THE MESSENGER

                                                     Winter 2010 Lynchburg/Central Virginia Emmaus

 

 

UPCOMING

 

Gatherings:

January: 9th

February: 13th

March: 13th

*April: 10th

Pot Luck Social at 6:00 pm

Worship Celebration at 7:00 pm

Heritage UMC

*Eagle Eyrie Cafeteria (no potluck)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spring Walks 2010:

 

Men’s Walk #63

April 8 - 11

John Seaquist, LD

 

Women’s Walk #65

May 13 - 16

Teresa Moss, LD

 

Keeping the Journey

 

The "Walk to Emmaus" is not just another Christian event.

 

What is the walk to Emmaus? Its the beginning of a life long journey! We all share that the "Walk to Emmaus" is an unparalleled mountain top experience! To be experienced only once!

 

The challenge following this mountain top experience, is that no matter how exhilarating the climb, how matchless the view, one cannot remain there. The valley awaits!

 

When God touched your sponsor's heart, God knew that you would meet for three days with an apparent group of strangers and yet by the end of the seventy-two hours these "strangers" would end up being your closest friends for life, as you experienced Gods love like never before!

 

Now the test of our mountain top experience and commitment is not the climb up, so much as the climb down. As Christ met you on the mountain top, he always meets us in the valleys!

 

That's why the reunion group is so important. That's where we grow. The 4th day sustains Christ's spirit and moves "Walk" from a wonderful Christian event to a life long shared journey with your new found companions in Christ.

 

Whether you "Group" in a church program or at an Emmaus 4th day group, we can still find victory in the valley and sustain the "spirit" as he still walks with us on the Emmaus road!

 

Stay the Journey!

 

You can always count on Christ and Christ is still counting on you!

 

De Colores,
Rev. John P. Whittemore

 

And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?
—Luke 24:32
 


 

Virginia Spring 2010 Walks to Keep in Prayer

March 4-7: Dan River Men’s Walk

March 18-21: Dan River Women’s Walk

March 18-21: Fredericksburg Men’s Walk

March 18-21: Peninsula Rainbow Men’s Walk

April 8-11: Eastern Shore Men's Walk

April 8-11: New River Valley Men’s Walk

April 8-11: Peninsula Rainbow Women's Walk

April 8-11: Southside Emmaus Men’s Walk

April 15-18: Shenandoah Valley Men’s Walk

April 15-18: Tidewater Emmaus Men’s Walk

April 22-25: Eastern Shore Women's Walk

 

April 22-25: Loudoun Valley Men’s Walk

April 22-25: New River Valley Women’s Walk

April 22-25: Shenandoah Valley Women’s Walk

April 29-May 2: Fredericksburg Women’s Walk

April 29-May 2: Loudoun Valley Women’s Walk

April 29-May 2: Richmond Men’s Walk

April 29-May 2: Tidewater Emmaus Women’s Walk

May 20-23: Southside Emmaus Women’s Walk

June 3-6: Richmond Women’s Walk

July 8-11: Highlands of VA Men’s Walk

July 15-18: Highlands of VA Women’s Walk

 

I'm Here Lord
My Emmaus Journey

 

I'm here Lord.
Is this where you want me to be? You have cleared the way
And led me to the beginning of my journey that starts today.

 

I'm here Lord. Can you hear me in the silence? Are you aware of my longing for you?
In the quiet darkness around me, Is it truly me you pursue?

 

I'm here Lord. Are you speaking to my heart? I'm listening for your whisper to me.
Are you wooing me Lord? Is it your face I am beginning to see?

 

I'm here Lord.
With all my fear and pain in hand; All my doubt that separated us.
This wall I have built around myself beginning to crumble to dust.

 

I'm here Lord.
Oh, the grace raining down; Circling me, healing my soul.
Take this burden from me Lord. Take me over; take control

 

I'm here Lord.
My hands raised to you; in praise of you; Peace and Joy flowing like a river.
I feel your hand touching mine. Sweet release; full surrender.

 

I'm here Lord.
Overflowing with this gift of salvation, here is where my fourth day begins
Taking You with me in my journey; Divine Grace; Holy Spirit;

Love that never ends!

 

Poem by Gail Harris

And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?
—Luke 24:32

Walk # 63 Team:

John Sequist - Lay Director

Wimpy Martin - Spiritual Director

Danny Crance - Music Director

Jeff Davenport -Board Representative

Garland Harper -Lay Director Resource

Ivan Johnson - Assistant Lay Director

Whitt Eberhardt - Assistant Lay Director

Allan Burks - Assistant Lay Director

Joyce Maddox - Assistant Spiritual Director

Willie Butler - Assistant Spiritual Director

Dwayne Martin - Assistant Spiritual Director

Bob Fetherston - Assistant Musical Director

Terry Brennen Table Leader

Haywood Blevin Table Leader

Brian Hartsell Table Leader

Ray Maddox Table Leader

Bob Skillman Table Leader

Randy Campbell Assistant Table Leader

Bob Ingram Assistant Table Leader

Tim Osborne Assistant Table Leader

Rhonnie Smith Assistant Table Leader

Frank Lake Assistant Table Leader

 

 

Walk #65 Team:

 

Teresa Smith-Moss Lay Director

 

The women's team is currently under God's construction. Once Teresa has been led by the Spirit to ask members of the community, and once the Spirit works in the hearts of those asked, then the names will be posted in the next newsletter and online.

 


Walk #63 Pilgrims

 

Bob Auxier

Kelvin Brown

David Cheatham

Skip Giles

John Hancock

Kenny Proffitt

Jeremy Shifflett

Jeff Smith

Rich Zeitler

 

If you have sponsored a Pilgrim and their name is not shown above, please contact Garland Harper GRHarper@aol.com

to verify receipt of the application and payment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Walk #65 Pilgrims:

Susan Smith

 

Remember to get those applications in as soon as possible; the weekends will be here before you know it.

And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?
—Luke 24:3

Treasurer's Report

Total Balance: $1,668.65

Jessie Askew Fund: $121.00

General Funds: $1,547.65

 

To Mail Scholarship or General Donations:

L/CVA Emmaus (or Chrysalis)

PO Box 11942

Lynchburg , VA 24506-1942

 

 

Did You Know?

 

The Spanish term “De Colores” translates as “of colors” or “all in colors”. Essentially, we use this term to describe the “many colors of God’s love”, which is also the main point of the Spanish song of the same name.

 

The popularity of the song originated from a group of people in Spain who were riding on a bus on the way back from a spiritual retreat weekend. The bus broke down, which forced these people to have to walk 20 miles to the nearest town. While on this long walk, they sang to pass the time. De Colores was a popular Spanish folk song, and they sang it over and over again as they went along. There are over 100 verses that are now known to exist today.

 

Please visit our updated web site at:

 

http://lynchburgemmaus.com/

 

The website has had a ‘facelift’ this past month.

We hope you think it is easier to navigate while still keeping the theme, style and purpose intact.

 

 

 

 

Newsletter Editors: Community Committee;

Brian Hartsell: brian.hartsell@gmail.com

John Mitchell: johnm@windlecc.com
 

And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?
—Luke 24:3