Bryan Awakening
506 Oxford Dr.
Bryan, OH 43506
ph: 419-636-4208
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About the Awakening
The Awakening is a structured weekend experience designed to help you recognize Jesus as your Savior, and then make Him Lord in all areas of your life. You will be inspired, challenged, and equipped for a close, personal relationship with Jesus, and for Christian action in the home, school, work places, and community.
The Awakening is for anyone ages 14 - 18 who wants to discover or explore their faith in a deeper way, within a safe, nurturing and confidential environment. You will be led on this journey by loving adult mentors and other teens committed to serve Christ. 
It is suggested that sleepers have completed one year of high school.
The Bryan Awakening is hosted by the First Presbyterian Church in Bryan, OH, but it is an ecumenical movement (non-denominational). Universal Christian principles are explored. Unique denominational doctrines are not included on the weekends. The Awakening is NOT a substitute for church or youth group. In fact, the importance of belonging to the body of Christ, and staying in fellowship with other believers will be stressed on the weekend.
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The image of the "Awakening" comes from I Samuel 3: 1-10. Samuel is a boy who ministers to the Lord under Eli, the priest. One night as Samuel is lying down within the temple of the Lord. the Lord calls, "Samuel! Samuel!" Samuel did not yet know the Lord, and the word of the Lord had not yet been revealed to him, so he did not recognize who was calling him. After the Lord calls Samuel three times, Eli perceives that it's the Lord calling. He instructs Samuel to respond with, "Speak, Lord, for thy servant hears." When the Lord calls again, Samuel does as Eli instructs and hears from the Lord.
What Happens at the Awakening?The Awakening is three days in which "sleepers" live and study together in a worshipful time of singing, prayer and discussion. During each of the fifteen talks heard on the weekend, the the
What Happens after the Awakening?One of the most important parts of the Awakening is the follow-up. Although the weekend lasts only three days, everyone is invited to use its lessons and principles throughout life. While attending the Awakening, each is challenged to:
Following the three days, sleepers are invited to become intentional about personal faith through local church participation, small group studies, and small groups. Small groups are three to five people who meet weekly to foster spiritual growth and to encourage one another to a life of discipleship.
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Dates
Girls #24 Jun 20 - 22, 2008
Lay Director: LuAnn DeNoi
Boys #25 July 11-13, 2008
Lay Director: John Wolf
Who Should Attend the Awakening?
This weekend experience is for anyone who:
- seeks to know Jesus Christ as Savior and to make Him known;
- wishes to establish and/or strengthen their spiritual life;
- wants to have a better understanding of a the Christian life and action for Jesus in the world;
- strives to live a life that bears fruit for God.
You are Invited
We invite you to this exciting three day experience. Our hope is that you will take this opportunity to arise as you hear God's voice in your life.
506 Oxford Dr.
Bryan, OH 43506
ph: 419-636-4208
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