“Solomon’s Porch” is for those seeking to make a cultural exodus and to realize authentic Christian community. This is our second annual gathering for instruction and mutual encouragement in the topics and truths necessary to establish sustainable Christian communities around the world. Attendance will be limited in order to allow for concentrated study and interactive instruction in a more personal environment of fellowship and worship.
The goal of this event is to share with serious believers some of the core vision, understanding and beliefs that have allowed the Homestead Heritage church community to thrive for over four decades. Our hope is to inspire, encourage, challenge and strengthen all those with a heart to see the church restored to its original power and life as seen in the New Testament. Therefore, this conference will not focus primarily on the practical skills for which our community is known (though extracurricular opportunities will be available in many of these fields as well). Rather, it will attempt to communicate the spiritual foundations of the church and kingdom as an entire way of life, setting forth the essential underpinnings of an authentically Christian culture.
When
March 26-31, 2018 | |
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Monday: | Event begins at noon |
Tuesday-Friday: | Seminars begin at 9:00 a.m. |
Saturday: | Concert at 7:00 p.m. |
Where
Homestead Heritage in Waco, Texas.
(496 Halbert Ln. Waco, TX 76705)
Who
Seminars, workshops and discussions are hosted by ministers, educators and artisans of the Homestead Heritage community.
“Go, stand in the temple and speak to the people the whole message of this life.” —Acts 5:20
What
- Seminars every weekday morning and afternoon (except Monday morning)
- Q&A after every seminar, plus interactive “Round Table” discussions
- Hands-on craft and agricultural opportunities each afternoon
- Community picnic and recreation Monday night
- Music, worship and ministry on Wednesday and Friday evenings
- Passover dinner Thursday night
- Books available for sale covering every seminar topic and more
- Stay for the Resurrection Celebration Concert by the Heritage Choir and Orchestra on Saturday, March 31!
What to Bring
- Appropriate apparel for community worship as well as apparel for outdoor activities. March weather is often mild in Texas, but can be wet and chilly.
- Your Bible and a notebook. (No electronic media during seminars or worship times.)
- Your questions!
Lodging
Limited lodging and camping are available on campus. Email solomonsporch@homesteadheritage.com for pricing and availability. We can also provide a list of other local lodging options upon request.
Registration
For registration information, contact: solomonsporch@homesteadheritage.com
Meals
- Lunch, afternoon snack and drinks are provided Monday through Friday in the seminar hall.
- Dinner is provided Monday and Tuesday nights.
- Dinner is available for purchase Thursday evening, as well as Wednesday and Friday nights immediately following evening worship.
- Cafe Homestead is open to attendees daily 7:30am-9:00am for breakfast. The Cafe is also open regular hours 8:00am-6:00pm daily except Sunday.
Cost
This is a not-for-profit event and is made possible through the voluntary labor and contributions of Homestead community members. We estimate our food and materials cost to be approximately $50 per person, and we appreciate your donation. If you cannot afford to participate in deferring our costs, we have limited sponsorship available.
Send Your Requests for Discussions!
We will have multiple “Round-Table” Discussions Tuesday through Thursday, and we solicit your requests for topics or questions that interest you. (Your requests may include, but are not limited to, current seminar topics.) The sooner we receive your requests, the more prepared we can be, so please send your requests as soon as possible to solomonsporch@homesteadheritage.com. We can’t guarantee we can accommodate all requests, but we will do our best!
Schedule*
Monday—The Nature and History of the Kingdom
Noon | Refreshments and Orientation |
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1:00 | Introduction: Two Gospels, Two Kingdoms, Two Cultures |
3:00 | Seminar: The Kingdom Betrayed—Early Church History |
4:30 | Seminar: Two Powers—The Challenge of Nonviolence to Today’s Christianity |
6:00 | Community Picnic |
Tuesday—Entering the Kingdom
9:00 | Seminar: Atonement and Reconciliation with the God Who Is Love |
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10:30 | Seminar: Salvation as Exodus, and the Indispensable Key of Repentance |
Noon | Lunch |
1:30 | Seminar: Two Kinds of Faith—Understanding the Unfolding Walk into the Light |
3:00 | Round-Table Discussions |
4:30 | Elective Activities: |
Hands On: Woodworking—Wooden Spoon and Dovetail Joint | |
Hands On: Pottery—Simple Vase on the Potter’s Wheel | |
Seminar: Planning to Homestead? | |
6:00 | Dinner |
7:00 | Seminar: The Art and Necessity of Christian Agrarian Community |
Wednesday—Family and Community: Basic Units of the Kingdom
9:00 | Seminar: Education as Exodus—Don’t Leave Your Children in Egypt |
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10:30 | Seminar: Rediscovering the Pattern—An Introduction to the New Temple |
Noon | Lunch |
1:30 | Seminar: Building Christian Character, Part 1—Early Child Training |
3:00 | Round-Table Discussions |
4:00 | Snack |
4:30-6:00 | Elective Activities: |
Hands On: Blacksmithing—Making a Hand-Forged Wall Hook | |
Hands On: Fiber Crafts—Drop Spindle and Coaster Weaving | |
Seminar: A Culture of Healing—Meeting the Needs of the Physically and Mentally Disabled in the Context of Community | |
7:00 | Community Worship in Santa Fe Hall |
Thursday—Education: Perpetuating the Kingdom
9:00 | Seminar: Two Ways of Knowing—What Has Athens to do with Jerusalem? |
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10:30 | Seminar: Bringing Forth Wisdom’s Children—The Cultural and Educational Implications of Ephesians 6:4 |
Noon | Lunch |
1:30 | Round-Table Discussions |
3:00 | Seminar: Building Christian Character, Part 2—Teaching and Training Older Children |
4:30 | Elective Activities: |
Hands On: Organic Gardening | |
Workshop: Basket Making—Weave a Small Basket | |
Seminar: An Introduction to Hearthstone Home-School Curriculum | |
6:00 | Passover Dinner |
Friday—Stewardship of the Kingdom
9:00 | Seminar: Evangelism—The Good, the Bad, the Abominable |
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10:30 | Seminar: Love That Works—An Introduction to Biblical Covenant |
Noon | Lunch |
1:30 | Seminar: The Great Test—Confessing Jesus as Coming in the Flesh |
3:00 | General Discussion: Bring your questions! |
4:00 | Snack |
4:30-6:00 | Elective Activities: |
Hands On: Horse-farming—Harnessing and Driving Draft Horses | |
Hands On: Cheese Making—Mozzarella | |
7:00 | Community Worship in Santa Fe Hall |
Saturday
2:00 | Dress Rehearsal |
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7:00 | Resurrection Celebration Concert |
*Schedule content subject to change. Please check back for updates. A complete printed schedule will be available at the event.
And they were all with one accord in Solomon’s Porch. —Acts 5:12