Constitution Party Presidential Choice in Greenville

I'm heading out right now to go to the Chuck Baldwin Rally at Greenville Tech, in the J. Verne Smith Auditorium. It begins at 7 PM! -Jos

YCLA Update

Sunday afternoon we finalized the plans for the Creation Museum trip. We decided to provide most of the meals as a group, but to ask for a donation of $5-10 per person to help defer the cost. We also reviewed the membership application questionnaire I drafted, and the proposed membership certificate.

The YCLA, in addition to the food cost, will be paying for the van rental, the fuel, and the lodging at the campground. As of right now, we only need about $60 more in donations to cover these items. Praise God!

Please keep praying for the trip to be a success, both in organization and effect!

In other news, I decided to start sending out brief weekly emails for the YCLA. The emails will include a quote from a Founding Father or other important historical figure, as well as a short paragraphed KJV Scripture passage. Email ycla@youngchristianleaders.org if you want to sign up.

Finally, the new Handbook is almost ready! It includes a rank system based on the wavelengths of the Electromagnetic Spectrum, starting at "Microwave" and finishing at "Cosmic Ray."


From Josiah :-)

Update!! on YCLA Museum Trip

The Creation Museum trip is now postponed to the weekend of August 29-31. There were a bunch of conflicts in people's schedules for this week and the next, which made it necessary to change the time. That weekend is now the FINAL date. We will not be postponing it again.

All other details are still in place, except that the cost of food is going to be lower than we anticipated (which is good!). We are now thinking meals will be around an average of $4 per meal per person.

Those actually planning to come number at least 20, and adding a bunch more who may come brings it to around 30 as of right now. We will probably end up needing one more van, so if you are in the area (Upstate SC and Western NC) and would like to lend us one, we would definitely appreciate it. Let me know at rjmpilgrim@aol.com or (864) 420-7933.

Note that you can go to www.YoungChristianLeaders.org/creationmuseum.aspx for the latest info on the trip.

Please also make sure and tell us whether or not you will be coming, if you have expressed interest. You must contact us by Monday, August 25, 2008 if you are planning to participate, but of course the sooner you do, the better. Thanks!


:-) From Josiah

P.S. A great new opportunity we look to have this school year is starting "Answers Clubs" to oppose Evolution in public schools. Please pray for this new outreach!

Is World War III Beginning?

The Russian invasion of Georgia is not just an isolated incident. Russia declared it was acting to "protect" a particular pipeline, which ships oil to Israel. Without the oil from the pipeline, Iran will be the only major oil producer in Central Asia, and Israel will no longer have an overland source of oil.

The United States, the European Union, and Israel are preparing for war against Russia and Iran. One of the largest naval fleets in history, containing both U.S. and E.U. ships, is right now heading towards the Persian Gulf, and Israel has just completed a massive defense operation for a simulated Iranian invasion.

It would be unlikely for full-scale fighting to begin during the Olympics. But if the rhetoric and war planning continue to escalate over the next few weeks, and especially if there is some big disaster, I would not be surprised if our government decides to go ahead and attack Iran. In that case, China will not be on our side either - in fact, they could themselves invade Taiwan, which they have been wanting to do for some time. A Taiwan invasion would quite possibly create a second (or third) theater of war, spreading the U.S. military thinner than ever.

I hope the "free" governments of the world will think twice about trying to defeat Iran in battle, because it would be a fight they could not win. On the other hand, it would mean Christ's return is very near. (Think: Zechariah 12)


-R. Josiah Magnuson

Olympics 2008 Begin... in China

Well, the Olympics have started. And persecution is at a high in China, due to the threat of "terrorism." We need to pray for the Chinese believers especially right now, and for everyone who will be trying to get out the Good News at this time, even
though the government certainly does not want them to.

If you'd like, please also go here to get a "Pray for China" wristband from VOM.




:-) From Josiah

Gold and silver and gas down for once

It's interesting, silver is at $15.36 per ounce right now (and going down), and gold is at $854.30. Gas correlates with them, down to around about $3.49 per gallon or so for an average in our area. Meaning, that inflation must be down slightly. But I doubt it will be for long. Now is a good time to invest. :-)

-Josiah

Museum Trip Details

The much-anticipated “August Answers Adventure” to the Creation Museum is almost here! For those of you who wanted more info on the trip, here are the current details:

1. Date: August 15-17, 2008
2. Schedule:
   a. Friday, Aug. 15 – Leave from northern Greenville (location TBA) around 8 or 9 AM, travel until 5 or 6 PM, set up tents and have supper
   b. Saturday, Aug. 16 – Begin Creation Museum tour at 10:30 AM, lunch at Noah’s Ark Café or picnic outside, special events in afternoon
   c. Sunday, Aug. 17 – Travel back
3. Lodging: Oak Creek Campground / bring tents and sleeping bags, cost will be provided; or, cabins are available (payment required).
4. Transportation will be provided.
5. Food: Families in charge; bring bag lunch for Friday noon, minimal snacks if desired for trip. Around $6 per person per meal is a good average.
6. Admission: Individual payment is encouraged, but will be provided if necessary; we recommend bringing $30-40 to get full benefit of museum plus souvenirs, books, etc. Cost at departure (the YCLA must pay it at the Museum in one transaction for the group rate) is $18.00 per adult, $13.50 per senior and $9.00 per child (five to 12 years old). Children five and under are free.
7. Rules: By coming along with us, you agree to follow directions of the adults, be kind and respectful to those around you, and not be rowdy when you are supposed to be quiet. Otherwise, just be alert to the learning experiences, and have fun!!!
   

Any more details will be posted when I have them, or you can contact me at rjmpilgrim@aol.com or (864) 420-7933. Important: You must RSVP if you plan to come, if you have not yet. Look forward to seeing you along!


Your friend,

R. Josiah Magnuson
www.YoungChristianLeaders.org