professed Jesus as Savior! This generation is passionate about Jesus and sharing the Gospel with those around them, they just need an opportunity to do it!” – Phillip, First Priority Campus Coach and Representative

Please take a moment to check out a great SYATP news article and many other great articles from The Alabama Baptist here.

Thousands of students also participated in SYATP rallies held across the state on the evening of September 28. There were countless decisions made for Christ on this momentous day. During this important prayer event, students were encouraged to humble themselves in prayer and seek the face of God.

More See You at the Pole Pictures

Filed Under: Campus Ministry, Developing Leaders, Events, HOPE, Ministry, Pictures, Prayer, Resources, School/Student Highlights, Youth Ministry Tagged With: Christ, First Priority, Gospel, Leader's Summit, See You at the Pole, SYATP

Will you join one of the largest prayer movements THIS Wednesday?

September 26, 2022 by Marianne Walker

We would like to invite you to join the tens of thousands of students in our area and millions world-wide THIS Wednesday, September 28, as they participate in the 32nd annual See You at the Pole™ (SYATP).

SYATP is about one simple thing – STUDENTS in PRAYER. Before school, students will meet at their school’s flagpole to pray for their friends, families, teachers, school, city, state and nation to God. SYATP is a student-initiated, student-organized and student-led event. This year’s SYATP theme is “Aflame” and the scripture verses are Romans 12:11-12 – “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”

“I love the theme of See You at the Pole this year because it is a reminder to never let our passion grow dim for earnestly seeking the Lord for our schools, city and community,” said First Priority Greater Birmingham Ministry Director Debi DeBoer. “Now more than ever, this generation needs to shine bright and be bold to share the Hope of Christ that is within them. Jesus is our only Hope to change our nation.”

We have multiple resources available to students on our Web site including graphics, a planning guide, ways they can report their attendance numbers, info about the SYATP app, and links to the online SYATP store and multiple other resources. Is your church or community planning a SYATP Rally? If so, be sure to send all the details (date, time, location, etc.) to info@firstpriorityal.com so we can help you get the word out and promote your event!

THIS Wednesday, September 28, we encourage you to gather with your family, at your place of business with coworkers or even online and HUMBLE yourselves in PRAYER and SEEK the face of God and take part in one of the LARGEST prayer movements in our nation. PRAY for friends, families, teachers, schools and our world.

MORE INFO AND RESOURCES

Filed Under: Campus Ministry, Events, HOPE, Prayer, Resources, School/Student Highlights, Youth Ministry Tagged With: Aflame, First Priority, See You at the Pole, SYATP

See You at the Pole is Wednesday, September 28!

September 7, 2022 by Marianne Walker

 

We would like to invite you to join the tens of thousands of students in our area and millions world-wide on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, as they participate in the 32nd annual See You at the Pole™ (SYATP).

SYATP is about one simple thing – STUDENTS in PRAYER. Before school, students will meet at their school’s flagpole to pray for their friends, families, teachers, school, city, state and nation to God. SYATP is a student-initiated, student-organized and student-led event. This year’s SYATP theme is “Aflame” and the scripture verses are Romans 12:11-12 – “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”

“I love the theme of See You at the Pole this year because it is a reminder to never let our passion grow dim for earnestly seeking the Lord for our schools, city and community,” said First Priority Greater Birmingham Ministry Director Debi DeBoer. “Now more than ever, this generation needs to shine bright and be bold to share the Hope of Christ that is within them. Jesus is our only Hope to change our nation.”

We have multiple resources available to students on our Web site including graphics, a planning guide, ways they can report their attendance numbers, info about the SYATP app, and links to the online SYATP store and multiple other resources. Is your church or community planning a SYATP Rally? If so, be sure to send all the details (date, time, location, etc.) to info@firstpriorityal.com so we can help you get the word out and promote your event!

On Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, we encourage you to gather with your family, at your place of business with coworkers or even online and HUMBLE yourselves in PRAYER and SEEK the face of God and take part in one of the LARGEST prayer movements in our nation. PRAY for friends, families, teachers, schools and our world.

MORE INFO AND RESOURCES

Filed Under: Campus Ministry, Events, HOPE, Prayer, Resources, School/Student Highlights, Youth Ministry Tagged With: Aflame, First Priority, See You at the Pole, SYATP

Thousands gathered locally for See You at the Pole

September 30, 2021 by Marianne Walker

Last Wednesday, September 22, thousands of local students participated in this year’s See You at the Pole™ (SYATP). Millions of students were involved globally. Before school, students joined together at their school’s flagpole in prayer for their friends, school, city, state, nation and the world. Many lives were touched, changed and challenged by one of the nation’s largest prayer movements. First Priority and SYATP are celebrating 31 years this school year!

This year’s SYATP theme was “Just Pray” and the scripture verse was James 4:10 – “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.”

During SYATP, we receive numerous testimonies of how God moved in our schools and through our communities. We hope you’ll take a moment to read a few incredible testimonies below:
  • “After a very difficult year like 2020, it is important to remember verses like Matthew 18:20 when God says ‘Where two or more gather in my name, I am there with them.’ After not being able to come together for over a year, we truly needed something like See You at the Pole not only to reconnect us with each other, but to help refocus our sights on our Lord. We are called to come together and there was no greater feeling than finally being able to unite as one and share our passion for Jesus Christ.” – Kayson Parker, First Priority Student Leader, Moody High School
  • “See You at the Pole 2021 at St. Clair County High School not only gave a chance to gather and pray, but to meet other students and faculty members that are likeminded in the faith. Many of the underclassmen have not had the opportunity to gather in groups due to Covid, so this year’s gathering at the pole helped those who came see others in their school that they can go to for prayer and encouragement. At our gathering, we had a total of 20 faculty and students. Both students and faculty prayed under the entry awning in the rain. Many students walked through while being dropped off for school were able to witness and hear the holy scriptures spoken and prayers lifted to Almighty God. We hope that See You at the Pole will encourage students to meet regularly at our weekly First Priority club. Please pray that God will bless the ministry of First Priority and obedience of those who lead to bring many to faith in Christ.” – Casey Burnham, First Priority Faculty Sponsor, St. Clair County High School
  • “See You at the Pole is an awesome opportunity for students to make a faith statement that God is not dead in this generation! I have been challenging students to make this year count for Christ and to make Christ known on their campus. Way to go students!.” – Benny Bowman, First Priority Campus Coach
  • “God is showing me the tremendous need for First Priority clubs in our schools! Their seems to be a hunger for these clubs after the difficulties of the last year!” – Jacque Snow, First Priority Campus Coach/Board Member
Click here for more information about First Priority’s EPIC Strategy that is being used in our clubs.
Please take a moment to check out a great SYATP news article and many other great articles from The Alabama Baptist here, and Birmingham Christian Family Magazine here.
Thousands of students also participated in SYATP rallies held across the state on the evening of September 22. There were countless decisions made for Christ on this momentous day. During this important prayer event, students were encouraged to humble themselves in prayer and seek the face of God.
MORE SYATP Pictures

Filed Under: Campus Ministry, Developing Leaders, Events, HOPE, Ministry, Networking, Parenting, Pictures, Prayer, School/Student Highlights, Youth Ministry Tagged With: Just Pray, Pray, Prayer, See You at the Pole, Students, SYATP

Will you join one of the largest prayer movements this Wednesday?

September 20, 2021 by Marianne Walker

We would like to invite you to join the tens of thousands of students in our area and millions world-wide THIS Wednesday, September 22, as they participate in the 31st annual See You at the Pole™ (SYATP).

SYATP is about one simple thing – STUDENTS in PRAYER. Before school, students will meet at their school’s flagpole to pray for their friends, families, teachers, school, city, state and nation to God. SYATP is a student-initiated, student-organized and student-led event.

“I think this year’s theme, ‘Just Pray,’ is a powerful reminder to stop planning, stop stressing and stop looking on social media,” said First Priority Greater Birmingham Ministry Director Debi DeBoer. “We need to stop focusing on what is going on in the world, stop worrying about what we can’t control and do what matters. The battle is won on our knees, so JUST PRAY.”

For this year’s theme, scripture verse and multiple resources including graphics, a planning guide, ways to submit pictures and report attendance numbers and links to videos, visit our Web site.

THIS Wednesday, September 22, we encourage you to gather with your family, at your place of business with coworkers or even online and HUMBLE yourselves in PRAYER and SEEK the face of God and take part in one of the LARGEST prayer movements in our nation. PRAY for friends, families, teachers, schools and our world. JUST PRAY!

MORE INFO AND RESOURCES

Filed Under: Campus Ministry, Developing Leaders, Events, HOPE, Parenting, Pictures, Prayer, Resources, School/Student Highlights, Youth Ministry Tagged With: First Priority, Just Pray, See You at the Pole, SYATP

See You at the Pole is Wednesday, September 22!

September 3, 2021 by Marianne Walker

We would like to invite you to join the tens of thousands of students in our area and millions world-wide on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, as they participate in the 31st annual See You at the Pole™ (SYATP).

SYATP is about one simple thing – STUDENTS in PRAYER. Before school, students will meet at their school’s flagpole to pray for their friends, families, teachers, school, city, state and nation to God. SYATP is a student-initiated, student-organized and student-led event. This year’s theme is “Just Pray” and the scripture verse is James 4:10 – “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” Students are encouraged to, “Get serious, really serious. Get down on your knees before the master; it’s the only way you’ll get on your feet.”

“I think this year’s theme, ‘Just Pray,’ is a powerful reminder to stop planning, stop stressing and stop looking on social media,” said First Priority Greater Birmingham Ministry Director Debi DeBoer. “We need to stop focusing on what is going on in the world, stop worrying about what we can’t control and do what matters. The battle is won on our knees, so JUST PRAY.”

We have multiple resources available to students on our Web site including graphics, a planning guide, ways they can report their attendance numbers, and links to videos, the online SYATP store and multiple other resources.

On Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, we encourage you to gather with your family, at your place of business with coworkers or even online and HUMBLE yourselves in PRAYER and SEEK the face of God and take part in one of the LARGEST prayer movements in our nation. PRAY for friends, families, teachers, schools and our world. JUST PRAY!

MORE INFO AND RESOURCES

Filed Under: Campus Ministry, Events, HOPE, Ministry, Parenting, Prayer, Resources, School/Student Highlights, Youth Ministry Tagged With: Pray, See You at the Pole, SYATP

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