Summer Conference

July 10 - 13, 2011

Our annual Summer Conference is a time each summer of outstanding Bible teaching and fun for the entire family.

The Heart of God in the Unfolding Story of the Old Testament
This year's conference will focus on the Old Testament through a tool called CASKET. CASKET is the acronym for the Old Testament, standing for Creation, Abraham, Sinai, Kings, Exile and Temple. Each book of the Old Testament is located in one of the six periods and key events and people are identified for each period.

Read what our Summer Conference speaker, Jay Sklar says about CASKET: "Most Christians know Old Testament stories, but very few know the overarching story that it tells. This is no surprise: it is a huge story, taking place in numerous lands, with different cultures, over thousands of years. How does one get a handle on it? By using CASKET. CASKET makes the big story of the Old Testament clear. It is not only memorable in form, it is also theologically rich and very practical in nature. I have used it in the seminary classroom and in the church and the response is always the same: students walking away with an understanding of the big story of the Old Testament and a deeper love for the Lord of that story."

Special CASKET timelines to assist you with this teaching will be available for purchase in our bookstore.

A nursery is provided for children ages 0-4, along with special kids program for grades K-5.

We hope you'll mark your calendar to join us.

Summer Conference Speaker
We are excited to welcome Jay Sklar, Ph.D. as this year's Summer Conference speaker.

Jay is an Associate Professor of Old Testament, Associate Dean of Academics and the Director of Master of Theology (ThM) Program at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, MO.

When asked why he teaches at Covenant Seminary, here's what he replies: At Covenant you do not simply learn God’s truth; you learn God’s truth in a context and community of grace, a context and community that help you to understand what it means to love him with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.

Jay's expertise is in Old Testament History and Theology. His interests and hobbies include French language and culture, theological education by extension, running, and travel.

Schedule of Events

Sunday, July 10	10:00 am	Weekend Worship
	5:00 pm	Worship & Teaching Nursery for ages 0-3 Kid's Program: High Seas Expedition, Grades K4-5, Children's Wing
	6:30 pm	Dinner  Gourmet Pizza, Salad, Drink and Dessert $3 per person, $12 per family Email Sheri O'Neal to make your dinner reservation
Monday, July 11 - Wednesday, July 13	6:30 pm	Worship & Teaching Nursery for ages 0-3 Kid's Program: High Seas Expedition, Grades K4-5, Children's Wing