Teen Track: Mission Imperative
This year's Teen Track is packed full of information and is limited to the first 250 who sign up. CHAP listened to your suggestions from last year's convention and we have allotted time for the teens to spend shopping for curriculum and eating with you.
In our society, the most criticized area of the Bible is the first twelve chapters of Genesis. These chapters contain information on the whole
"creation model," which explains far more than just the origins of objects (like planets, trees, animals, etc.). In these chapters we also learn of the "fall of man" and its implications; the catastrophe of the flood and its aftermath; the origins of languages, cultures, and racial groups; and the special covenant between God and Abraham that has specific implications for us today. It is a vitally important part of the Scriptures.
Unfortunately, many teens fall away from the faith when they leave home because of the united, concentrated, and specific attacks upon this area of the Bible that they encounter (especially in secular colleges) which then cause doubts about the rest of God's Word.
These sessions are designed to help teens understand the importance of the issue and help bolster their faith in God's Word through very easy-to-understand concepts. These sessions cover a wide range of topics related to origins and help to answer key questions, such as:
- Does it really matter where I came from?
- Is there scientific evidence for evolution?
- Did man descend from ape-like creatures? If so, what is the evidence?
- Where did the water for a world-wide flood come from and where
did it go?
- Is there "proof" that God created?
- Does the Bible provide answers to the questions about dinosaurs?
- Is the earth billions of years old?
There is a separate line on the registration form for teens registering for the Mission Imperative track due to the additional costs associated with having a teen program. Teens taking part in the Mission Imperative program cannot also register to be volunteers. The Mission Imperative registrants will receive a different color wristband that they will need to wear in order to be admitted to the Mission Imperative program area. The Mission Imperative wristbands will be included with the family's wristbands which will be picked up as you enter the convention. A parent must be registered for the convention and on the premises in order for ateen to register and attend the program.
The Mission Imperative Program is for homeschooled teens ages 12 and up.
2008 CHAP Convention Teen Track Schedule
Friday
Friday |
| 10:00 - 10:45 | The Horror of the Flood | | Could you explain where the water for a world-wide flood would have come from, and perhaps more important - where did it all go?! Many Christians can't. Understanding the flood (the purpose, the causes, the aftermath and the evidence) is very important to everyone's understanding of a biblically sound creation model. This session covers all the basics about this event, and also includes a video and PowerPoint presentation on the "Hydroplate Theory" of the flood. This theory is a biblically accurate and scientifically feasible portrayal of the flood event. | | 11:00 - 11:45 | The Mystery of the Dinosaurs | | This session provides a biblical alternative to the standard explanation for these creatures, and answers the basic questions everyone has on the subject - What were dinosaurs? When did they live? What really happened to them? Does the Bible talk about them?, etc. This is one of our most requested sessions. | | 12:00 - 2:00 | free to eat lunch & shop with parents | | | 2:00 - 2:45 | The Pillars of Evolution | | In this session we define "science", and illustrate the scientific method of problem solving. In the light of true science, the three main concepts that the theory of evolution is based upon are examined and shown to be faith-based rather than science-based. The purpose of this session is not only to show that science does not support evolutionary theory, but also to give Christians some "tools" with which to combat the theory in their own community. | | 3:00 - 3:45 | Aunt Lucy | | What evidence is there that humans evolved from ape-like creatures? As it turns out, not much! In fact, the "evidence" is stunningly sparse, being limited to a few fossilized bones. However, many of these are either fakes, or greatly misinterpreted and exaggerated. This session uses humor as it exposes much of this. | | 3:45 - 6:00 | free to shop with parents | | Saturday |
| 9:00 - 9:45 | The Hunters and the Hunted - Part 1 | | (Based on Romans 1:20) Using puppets and other visual illustrations, we show how life only shows design, order, and beauty - not random accident and chance. Issues such as the size of creatures in nature and instinct are briefly examined in this session and shown to be a powerful argument against evolution. | | 10:00 - 10:45 | The Hunters and the Hunters - Part 2 | | This is a fascinating PowerPoint slide program showing incredible animals from around the world and how they "hide" and deceive each other. It continues the main theme of Part 1. | | 11:00 - 2:00 | free to eat lunch & shop with parents | | | 2:00 - 2:45 | Spiders! | | Repulsive beasts, right? Perhaps, but spiders have incredible abilities. They are marvels of design and very beneficial to mankind. This session takes a fun and fascinating look at these creatures in a new light. (Will you hesitate to squish the ones you see in your house after seeing this session?......no, probably not!) | | 3:00 - 3:45 | Lost Secrets of the Ancient Civilizations | | This session normally closes the seminars. With fascinating illustrations, it contrasts the evolution model with the creation model from a historic standpoint through a look at what many ancient cultures were able to accomplish. It contrasts some of these civilizations to our own. | | 3:45 - 5:00 | free to shop with parents | |
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