Sal Giardina – March Speaker
Is the Biblical Creation Account Compatible with Science?. Presented by Sal Giardina, (holding a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and M.S. in Geology) of New Creation Ministries. See why you do not need a PhD in Hebrew to understand the creation account. Learn why the Gap Theory is not compatible with scripture. Find out which experiment on the ISS (International Space Station) provides support for the creation account. Hear how scripture itself provides us with knowledge of the origin of the Day 1 “first light”. Understand what is really meant by the scripture: …one day is as a thousand years and a thousand years is as a day. Know how to relate John 1:1 to the emerging new field of Information Science. Please go to AzOSA Events for details.
Lost Dutchman Hike & Wild Flower Expedition March 27
One of Arizona’s most intriguing and scenic spots: the fabled Superstition Mountains! Mysteries, legends of gold, and lost mines beckon even today! Lost Dutchman State Park is slated to close in a few months, so come see it now!
Jim Clarke, AzOSA Resident Geologist, will lead a moderate hike on the Siphon Draw Trail to discuss the area’s geology. Did you know that the Superstition Mountains area was once the site of a huge volcanic event? Come on out and learn more! The hike is about 1~2 hours long, but you can turn back at any point. This event is “kid friendly”. Click HERE for details.
New Web Site Features
Please go to www.AzOSA.org then click on The Forum to check out the Prayer Board section. Praises and Prayer requests will be posted and available for your participation.
Grand Canyon Bus Trip with Russ Miller
Saturday, June 12 Join AzOSA and “Get on the Bus with Russ”! The full day trip includes DVDs on the bus, three stops on the rim, a short hike to see fossils on the rim, and a stop at the IMAX Grand Canyon Theater. Park-and-ride at Anthem or Flagstaff. For details click HERE
Church Survey Impact
The following is the last paragraph in a letter written by a Pastor whose views on Genesis were radically changed after discussion with Edwin Zimmer, AzOSA Church Survey Coordinator:
Ed, I wanted to share this with you and thank you for your passion to have an understanding of God’s word. Hopefully this will help us to defend the Word and to lead people to Christ with an intellectual and scientific viewpoint. Obviously, you can tell I need to change my answer to question # 5. LOL !
Love you brother, God bless and thanks again for challenging me so God could change me!!!! Pastor Billy
For the full text please click HERE.
Microscope Lab August 28
Mark Armitage of Creation Research Society will conduct another Light and Electron Microscope Lab for AzOSA in Chino Valley at the Van Andel Creation Research Center on Saturday, August 28. Enrollment is limited to 12 participants, so sign up early. Please click HERE for details.
Annual Membership Meeting Productive
On February 27, the members of AzOSA met and reelected the current Board and added Raymond Buettner III to the Board to represent the new Yavapai Division based in Prescott. The current officers were re-elected and the list can be found HERE. Further information will be forthcoming regarding the AzOSA exhibit at the State Home Schooling Convention, Youth/Youth Leader Seminar in the Phoenix area October 30th, and the Yavapai Division Quarterly Seminars. Several initiatives are being explored including a 1-day Creation Camp, and AzOSA Face Book page.
Welcome New Media Coordinator
John Gregory has stepped forward to replace Irene Harkleroad as AzOSA’s Media Coordinator. He is learning the ropes and will be sending out our meeting and event information to the various media outlets. If you know of a radio station, newspaper or other media outlet that is not yet receiving our information please send that contact to John Gregory at mediacoordinator@AzOSA.org We thank Irene for her dedicated service to AzOSA in this capacity and for helping John to transition in.