2009 Education Meeting Information
2009 True Education Conference
WHAT: Special meetings to discuss issues of true education, educational developments of Adventist history, and the current needs of God's people; how we got where we are; what we can do; first hand experiences in educational endeavors seeking principles of true education, model schools that were set up in pioneer days of Seventh-day Adventistism and what happened to them, opportunities for questions and answers, etc.
WHERE: At the BEREA GARDENS CENTER near Minnora, West Virginia
SPEAKERS: Elvin Easton, Bob Gregory, Tony Ricono, Bob Jorgensen, Charles Gallimore, J. H. Shin
WHEN: Starting Thursday, June 11, at 7:00 PM and ending Sunday, June 14, 2009.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT FACILITIES AND LOCATION, CONTACT: 304-655-7389. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT MEETINGS AND TOPICS, CONTACT: 828-649-3976.
DIRECTIONS TO MEETING LOCATION:
The location for the meetings is 97 Milo Rd, Minnora, WV 25268. This address is new and most mapping software will not recognize it. On Google Maps, Yahoo Maps and Mapquest, if you search for Minnora the location is a half mile north on Route 16 at the corner of Route 16 and Milo Rd. It is approximately 45 miles northeast of Charleston, WV
COMING FROM THE SOUTH ON I-79: Coming from the south from Charleston take I-79 north to exit 40 (Big Otter exit) and head north 8 miles on Route 16 to Minnora.
COMING FROM THE NORTHEAST ON I-79: From the East take route I-79 south to exit 40 (Big Otter exit) and head north 8 miles on Route 16 to Minnora.
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Meetings start 6:30PM on Thursday evening, June 11, and go through noon, Sunday, June 14.
There will also be opportunity for Questions and Answers with the speakers on Panel Discussion
NO MEALS PROVIDED; ALL EDUCATION CONFERENCE GUESTS NEED TO MAKE THEIR OWN MEAL PROVISIONS.
LODGING AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
GROCERY STORE: The nearest grocer is in Spencer, 23 miles away. Bottled water, convenience items and some packaged food items are available in a small market in Minnora, about a half mile away.
CAMPING: For campers we have tables available, potable (but chlorinated) water, toilets and showers.
RVs: For RV's we have potable (but chlorinated) water, 110v electric power (supply at least 50 feet of hose and extension lines) and a sanitary waste dump.
Rooms: For those wishing to stay inside the school we will have separate rooms for males, females and mixed families with simple curtain dividers. Guests should supply their own bedding materials and cots or padding. The floors are concrete.
Their will be no charges for usage of the facilities during these meetings.
MEALS: Guests should plan to bring their own meals and food heating equipment. Dish washing facilities will be available.
Accommodations in vicinity
23 miles distant to the northwest near Spencer on State Route 33. Rates vary from $48 (one person) to $69 (four persons): Grandview Motel, 1158 Ripley Rd, Spencer, WV 25276 - (304) 927-1840
42 miles distant to the southwest towards Charleston: Country Inn & Suites, 101 Crossings Mall, Elkview, WV 25071 - (304) 965-9200
36 miles distant to the southeast along I-79 at Gassaway: Microtel Inn and Suites, 115 Reston Place, Gassaway, WV - (304) 364-6100
Best Western Glenville Inn, WV-5, Glenville, WV - (304) 462-5511
ONE DAY WORK BEE: Anyone who can come and help with preparation and cleanup work is invited to come for a work bee on Thursday. Please come on Wednesday so as to be able to start early on Thursday.
“Now, as never before, we need to understand the true science of education. If we fail to understand this, we shall never have a place in the kingdom of God.” - Christian Educator, Aug, 1897
Madison Educational & Research Institute
474 Blue Hill Road
Marshall, NC 28753 USA
Website: www.mmpress.info Email: mmpress@mmpress.info
Phone: 828.649.3976 Fax: 828.649.0070