Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible Lecture Series at Milwaukee Public Museum

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Public Museum has announced a series of educational lectures on the Dead Sea Scrolls which will run from now through June 3, 2010.

 Feb 18 5:30 & 7:30 PM Shalom Paul, PhD

Chair of the Dead Sea Scrolls Foundation and Professor Emeritus/Bible Dept at Hebrew University – Birth of Christianity

Mar 4 7:30 PM Lawrence H Schiffman, PhD

Edelman Professor of Hebrew 7 Judaic Studies at New York University – Israel at the Time of the Dead Sea Scrolls

Mar 18 7:30 PM Jodi Magness, PhD

Kenan Distinguished Professor in the Dept of Religious Studies at University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill – Archaeology of Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls

Mar 25 7:30 PM Martin G Abegg, PhD

Co director of the Dead Sea Scrolls Institute and Ben Zion Professor of Dead Sea Scrolls Studies at Trinity Western University – The Stories of the Milwaukee Public Museum Dead Sea Scrolls

Apr 15 7:30 PM Wesley Williams, PhD of the Michigan State University – God among the gods: Divine Plurality in the Quran and in the Light of Biblical and Ancient Near Eastern Mythic Tradition

Apr 29 7:30 PM Brent Sandy, PhD

Chair & Professor of Biblical Studies at Grace College – In Search of the Holy Grail: How much difference would it make if we found the original handwritten copies of the New Testament?

May 6 7:30 PM Andrew Teeter, PhD

Asst Professor of Hebrew/Old Testament at Harvard Divinity School – The Scriptures and their interpretation in the Dead Sea Scrolls

May 27 5:30 & 7:30 PM Emanual Tov, PhD

Mahnes Professor of Bible at Hebrew University – The Scribes of the Dead Sea Scrolls

Jun 3 7:30 PM Deirdre A Dempsey, PhD

Assoc Professor in the Theology Dept at Marquette University

For tickets or more information contact the Milwaukee Public Museum at 414.278.2728.

DEAD SEA SCROLLS AND THE BIBLE EXHIBITION TEACHER GUIDE

Teachers of archeology, history, language, religion, art, anthropology and other various subjects will find Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible an excellent supplement to their curriculum. The link is http://www.mpm.edu

POETRY COMPETITION

The Museum is hosting the American Institute for Archaeology(AIA)-Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) Archaeology Fair on March 5 and 6, 2010 MPM and is sponsoring a poetry competition for Wisconsin elementary and high school students from grades 3 through 12. This program will encourage creative expression and the development of written language skills while providing teachers with a context within which to meet the WMAS for English Language Arts. (B4.1, 4.2, B8.1, 8.2; B12.1, 12.2.)

Theme: Archaeology: the study of past human life and culture through the things—pottery, tools, mummies, buildings and tombs, among others—that people leave behind.

 Deadline: February 16, 2010 (see http://www.mpm.edu/education/special/poetry-competition for more submission details)

 Who is eligible: The competition is open to all Wisconsin students in the following three grade categories: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, and Grades 9-12.

 Criteria: Entries will be judged on creativity, originality, imagery, artistic quality, and sense of poetic expression.

 Poetry reading at the Museum: The winners will be invited to read their poems at the Museum during the AIA fair on Saturday, March 6, 2010.

The Christian Courier’s 2010 Read through the Bible calendar available (UPDATED 12/18)

MILWAUKEE – The 2010 READ through the BIBLE CALENDAR is now available at ProBuColls Bookstore (New location: 9733 W Greenfield Avenue / Milwaukee Wi  53214 / Tel: 414.344.7300 / Email: PBCBooks@ChristianProducts.org). 

The RTTB Calendar provides daily Scripture readings to enable the reader to complete the entire Bible in ONE year.   Some have used the calendar year-after-year, switching translations, while others simply refresh themselves in the Living Word of God.

Additionally, the RTTB Calendar lists the Judaeo-Christian and national holidays.  Convenient “Things To Do” area is available on each monthly page, and a full year for 2011 with holidays appears on the inside back cover.

The 2010 Read through the Bible is available without charge (limited to 1 per person, 3 per family) through the generous gift of Byron A Rienheimer and his family.  A number of Christian ministries and business who support them are listed throughout the calendar for the reader’s consideration and prayers.

Contact ProBuColls Bookstore for more information (414.344.7300).

83rd Milwaukee parade rings in the season, requests food for families….

MILWAUKEE– The community’s holiday season get it’s official kick-off at 9:30AM on Nov 21 with the 83rd annual Milwaukee Holiday Parade, which features more than 100 units of entertainment, lavish floats, huge character balloons, live animals, high school bands and recognizable local talent.

Johnson Controls is combining its sponsorships  with Food for Familes, a program of the Hunger Task Force. More than 300 volunteers from CIP (Community Involvement Program) will be on hand to collect nonperishable food donations. By bringing a nonperishable food donation, parade-goers can help to bring hope and thanksgiving to those in need.

The parade route will run from the corner of Kilbourn and Prospect Avenues.  For more information, visit MilwaukeeParade.com.

Live Nativity – World Harvest – Dec 22 & 23

World Harvest Community Church invites the public to join them as they perform a reenactment of the Christmas Story with actors, narration and live animals! 

Performances run every 30 minutes starting at 6:30 PM and ending at 8PM at the World Harvest Community Church 1500 S West Lane in New Berlin.

WI Memorial Park open house – Dec 5

A Christmas Open House will take place on Saturday Dec 5 at 2PM in the Chapel at the Wisconsin Memorial Park located at 13235 W Capital Dr in Brookfield.

The event will include a festive concert by Cheryl McCrary & Heir-Born Band ,  refreshments, cookies, sleigh rides, carolers and more!

Admission is free of charge. For more information please visit  WisconsinMemorialPark.com

David’s Star Women’s Retreat – THIS WEEKEND! Nov 14

David’s Star is sponsoring a Women’s Retreat with the theme “Thanking God with Prayer and Praise” on Saturday, November 14 from 8:30AM-3PM.

Speakers include Kathie Wendland , Sheila Krause and Naomi Schmidt.

The retreat will take place at David’s Star Ev. Luthern School located near the intersection of Division and Sherman roads at 2750 David’s Star Drive in Jackson.

For more information please visit their website DavidsStar.org/WR or call 262.677.2412

Beloit’s Overflowing Cup hosts dinner/concert/fundraiser – Nov 13

The Overflowing Cup will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner to raise funds for ministry.

During dinner, music will be provided by the band “RESCUED” from 4PM-8PM.   “SAVED BY GRACE” will perform at 8PM. 

The Overflowing Cup is located at 306 State Street in Beloit.  Tickets are available for a minimum donation of $5.00. For more information  call 608.365.0365 or visit their website OverflowingCup.org

“The Milwaukee Give” – World Outreach seeks help in feeding hungry

MILWAUKEE — On Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 9AM World Outreach & Bible Training Center under the leadership of Pastors Ervin & Melva Henderson will once again host “The Milwaukee Give”, a hunger relief effort donating food to families with children in the Greater Milwaukee area.  Last year World Outreach fed over 400 families, this year their goal is 1000 families!
 
Those interested in participating in “The Milwaukee Give” hunger relief effort must live within the Greater Milwaukee area and must have children under the age of 18 living in the household.
 
Utilizing a semi truck packed with food, personal care items and pallets of assorted goods, 1000 families within the Milwaukee area will be able to receive one box of food & toiletries items.  Vouchers are required and available by contacting World Outreach Center at 414-962-0600.
 
World Outreach & Bible Training Center is located at the Barnabas Center Complex-4650 N. Port Washington Ave, Jefferson Building, and Glendale, WI.
 
If you would like more information, to volunteer or obtain a voucher please contact World Outreach Center at 414-962-0600 or info@worldoutreachbtc.org

Praise Night – AGLOW – December 1, 2009

North Power Plant Aglow will be hosting a night of Praise + Testimonies at 7PM at Frieden’s Church 454 N Milwaukee St in Port Washington.

Attendees are encouraged to share their testimony and how God has blessed them. If you would like to be added to the agenda please call Diane 262.242.2649 or Mary 262.377.6494

Benefit Concert – Huntley Brown – November 29, 2009

Huntley Brown with Special Guest Second Chance will be performing a Benefit Concert for the S.A.V.E. mission to Sierra Leone West Africa at Eastbrook Church 5385 N Green Bay in Milwaukee.

The concert is scheduled to start at 6:30pm on Sunday, November 29, 2009.  For additional information please call 414.331.3575