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Breath of Life to Host Second Annual Young Adult Rally

August 1, 2023 | Huntsville, Ala. | Gianna Snell

Promotional flyer for Young Adult Rally; left to right - two black men and a black woman — *On Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1-3, 2023, Breath of Life Ministries is partnering with the Lake Region Conference to host its second annual Young Adult Rally. Photo: Breath of Life Ministries*

On Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1-3, 2023, Breath of Life Ministries is partnering with the Lake Region Conference to host its second annual Young Adult Rally. The rally will take place in Chicago, Illinois. The theme is “Strengthening Your Core.”

The weekend will kick off Friday at 7 p.m. with a full-length gospel play. Gospel recording artist Koryn Hawthorne will minister in song on Sabbath morning, and Pastor Debleaire Snell, Breath of Life’s speaker/director, will share a power-packed message specifically for young adults. The weekend rally will be full of dynamic workshops, anointed music, and fellowship for young adults.

“The goal of the Young Adult Rally is to re-engage our younger population in spiritual things,” said Pastor Snell. “The pandemic has been crippling to this age group. Many have disconnected from the church and have found false religious outlets online. This rally has the theme, “Strengthening Your Core,” which is going to focus on the rebuilding of the inner person spiritually.”

Breath of Life invites all to come out and attend the rally. General admission to the Friday night play and divine worship on Sabbath is free. However, those who register will receive additional perks, including access to the core group workshops, three meals, and a swag bag. The registration fee is $150, but hurry; registration closes on August 20.

To register, visit https://breathoflife.tv/young-adult-rally-2023/.

Attendees at the Breath of Life young adult rally in 2022 — *Attendees sing and worship at the Breath of Life Young Adult Rally in 2022.*

— Gianna Snell is the communication director for Breath of Life Ministries.

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