Josh McDowell Josh is currently traveling the United States with the message of TRUTH in the context of RELATIONSHIPS.   This message is designed to help adults and young people grow their faith and scriptural beliefs to form solid convictions that will stand firm in the face of constant worldly attacks.



Bill & Pam Farrel Taking a humorous and practical look at basic gender differences, they teach couples to build a bridge to one another. The Farrels have been featured on Focus on the Family and other radio programs and write regular columns on marriage. 


Carol Barnier Probably best known for her transparency, Carol can be counted on to make people laugh, cry, and think. It is her personal objective to include highly practical and instantly usable ideas that can be put into practice the very next day.


Jim Weiss A storyteller for over 30 years, Jim Weiss has produced 42 storytelling recordings and numerous readings of books by authors such as G.A. Henty and Susan Wise Baur, receiving 80+national awards and many high recommendations for his works.


Mike Smith Attorney Mike Smith is the President of Home School Legal Defense Association, an organization he helped found in 1983 to protect the rights of parents to teach their children at home.  HSLDA now represents over 80,000 member families. 

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INSIDE THE DOUBLETREE…CHILDREN’S PROGRAM!

Children's Conferences International
is presenting their 2009 theme,

Pirates Of The Cranium

For children ages 5-12 in conjunction with the VHE convention.



Children will discover the importance of taking every thought captive to the obedience of our Captain Jesus Christ and how God's Word helps us have victory over 'pirate thoughts!'

Young Sailors will also enjoy...Dramatized adventures on the high seas, Brand new songs, Scripture memory, Nautical crafts, Games and many other surprises!



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Parent and Teen Event Designed for those who are:
  • Current Home Educators
  • Considering Home Education
  • Supplementing Their Child's Education





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Modesto Centre Plaza
1000 L Street, Modesto, CA 95354

Directions:Hwy.99, exit 132/Central Modesto, east on K Street to Modesto Centre Plaza (adjacent to Double Tree Hotel).

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Parking Information

Parking in the Ninth Street Garage (for day use only) is free with validation stamp from the Double Tree Hotel front desk. Overnight parking in the Ninth Street Garage is $6 per night.

There is also a parking area off of 11th and L Street: There the cost is $1 per hour (per regular sized vehicle / 1 parking spot) from 6am - 6pm and a flat $5 from 6pm - 6am. RV's / motohomes are flat $20 per 24 hour period. Busses / Semi-trucks are a flat $30 per 24 hour period. This parking lot is NOT validated and vehicles will be ticketed if they do not pay at the automated meters. Payment is accepted in cash, credit, or debit cards.


NEW THIS YEAR!
CHAT GROUPS

Friday, July 24th, from 11:30 -12:30

  1. 1. "Teaching Reading" Led by Carol Barnier
    2. "For Beginners" Led by Kendra Fletcher
    3. "High School Questions" Led by Cindae Hull

Come share & learn with other parent teachers. Homeschoolers are rich with ideas that have worked OR not worked. Attend and find out what YOU can add.