RESOURCES
APRIL - JUNE 2013
In The Beginning
As science and the scientific method dominate public opinion, the minority with a different worldview are often treated with contempt. Seventh-day Adventists, former Adventists and many others with Evangelical roots have shifted their attitudes toward the biblical teaching on a literal six-day Creation. Theistic evolution is accepted as they bow to the perceived weight of scientific evidence against the literal, biblical 6-day Creation.
In The Beginning provides a sound, intelligent, reasoned basis for continuing belief in the creatorship of God. Especially in the light of its end-time proclamation it is important for the Adventist church to speak with one voice on origins.
In The Beginning provides a sound, intelligent, reasoned basis for continuing belief in the creatorship of God. Especially in the light of its end-time proclamation it is important for the Adventist church to speak with one voice on origins.
In The Beginning's credibility lies in no small way in the scholarship, reputations and integrity of the book's contributors. This book is an important contribution to the creation/evolution debate and to the defense of the biblical view of origins.
In The Beginning, edited by Bryan W. Ball. Pacific Press Publishing Association. http://www.pacificpress.com
Last Child in the Woods
In this influential work about the staggering divide between children and the outdoors, child advocacy expert, Richard Louv, directly links the lack of nature in the lives of today's generation—he calls it nature-deficit—to some of the most disturbing childhood trends, such as the rise in obesity, attention disorders, and depression.
Louv offers practical solutions and simple ways to heal the broken bond—many in our own backyard.
Last Child in the Woods is the first book to bring together a new body of research indicating that direct exposure to nature is essential for healthy childhood development and for the physical and emotional health of children and adults. Louv offers practical solutions and simple ways to heal the broken bond—many in our own backyard.
This new edition reflects the enormous changes that have taken place since the book was originally published. It includes: 100 actions you can take to create change in your community, school, and family; 35 discussion points to inspire people of all ages to talk about the importance of nature in their lives and a new progress report by the author about the growing Leave No Child Inside movement.
Last Child in the Woods has spurred a dialogue among educators, health professionals, parents, developers and conservationists, and it will change the way you think about the future and your children.
Last Child in the Woods: Saving our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder, by Richard Louv. Workman Publishing Co.,Inc. http://richardlouv.com/books
The Creation Project
Elder Ted N. C. Wilson, President of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, says, "I am delighted to introduce The Creation Project, a wonderful program and powerful tool for evangelistic outreach.... Many people have already been blessed through The Creation Project and we hope that this project will be a blessing of the evangelistic outreach for every church around the world where possible....The program can be adapted as needed for various localities....[it] is a tremendous tool that fits well with our “Tell the World” initiative and presents a powerful opportunity for “Mission to the Cities.”"
Advenitist scientists, filmmakers, artists and theologians worked together over several years to assemble this unique resource.
The Creation Project is part of a worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Church initiative striving to place our belief in the Biblical account of creation in the spotlight. We believe God set apart the seventh-day Sabbath as a permanent and constant reminder of His creative power. Therefore, we cannot adequately share our faith without emphasizing a literal account of creation.
Advenitist scientists, filmmakers, artists and theologians worked together over several years to assemble this unique resource. We believe The Creation Project underscores the vital role creation plays in our faith and we pray that this exhibit will bring a blessing to your ministry and reinvigorate your outreach efforts.
Components of The Creation Project include a scientific lecture; the movie, materials for a creation expo; a children’s program and the follow up program.
The Creation Project, an initiative of the General Conference Communication Department. Contact: [email protected]
