McDowell to speak on DaVinci Code

Published 12:00 am Tuesday, April 25, 2006

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Josh McDowell, a nationally recognized speaker, will speak at Southeastern Bible College on May 3 at 9:30 a.m.

The event is sponsored by SEBC and First Priority.

McDowell is well known as a writer, speaker, and Christian apologist.

Dr. Don Hawkins, President of SEBC says, &8220;I count it a privilege to have him as friend, and I&8217;m thrilled that our partnership with Greg Davis and First Priority has led to our being able to secure Josh for this ministry event. Josh will speak on the controversial book and movie the &8220;DaVinci Code,&8221; and discuss practical strategy for using the &8220;buzz&8221; over the film&8217;s release to initiate opportunities for sharing the gospel and equipping believers to respond to the challenges to our faith.&8221;

The briefing will begin in the chapel at 9:30 a.m. Following McDowell&8217;s presentation, First Priority has arranged for lunch from Jim-N-Nicks Bar-B-Q.

The cost of the event is $10.00.

This covers the cost of the event and lunch. Tickets must be purchased from First Priority no later than this Friday.

First Priority is located at 402 Office Park Drive, Suite 210, Birmingham, AL 35223. Their phone number is 205-871-8886. Tickets will not be available at the door