Emmanuel Emmaus. From the Community Lay Director. From the Chrysalis Community Chair. Calendar of Events 2. Directions to Events 3.

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1 Emmanuel Emmaus DECEMBER 2010/JANUARY, FEBRUARY 2011 From the Community Lay Director Hello Emmanuel Emmaus Community. What a great 2010! First I would like to again welcome all of our new EE Members. It was a blessing to watch God work in each of your lives during your walk. I look forward to getting to know each and every one of the new 2010 members in the days to come. Hope to see you working behind the scenes and receiving even more blessings. I would like to give my thanks to everyone that sponsored a pilgrim, that spent time in prayer for the walks, and all those many God Loving Brothers and Sisters that worked so hard and faithful behind the scenes. And to the 2010 board, all of you have been a blessing to work with. You have worked hard, been loyal to the Emmaus Movement and served with Grace and Compassion. Reminder..The Christmas Gathering will be Saturday, December 4, 2010 At 6:00pm at Jackson Park UMC, Kannapolis. Check the newsletter or website for directions. Let s make this the biggest Emmanuel Emmaus Celebration EVER. I look forward to seeing each of you through-out the 2011 year. Keep all the 2011 Walks in your prayers and hearts. See you soon! In Christ, Glenn Fulbright, Emmanuel Emmaus Community Lay Director From the Chrysalis Community Chair The Boys' New Year's Flight / Journey is a GO!!!!! December 31, 2010 thru January 2, 2011 God and Dyrl Green are busy preparing their team, and we are so excited. Thanks for all the prayers and support! Inside this issue: Calendar of Events 2 Now on to next year Our Flights / Journeys are scheduled as follows: Girls ~ August 4-7, 2011 Boys ~ August 11-12, 2011 Camp Loy White PS: If anyone is interested in serving on the Chrysalis Board please let me know. We will need to prepare for changes as the new year progresses. Again thank you so much for all your love and support. FLY WITH CHRIST! Love in Christ, Debra Nantz, Chrysalis Community Chair Directions to Events 3 Walk Schedule 4 Reunion Groups 6 Camp Fees 8 Work Areas Board Members 9

2 EMMANUEL EMMAUS Page 2 Mark Your 2011 Calendars Now! Event Date Location Time Board Meeting December 4, 2010 Jackson Park UMC, Kannapolis Community Christmas December 4, 2010 Jackson Park UMC, Gathering Kannapolis 4:00 6:00 pm 6:00 pm Please visit our website for a complete listing of 2011 events! Boys Flight/Journey December 31, 2010 Camp Loy White 8:00 am start January 2, 2011 Board Meeting January 7-8, 2011 Camp Loy White 7:00 pm start Board Meeting February 5 Friendship UMC, Consecration Service for February 5 Friendship UMC, Spring Walks 4:00 6:00 pm 6:00 pm Men s Walk #122 March Camp Loy White 7:00 pm start Women s Walk #123 March Camp Loy White 7:00 pm start Board Meeting April 2 Friendship UMC, Sponsorship Training April 2 Friendship UMC, Follow-up for Walks #122 April 2 Friendship UMC, & #123 3:00 5:00 pm 5:15 6:00 pm 6:00 pm Men s Walk #124 April Camp Loy White 7:00 pm start Women s Walk #125 April 28 May 1 Camp Loy White 7:00 pm start Board Meeting May 7 Friendship UMC, Sponsorship Training May 7 Friendship UMC, Follow-up for Walks #124 May 7 Friendship UMC, & #125 3:00 5:00 pm 5:15 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 9:00 11:00 am Board Meeting June 4 Friendship UMC, Board Meeting July 16 Camp Loy White 1:00 3:00 pm Community Summer Picnic July 16 Camp Loy White 3:00 pm Girls Flight/Journey August 4 7 Camp Loy White 8:00 am start Boys Flight/Journey August Camp Loy White 8:00 am start Board Meeting August 13 Knob Creek UMC, Casar Consecration Service for August 13 Knob Creek UMC, Fall Walks Casar 3:00 5:00 pm 5:00 pm

3 Page 3 DECEMBER 2010/JANUARY, FEBRUARY 2011 Welcome to Our New Community Members! Walk #118 Steve Byrd, Jason Gager, Brad Hinton, Eric Foster, Lee Suggs, Timothy Towers, Ronny Allen, Paul McClain, Josh Robinson, Terry Donaldson, Dirk Mroczek Walk #119 Brenda Byrd, Phyllis Marshall, Betty Reeves, Melissa Baker, Janet Suggs, Terri Towers, Bonnie Ward, Gail Allen, Brandy Frye, Karen Sepko, Crystal Gager, Elaine Millsaps, Darlene Poovey, Bonnie Levitsky, Judy Marsh, Pat Pine, Susan Foster, Shirley Mroczek, Joyce Powell Walk #120 Daniel Baker, Kirk Bass, Duane Parker, Steve Underdown, Henry Wade, Mike Workman, Wesley Ballard, George Bruner, Keith Ward, Brandon Kale, Moses Ruiz, Richard Weaver, Dennis Beatty, Eric Brawley, Brian Thayer, Joe Estes, Ched Hargett, Chad Moretz Walk #121 Judy Anderson, Alice Kale, Jennifer McGinnis, Sherrie Miller, Brenda Apgar, Bonnie Hendrick, Amy Thayer, Angie Weaver, Lydia Brown, Melissa Tracy, Gayle Underdown, Kaye Wade, Wanda Abernathy, Lydia Ruiz, Kim Williams, Jean Workman, Lisa Carpenter, Lisa Godwin, Kelly Hargett, Ann McLaughlin, Robyn Ison, Jessica Parker, Teri Pike, JoAnn Ward Directions to Events Jackson Park UMC Kannapolis, NC (location for Christmas Gathering) GPS 715 Mable Avenue, Kannapolis, NC From Charlotte Take I-85 North to Exit 58 (Concord Hwy 601 and 29 North). Go North to Kannapolis on Cannon Blvd/Hwy 29 through seven traffic lights. Turn right on Jackson St at Burger King and go three blocks. It is the rock church on the right. From Lincolnton Take Hwy 27 towards Mt Holly. Turn left onto Hwy 73. Stay on Hwy 73 through Huntersville until you come to I-85. Take I-85 North to Exit 58 then the same as above. From Salisbury Take I-85 South to Exit 63. From exit ramp, turn right onto Lane St. Go to traffic light, turn right onto Cannon Blvd (CVS is on left). Turn right at next traffic light onto Jackson St. Church is three blocks on the right. Friendship UMC, NC (location for Follow-up & Next Steps) GPS 2900 Hwy 16 South,, NC From Shelby & Morganton Take 18 to Hwy 10 towards. In, pick-up Hwy 16 South. Go five miles and the church is on the left. From Mooresville Take Hwy 150 West to Hwy 16 North. Go approximately five miles and the church is on the right. From Charlotte Take Hwy 16 North through Denver. Cross Hwy 150 and go five miles, and church is on the right. Camp Loy White Caesar, NC (location for EE Walks & Chrysalis Flights/Journeys) GPS 258 Hull Road, Casar, NC From Hickory Travel Hwy 10 to intersection of Hwy 10 and Hwy 18. Travel two miles on Hwy 10 and 18, turn right onto Hwy 10 (Hwy 18 remains straight). Travel 2.5 miles, turn left onto Curt Ledford Rd just past bridge. Travel 0.8 miles, turn left onto Carpenter s Grove Church Rd. Travel two miles, turn right onto St. Paul s Church Rd. Travel two miles, turn left onto Hull Rd. Camp entrance is 1/2 mile on the left. From Shelby Travel Hwy 18. Turn left onto Carpenter s Grove Church Rd 3.09 miles North of Fallston then the same as above. Knob Creek UMC Belwood, NC (location for Candlelight) GPS Carpenters Grove Road, Lawndale, NC same as above for Camp Loy White, the church is on Carpenter s Grove Church Rd. Park across the road from the church at Quality Hardwood Frames.

4 EMMANUEL EMMAUS Page 4 Walk Weekend Schedule SPONSOR Things to Remember for the Walk Weekend: Arrive with your pilgrim BETWEEN 6:30 and 7:00 pm Bring your pilgrim s favorite 2 liter drink and snack for the snack table outside the conference room DO NOT let pilgrim bring a camera or take pictures during the walk weekend DO NOT send/bring gifts for pilgrim DO NOT leave letters or cards on the pilgrim s bed Thursday night Attend Sponsor s Hour, Candlelight, and Closing COMMUNITY MEMBER Things to Remember for the Walk Weekend: Bring food for the snack table at Send-off Bring 2 liter sodas or bottled water for the weekend Bring candy for the conference room tables Bring books for the book table DO NOT wear cross at Send-off DO NOT hoot, holler, whistle, or hug at Send-off Always wear your Name Tag/Badge to every event Day Time Event Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 6:30-7:00 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 am 8:00 am 9:15 am 10:30 am 11:15 am 12:30 pm 1:45 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:15 pm 10:00 pm 7:30 am 8:00 am 8:45 am 10:00 am 10:15 am 11:15 am 12:30-2:30 pm 3:00 pm 3:30 pm 4:30 pm 5:40 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 9:30 pm 11:00 pm 7:30 am 8:00 am 8:50 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm 1:30 pm 2:30 pm 3:30 pm 4:00 pm 4:30 pm Kitchen Preparations start Set-up Camp Pilgrims Arrive Send-off/Sponsor s Hour Chapel Breakfast Talk #1 Priority Group Picture Talk #2 Prevenient Grace Lunch Talk #3 Priesthood of All Believers Talk #4 Justifying Grace Break for Pilgrims Supper Talk #5 Life in Piety Chapel Chapel Chapel Breakfast Talk #6 Growth Through Study Pray Over Dying Moments & Devotion Talk #7 Means of Grace Pilgrims to Dying Moments Lunch Talk #8 Christian Action Set-up Candlelight Talk #9 Obstacles to Grace Supper Talk #10 Discipleship Candlelight Service for Community Pilgrims Arrive at Candlelight Take down Candlelight Chapel Breakfast Talk #11 Changing Our World Talk #12 Sanctifying Grace Talk #13 The Body of Christ Lunch Talk #14 Perseverance Talk #15 Fourth Day Take down Conference Room Pilgrims to Cross Ceremony Closing And don t forget to sign the volunteer register in the kitchen! Being God s Hands examine your definition of servanthood.

5 Page 5 DECEMBER 2010/JANUARY, FEBRUARY 2011 Registrar Reminders Please try to use the newest application available if possible. Applications can be downloaded or printed from the website. Do not forget the Pastor s signature and please include the Pastor s address. A deposit of half (1/2) of the pilgrim s fee ($60) is required with the application for it to be considered for walk placement. If the application is faxed or ed to the registrar, please forward the deposit as soon as possible! The balance of the pilgrim s fees are due two (2) weeks before the pilgrim s walk. Questions? Please contact Cathy Howell. From the Dinning Hall All are welcome to set-up and clean-up for each meal. Those who are not a sponsor or a close relative of a pilgrim may serve during the meal. We especially need help on Fridays because most people have to work. If you are retired or are available at meal time on Friday, your help would be appreciated. I always trust God - He will provide the help needed. Please remember that serving in the dining hall requires one to serve quietly and anonymously. If we can serve during the weekend and the pilgrims do not remember us, then we have done our jobs to serve with love and without recognition as Christ served. Questions? Please contact Leroy Leonhardt. God does everything with great compassion, and He asks us to do likewise Take Time. Be Humble. Keep On. Love! Are You Staying Connected to YOUR Community? Already have a Yahoo account? Join our group: EEWalk-Emmanuel Emmaus Walk Community Facebook fan? Join our group: Emmanuel Emmaus-Walk to Emmaus Youth or Young Adult? Join our group: Emmanuel Chrysalis-Big House Still want to stay connected even if you are not computer savvy? Then request your newsletter to be sent to you via U. S. Mail! Questions? Please contact April Putman or Kelly Jo Britt.

6 EMMANUEL EMMAUS Page 6 Current List of Reunion Groups Name Location Contact(s) Phone and/or Abernethy Angels Abernethy Memorial UMC, Jerry Lamb jlamb@commscope.com Biscuit Bunch First UMC, Conover Jim Simpson Brian s Friends South River UMC, Woodleaf Linda Cranford lcranford@velocenet.net By the Lake Shore Candlewick First UMC, Rutherfordton Bruce Waddingham caw210@bellsouth.net Conover Breakfast Servants Jennifer s Café Steve Cloninger scloninger@peoplesbanknc.com First Day First UMC, Conover Nancy Clarke ggnannaclarke@charter.net Fisher of Men Forgiven Foot of the Cross Grace on the Mount Mooresville Mishael Hamrick mishael@roadrunner.com His Majesty s Servants Pleasant Ridge Baptist, Lattimore Tena Murray rmurray2@carolina.rr.com Love in Action Mooresville Kathi Guild kathiguild@gmail.com One Voice Christ UMC, Hickory Willie Bass Pilgrim s Progress Glen Alpine UMC, Morganton Murray Rhodes Rainbows and Promises Jackson Park UMC, Kannapolis Robert Porter rtreehawk@yahoo.com Road To Peace Fair View UMC, Mount Mourne Kia Mulligan robertmulligan100@hotmail.com Salt and Light Crossroads UMC, Concord Jill Satterfield nanajill@carolina.rr.com Seed Sowing Seekers Vale Marla Townsend marlat@charter.net Sheltering Trees Ministries of Living Water, Rockwell Kelly Story kellystory@carolina.rr.com Sisters in Christ Spirit Alive Tree of Life Christ UMC, Drexel Jerry & Christine Mosteller Walk Don t Run First UMC, Dallas Paula Robinson pwrl223@aol.com

7 Page 7 DECEMBER 2010/JANUARY, FEBRUARY 2011 Reunion Groups Update I want to take just a minute and let you know what God has placed on my heart. I know this goes to the Reunion Groups that I have on my list but I hope that through this you will spread the word and we can ignite the passion once again. First, I would like to thank those that brought out Agape Gifts for the Fall Walks they were greatly appreciated! Please remember to bring at least 50 of each gift, especially if it is to go on the dining room tables. Even though we may only have 24 pilgrims, we need to put the Agape Gifts out at each place setting so it appears that everyone is receiving this gift. Most of the time the team will leave theirs, but can take them if they wish. If it is Bed Agape then at least 24 for each walk no matter how many pilgrims we have so that we can use it through that walk season (four (4) walks). At the last Women's Walk for the season (Spring and/or Fall), you should pickup any Agape that may be left-over so that we can start fresh again the next season and not have an over abundance for the next support team to sift through and there is no chance of any food that may attract some furry creatures :-)! (even when in plastic bins - amazing). If you no longer have a reunion group that is making Agape Gifts please let me know. Reunion Groups from my understanding are to help new and old community members that have been on a Walk to Emmaus to continue and support each other on their Fourth Day journey and to prepare Agape Gifts for those that come after us so they will also know the love of Christ through those gifts and know that even though we may not know them they are part of this community and are loved just as each of us were on our walks. There are many ways we can show Agape Love of which we are called to do and one is by making Agape Gifts for the weekend. I truly do not know what else to do but keep pleading and asking and requesting and begging to get Agape Gifts for these upcoming walks and to encourage new and old members to join a Reunion Group because we all know we can't do this alone. I know everyone is busy and there is so much going on with your own lives these days but we should never be too busy to show the love of Christ to others especially those that we don't know. I pray that we can once again rise up and show our love for Christ through our Agape Gifts and by coming out and serving behind the scenes and attending Candlelight. DeColores my brothers and sisters in Christ! Cindy Heard Please visit our website for more information about our community: Serving others blesses the server more than the receiver. If you need a gift idea The following organizations sell Emmaus & Chrysalis products and donate part of their proceeds to the Emmaus International Offices: Dove Inc DOVE or visit their website at doveinc.com Swanson Christian Products or visit their website at swansoninc.com De Colores/Top Associates Inc or visit their website at decolores.com

8 How will YOU be the hands and feet of Christ? You can be the hands and feet of Christ by volunteering during a walk weekend in any of our community s various work areas please see the list of Board members for a list of all work areas. EMMANUEL EMMAUS Camp Weekend Fees Pilgrims $120 Team members $120 Music & Clergy $100 until fifth (5th) time serving, then $50 Weekend Volunteers, Support, and Board Representative $50 General camp fees: $5 per night $5 per meal Page 8 What is a Consecration Service? We have two Community Gatherings/Consecration Services a year. One in the Spring and one in the Fall. The purpose of these is to declare the Spring & Falls Walks holy to give them to God. The team dedicates their service as team members and we as a community dedicate our service to pray for, volunteer behind the scenes, make agape gifts, and/or donate drinks and goods for these Walks. This is a very special service with serious dedications made to God. Everyone is invited to attend. Of course, bring a heavy snack and something to drink for the fellowship time after the service! Here are some ways YOU can help during a Walk or Flight/Journey Come to work in the kitchen or dinning room for any meal Stay after the meal to help clean-up and set-up for the next meal Sign-up for the 72-Hour Prayer Vigil Write letters to the pilgrims Supply Agape Gifts for all including Snack Table Agape Donate gently used Christian books for the Book Table. The results are in Our new 2011 EE Board of Directors and Work Area Leaders have been chosen! Welcome to our new lay members: Eric Clark, Richard Stutts, Kelly Jo Britt, Chris Miller, and David Sherrill If you did not receive a ballot, please contact Bobby Jones in order to update your information. Thanks! Reminder: The monthly Board Meeting are open to the entire community. Please feel free to join us!

9 Page 9 DECEMBER 2010/JANUARY, FEBRUARY Board of Directors and Work Area Leaders Chairperson/Community Lay Director Glen Fulbright Vice Chair/Membership/ 72-Hour Prayer Vigil Bobby Jones Community Spiritual Director Larry Melton Assistant Spiritual Director Brad Thie Assistant Spiritual Director Diana Killian Assistant Spiritual Director Bill Taylor Secretary Richard Stutts Treasurer Eric Clark Registrar Cathy Howell Agape Acts, Letters, and Banners & Reunion Groups Cindy Heard Newsletter/Website/Social Networks Kelly Jo Britt Music/Entertainment Alan Wacaster Sponsorship Training & Photography Kathi Guild Gatherings/Follow-ups/Refreshments Stanley Stowe Dining Room Leroy Leonhardt Sponsor s Hour/Closing Crystal Green Candlelight Dwin Caldwell Prayer Chapel Robert Murray Support/Literature Paula Lambert Team Selection Chris Miller Set-up/Take-down/Transportation David Sherrill Kitchen Jackie Smith Lay Director Training Teressa Bass Chrysalis Representative Debbie Nantz Past Lay Director Robert Porter 3451 E Maiden Rd Maiden, NC Westlee St Shelby, NC Ridgewood Dr Marion, NC PO Box 1373, NC Sassafrass Ln, NC Clark s Chapel Rd Lenoir, NC Big Indian Loop Mooresville, NC Fontana Ct Concord, NC April Ln Dallas, NC Pipers Ridge Cir NW Conover, NC Robinson Rd, NC PO Box 153 Boiling Springs, NC Sierra Wood Dr Troutman, NC Corinth Church Rd Mooresville, NC PO Box 26 Fallston, NC Pleasant Ridge Church Rd Shelby, NC Balls Creek Rd Claremont, NC Peachtree Rd Shelby, NC S East Ave Kannapolis, NC Touchstone Cir, NC Holly Springs Dr, NC Greedy Hwy Hickory, NC Greedy Hwy Hickory, NC N Houser St Cherryville, NC McLain Rd Kannapolis, NC gfulbright8042@charter.net bejones715@yahoo.com lmelton_01@charter.net revthie@friendshipumc.us c omakillain@gmail.com wrtaylor01@juno.com jrstutts@duke-energy.com ericwclark22@yahoo.com cwh916@yahoo.com heardsnc@charter.net kbritt@centuryfurniture.com awacaster@carolina.rr.com kathiguild@gmail.com williamleonhardt@att.net cdsgreen74@yahoo.com dwincal@yahoo.com rmurray2@carolina.rr.com paulaparadise@yahoo.com cmrm@charter.net assco@bellsouth.net js@chsupply.com Teressabass.bass7@gmail.com onranch@aol.com rtreehawk@yahoo.com

10 Emmanuel Emmaus C/O April Putman PO Box 454 Belmont, NC Be in prayer for the Spring Walks! Please remember to pray for the Spring Walks Pray for the Lay Directors: Walk #122 Alan Wacaster Walk #123 Nancy Fulbright Walk #124 Allen Hayes Walk #125 Deana Campbell Pray for the Teams which are still forming. Pray that every aspect of the Spring Walks be in God s hands! Please remember to give THANKS and the TRUE reason for the season! Wishing everyone safe and blessed holidays See you in 2011!