First Priority of Muskegon MI

09/26/2024

Here is some very good news. I am happy to report First Priority had 5 clubs that started up this past week: 2 lunch clubs at Reeths Puffer High School, 2 lunch clubs at Whitehall High School, and 1 lunch club at Whitehall Middle School – the sixth grade lunch. And the Whitehall Middle School has 3 lunches - including seventh and eighth grades, which means we are praying 2 more clubs get started there this school year. Mrs. Stacy Shepherd is their coach. Pray for her and these students as they bring positive news to their school.
This means we have gone from 2 clubs last year to 5 clubs this year, and we are pursuing more club startups. Rejoicing! If you know students who would like to have a club in their school, help us connect to make it happen.

06/14/2022

Volunteer at Unity Music Festival, August 11th, 12th, and 13th.
The Inflatable Games volunteer helps guests have fun and stay safe! Serve your shift, stay all day, and enjoy the amazing festival and its artists plus Free Parking $30+ value daily! 😊 To volunteer:
1 Go to www.unitymusicfestival.com
2 Click on “VOLUNTEER NOW”, top right corner.
3 Read page, & choose “Click Here To Volunteer Now.”
4 Fill out the “Unity 2022 Volunteer Application.”
At “Volunteer Teams,” I am inviting you to click on
“Inflatable Games – Jim Keck/CranHill Ranch.”
At “Shifts” see IMPORTANT NOTE: We are currently only taking Full We need more Unity Music Festival Volunteers (all 3 days, Aug 11-13, Thur.-Sat.). I especially enjoy high school volunteers - must be 15 years old before event. Please select one shift or more on all three days. Note: "This question requires at least one response per row." A “Yes” or “No.” For Inflatable Games: Early shift is 1pm-4:30pm, late 4:30-8pm. We will try to offer your shift of choice.
At “T-Shirt Size,” you're size for free Volunteer Shirt!
The rest is self-explained. When done, SUBMIT.
This is a great opportunity for students: hear the GOOD NEWS, a community service project, a wonderful concert atmosphere, Free Admission and Parking $30+ value daily, sign up with friends, serve our amazing God! Copy and paste to sent to students.
Call with questions, 231-206-1990. Thanks! Jim Keck, Director, First Priority of Muskegon

04/09/2022

Student Call to Prayer is Muskegon County's annual recognition of National Day of Prayer. This event is designed for middle and high school students to participate in and/or observe prayer with their peers, and is now one month away.
This year's theme: "Exalt the Lord who has established us", based on Colossians 2:6-7. Student Call to Prayer will be Wednesday, May 4th, the eve' of National Day of Prayer 2022. It will begin at 6:45pm and ends sharply at 8:15pm! Location is Living Word Church, 1551 Wood St, Muskegon, 49442.
We are pleased to announce our Speaker is Mr. Troy Love, former school teacher at Whitehall District Schools. Mr. Love was a much loved teacher at the high school and middle school. Students will enjoy his vibrant presentation.
The evening will include singing, Mr. Love's message, then prayer themes with participation opportunities, ending with a brief treat n' meet opportunity. Call Jim Keck, 231-206-1990, with comments or questions.

02/28/2022

We are currently planning this years NDP Student Call to Prayer, coming May 4th, 2022, 6:45 to 8:15 sharp! Watch for more details.
Our most recent Newsletter went out last weekend. If you would like to receive our news, send a request to be added to [email protected] .

01/20/2022

This past Sunday, January 16th, I spent 90 minutes with six high school students and their youth pastor.
These three guys and three girls attended First Priority Student Leader Training to understand the EPIC PURPOSE guiding First Priority Clubs. Now they are making plans to start clubs at their high school when their new semester begins.
All for Jesus. -Jim Keck

12/19/2021

First Priority Clubs are getting started again! I'm celebrating! Merry Christmas! Have your birthday cake ready and sing "Happy Birthday Jesus!"

11/03/2021

Information that students need to see so that they can become critical thinkers, which is the goal of serious educators.

When we asked one of the sisters how they knew they were dinosaurs, she told us, “They were huge. We knew they certainly weren’t cow bones.”

10/16/2021

I returned yesterday from Nashville, TN. I was there for the annual First Priority of America fall conference. It was among our best ever. Pray for our students as they seek staff permission to get their clubs started. I am eagerly awaiting results!

09/08/2021

Friends,
This message announces a FIRST PRIORITY Student Leader Training for all middle and high school students, which will be at Evangelical Covenant Church in Whitehall on September 12th at 4 PM. This training is for all interested students. Those who attend will not be required to lead or attend a First Priority club. Students who want to lead will be required to demonstrate faithful church attendance and approval through their youth pastor, pastor or home group. Interested parents, teachers, pastors, missions leaders, business and community leaders are welcome to observe and ask questions.
We are excited to introduce our new 2021 EPIC Strategy and APP to our West Michigan community. Student training time will be no more than 90 minutes. Student Training is essential because it is required that students lead any religious club that meets on a school campus during school hours. Attendees will understand the EPIC Strategy to engage their peers with the "Good News" of Jesus' mission accomplished!
Please share this information in your sphere of influence. Especially with students.
First Priority of America's challenge: Don't Endure School. Change It.
For our King,
Jim Keck, Director: First Priority of Muskegon, 231.206.1990, [email protected]
Evangelical Covenant Church, 900 Warner St, Whitehall, 49461
Additional training dates will be announced soon.
FYI See You At The Pole date is Wednesday, September 22nd, 7 AM (time is TBD at each school).

08/03/2021

1 Corinthians 1:19
For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”

The American Medical Association came under fire over the weekend for a recent proposal calling to end the designation of s*x in birth certificates.

07/17/2021

I am seeking 8 volunteers for the Unity Festival's Inflatable Games. Volunteers serve 3.5 hours helping kids enjoy the games and stay safe (must be 15+ years old). If you, or student(s) or adult(s) you know, could benefit from this team experience and/or free admission to Unity Fest, they can sign up at unitymusicfestival.com. The site has "volunteer" information to follow. Choose "Inflatable Games-Jim Keck". Sooner is better to get the choice of shirt size.
You can contact me at 231-206-1990 or [email protected]. Thanks for giving this some thought.

06/23/2021

This overwhelming price of sin should cause everyone to trust Jesus Christ. He is the only one who can pay this price for us.

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