2009 Conference Special Events

“PASSING ON THE FAITH in a FAITHLESS WORLD”

    ~ ”I want to thank you for encouraging my husband and myself in attending the Christian Heritage Home Educators of Washington Conference. Surely it has been life changing. All Glory be to God.”
    ~ ”Fantastic music!” “Great variety. Such an inspiration to see families making music together!” ~ 2008 Attendees ~

NC & Chorale 08

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1 – Vendor Hall Only Evening
2 – Friday Family Night
3 – Christian Heritage Chorale
4 – Support Group Support Sessions (for leaders, members, & others interested)
5 – Roundtable Discussions
6 – Support Team Appreciation Banquet

1 – vendor hall only evening

Thursday, 7:00-9:00

  • No speaking sessions
  • Vendor Hall shopping only!
  • Wide variety of excellent teaching and family discipleship materials and services!
  • CLICK HERE to see who’s coming!

And please support our vendors with your purchases so it will be worth the time & expense of coming back next year!

2 – family night concert & keynote address

Friday, 7:00-9:00

Concert by accomplished Homeschooled Musicians

Powerful Keynote Message by Voddie Baucham

“Family Night” is designed …

  • To include children who will not be attending the full conference with their parents
  • To give a taste of the conference to families who are unable to attend the full conference
  • To introduce friends, relatives, pastors, legislators, and more to the wonderful & fruitful adventure of home education

For Full Conference Registrants

  • Unmarried children and grandparents may attend this session with you for no additional cost.
  • However, additional Family Night Passes must be purchased for any other guests you wish to bring. (See Registration Information)

For Family Night Only Passes ~ Special Pricing!

3 – christian heritage student chorale

Saturday Afternoon Closing Session Performance

One of the highlights of the conference! And a unique opportunity for homeschoolers of the Northwest to blend their voices to the Glory of God. Each year’s chorale performance has been an inspiration and a stunning success!

Students, ages 13 and older who have a basic ability to read music and sing a part are welcome. Chorale instruction & practice takes place during two one hour Chorale Workshop sessions each day. Final Chorale performance: Closing Session on Saturday afternoon.

CHORALE MUSIC SELECTIONS—2009

  • These can be heard and viewed by going to hopepublishing.com and entering the code number in the search box.
    O Sacred Head, Now Wounded, arr. Joel Raney, code # C5557
    Hallelujah (from Mount of Olives), by Beethoven, code # C5273
  • These can be heard and viewed by going to Lorenz.com and entering the code number in the search box.
    Keep Your Lamps!, Arr. Victor C. Johnson, code # 15/2253H
    Our Hope for Years to Come , arr. Mary McDonald, code # 10/3695L

Please Note: So Chorale registrants can practice in advance, printed music will be sent 3 weeks prior to the conference.

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE CHORALE WORKSHOP & PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

  • Friday – Mid- morning and mid-afternoon Chorale Workshops
  • Saturday – Mid-morning and mid-afternoon Chorale Workshops
  • Saturday afternoon closing session – Chorale Performance

(See Main Conference Page on website for link to Detailed Conference Schedule to find exact times for each 1-hour Chorale class. Classes will consist of musical instruction and practice in preparation for the Saturday afternoon Closing Session performance.)

REQUIREMENTS FOR CHRISTIAN HERITAGE CHORALE PARTICIPANTS:

  • Attending the Conference with a parent or grandparent with a Full Conference Pass.
  • Attending all four Chorale Workshop sessions and the Saturday Closing Session Performance.
  • Remaining with parent(s) except while attending Chorale sessions (except for adult children)
  • Abiding by the Chorale performance dress code.

CHORALE PERFORMANCE DRESS CODE

We will be using the same dress code as The Tacoma Youth Symphony.

  • Young Ladies:
    White long-sleeved blouse; ankle-length long black skirt (no high slits); black tights or black pantyhose; black dress shoes.
  • Young Men:
    White long-sleeved shirt; black pants; black socks; black dress shoes; black bow tie.

INSTRUCTOR - NEIL CRAIG

Mr. Craig has wide and varied professional musical experience, including being for many years the music director for Back to the Bible Broadcasts. And Mr. Craig has the unique gift of being able to teach and inspire in a most enjoyable fashion! Past Chorale participants have been thrilled at what they learned in a few short hours together and at the fun they had in learning it. Washington homeschooled students & graduates are especially privileged to be able to participate in the Chorale and learn from this superb musician, arranger, instructor, and director.

The Craigs now live in Spokane, WA where Neil works with Behemoth.com, provider of downloadable excellent, family friendly media. The Craigs also created & operate Family Music Service, providing downloadable hymn accompaniments and instruction in 4-part hymn singing.

4 – Support Group Support Sessions

Friday & Saturday Workshops ~ Friday Roundtable Discussion

Support Group Sessions . . .
For Leaders, Members, & Others Interested

“Rethinking Support Groups” is the theme of these sessions. So let’s ask: When is a support group not a support group? When it undermines the very things the Bible teaches about family & training your children for God’s glory. Unfortunately, the mom-led, kid-centered, activities-driven support group often does just this. Join these sessions as we explore models that more closely fit God’s design for discipling His children. Open to all who are interested in these topics.

  • Friday, Workshop A: 10:45-11:45 CD #0914
    “Dads & the Home-Based Discipleship Support Group – Paradigm Shift Needed!”
    For family discipleship & home education to be most biblical & effective, fathers must be involved as much as possible in the lives of their children. But they’re often not. Join us as we explore together how Support Groups might be transformed from being mom-led, kid-centered, & activities-driven to being led by dads, providing encouragement for both parents in their God-designed roles of home-based disciplers, and routinely involving whole families in well-chosen activities that foster God-glorifying discipleship and growth.
  • Friday, Follow Up Roundtable Discussion, 12:15-1:00
    “Fathers & the Homeschool Support Group”
  • Saturday, Workshop F, 11:45-12:45 CD #0964
    “Important Issues Facing Today’s Support Groups—and Some Ways to Address Them”
    Panel Discussion • Most support groups face challenging issues that can distract them from their mission or disrupt the group entirely. Join a panel of experienced home educators as they discuss a number of common problems involving mission, leadership, membership, alternative “homeschooling options”, and more. And hear discussion on how these might be handled. Includes Q&A time.

Also consider attending the following conference workshops by CHN directors, Scott & DiAnna Brannan:

At the Conference: see Conference Program pages 9-12 and Registration Packet Roundtable Discussion insert for more information on these sessions. And stop by Christian Heritage booth for free CD’s of sessions #0914 & #0964 and Support Group Leaders’ Manuals – as supplies last.

5 – roundtable discussions

During lunch hour on Friday & Saturday

  • Informal, lunch hour discussions led by speakers and/or experienced homeschooling parents.
  • Bring your lunch and join a discussion that interests you.
  • See insert in Registration Packet for Roundtable Discussion titles, hosts, locations.

Schedule of Round Table Discussion Topics & Hosts

  • Friday, 12:15-1:00
    Homeschooling on a Shoestring, Deborah Brown
    Joy-filled Child Training, Mary Craig (same topic both days)
    Fathers & the Homeschool Support Group
    Visionary Young Ladies, Annalisa Craig
    Purposeful Young Men
  • Saturday, 11:45-12:30
    PART 2: Helping Them Choose — Biblical Thinking About Courtship & Marriage, Scott Brown (Auditorium C)
    Joy-filled Child Training, Mary Craig (same topic both days)
    Getting Started in Homeschooling
    Encouragement for Parents of Special Needs Children, Cyndi Ringoen

Please Note: Roundtable Discussion sessions will not be recorded and available on CD.

6 – christian heritage
speaker & support team banquet

Saturday, 7:00-9:00

As an expression of our gratefulness for their important investment in this ministry, the Christian Heritage board will be hosting a dinner following the Conference for our Speakers and our Support Team Donors & Volunteers.

After dinner, Voddie Baucham will present a special address entitled:
“What Our Family Has Learned about God through Adoption”

Post-conference Banquet attendance by invitation only to Conference Speakers, Key Volunteers, and “Christian Heritage Level Two Team Members”

LEARN HOW to become a “Christian Heritage Level Two Team Member” . . . and be included in this special occasion.

REGISTER SOON!

Early Bird Deadline ~ March 7th
Pre-Registration Deadline ~ April 11th
After April 11th ~ Register at the Door

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