Midwest Bible and Spiritual Life Conference September 6-9, 2012 at the Cedars Camps
For instance, on Friday morning our 2012 conference theme – Healing and the Kingdom of God – will be explored by four TED lectures. TED lectures are focused presentations that do not exceed twenty minutes in length. Each one will be followed by a brief question and answer session.
Following lunch the four morning speakers will offer further explorations of their remarks in concurrent breakout sessions that will be more interactive and allow individuals to choose the sessions that most speak to their own interests.
On Saturday morning, we will have a deep dive into how to study biblical texts…using, as a case study, the book of Ephesians. This book has great insights on the character of church fellowship and how to support a local faith community’s practice of healing…in all its breadth and depth…as well as how to witness to the Kingdom principles that formed Jesus’ primary preaching message.
Saturday’s extended lunch will involve a three-course world café discussion of the ideas presented and our response to them. The mix of people will change at each table with the change of courses, and there will be new questions to discuss as well. Following some reflection and activity time, panels and sharing forums will continue through the evening.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
THURSDAY
Registration and Dinner
Opening Introductions followed by Dinner and the Evening’s Multi-Media Program
Exploring the 2012 BSS Theme: “Healing and the Kingdom of God” from Luke 10: 17-20 with Dick Davenport, BSS executive Director
Opening Bonfire with Marshmallows, Hot Chocolate, and a Singalong
FRIDAY
Morning TED Talks and Afternoon Breakout Discussions
According to Scripture: Is Our Scope of Healing Too Small? Is Our Understanding of the Kingdom Too Trite? – Shirley Paulson
Thy Kingdom Come – Electing God’s Platform Beyond Partisan Politics or Church Cultures – Madelon Maupin
From Genesis to Revelation – Healing as Wholeness, Kingdom as Kinship – Helen Mathis
Removing Blocks to Healing and Feeling the Kingdom of God’s Reign Within Us – Sandy Wilder
Evening: A Screening and Discussion of Fambul Tok: a film about the power of forgiveness in the wake of Sierra Leone’s brutal civil war (Healing and God’s Kingdom in Practice). Directed by former Christian Science Monitor reporter Sara Terry and produced by former Principia College professor Libby Hoffman. Winner 2011 SXSW, Nashville, Fort Myers, Zanzibar, Heartland, Global Social Change Film Festivals.
SATURDAY
Taking a Deep Dive into the Book of Ephesians: How to Study and Unpack Its Lessons, with a Focus on the Difficult Passages – Madelon Maupin
Extended World Café Lunch and Discussions
Reflection Time
Activity Break
Panel Discussions
Groups Sharing
SUNDAY
Christian Science Service Closing Celebration and Commencement Ceremony…
Taking It to All Mankind
The Announcement of the 2013 Theme
Conference concludes with lunch, but camp activities will be available through the afternoon
“Being in a community of Christian Scientists and feeling the love that surrounds this activity is beyond explaining. So many new ways to think about old ideas being shared, new insights into ‘old’ Bible stories, new songs, new friends, all in a wonderful atmosphere.”
CONFERENCE FEES
Please send payment by check to Bible Study Seminars, PO Box 1765, Manchester, MO 63011. Payment by credit card may be faxed to 314.821.1520, or made online at www.BibleStudySeminars.com.
Registering by 7/6/12…….$345
Registering by 8/6/12…….$395
Registering after 8/6/12….$445
Ages 12-30 pay no conference fee to attend. If there is a financial need for first time attendees – a 50% discount is available.
REGISTRATION FORMS
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Online registration coming soon!
Questions?
E-mail Linda Bargmann at Register@BibleStudySeminars.com or call 314-229-3034.
