November 30 - December 2

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Did you know that the average person can hold their breath for as long as 2 to 3 minutes? Did you know that Tom Sietas holds the world record for time spent underwater with one breath at 9 minutes and 8 seconds? No matter how hard and long we try to hold it, though, it's a fact that all of us need to breathe in order to survive.

“Breathe” will be the theme for Youth Celebration '07 set for November 30 – December 2, 2007, at Epworth By The Sea.

Scripture tells us that it was God who first breathed into us and gave us life. In order for us to truly live we must continue to allow Him to breathe into our lives.  Students will experience a weekend of fresh air as they encounter the living God in worship, fellowship, and fun during this weekend retreat. Also included in the weekend will be individual church times, workshops, large group sessions, nightly entertainment, and afternoons of fun. 

Guest Speaker: Rev. Denise Walton Rev. Denise Walton, Associate Director of South Georgia's Connectional Ministries, will be the featured speaker for the weekend. Denise is the mother of two boys, a pastor, a teacher, and a dynamic communicator. Before being called into the ministry, Denise worked as a long-term care ombudsman, advocating for elder abuse victims. She also worked at the Department of Family and Children Services and as the Program Director at Open Door Community in Columbus. Denise is quickly becoming one of the most sought after speakers in the South Georgia Conference and beyond. Denise's life experiences and passion for the Lord will bring added excitement to Youth Celebration '07.

Music: The David Herndon Band David Herndon, Worship Leader/Youth Pastor of The Chapel Brunswick, will be leading the music throughout the weekend. David is also the father of two boys, a youth pastor, worship leader, and incredible speaker. He has been leading worship for the Gathering Place main event and is a featured artist with Rebuilt Records. We're not sure if there is anything that David cannot do.

Cost for the event, intended for 6th -12th graders, is $125 and is all-inclusive.  Adult counselors must accompany each group, and a 1 adult per 6 youth ratio is requested.  Make plans to attend as registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.