I am writing to tell you about an exciting opportunity. Once again this year, some donors have agreed to match every special gift we receive in November and December dollar-for-dollar up to $100,000! If you have already given a gift, thank you for your generosity. If you haven’t, please let me take a moment to remind you that in these challenging economic times there’s no better way to continue your partnership with First Priority! Your year-end gift of $25, $50, $75, $100 or even more will have twice the impact in young lives during the 2012 Victory Matching Challenge.

We continue to be excited about the success we’ve had in this 22nd year of First Priority’s ministry, and the opportunities that lie ahead for 2013. That’s why I’m asking for your support right now during this important challenge. Over 1,700 salvations were reported across the nation during Kah-riss – National Campus Missionary Month in October. Praise the Lord! Over 850 of those salvation decisions were made in the Greater-Birmingham area. Kah-riss focused on campus missions in over 2,700 schools with First Priority campus movements across the U.S.

We have now officially launched “First Priority Kids.” New intermediate schools are establishing these Christian-based clubs each week of this school year. The response has been overwhelming with 25 new clubs and more than 5,000 students. We believe this is the wave of the future for campus ministry.

Thousands of students attend First Priority outreach events in their local communities each year. More than 20,000 students are taking part in First Priority clubs that meet on over 250 campuses every week when school is in session. “See You at the Pole” rallies across the area gave thousands of unchurched students an opportunity to hear the Gospel. And, this doesn’t even begin to touch the great things your ministry  through First Priority will do in 2013. For example, we are holding our  Eighth Annual Day-long Leader’s Summit that will bring nearly 1,000  students from school systems all across Alabama. This seminar, held during school hours, has the enthusiastic support of Boards of Education from around the area!

You are a vital partner to every student, parent, teacher and youth worker touched through First Priority ministries. During our 2012 Victory Matching Challenge, your extra special gift of $25, $50, $75, $100 or even more will be twice as effective! Please consider sending your generous gift by December 31! Click here to give today. Please let me hear from you soon! May God bless you this holiday season!

 

Thank you for your support,

Matthew Wilson

Executive Director

P.S. Please prayerfully consider sending an especially generous gift. Your donation of $25, $50, $75, $100 or even more will be doubled, and will help to bring Jesus to the schools in 2013! I need to hear from you before December 31! Can I count on your support? Thank you and Merry Christmas!