Mid-Willamette Valley Meeting
Name:
Mid-Willamette Valley Meeting
Date:
April 12, 2012
Time:
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM PDT
Registration:
Sorry, public registration for this event has been closed.
Event Description:
Our U.S. Constitution states “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.”
Few Americans understand the miracle in world history these ten words represent. For the first time in human experience, the legislative power of a nation was forbidden from legislating the conscience of man. For over 150 years, religion flourished, institutions of faith multiplied, and revivals transformed whole communities. The elected representatives of the people often called for days of prayer, recognizing that religion is essential to national character.
So what happened? Why is it that today a cross-shaped memorial or a religious symbol in a city seal is considered a violation of the Constitution? Why are pastors threatened if they speak out about politics and children kept from even asking about religion in the public schools?
Our special guest speaker for April is Kevin E. Ferguson, Regional Manager for three Tree of Life Christian Outlet stores. He is also married to Krista & has four children: Kirstie (16), Hannah (14), Caleb (12) and Joshua (5). Kevin graduated from Multnomah Biblical Seminary with a Master of Arts with a specialty in Family Ministry. He has served as a youth and family pastor at the First Baptist Church in La Pine, OR for seven years and the First Baptist Church in Corvallis for 7 years.
Kevin will be reviewing the importance of one of the best selling books on their shelves lately, “Ten Tortured Words” by Stephen Mansfield. "Ten Tortured Words" separates historical fact from fiction, illuminating the events and personalities that shaped the writing of the Establishment Clause. In his straightforward, award-winning style, cultural historian Stephen Mansfield interprets the societal shifts that have led to the current rift between religion and politics, and takes a surprising look at what lies ahead for freedom of religion in American.
Special Promo: A free copy of "Ten Tortured Words" (valued at $25.99) will be given to every member & guest that attends this meeting.
This meeting is designed to help you build your network, wherein you will be invited to introduce yourself & your organization during the meeting, as well as meet with other guests & members before & after the meeting. There will also be a short presentation regarding the Chamber, as well as a special guest speaker in regards to a topic designed to help you Connect, Learn, Grow, Save &/or Engage with your community.
Few Americans understand the miracle in world history these ten words represent. For the first time in human experience, the legislative power of a nation was forbidden from legislating the conscience of man. For over 150 years, religion flourished, institutions of faith multiplied, and revivals transformed whole communities. The elected representatives of the people often called for days of prayer, recognizing that religion is essential to national character.
So what happened? Why is it that today a cross-shaped memorial or a religious symbol in a city seal is considered a violation of the Constitution? Why are pastors threatened if they speak out about politics and children kept from even asking about religion in the public schools?
Our special guest speaker for April is Kevin E. Ferguson, Regional Manager for three Tree of Life Christian Outlet stores. He is also married to Krista & has four children: Kirstie (16), Hannah (14), Caleb (12) and Joshua (5). Kevin graduated from Multnomah Biblical Seminary with a Master of Arts with a specialty in Family Ministry. He has served as a youth and family pastor at the First Baptist Church in La Pine, OR for seven years and the First Baptist Church in Corvallis for 7 years.
Kevin will be reviewing the importance of one of the best selling books on their shelves lately, “Ten Tortured Words” by Stephen Mansfield. "Ten Tortured Words" separates historical fact from fiction, illuminating the events and personalities that shaped the writing of the Establishment Clause. In his straightforward, award-winning style, cultural historian Stephen Mansfield interprets the societal shifts that have led to the current rift between religion and politics, and takes a surprising look at what lies ahead for freedom of religion in American.Special Promo: A free copy of "Ten Tortured Words" (valued at $25.99) will be given to every member & guest that attends this meeting.
This meeting is designed to help you build your network, wherein you will be invited to introduce yourself & your organization during the meeting, as well as meet with other guests & members before & after the meeting. There will also be a short presentation regarding the Chamber, as well as a special guest speaker in regards to a topic designed to help you Connect, Learn, Grow, Save &/or Engage with your community.
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Location:
We will be meeting at Novak's Hungarian Restaurant, located at 2306 Heritage Way, Albany, OR 97322.
Date/Time Information:
Check in starts at 7:15am, followed by connecting until 7:45am. Then after a short presentation about the Christian Chamber, we ask everyone to introduce themselves around 8am, wherein we then have our featured speaker from 8:15am-8:45am, followed by a few announcements and connecting until 9am.
Contact Information:
James Autry
Fees/Admission:
Guests, Expired Members may RSVP for $10 per person or you can simply order off the menu. Current Members have access at no charge wherein we cover the meal, if they RSVP. Members may also invite Guests, wherein they simply order off the menu.
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