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Newsletter, Winter 2010
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Seasons Greetings from Creation Encounter
Dear Friends,Despite the downturn in the economy, Creation Encounter Tours had a busy and wonderful 2009 season. We hosted 230 people on 6 different trips including the Oregon Coast, Deschutes River, John Day Fossil Area (2 trips), Yellowstone/Grand Tetons Parks, and Mount St. Helens, in that order. John also had the privilege of teaching creation at Canyon Ranch Camp for (mostly) Indian kids near Warm Springs, OR. It was encouraging to see the reality of Christ working in those boys and girls: confirming that Jesus is the answer – and really the only hope for all of us.
The Importance of Team
2010 Trip Schedule
The following outings are in the making for a unique and interesting 2010 season. We are listing the general time frames for now. Finalized dates, descriptions and costs will be in our Spring Newsletter at the end of February. Please contact us with your preferences and comments at John@CreationEncounter.com.
Ancient pictograph resembling a pterosaur with pointed tail and a head crest, Black Dragon Canyon, UT.
Following in the footsteps of giants - most likely an 18 ton Camarasaurus with 4 pillar-like legs.
Late April –
Eastern Columbia Gorge
2-day, family weekend with camping or motel option
Mid May –
E. Washington/Missoula Flood
2-day weekend tour, overnight at Grand Coulee Motel
Mid June –
Central Utah Dinosaur Trip
7-days exploring dinosaur fossils, tracks, and Indian pictographs, fossil hunting, etc.
August –
John Day Fossil Hunting
4-day family camping adventure
Early September –
Eastern Washington/Missoula Flood
4-day family camping trip
Late September –
Mount St. Helens Family Weekend
2-day, overnight with camping or motel option
Early November –
Death Valley National Park
6-day natural history study tour
Seeing the Unseen in the Seen – Romans 1:20
Romans 1:20 says that one of the ways that God uses His creation is to give us insight into His own attributes. This summer we saw eagles and a huge nest, high on a cliff wall. Deuteronomy 32:11 talks about eagles to illustrate God's care for Israel. Apparently, at the right time, a mother will "stir up" her nest until a grown youngster falls out and straight down, flapping its wings as it goes. However, if rescue is needed, the parent "spreads its wings to catch them and carries them on its pinions…" What lessons do you see in this illustration? (see www.plantinghisseeds.net/articles/eagles.htm)Book News
"Your Guide to Zion and Bryce Canyon"
by Tom Vail, Mike Oard, John Hergenrather, and Dennis Bokovoy will soon be published in the same format as the Grand Canyon book. This beautiful book has loads of new and interesting information. Look for it at DSA or online this coming May.