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Meet Featured Speaker Steve Demme
 Steve Demme joins a great lineup of speakers for the 2007 THSC State Convention and Family Conference! The father of four home-educated boys, Steve addresses a variety of topics at home school conferences, to encourage parents in their God-given responsibilities of raising and training their children for His glory. His desire is to understand God's Word and practice it, beginning in the home.
A former math teacher who has taught all levels of math in public, private, and Christian schools, Steve is also the author and founder of Math-U-See. Steve's workshops at our convention are Discovering God's Will for Finding a Spouse, Place Value in the Decimal System, and How to Have Fun Teaching It, and Our Father Who Art in Heaven (for dads only).
A Vacation Weekend You Don't Want to Miss!
Start your weekend on Thursday at the free evening session with speakers Debra Bell and Andrew Pudewa! The Exhibit Hall opens Friday morning with fantastic exhibitors such as Patrick Henry College, Razzle Dazzle Learning Company, and Write at Home. Your children will love preparing for the battle of life as they pick up their swords and stand in the truth of God's Word as Kingdom warriors!
Come and be encouraged and inspired by two days of shopping, workshops, speakers, and fellowships. You will leave ready to face the new school year with fresh ideas and enthusiasm!
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Continuing Legal Education Seminar July 20 Deadline Approaching
 THSC is once again joining the Family Rights Foundation in offering a free Continuing Legal Education seminar on Defending the Family Against CPS, this time in the Dallas area, July 27, in Las Colinas. Speakers will be THSC President Tim Lambert, Family Rights Foundation President Chris Branson, and attorney Paul Stuckle. Attendees will receive 4.0 MCLE hours.
Responding to the urgent need for the legal defense and advocacy of families against false Child Protective Services (CPS) allegations, Texas Home School Coalition has launched an effort to build a network of attorneys who are willing to help. THSC is therefore offering FREE registration in exchange for an agreement to handle one pro bono CPS case that is referred by THSC or the Family Rights Foundation.
If you are an attorney and are interested in attending, be sure to register by July 20 to guarantee a seat at this important and informative event. Feel free to pass along this invitation to any family-friendly attorney that you may know. For additional information, click on the graphic.
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Two Important Events This Week in San Antonio
 The annual "Giant" Used Book Swap, sponsored by Family Educators Alliance of South Texas (FEAST), takes place Thursday night and Friday morning, July 19 and 20.
Then, on Saturday, FEAST and Smoothing the Way are presenting a seminar called Starting the Way for those who are homeschooling children ages two through five. The program is scheduled for July 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the FEAST facility in San Antonio. Pre-registration is required, so hurry!
For more information, go to the FEAST Web site and scroll down to the "GIANT" Used Book Swap and/or the Smoothing the Way announcements.
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Meet the Baker, Home School Entrepreneur
 "Zach [Pringle] is the baker/general manager for The Monkey's Lunch Box, a small wholesale company that supplies brownies, banana bread, scones, pumpkin bread and cinnamon rolls to both Whole Foods Markets in Austin.
"He cooks in an unassuming mobile home converted to a commercial kitchen about 10 miles from Bastrop and Smithville. He patiently makes scones of various flavors, measuring out flour, sugar, cream, chocolate chips and dried cherries with a veteran's rhythm."
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Be a Part of Furthering the Kingdom!
 Children's Ministries of Texas, the organization that puts on the Children's Program at the THSC State Convention and Family Conference, is excited to announce the location of the Furthering The Kingdom Ministry Workshop, August 13-15! First Baptist Church of Grangerland (just 20 minutes from The Woodlands) has graciously allowed us to use their facility! Join us for practical ministry training and fresh ideas for teens in ministry, Sunday school teachers, and children's workers!
Think You've Heard It Already? Just You Wait!
With new topics and new vision, this year's workshop will challenge your perspective on life, and encourage you in your walk with the Lord!
- Is your vision for your life the same as God's?
- Are you prepared to impact Eternity?
Not only will these sessions refresh your vision, but the breakouts will provide practical instruction for your work for the Lord at home and around the world!
Not only will these sessions refresh your vision, but the breakouts will provide practical instruction for your work for the Lord at home and around the world!
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THSC Association Handbook for Texas Home Schoolers
 Get the 20th anniversary edition of the Handbook for Texas Home Schoolers now! This informative publication, written specifically for Texas home educators, features articles about the history of home schooling in Texas, as well as how to deal with school districts and Child Protective Services. It contains contact information for support groups across the state and curriculum suppliers, along with many other helpful articles. See a listing of important information in the current Table of Contents.
The price, $18, has not increased, even though more information has been added each year! Click on the graphic to order.
An Even Better Deal!
Many home schoolers will benefit by purchasing the Beginner Packet. The packet includes: the THSC Association Handbook for Texas Home Schoolers; The Role of Fathers in Education (by Tim Lambert) CD or audio tape; Homeschooling: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (by Lyndsay Lambert) CD or audio tape; and Ready, Set...Now What Do I Do? (by Tim and Lyndsay together) VHS or DVD. This incredible resource is available for only $35, a $10 savings over buying these items separately.
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DPS Responds to THSC Letter
 On June 8, Tim Lambert wrote a letter to the Katy office of the Department of Public Safety (DPS), in which he said that he was urging the state office to investigate Katy's practices in dealing with parents who are homeschooling. Over the course of several years, the Katy office has established a pattern of hindering local home schoolers as they try to obtain driver licenses, permits and identification cards.
On June 20, THSC received a response from the state DPS office, which assured us that the matter will be investigated.
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Mom's Night Off
Dads, if you are a home school parent reading this article, then your wife is amazing. Now, how do I know that? Well, first she puts up with you (just kidding). Second, she is working with God to make your kids everything He wants them to be, and she does not charge you a thing for that service. I think that makes her amazing. A couple of years ago, I realized how easy I had it as a home school dad because of my amazing wife. That realization bothered me a whole lot.
Monday through Friday, I would ramble off to the office and spend about nine hours a day building things, participating in fulfilling projects, going to lunch with my buddies, and receiving recognition for my diligent efforts. On weekends, I would spend my day playing with the kids and participating in some fulfilling power-tool projects.
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