Logansport Great Banquet A Christian Renewal Community
Awaken, O Sleeper

The Awakening

A weekend for anyone ready to accept Jesus as Savior — and begin making Him Lord in every area of life.

The Image of the Awakening

The image of the "Awakening" comes from 1 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.

“Awaken, O sleeper… and Christ shall give you light.”
Ephesians 5:14

What Is the Awakening?

The Awakening is an orderly, structured weekend designed to bring participants to an awareness of each one's need to accept Jesus as their Savior, and then begin to make Him Lord in all areas of life. The focus of the Awakening is commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. During the event, one will be inspired, challenged, and equipped for a close, personal relationship with Jesus, and for Christian action in the home, school, workplace, and community.

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 theme of awakening to God's call on one's life is presented. Sleepers examine more fully the reality and presence of Christ in His body of believers, and each one personally experiences the grace of the Lord through the prayers and acts of a loving, Christian support community.

The Follow-Up

What Happens After?

One of the most important parts of the Awakening is the follow-up. Everyone is challenged to:

  • Choose Jesus as personal Savior, and begin making Him Lord.
  • Strengthen one's spiritual life through study, prayer, worship, and Christian fellowship.

Following the three days, sleepers are invited to become intentional about personal faith through local church participation, small group studies, and reunion groups.

Is This For You?

Who Should Attend?

  • Anyone who wishes to establish or strengthen their spiritual life.
  • Anyone who wants a better understanding of a relationship with Jesus, the Christian life, and action for Jesus in the world.
  • Anyone who strives to live a Christian life that bears fruit for God.
  • Anyone who seeks to know Jesus as Savior and Lord and to make Him known.
Nearby Movements

Awakening Weekends Near You

The Logansport community doesn't currently host its own Awakening weekend — here are movements nearby who do.

You Are Invited!

Take this opportunity to arise as you hear God's voice in your life. Questions? Reach out anytime.

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