The 10-4 Youth Conference - Complete Details and Information for Parents and Leaders

We are thrilled to announce a new faith-building, question-answering event hosted by Foundations Creation Club at Church of the Foothills,

The 10-4 Youth Conference, a special conference on creation vs. evolution, the biblical worldview, evangelism, and apologetics--for youth! 

“10-4” is the radio code signal for “understood,” which is not the sign today’s Christian youth are giving in response to their faith in Christ. According to Barna Research Group Studies, 3 out of 4 young people raised in the Church will leave after high school and college. Why is this? According to research done by America’s Research Group and Answers in Genesis, it is because they were never taught why they believe what they believe, how to view things through a biblical worldview, and were never given answers to the questions and attacks our modern culture throws at them. Attacks such as evolution, carbon-dating, the big bang, and ape-men rock the faith of Christian students to the core, and destroy faith in the Bible’s first and foundational book, Genesis. As a result, they are left unable to give answers for the Christian faith which is required of them (1 Peter 3:15), and they lose faith in God’s Word. What can we do to cure this epidemic? We should go to the Bible for the answer. 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 declares, “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.” We need to show them why they believe what they believe, equip young people to “think God’s thoughts after Him,” and to share their faith with others, while answering the questions of our day with answers founded in the authority of the Bible.

Where do we come in? - The 10-4 Youth Conference will apply this “10:4 Principle” by teaching students, 5th-12th Grade, to see the world around them through the correct set of glasses --a biblical worldview-- by unveiling the truth about the origins debate and showing how the Bible answers questions about science, evolution, dinosaurs, fossils, natural selection, astronomy, and many others! By doing this, we will show the students that the Bible is not only relevant, but necessary in order to view the world correctly and to share the truth of the Gospel with others.

Speakers: 
- Pat Roy - "10-4" is a fitting name, as our keynote speaker, Pat Roy, worked in the radio department of the Institute for Creation Research for 12 years, and now is the writer of the radio adventure series, Jonathan Park. Pat's clear presentation of the proofs of creation makes him a dynamic speaker to all ages.

- Caleb LePore - As the teen leader of Foundations Creation Club, Caleb has given presentations on creation to children, teens, and adults, and has seen the Lord Jesus use his powerful testimony to reach a wide variety of people with the truth of creation.      

Time and Location: 

- Friday, June 28th from 6:45-8:30pm - Saturday, June 29th from 9:00am-2:00pm.

- At Church of the Foothills in Cameron Park in the Worship Center (2380 Merrychase Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682), for directions click here. 

Age, Cost, and Other: 

- For Friday night, all ages are welcome.

- For Saturday, 5th-12th grade. Adult attendance encouraged.

- $10 suggested donation per family.

- Please RSVP via email.

- Bring sack lunch for Saturday.

- Bring money if you plan on purchasing resources from the book table.

We hope and pray that we will see you there! For more information, email us at foundationscreationclub@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.

In Christ,

Foundations Creation Club ---- Psalm 11:3

Foundations Creation Club is a Christian organization dedicated to equipping believers with answers to their questions (regarding topics like dinosaurs, the age of the earth, fossils, science, evolution, and the Bible), and training young people to defend their faith in an age which is hostile to the truth of God's Word.    

Book Review: Tower of Babel: The Cultural History of Our Ancestors by Bodie Hodge

Rating: 5 Stars

Difficulty: Easy to read and understand, layman's terms.

Age Recommendation: Preteens, Teens, and Adults.

Often times, when eating a meal with our extended family, the topic of of ancestry is brought up in discussion. We hear of a famous actor or sports player who was related to us in some distant way, or of a strange marriage arrangement which connects two related families, and so on. Oftentimes, the conclusion of such conversations is simply the old saying, “It’s a small world!” However, the real conclusion should be that we are all one human family...and we all go back to Adam, and more recently, the Tower of Babel. 

In this eye-opening volume, Tower of Babel: The Cultural History of Our Ancestors, biblical history buff, Bodie Hodge of Answers in Genesis, “maps it all out” (literally) from Babel to today, starting from the authoritative history found in the pages of Scripture. One thing that is particularly common with most literature written about the Tower of Babel today, is that it usually starts from a ‘traditionalist’ reading of the Biblical text and not necessarily what the text actually says. Not so with this book, in which Hodge presents a case for the rebellion and dispersion at Babel based on what is clearly revealed in the Word of God, and uses it to explain the world’s cultures, customs, legends, and languages. Perhaps one of the most fascinating things about this book is that it ties the ancient world with the modern world, showing how many of the Earth’s geographical locations and cities are named after biblical patriarchs, how some of the pagan ‘deities‘ worshipped in ancient times are really the ancestors of these people groups who were dispersed from Babel, and how the languages of today would have developed from the language families given by God at Babel. 

After having read Bill Cooper’s groundbreaking work on the genealogy and ancient history of Europe, After the Flood, I was eager to learn more, but was saddened by the fact that there is very little work (much less reliable or biblical) on this intriguing topic. When I received notice that Master Books (a division of New Leaf Publishing Group) was publishing a new release on this topic, I immediately requested a copy to review. Having read through it now, I am looking forward to distributing this book in our creation club bookstore at our monthly meetings. Here are just a few of my thoughts on this fascinating title:

• Bodie Hodge has certainly done his homework, and has laid solid ground for further research in this important area.
• This is a very readable book; any preteen could pick up and fully understand this book.
• The chapters (with an exception of Chapter 17) are very short (4-8 pages) and meant for easy and timely reading; great for travel. (Note: I read the last 1/3 of the book in a the center aisle of an airplane.) 
• Chapter 17, though a long read, has been thoroughly researched and includes priceless information on the whereabouts and travels of the biblical patriarchs, which are confirmed by the records of extra-biblical historians and culture experts.
• The whole of the book is truly challenging (in a good way, ‘as iron sharpens iron’) for creationists, since a majority of the book is focused on refuting some of the formerly held (even by the author) misconceptions about the Tower of Babel event, and giving biblical creationists a wholly biblical understanding which stays loyal to the text of Genesis 10-11.

Conclusion: Everyone wants to know about their family tree. Many non-Christian religions and cults are entirely focused on knowing who their ancestors are. However, as Hodge concludes in this book, it is because we are all one human family through our ancestor Adam that we all need a Savior who is one of our relatives: Jesus Christ. The message of the Bible’s trustworthiness inevitably leads one to the One who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, which is the end-all message of this must-have, faith-building book. I highly recommend picking up a copy of Bodie Hodge’s Tower of Babel! 

Book Review: Chronicles of Dinosauria: The History and Mystery of Dinosaurs and Man

Title: Chronicles of Dinosauria: The History and Mystery of Dinosaurs and Man
Author: Dave Woetzel
Illustrator: Richard Dobbs

Pages: 84

Publisher: Master Books, New Leaf Publishing Group

Rating: 5 Star 
Difficulty: Easy to read and understand
Age Recommendation: Children, Teens, and Adults 

Let's face it. Everybody loves dinosaurs. Something about us is just attached to these incredible beasts from childhood, and it never leaves us. However, there is something else about dinosaurs which seems to stick with us. Several recent polls have indicated that, even though taught opposite, a majority of the world's population still believes that dinosaurs and people have coexisted. Why is this? Is it a failure on the evolutionists part to indoctrinate people about their worldview. Certainly not. Is it a "genetic thing" as the late Carl Sagan would like to us believe? No scientific evidence supports that memory gets past on biologically. So what is it? 

In the new, beautifully-illustrated book, Chronicles of Dinosauria, adventurer "Dino Dave" Woetzel and artist Richard Dobbs present a powerful case which suggests that the reason lies in the fact that humans and dinosaurs DID coexist, contrary to the evolutionary timeline. By examining the biblical timeline of history as well as evidence from fossils, historical records and descriptions, ancient artwork, cryptozoology (study of hidden animals), and biblical accounts, readers will see that the Bible can be trusted in its history and that the notion of dinosaurs and man coexisting is not just a Hollywood fantasy, but an established fact of reliable history. New research is also presented which revive the long-abandoned evidences of the Paluxy River Tracks and the Ica Stones, and establish the evidence of human artifacts in dinosaur (and "pre-dinosaur") rock layers. Complete with breathtaking artwork from illustrator Richard Dobbs, and a fun and unique "scrapbook" design, Chronicles of Dinosauria is simply a must have for any fan of dinosaurs or anyone interested in learning the true history of these "chiefs in the ways of God."

Will I promote and recommend this book: Absolutely!      

April Foundations Creation Club Meeting

Attention Dino-Hunters!

Have you ever visited natural history museum and wondered to yourself afterwards "What does the Bible say about dinosaurs, and is the traditional view of dinosaurs really true?" 

You are invited to come and hear the world-renowned radio-drama producer/writer of the Jonathan Park creation-adventure series, Pat Roy, as he unveils the little-known biblical way of viewing dinosaurs in his presentation "Dinosaurs and the Bible." At April's Foundations Creation Club event at Church of the Foothills, children, teens, and adults alike will see how these incredible behemoths fit into the timeline of True history and what Noah's Flood has to do with the various dinosaur fossil graveyards around the world! Here is the information you need to come and hear Mr. Roy:

When? - Friday, April 26th from 6:45-8:30 PM
Where? - Church of the Foothills (Room 207-208) in Cameron Park, CA. (2380 Merrychase Drive, Cameron Park, CA)
Who? - Children, Teens, and Adults
Anything Else? - A book table will be selling resources to equip your family and expand your library.

We'll see you there!

Book Review: Darwin's Plantation - Evolution's Racist Roots by Ken Ham and Dr. A. Charles Ware

Rating: 5 Star
Difficulty: Easy to read, understand, and apply
Age recommendation: Teens and Adults
Pages: 196 (including bibliography)

It has always been concerning to me when sitting in church to see how few representatives of other cultures are present, and very upsetting when they are present, yet go unnoticed or are treated as if they are unwelcome. Certainly racism and "racial" segregation has been a big topic in America, as well as the rest of the world, for the last 50 years. Neighborhoods, cities, and even families are often split over the color of one's skin or their physical appearance. While the root of the problem (as well as all others) comes from sin, this issue has its roots in another place as well, Darwinism. In this extremely easy-to-understand and well-written book, Darwin's Plantation, authors and culture/science-experts, Ken Ham and Dr. A. Charles Ware, have co-labored to pull out the weeds of racism by the roots and to plant new seeds of unity and reconciliation among those who have been hurt by segregation and injustice by revealing what the Bible and science truly tell us about physical differences: they are only skin deep! By going over the biblical accounts of Creation, the Fall, the Flood, and the Tower of Babel, the authors dispel the myth of "races," showing that we are all one race and one blood descended from Adam and Eve, and thus, we are all in need of the Salvation offered through the Blood of the Last Adam, Jesus Christ. Along with this is much scientific evidence in genetics and biology that confirms what God has instructed us to do all along, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7) After finished reading this ground-breaking book, you will have a passion for restoring the broken relationships caused by the lie of evolution and racism.        

March Foundations Creation Club: Are you a monkey's uncle?

Have you ever wondered what's really behind the theory of evolution?

You are invited to come and get answers to your questions on origins at the March Foundations Creation Club meeting special, "The Five Fundamental Fallacies of Evolution" with teen leader Caleb LePore! For the past two years, Caleb has been giving presentations on the creation/evolution debate at Foundations Creation Club meetings, youth groups, and church groups, which stems from a strong, God-given passion for sharing the truth of the Bible's account of creation in Genesis, especially to other young people. 

One of the biggest objections which people raise to biblical Christianity is the theory of evolution, which seemingly explains away the need for the existence of God... but is it really a scientifically proven fact as public school textbooks and museums claim? In the Five Fundamental Fallacies of Evolution, we will disassemble the theory of evolution piece-by-piece, giving special attention to the true nature of science and why evolution doesn't hold up the scientific test. These Five Fallacies will enable you to stand strong on the Word of God and to see through every example of evolution which can be brought to the table when discussing the issue of origins, including mutations, natural selection, transitional fossils, the big bang, and many others! Caleb will also be sharing his testimony and will conclude with a Q&A session. Here is the information you need to come and be blessed by this message:

- When? - Friday, March 22nd from 6:45-8:30 PM

- Where? - Church of the Foothills in Cameron Park, CA (2380 Merrychase Drive, Cameron Park, CA)

- Who is it for? - Youth, families, and adults. Bring your friends!

- What do I need to bring? - Nothing! This event is free! 

- Anything else? - We will be serving snacks and drinks for participants.  

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at foundationscreationclub@gmail.com. Be sure to check out our Facebook page too!

See you there!

2013 Foundations Creation Club: You are invited!

We hope that you are enjoying the New Year, and that your holiday season was one filled with memories and remembrance as we celebrated the birth of our Savior. As you know, a New Year means a new chance at making new habits, routines, and learning new things, so why not add "attending Foundations Creation Club meetings" to your list of New Year's resolutions? Foundations Creation Club is a Gospel-centered ministry in Cameron Park, Northern California, which is dedicated to equipping you with the answers and tools you need to defend and share your faith, and helping you to build your faith and biblical worldview! We hold free monthly events where we present you with answers to your questions on science, creation/evolution, dinosaurs, fossils, astronomy, and a host of other topics which will show you how God's Word is the correct set of "lenses" through which we are to view the world! Here is the information you need to know to get started with Foundations Creation Club:

When? - 4th Friday of every month, from 6:45 PM - 8:30 PM. 

Where? - Church of the Foothills in Cameron Park, CA (2380 Merrychase Drive Cameron Park, CA)

What do I need to bring? - Just your friends and family!

Cost? - Free (unless stated otherwise)

Age appropriate? - Elementary Age - Adult 

RSVP? - Not required, but it would be nice to know if you are coming!

On the Web? - Blog: www.foundationscreationclub.blogspot.com & Facebook page

We look forward to seeing you at one of our meetings! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, post it in the "comments" section at the bottom of the page! God Bless You in the New Year!