The Teen Sessions this year are being led by Lucas and Anthea ”Thea” Ramirez.

 Since 2005, Lucas Ramirez has been director of Youth Ministries for Wesley United Methodist, St. Simon’s Island, GA.  Mentored during undergraduate studies by Duffy Robbins (noted author, speaker and authority on teens), Lucas received his B.A. in Youth Ministry in 2005 from Eastern University (St. David’s, PA).  In keep with having received the most nominations, ever; for Eastern’s Barnabas Servant Leadership Award, Lucas’ passion has only grown for maximizing every teen’s sense of value and potential.  He has traveled worldwide in mission work; is noted for his teaching and leadership gifts; and is currently working on a book.  Lucas founded Fusion in 2007, an organization, which facilitates the interaction of interdenominational youth and develops church unity. In 2006, he married Anthea ‘Thea’ Sholander Ramirez, who he met at college.  Lucas and Thea are both distinguished alumni of Focus on the Family’s Institute in CO. and were students of Dr. Del Tackett, founder of the Truth Project. In 2008, Thea earned her Master’s in Social Work and in November the same year, the couple welcomed their first child, Luciana.  The family resides in Brunswick, GA. with their chocolate Lab, Bailey; in a historic home they renovated themselves.

Come join us for this first session filled with games, activities and discussion! Our world is filled with adventure, mystery and all sort of different people. We will be looking at how you see the world and how it compares to other people around the world!

 

Our second session together will be exciting as we discover how current worldviews impact day to day life. Join us for this second session as we look further at how our lives are affected by the “glasses” we use to see the world.

 

Calling all teens! Meet in the front lobby to join us for group games....but only come if you really want to have fun!

Personal time with General Chuck Krulak in an unforgettable session concerning values and choices.

All about the Capitalist system.

Industry: Cookie Making

(Meet in the Discovery Room for introductions to all kinds of reptiles…including alligators!)

(Prowl the Sanctuary looking for all sorts of “buried treasure.”)

(Time to create a masterpiece!)

Awakening is a family event.  Children three and older have a super slate of sessions that occur simultaneously with the adult sessions. The leaders of these sessions are instructors; however, they are not baby sitters. Your child’s supervision is under your care between sessions.  When the sessions adjourn please see that your children are “collected” and in their next class before attending yours.

They will be conducted this year under the supervision of two bright elementary educators, Mrs. Lauren Wilson and Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson

All about the Capitalistic system.

Industry: Cookie Making

Games and Crafts for the Younger Set, too!