the 4th day newsletter August 17, 2016 A MESSAGE FROM WALK #178 LAY DIRECTOR

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It was good, I was in a place where I wanted to grow and I understood that the Walk to Emmaus would help me do that.

1 Central Alabama Emmaus Community the 4th day newsletter August 17, 2016 A MESSAGE FROM WALK #178 LAY DIRECTOR Father God, THANK YOU for trusting me. That prayer has been on my mind and in my heart since the day I was asked to help the Holy Spirit lead this walk. My original walk was ten years ago and on Easter weekend at that. It was good, I was in a place where I wanted to grow and I understood that the Walk to Emmaus would help me do that. I learned a lot, dying moments was great and walking down the hill to lunch I couldn t help but think that on this same day over 2000 years ago, Jesus walked up a hill carrying all of the burdens that we just laid down so that He could settle our past. After the walk I was overwhelmed at the love that you, our community showed for me. It was hard to accept because for me it is easier to give than to receive, truthfully I cried most of the way home. Men s Walk #178 John Biblis Millbrook Cluster Times To Remember Wednesday 7pm Send-Off Friday 7pm Candlelight Saturday 7am Serenade Saturday 4pm Closing I never in my wildest dreams thought that I would be here today, writing this letter and about to be blessed to help lead Walk 178. I had no desire to serve in the conference room, I was happy in the background serving and sponsoring. At some point though, I realized the impact the Emmaus movement can make in peoples lives and I wanted to give more. We have all been blessed to see the changes in not only our own lives but in those of other pilgrims as well. Every time you see God stirring in someone s life through Emmaus, know that you are part of that, when we are His hands and Feet we help facilitate God s earthly works. Works that may have eternal consequences for someone. My prayers have been simply that the pilgrims, the conference room team and background team come prepared to receive what God has in store for us. That we come with pure hearts and open minds, ready to receive, ready to serve and ready to be His hands and feet. When we do this, the door is open and God will have the opportunity to do what only He can do! So pray with me that all barriers be knocked down just as the walls of Jericho came crashing down, and that together we can open the path for our pilgrim friends to be healed, to be restored and have the opportunity to settle their past. Thanks again for your support of Walk 178. De Colores, As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them Luke 24:15 NIV IN THIS ISSUE Walk 178 Lay Director...Page 1 Walk 178 Spiritual Director Page Walk Dates...Page 2 Walk 178 Pilgrims...Page 3 Conference Room Team...Page 4 Work Area Chairpersons...Page 4 Women of CAEW Page CAEW Board...Page 5 Cluster Information...Page 6 Central Alabama Emmaus Community PO Box Montgomery, AL August 17, Page 1 of 6

A MESSAGE FROM WALK #178 SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR 2016 Walk Dates As I ponder my Emmaus experience, I realize most of my God Moments have taken place at Camp Alamisco while attending a Walk to Emmaus.

I m very sure my table leader thought I was the least likely to return. Could God use someone like me? God does not always call the equipped but He is faithful to equip those that are called.

2 A MESSAGE FROM WALK #178 SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR 2016 Walk Dates As I ponder my Emmaus experience, I realize most of my God Moments have taken place at Camp Alamisco while attending a Walk to Emmaus. I recall CAEW #38 as if it was yesterday. Not knowing what to expect, I decided that nothing could kill me in a single day and if it was that bad, I would slip away during the night. I m very sure my table leader thought I was the least likely to return. Could God use someone like me? God does not always call the equipped but He is faithful to equip those that are called. God has so richly blessed my family and me through our Emmaus experience. I am so blessed with the opportunity to serve God as the Spiritual Director on Walk #178. What a joy and blessing I have received while praying for the team and these pilgrims. What a pleasure with these Spiritual Directors, as they were influential in my calling into the ministry. I challenge each of you that are part of the CAEW community to join us in praying daily for this team and pilgrims. May each of you, the Emmaus Community, Conference Room team, the background team and the pilgrims of Walk #178 enjoy God s Grace and spiritual blessings as we seek a closer relationship with our Risen Lord. Women s Walk #179 Tennie Sanford Selma Cluster September Men s Walk #180 Rolland Truman East Alabama Cluster October Women s Walk #181 Jackie Andrews Valley Cluster October For additional Emmaus and Chrysalis information and updates, periodically refer to our website at Remember, God equips & gives you the means & strength you need to serve, and bring others to Christ. De Colores, David Waldrop with them Sign Up For Emmaus Prayer Vigils To sign up for a prayer vigil for Emmaus Walks locally and around the world go to: click on the walk number on the schedule and look for sign up information. Community Prayer Requests Central Alabama Emmaus Community PO Box Montgomery, AL August 17, Page 2 of 6

3 Pilgrims of Men s Walk #178 PILGRIM CHURCH CITY ST SPONSOR(s) Richard Austin First UMC Montgomery AL Gretchen Boyd Juan Barnes Wesley UMC Opelika AL Paul Ferrell Ben Barnes Alex City Methodist Alex City AL Ronnie Lynch Larry Belcher Church of the Highlands Auburn AL Jason/Ashley Belcher Phil Blasingame Rocky Creek Baptist New Site AL Tommy Bramblett Bradley Braswell Woodland UMC Union Springs AL Scott Mills Mike Lane Mike Breed North Main CCC Roanoke AL Ricky Cummings Lanier Burton New Prospect UMC Dadeville AL Martin Johnson Hank Carlyon Antioch East Baptist Honoraville AL Franklin Mixon Trey Crossno Trinity Methodist Birmingham AL Judson Hill Josh Cullars River Road Baptist Tallassee AL Clay Brantley Harold Cummings Rocky Creek Baptist Opelika AL Tim Peters Donald Duncan Centerpoint Millbrook AL Carol Reynolds Jacob Elliott Westwood Bapt. Church Selma AL Reid Fondren Emory Goggins Vertical Point Baptist Alex City AL Joseph Blankenship Terry Griggs Williams Chapel UMC Opelika AL David Waldrop Kevin Hall Crosspoint Christian Selma AL Steve/Mickie Lane Barry Harper LaFayette Heights Baptist LaFayette AL Donna Harper Ricky Higby Journey Church Montgomery AL Paul Thornton Dean Hornaday Gateway Family Church Auburn AL Michael/Tiffany Huff Tim Huffman Mt. Carmel UMC Lapine AL Randall Culp Ryan Johnson Trinity & Wallsboro UMC Wetumpka AL Allen Donaldson Torie Johnson Crosspoint Christian Selma AL Roy Freine Joshua Jones Antioch East Baptist Greenville AL April Jones Phillip Kendrick Huguley Methodist Opelika AL Jay Wages Daryl Moore Mulder Memorial UMC Wetumpka AL Rudy McDonald Casey Morton Blue Jean Church Selma AL Barbara Harrison Johnathon Payne Ebenezer Baptist Maplesville AL Dale Greene Mike Rogers Snowdon UMC Prattville AL Scott Carmichael Brad Shaver LaFayette Heights Baptist LaFayette AL David Howard David Shelnutt Eastmont Baptist Montgomery AL Zack/Rosalyn Godwin Glen Vollenweider Auburn UMC Auburn AL Andy Donaldson Don White Woodland UMC Pensacola FL Mike Lane Chance Zangerle Flint Hill UMC Alex City AL Michael/Tiffany Huff Central Alabama Emmaus Community PO Box Montgomery, AL August 17, Page 3 of 6

Conference Room - Men s Walk #178 Lay Director John Biblis Spiritual Director David Waldrop Assistant Spiritual Directors Assistant Lay Directors Table Leaders Assistant Table Leaders Music Media

4 Conference Room - Men s Walk #178 Lay Director John Biblis Spiritual Director David Waldrop Assistant Spiritual Directors Assistant Lay Directors Table Leaders Assistant Table Leaders Music Media Board Rep Work Areas Men s Walk #178 Support Area Chair / Co-Chair Agape Donna Harrison / Wanda Ryals Bed Tags Jamie Brown Cliff Cobb Tony Hughes Dru Maddox Elvis North Book Bags Pilgrim Bk. Micki Thornhill Book Covers Kay Walters Book Table Jackie Curry / Cindi Blair Charlie Goldman Ronald Lynch Steve Pemberton Sammy Teel Candlelight Cindy and Frank Clem Entertainment Howard Porter / Jere Colley Food Prep Missy Johnson / Karen Higgins Dan Goslin Bill Legg Kevin Parr Bradd Rhymes Richard Spencer Wayne Stephens Friday Night Party Merideth Grant / Cretia Pugh Greeters Jennifer Spencer / Hannah Johnson Housing & Registration Mary and Larry Evans Logistics Jay Wages Meal Service Sharon Truman / Rita Carswell Photography Joscie Cutchens Refreshments Linda Pearson / Gene Ann Mullins Serenade Bonnie Coker / Margie Garrity Jason Belcher Troy Cutchens Mack Lovelady Chuck Parkinson Craig Schaid Pat Walters Reid Fondren MaCain Levins Randy Helms Dave Schoonover Speaker s Prayer Chapel Thina Biblis Sponsors Hour Marcia Macias / Sylvia Watts Worship Kay Walters / Mary Evans 72 Hour Prayer Vigil Jamie Brown Welcome Women of CAEW Walk # 177 Central Alabama Emmaus Community PO Box Montgomery, AL August 17, Page 4 of 6

Emmaus Work Area 2016 Community Board Representative 72 Hour Prayer Vigil Alan Byrd (2) In Case Of Emergency Camp Alamisco 256-825-9482 LOST YOUR BADGE? Contact Ronald Lynch at ronald_c_lynchjr@yahoo.

5 Emmaus Work Area 2016 Community Board Representative 72 Hour Prayer Vigil Alan Byrd (2) In Case Of Emergency Camp Alamisco LOST YOUR BADGE? Contact Ronald Lynch at The cost to replace a lost badge is $2. Walk #178 Agape Marcia Macias Book Table Kris Johnson Candle Light Alan Byrd (2) Food Preparation Lanny Johnson Friday Night Party Judy Lovelady Greeters Sammy Teel Housing and Registration Mary Evans Logistics Joe Branch Meal Service Rolland Truman Music & Media Chrystal Strickland Photography Judy Lovelady Refreshments Brock Holt Serenade Carol Mixon Speaker's Prayer Chapel Ted McConnell Sponsor's Hour Linda Pearson Supplies Dave Schoonover Training Coordinator Linda Pearson Worship Jess Henderson TEAM SELECTION Jess Henderson Chairperson jahender117@gmail.com Work Area Sign In Sheets from each walk should be sent to Rita Carswell ritacarswell14@yahoo.com NEWSLETTER EDITORS John & Thina Biblis johnbiblis@gmail.com thinabiblis@gmail.com ***Please send articles, updates, cluster & reunion group photos and information to share with the Emmaus community. Registrar - Men's Registrar - Women's Community Website Coordinator Community Coordinator Name Badge Coordinator Community Newsletter Community Lay Director Community ALD Community Treasurer Community Secretary Communications Coordinator Community Spiritual Director Community Asst. Spiritual Director Community Asst. Spiritual Director Sharon Truman Mo Lynn Moseley Allen Brewer Jamie Brown Ronald Lynch John & Thina Biblis Bob Money Sammy Teel Rita Carswell Mary Evans Linda Hines Hornby Eddie Kelsey Suzie Beeson Andy Mckowen Address, contact phone, or changes? Help keep your information updated, go to If you don t have or computer access, call anyone in the Community Team Selection Chairperson Chrysalis Committee Chairperson Jess Henderson Rachel Dicks Central Alabama Emmaus Community PO Box Montgomery, AL August 17, Page 5 of 6

6 2015 CENTRAL ALABAMA EMMAUS COMMUNITY CLUSTER INFORMATION Updated 2/23/2016 Clanton Emmaus Cluster Cluster meetings are the 1 st Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Verbena United Methodist Church with refreshments. East Alabama Emmaus Cluster Contact Lorri and Dave Schoonover lorrianddave@yahoo.com Covered dish dinners are on the 1st Monday of every month alternating between Auburn UMC (even months) and Opelika First UMC at 6pm (odd months). Elmore County Emmaus Cluster Contact Beverly Barrett beverlyb501@aol.com Phone: Potluck dinner and meeting at Cain s Chapel is on the Monday after each walk at 6:30 p.m. Greenville Wannabes Cluster Contact Brad Jones katent12@gmail.com Meets on the Tuesday following a walk at 6:30 p.m. at Antioch East Baptist Church in Greenville, 2303 Old Stage Road for a covered dish dinner. Lake Martin Area Emmaus Cluster Contact Wanda Ryals ryalsw@gmail.com Meets on the Monday following a walk at 6:30 pm and have a covered dish dinner. Rotate between Flint Hill UMC, Dadeville FUMC, Trinity UMC, Alexander City FUMC and Hillabee Baptist. Millbrook Miracles Emmaus Cluster Contact Kay Walters kaywalters104@gmail.com Meets at 12:15 p.m. on the 4 th Sunday of each month for a covered dish meal at Millbrook FUMC in the Missions House. Montgomery Emmaus Cluster Contact Linda Pearson fsugranny@charter.net Covered dish dinners are held at Aldersgate UMC on the Tuesday following each walk at 6:30 p.m. If walks are held back to back dinner will be held the Tuesday after the second walk. Prattville Walkers Emmaus Cluster Contact Gene Ann Mullins alabamasoupgirl@aol.com or Glenn Kinard glennkinal@aol.com A Follow-Up Dinner will be held on Thursday following each Emmaus Walk at 6:00 p.m. at Trinity UMC in Prattville. Selma Emmaus Cluster Contact Tripp Bowie trippbowie@yahoo.com Covered dish dinners held the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Church Street UMC in the fellowship hall. Valley Emmaus Cluster Contact Susan Harmon suzq4law@aol.com or Rhonda Cotter receccc@yahoo.com Covered dish dinners are held at various church locations at 7:00 p.m. (ET) on the Tuesday following each walk. If walks are back to back, the two walks are combined in one dinner after the second walk. Central Alabama Emmaus Community PO Box Montgomery, AL April 2, Page 6 of 6

the 4th day newsletter January 23, 2018 A MESSAGE FROM WALK #190 LAY DIRECTOR

Central Alabama Emmaus Community the 4th day newsletter January 23, 2018 A MESSAGE FROM WALK #190 LAY DIRECTOR Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ My Emmaus journey has been a long and winding road, not