Topic: "Exodus Part II: Liberation from Bondage"
In October 2022, a lively group of Bible students from around the US gathered at the beautiful Cedars Camps in the Ozarks of Missouri to explore the first 18 chapters of Exodus. Guided by lecturer Madelon Maupin, they learned more about one of the Bible’s most dramatic stories: the Hebrew people being freed from enslavement in Egypt under the leadership of the great Moses.
This fall, Madelon will continue an exploration of Exodus. But now the focus will be on the Law—the Law that God gave Moses on Mt. Sinai. These Ten Commandments are the moral precepts that have shaped civilization for the last 3,000 years.
We are on holy ground in these chapters, which begin with Exodus 19 and end with Chapter 40, the conclusion of the book. Like the Israelites of old, we learn why the moral law is the natural partner of freedom. We see how the Hebrews begin to become a people who are guided by the power of the Law and who approach the core of the Torah itself. Through these chapters, we discover how to establish our own God-led community and how to navigate life’s many choices.
Read below for further details about how you can be part of this uplifting workshop where we Bible students can probe one of our greatest treasures: the Scriptures.
Facilitator Bio
Madelon Maupin has a Masters in Theological Studies from San Francisco Theological Seminary, has taught at Principia Summer Session, led numerous Bible study sessions at Adventure Unlimited, taken people to the Middle East and given talks on the Bible around the world. She served as Cultural Historian for Princess Cruises for trips throughout Biblical lands. Her company website, www.BibleRoads.com, is filled with resources for both individual and group Bible study, including talks, workbooks and online streaming video courses.
In-Person Bible Study
- Enjoy fellowship, meals, gracious hospitality, undistracted study, CedarS Bible Lands Park, and the peaceful beauty of the Ozarks.
- New optional activity: miniature horse cart (chariot!) driving.
- Preliminary daily schedule
- Those attending in person will be gifted the class session recordings for ongoing study.
- Financial assistance is available through The Campership Fund.
- See below for transportation and pricing details.
- See Bible Roads for more information and to enroll for a virtual Bible Study option.
Study materials: In-person participants will receive a workbook upon arrival at CedarS. Virtual participants will receive the same workbook, but in a PDF format. In addition to preparing for class sessions by answering the questions, the workbook provides a way to collect and organize notes from research and class discussions. A first assignment will be emailed to participants two weeks prior to the course.
Financial assistance: Financial Assistance is available through The Campership Fund for both the in-person and virtual classes. We want to make sure this wonderful opportunity is available to every earnest seeker!
Extended Stay Option
Want extra time to reflect on the Bible Study in the peaceful environment of CedarS? Join us for the extended stay option!
- Enjoy an additional 1-2 days at CedarS to reflect, pray, study, and enjoy nature in a peaceful, loving atmosphere.
- Meals are included
- Take nature walks or utilize the Sports Center
- Daily optional activities will be offered including horseback riding.
- Optional group day trip to Branson, Missouri's renowned Sight and Sound Theater to watch the production of Queen Esther
CedarS Housing Selections:
Live onsite at CedarS in single, double, or triple/quad room with private bathrooms. Enjoy great meals and camp activities during free time.
Single room...........................$895
Double room........................$775 per person
Triple/Quad room..............$675 per person
Deluxe All-Weather Cabins (bottom bunk - max of 4-6 people per cabin).....$600 per person
All housing prices include meals, snacks, meeting rooms, activities, workshops, and course materials. Linens are included with all housing arrangements.
Cancellations are refundable, minus a $50 office fee.
Extended Stay Pricing:
Includes meals, lodging in your prior room/cabin, and access to CedarS grounds. A return airport shuttle service for extended stay guests will only be available on Thursday, October 5th.
One day (check out Wednesday, October 4th at 10am)...........................$75
Two day (check out Thursday, October 5th at 10am)...................$150
Check In & Check Out:
CHECK-IN:
The check-in table will be open from 3:00-5:30pm on Friday, September 29th. Staff will show guests to their room to get settled before dinner is served at 5:45pm.
CHECK-OUT:
There is no class on the morning of Tuesday, October 3rd, and regular departure is between 9:00-10:00am. Check-out for Extended Stay guests is between 9:00-10:00am on October 4th or 5th.
See below for airport shuttle timing.
CedarS Shuttle Service and Transportation Details:
Shuttle service is available to and from the Springfield, MO (SGF) and St. Louis (STL) airports. Here are some key travel details:
Flying into St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL):
- Incoming flights: The STL shuttle will depart for CedarS from the St. Louis Airport at 2:00 p.m on Friday, September 29th, in time for dinner and the first meeting immediately following dinner.
- Departing flights for regular program guests: The return shuttle to the St. Louis Airport will be on Tuesday, October 3rd, in time for 2:00 p.m. or later flights.
- There is no class on the morning of October 3rd, and departure is at 9:00 a.m. immediately after breakfast.
- Departing flights for extended stay guests: The return shuttle to the St. Louis Airport will be on Thursday, October 5th, in time for 2:00 p.m. or later flights.
- Cost: $80/person each way
Flying into Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF):
- Incoming flights: The Springfield, MO shuttle will depart for Cedars from the airport at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 29th, in time for dinner and the first meeting immediately following dinner.
- The return for regular program guests to Springfield, MO will be on Tuesday, October 3rd, in time for noon or later flights.
- There is no class on the morning of October 3rd, and departure is at 9:00 a.m. immediately after breakfast.
- Please book flights into Springfield, MO (SGF -1 hour away) and NOT Springfield, IL (4 hours away)!
- Departing flights for extended stay guests: The return shuttle to the Springfield, MO (SGF) airport will be on Thursday, October 5th, in time for noon or later flights.
- Cost: $55/person each way
Please send your itinerary to office@cedarscamps.org when you book your flights.
Questions:
Housing, transportation, and in-person enrollment questions: CedarS Camps at office@cedarscamps.org
Bible and course content questions: Madelon Maupin at Madelon@BibleRoads.com
IT support for the virtual program: Team@BibleRoads.com
