May 2011 Newsletter

The Relevance of Genesis – May 4 in Phoenix

At Charis Bible College in Phoenix, Sal Giardina speaks to the profound question of the Old Testament: Is the Genesis creation record believable, scientifically sound, and essential to Christian faith? Or has evolutionism disproved Genesis and replaced it with mindless mechanical processes?  
See Sal Giardina on Wednesday, May 4, at 9:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. Mr. Giardina is founder of New Creation Ministries, which you can visit at http://www.godordirt.com.  
Please go to AzOSA Events Calendar and scroll down to get more information about this one-day-only opportunity.

Are 21^st Century People Too Smart To Understand?

Having trouble getting the facts about origin science to Gen X and Gen Y people? Most of us do struggle with communicating to the rising generations of thinking people, but there are keys to unlock those minds and ways to deliver the messages effectively in this “post-Christian” secular age. Believe it or not, the Apostle Paul faced a similar challenge in the Roman Empire.
Don’t miss these insights as Dr. Ray Mondragon keynotes this month with the perfectly-title presentation: Witnessing to 21st Century Intellectuals. Monday, May 16 in the West Valley; Tuesday, May 17 in the East Valley – 7 p.m. both locations. Dr. Mondragon holds degrees in civil engineering and ministry, and he well understands the mindsets of our day. Get the tips and techniques you can use immediately with friends, in-laws, and most importantly, kids and grandkids!
Please go to AzOSA Events Calendar and scroll down to get exact locations.

One Day to Double Your Effectiveness Educating Youth

Do You Teach Private School, Sunday School or Home School? Lead a Youth Group? Have Kids? This One-Day Course Can Double Your Effectiveness
Mark your calendar for August 13 in Phoenix. Mike Riddle, nationally-acclaimed veteran origin science and Bible educator, presents a certified one-day course for anyone in a teaching or leadership role. This compact course prepares Christians to teach and uplift accurately and with confidence a biblical worldview of origins using the Bible, scientific evidence, and critical thinking skills. Knowledge and easy-to-use methods can turn every evolution-creation discussion into a memorable learning experience.
Visit the AzOSA Class Schedule here and get the details. Don’t let another PBS materialist/evolutionist special mislead the young people in your care. Now is the time to defend and advance the truth!

New Venue, Great Messages:

Cochise Spring Seminar –  Saturday May 21  
No more trekking into Phoenix or Tucson for Cochise area residents. Origin science presentations are coming to Sierra Vista this month! Take advantage of AzOSA president Dr. Kezele’s polished and powerful multi-media talks, and get the faith-building tools to use all year. See these:    

► Sea Horses, Woodpeckers and Monarch Butterflies – 9 a.m. An easy to grasp look at three fascinating creatures that had to be created and could not have possibly evolved. Good for grade school children through retirees!  
► Five Impossible Questions for Evolutionists – 10 a.m. Know how to ask and answer these five questions and you will never be at a loss for your reasons to believe. Where did matter and energy come from? Where did the first living cell come from? Where did the Cambrian explosion come from? Where did the dinosaurs come from? Where did information come from?  
► Do You Have a Date with C-14? – March 25 11 a.m.
Unwrapping the mysteries of the most overused and misunderstood method for determining the ages of fossils, rocks and earth formations. You can’t really stand up against the doubters until you understand the myths and truths about Carbon-14 dating methods.  

Please go to AzOSA Events Calendar and scroll down to get more information.    

Urgent Requests – Vital Needs for Skilled Helpers

► Volunteers to help host the AzOSA exhibit at the 28th Annual Home Education Convention – July 22-23, 2011 – Small investment, big returns. Your time is the most important element of the exhibit’s success. All you need is a general knowledge of AzOSA’s mission and materials. Flexible time commitment – but every minute you are there matters! Location is the Phoenix Convention Center. Be a part of this annual event that influences homeschoolers all over Arizona.  
Contact Lance Robinson via the AzOSA email portal for him as soon as you can.  
► Volunteer(s) to help Dr. Kezele with AzOSA PowerPoint projects – Immediate need – Great resumé item. If you know how to use PowerPoint reasonably well, you can work directly with AzOSA leadership to design flyers and slides for the presentations. Although amounting to a just a few hours per month, your work as our “point person” will be used and enjoyed by many in live talks and on the website. Your service would add to your skills and experience for your resumé, too!
Contact Dr. Kezele for more details via the AzOSA email portal for him. The need is immediate.  
► Volunteer Assistant Webmaster – Immediate need – Regional and national impact. Have some website skills? Want to learn more? Most importantly, would you like to invest a few hours per month into a project that transmits AzOSA’s news and resources nationwide? Even worldwide? Now is your chance to make a big difference for our mission.
Contact our Webmaster Doug to discuss the opportunity via the email portal for him and help AzOSA grow to the next level.  

Hike & SkyRide – Field Trip for the Whole
Family this June – Book this Event Today!

Agassiz Peak Ride and Hike Snow Bowl – June 11, 2011 – 10:00 a.m. – Flagstaff
A cool summer retreat to the San Francisco Peaks just north of Flagstaff! Meet up with the AzOSA group at the main ski lodge at Snow Bowl and get ready for a memorable day! A slow, relaxing skyride and then a very short hike up to the summit of Agassiz Peak, the second highest point in Arizona! See the North Rim and the Grand Canyon, the mesas beckoning from the Hopi and Navajo Reservations, Painted Desert, and more! Jim Clarke, AzOSA Resident Geologist, will be on hand to answer questions and point out features of interest. This event is “kid friendly” and cost is pocketbook friendly, too!

Please go to AzOSA Events Calendar and scroll down to get more information. Circle the date and plan ahead for fun! 

New Additions to Books and Media – See These at the Next Meeting

Another great reason to attend the next AzOSA presentation: to see the books and DVDs available. A personal view is much better than trying to guess what things are by looking at a webpage only. Take a look at these new additions:
Books:
(1) Mark Armitage – Jesus is Like My Scanning Electron Microscope, including CD with Electron Microscope Images, perfect for students.
(2) Gary Bates – Alien Intrusion: UFOs and the Evolution Connection, excellent material to share with a New Age or UFO oriented person you know.
DVDs:
(1) Jonathan Sarfati – Jesus in Genesis
(2) 200th Anniversary Special Edition – Darwin – The Voyage That Shook the World

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