FOUNDATIONS IN GENESIS OF IDAHO-OREGON
presents
“CREATION: THEN and NOW"
  Speaker: Chard Berndt

This is a FREE Seminar!

BOISE:
Thursday, February 28th
7 – 9 p.m.
Crossroads Christian Church
501 N. Curtis Rd., Boise
(Take I-84 connector toward Boise, take Curtis Exit, turn right, through stoplight (Emerald) and church is on west side of Curtis Rd. and next to West Jr. High School)

ONTARIO:
Friday, March 1st
7 – 9 p.m.
Treasure Valley Baptist Church                            
386 N. Verde Dr., Ontario, OR
Go west on Idaho Ave. past the high school to N. Verde Dr., turn right. Church is on the S.E. corner of Verde and N.W. 4th Ave.)

CHILDREN’S PROGRAM AT BOTH LOCATIONS   7 – 9 p.m.
SPECIAL NOTE: This class is for children ages 5 thru 11 years ONLY!


ABOUT THE PRESENTATION
Most nature lovers eventually recognize the tension between an idyllic natural world and the one that actually exists.  Biological suffering, death, extinction, disease, pestilence and irreversible decay in the physical world at large, though normal, are regarded intuitively as enemies.  This is because the creation, though splendid, is nonetheless subject to the consequences of the Fall and subsequent events. 

For those who wish to celebrate the creation as God’s wonderful handiwork, distinctions must be drawn between the original, perfect Creation and the present creation that is subject to decay on man’s account.  Such distinctions, both in the physical and biological realms, are best made by ascertaining the effects of the Fall, the Great Flood, and Babel, all major events recorded in the Bible.  The unseemly alternatives are to regard the troubles of the natural world as inherent, creative processes in and of themselves, or to acknowledge a Creator, but diminish the goodness of His work. 

This presentation will touch briefly on possible climatic and geologic differences between the original Creation and the present creation. There will be a lengthier discussion about the biological disparities between past and present.  Emphasis will be made upon the nature of death, as well as the loss and distribution of genetic information.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER   

CREDENTIALS: Mr. Berndt studied at Gonzaga University and graduated from the University of Colorado's rigorous school of engineering in 1990. Fourteen years teaching Bible, six years instructing middle – and secondary-level science, and five years teaching writing have marked his educational endeavors so far. He presently teaches at Magic Valley Christian High School, accredited with the Association of Christian Schools International and the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. He has been published in several national magazines.  Chard will continue his education while working toward a Science Education Masters at the Institute for Creation Research Grad School next summer.

PASSION: Inspired by the need for complete biblical integration in his science department, Mr. Berndt developed curriculum to introduce middle-school science concepts in a scope and sequence that reflects the Biblical Days of Creation. This work stirred up a passion for the biological sciences, which caused him to do a complete integration of biological taxonomy with biblical criteria, as found in Genesis 1-2, Levitical law, and other scriptural passages. This study led to his writing a book - Biblical Classification of Life. He considers his primary inspiration to be those theistic, thinking scientists of old—who did not omit God or His principles from science, but rather allowed God to enlighten their work.

PERSONAL: Mr. Berndt is 34 years old.  Although he grew up in Hong Kong, he now considers himself a full-fledged Idahoan. He has enjoyed over twelve years of marriage to his wife Carrie, and they delight in their adopted boys Eli (6) and Isaiah (5). He enjoys mountain biking, trail running and light mountaineering, camping with his family, and backpacking with his wife. He is currently teaching a course called Life: Creation’s Enduring Wonder at Lighthouse Bible College in Twin Falls.

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ANNOUNCEMENT!
At the end of each monthly meeting we have an informal time of fellowship. If you plan to join us, please select a snack to bring from the following list:
-celery sticks
-carrot sticks
-apples
-pre-peeled orange slices
-grapes
-sliced cheese and crackers
-cookies
-chips and dip
-sliced cold cuts

PLEASE DO NOT BRING 'GOOEY" desserts as they make clean up very time consuming.

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