TheEmmausNews
ColumbusIndianaAreaEmmausCommunity,Inc.
Letter to the Community:VOLUME21ISSUE4
APRIL2013
OurGodisanawesomeGod!!!Easterisstillafreshmemory,crocusesarepoppingupinspiteofthechillyweatherformid-March,theMarchGatheringwasjoyousonmanylevels,andWalk#88isjustdaysaway.
TheGatheringlastmonthwasanothereveningofpraisingGodandsharingtimewithourEmmausbrothersandsisters.I’msohappywearemakingagapeagainbeforeconveninginthesanctuary.ThankyouSandyandBrooke!ThemusicledbyJulianna,Joyce,andallthestudentswasupliftingandgotusofftoarousingstart.
ThankstoJoeforouropeningprayerinhisusualsmileyChrist-centeredfashion.IthelpedFridaynightifyouhadaJesustattoo…findafriendtoexplainifyoumissedouropeningicebreaker.
WekeptourbrotherLayDirectorTomBaileyinprayerashecontinuestorecoverfromcancersurgery.Inhisplace,SkipgaveusaWalkupdateandTrishwasherusualbeautifulpositiveselfassheupdatedusontheWomen’sWalk.
DidImentionlastmonthhowmuchIloveteamdedications?Letmesayitagain,Iloveteamdedication!There’snothinglikeprayingandlayinghandsononeofthoseGodhascalledtoserveonateam.
ThankstoStevePoolforhisfunny,transparent,heart-felt,and moving4thDaytalk.Hewassuchaninspiration,aswereRhondaandMarlenewhoserveasGod’shandsandfeet.Iyouall!
Remember,thereisnoGatheringinApril.EventhoughMen’sWalk
#87wasretired,wewillsendofftheladiesonWalk#88at6:00p.m.onThursday,April18,atCampLakeview.Candlelightserviceis8:00
p.m.onSaturdayatCommunityChurchofColumbus,andClosingis
3:30p.m.onSundayatthecamp.
OurnextGatheringisMay17thatFirstChristianChurchinColumbus.FourthDaymeetingisat6p.m.,“pitch-in”dinnerat7p.m.,andworshipafterwards.
Blessingsandlovetoall,Melanie
VOLUME 21 ISSUE 3
ItIsAllAboutSponsorship
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Question:How are Sponsors involved on the Thursday night of a Walk?
Answer:The Sponsor’s responsibilities onthatThursdayeveningareaformofprayerandsacrifice. Sponsors want their Pilgrim to knowthattheyarepersonallyinterestedintheirparticipation in the Walk. So sponsors have many waystoassisttheirpilgrimthatevening.
PRIOR TO THURSDAY
1.Gather the agape letters for your pilgrim.
2.Perhaps buy an Emmaus cup for your pilgrimgiveitto him/her atSend-Off.
3.Perhaps take some of your pilgrim’s favorite snacks to Send-Off.
4.Preparetowearyour nametag (but not your Emmaus cross).
ON THURSDAY
1.Bring your pilgrimto the campground.
2.Plan to arrive between 6:30 and 7 pm(Send-Off starts around 7:30).
3.Assist your pilgrimwithluggageandregistration.
4.Involve him/her intheSend-Off(introducethemtonewfriends).
5.Participateinthe“Sponsor’sHour”,immediately following the Send-Off.
6.Deliver the agape letters afterthe Sponsor’s Hour.
Ifyouhaveaccesstothe Internet, much moreinformation iseasilyfoundatthe ColumbusEmmaus website, listed in this newsletter.Oncethere,clickonthe“MemberInformationArea”,andentertheuserIDand passwordlistedbelow.Thenclickon the “Helpdocuments”.Ontheleftsideyou’llfinda “Sponsor’s Checklist”.Ontherightsideyou’llfind both “Suggestions for Sponsors” and “Emmaus Sponsorship”.
By humbly keeping these responsibilities,you’llofferyour pilgrima great start to his/herweekend with the Lord!
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