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“But, Grandma, you aren’t plugged in!” These were words spoken as we tried to play a game my granddaughter had received for Christmas. Those words can ring true for us as members of the Emmaus Community, too.
As we open this gift of another year, there are so many opportunities to serve in 2017. Have we thought about those possibilities? Have we “plugged in?” Check out our website (www.midohiovalleyemmaus.org). Begin to pray for future walks and those that God would have attend a walk. Is God asking you to sponsor someone? Plan to make agape with friends or your share group. Place Emmaus happenings on your calendar.
Speaking of “happenings”, we hope to see you at the first gathering of the year on Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church in Marietta. Bring a friend and “plug in.”
Colleen Folger
Community Lay Director
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Speaking of plugging in ...
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Hello Emmaus friends!
We co-chair your Good Shepherd position on the Emmaus board, and we need your help. Emmaus is not only about the walks. We need to turn our focus to the walks being just the first step to encouraging our sponsored pilgrims onward to a committed relationship with Jesus. Please continue to lead your pilgrims after their walks to CARE GROUPS (also called share groups or reunion groups), either your own, or help them to form one. Invite your pilgrims to each gathering, helping with transportation or other obstacles to their attendance. Ask them to join you in your walk duties in the kitchen or logistics, candlelight, closing, and share the ride to the camp. Sponsor an agape-making evening with them. Support them in sponsoring a pilgrim on the next walk.
We are looking forward to serving you and with you in 2017. Good, good things will happen in our community if we all put our focus in the important areas of life. We thank you in advance for being a door for His love to walk through.
De Colores,
Jon and Crysta Bourdon
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Question: How does the Board notify the community if a gathering or event must be cancelled due to weather and/or road conditions?
Answer: The Board will make every effort to give advance notice via e-mail and Facebook postings.
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Registrar news
The spring walks are getting close, the teams are being put in place and the time for sponsorship is here. I am pleased to report that the application process is picking up and looks like we are in for a GREAT men’s walk. I encourage anyone that is planning to sponsor a pilgrim for one of the spring walks to visit our website and check out the forms as they have been updated. It is important that the pilgrim application, pilgrim medical form, sponsor application and the minimum application fee of $25 be sent in together.
There has also been a change in the scholarship program as there is now a form required to be included with the application. The form will be reviewed by the scholarship committee for approval. There are guidelines that must be followed, so please contact me at rogerariggs@hotmail.com with any scholarship questions.
Thank You,
Roger A. Riggs
Registrar
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Gatherings are typically held on the fourth Tuesday of each month. This year, we've planned a few special events so be sure to keep an eye on this newsletter for any changes to our typical Gathering schedule.
Our Gatherings include worship, Holy Communion, a Fourth Day speaker, community updates, fellowship and refreshments. Childcare is also available. Gatherings are open to anyone, regardless of whether they've completed a Walk to Emmaus.
January 24
7 p.m.
Christ United Methodist Church
301 Wooster Street, Marietta, OH
February 25
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
First Baptist Church - Williamstown
431 Highland Avenue, Williamstown, WV
*This is a special Saturday Gathering and Community Training Event. Anyone interested in serving on an Emmaus walk (even those who have served previously) is encouraged to attend.
March 21
6 p.m.
First Baptist Church
425 Barkwill Street, St. Marys, WV
*This is a special pre-walk dinner Gathering. Watch Facebook and future newsletters for more details!
April 25
7 p.m.
Christ United Methodist Church
301 Wooster Street, Marietta, OH
Join us in welcoming the pilgrims of Walks #50 into our Emmaus Community!
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