Friday, November 17, 2006

Conference in Oregon

Well this post is a bit late. I have been meaning to post about this trip ever since I got home. That was almost two weeks ago.

This last trip to Bend, Oregon was the fourth time I've been to Oregon this year. It was a little different because only three of us went; Mom, Jonathan, and I. Dad had to work and Melissa stayed home to keep him company. We haven't really traveled without Dad before so this was a new adaventure for us.

This time we were there for the Berean Call Conference on the Seduction of Christianity. The speakers spoke on the affect phsycology, mysticism, ecumenicalism, marketing. and other ideas have had on the church today. There was so much information it was almost overwhelming. I took a lot of notes but I am really a terrible note taker, so they don't always make sense:) I think one of the most important things spoken on was the sufficiency of God's Word and the impotance of testing all ideas and teachings by the Bible.

We were surprised at how many people came to the conference. It was so encouraging. At the Saturday evening banquet we had the opportunity to meet a sweet family with three young children from Kentucky. It was enjoyable to talk to them. Another highlight was hearing the Booher Brothers play both Saturday evening and Sunday morning. It is always fun to hear them.

On the way home we took several detours to admire the beauty of God's creation in Northern California. Because of our many stops we got home later than planned. But the trip was safe and it was good to be all home together again.

I didn't take any pictures at the conference but did get some on the way home. My camera was acting really strange part of the time but then started working again just fine. I hope its not going to break.





5 comments :

Gabe and Mandy said...

Such a bummer that we didn't meet up together. That was the craziest trip yet! It was our 3rd time to OR this year, and our busiest!

Sounds like the conference was awesome! I'm glad you were able to go.

I've been playing my fiddle a little more lately. I was so excited to finally get Hanneke's song down with all her licks and wiggles!!! And the Ragtime Annie is starting to come together too!
How's it going for you?

celeste said...

I know, it was too bad we couldn't see each other while up there. The whole time was filled up though.

Yes the conference was great! It was good to be able to go.

I have been playing the fiddle some. I know Hanneke's song pretty well but I can't remember Ragtime Annie at all.

Justin said...

I'm not trying to echo Mandy but it is a bummer we weren't able to get together...

Sounds like the conference was good though!

Nice pictures.

celeste said...

Justin,

Thanks for the comment. I didn't think you were echoing Mandy.

Celeste McGrath.

Welcome to my blog! How did you find it? Just curious.

It is funny we both have the same name. I have never known another Celeste before!

Anonymous said...

I can't remember how I found you...probably through a link.

You have a lovely name! LOL :)

~Celeste

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