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GoodNewsFL.org 27 MARCH 2018 LOCAL remind the hearer of the powerful and amazing work of God in Christ.” The test describes faith as being “rooted in one’s saving faith in Christ and the trust that comes through a close relation- ship with the Savior.” Based on the results of Helena’s gifts test, the testi- mony of those who knew her and her consistent involvement in First Priority, we know that she is resting peacefully in communion with the Christ she relied on. We pray that her loved ones know Christ the same way she did and they turn to Him in this time. #Hope4Douglas Since then, many students have been choosing unity and faith in a time where those are tough things to choose. On Tuesday February 20th, First Priority was able to partner with Church United, Fellowship of ChristianAthletes and many churches in North- west Broward to host an event held at Church by the Glades for the families and students of Parkland. Over 1000 people came out to hear Columbine survivor Crystal Miller speak a message of understanding, empathy and hope. She was able to minister to many after she shared and the most com- mon response was “how did you know that was what I was going through!?” As the event closed, countless people ap- proached the stage for prayer and multiple people made a de- cision for Christ! Resources First priority has made a number of resources available to their campus clubs and area schools, including a four-part study based on the movie “I’m Not Ashamed,” a 2016 biogra- phical drama film based on the journals of the first victim of the 1999 Columbine High School massacre, Rachel Scott. The DVD is available for purchase online; however, the studies are available at firstpriority.cc/notashamed/. Get Involved In light of the Parkland tragedy, many have asked how they can be involved. Here are a few ideas: Prayer Galatians 6 reminds us to carry each other’s burdens. The most accessible way to do that is through prayer. Please pray for First Priority students as they return to school as well as the MSD students to be receptive to the Gospel. Adopt a club Although this tragedy happened on one campus, there are First Priority clubs on 217 other campuses with students who have been af- fected. They are afraid and they need support as well. You can “adopt a club” in your area. Contact Julia at [email protected] for more information. Write letters The First Priority students at Stoneman Douglas are ready to be a light to their classmates. If you would like to help equip them for that, you are welcome to write letters of encourage- ment. These letters will be given to the student leaders, who will give them to peers who are hurt- ing. If you, your church, your family or any network you are part of would like to take part in loving these students though written notes, please send them to the First priority office and they will get them to the student leaders. You can drop your let- ters off or mail them to 5120 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308. Give It only takes $20 per month to reach a student with the Gospel. Visit .firstpriority.cc Julia Wilson, of First Priority, contributed this report. Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale 2401 West Cypress Creek Road Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 CalvaryFTL.org SPECIAL SERVICE WITH NICK VUJICIC SATURDAY, MARCH 10 4pm & 6pm SUNDAY, MARCH 11 9am, 11am & 1pm If God can use a man without arms and legs, then he will certainly use any willing heart! —Nick Vujicic Crystal Miller (center front) meets with students, coaches and teacher sponsors from the Marjory Stoneman Douglas First Priority Club.