Emmanuel Emmaus. Fall Walks. Fall is In the Air. From the Community Lay Director Emmanuel Emmaus Community, Men s Sept.

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1 1 Emmanuel Emmaus Fall is In the Air Fall Walks From the Community Lay Director Emmanuel Emmaus Community, Do you recall the story of Nehemiah rebuilding the wall around Jerusalem? In short, he made a plan, gathered materials, got the support of some good friends and then set an impossible goal. And, Oh I forgot to mention that he asked for God s blessing on his seemingly ridiculous task of rebuilding a dilapidated wall around a mournful city..he finished in 52 days much to the surprise of his critics. We as a community have also been challenged with building up our Teams, Pilgrims and Volunteers to meet an expected goal outlined by the Upper Room. One of those expectations is to have a minimum number of Pilgrims on a Walk. And over the past three walks we have exceeded that goal. Over the past three walks in particular, the Men s Walks have seen an almost 100% increase in Pilgrims. I believe there are two reasons for this. The first is that God is faithful. He hears our prayers to fill each walk to overflowing and we ve seen His answer over the past 18 months. But just as important, it is the faithfulness of YOU each community member that has sponsored a pilgrim, become a member of a team, volunteered at camp or simply prayed for successful walks. So as we prepare for the fall walks lets continue to have the faith of Nehemiah and keep building our community and watching God in His faithfulness. De Colores. Peace and Grace, J.D, Men s Sept , 2016 Women s Sept 22-25, 2016 *************************************************************************** Board of Directors Ballot The ballot for those running to fill open positions on The Emmanuel Emmaus Board of Directors beginning in 2017 is on the next page. Be sure to vote. These are the community members who oversee the operation of Emmanuel Emmaus within the Upper Room Guidelines. If you have any desire to run for a position in the future, let a current board member know. Elections occur each September. Approximately one third of the board rotates off each year. Each position is a commitment to a three year term, except treasurer which is five. The Board meets every month, and members are required to attend Upper Room Leadership training. If you want to be a Board Member, make sure you are willing to make the commitment.

2 2 EE Board of Directors Ballot 2016 You may print and mail this ballot to J.D. Heard, Community Lay Director, PO Box 945, Conover, NC or E mail this ballot to jdheard75@gmail.com Name Walk # Please return by October 7, 2016 Linda Cranford Name Walk # Spouse Home Church 61 Larry Church at Camp Manna Vote for Four(4) B C Deck 83 Sheila First United Methodist Rutherfordton Mike Greene Angela Sowell 143 Angie 154 Gary Latimore Baptist Church Cross Roads UMC Megan Wallace 152 n/a Salem UMC Denver Jeff Wofford 79 Jennifer Friendship UMC Newton

3 From the Community Spiritual Director 3 Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and we shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth. O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful. Grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy your consolations. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. We pray these words 14 times over the course of an Emmaus weekend, and at least that many times in training. I am wondering what would happen if we all made this prayer a part of our daily devotions until January 1, I expect to see changes in the face of the earth and changes in us that will be noticeable to everyone around us. This is not an experiment, but an observation of the effects of one prayer. Please join me in this prayer daily for the next 4 plus months. De Colores! Diana Killian Emmanual Emmaus SD ****************************************************************************** Prayer Vigil Links Men s Women s

4 4 Name Location Contact(s) Phone and/or Abernethy Angels Abernethy Memorial UMC, Newton Jerry Lamb Biscuit Bunch First UMC, Conover Herb Murphy Brian's Friends South River UMC, Woodleaf Linda Cranford Burning Hearts Yadkinville Susan Cheek By the Lake Shore Vanderburg UMC, Mooresville Sherry Armstrong Candlewick First UMC, Rutherfordton Cheryl Waddingham Conover Breakfast Servants Four Peas In A Pod Steve Cloninger stcloninger@yahoo.com First Day First UMC Conover Nancy Clarke ggnannaclarke@charter.net Fisher of Men Friendship UMC Newton Glenn Fulbright gfulbright8042@charter.net Forgiven Boiling Springs Annette Anthony annetteanthony@bellsouth.net Foot of the Cross Midway UMC Kannapolis Beckie Deese Ext bdeese@cabarrus.k12.nc.us Grace on the Mount Mooresville Mishael Hamrick mishael@roadrunner.com Hands and Feet of Christ Boiling Springs Cheryl Cogdell cherylcogdell1956@gmail.com Hibriten Lights Shiloh UMC Lenior Anna Bottoms rmb52@charter.net His Majesty's Servants Hope in Christ Kaleidoscope Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Lattimore Christ Church Statesville Tena Murray rmurray2@carolina.rr.com Kathy McDonald ; k_ann_mcd@yahoo.com Paul O Neil Kannapolis Area Churches Lake Norman Soul Denver UMC Tim Killian Patrol Denver & tim@denverumc.org Pat Pine tppine@juno.com Living Waters St. Luke s UMC women Hickory Dolores Queen queendolores@yahoo.com REUNION GROUPS men Bill Garrard pastorgarrard@hotmail.com

5 5 Love in Action Mooresville Kathi Guild New Creation First UMC Morganton Barbara Estes New Life Bethpage Kannapolis Julie Love Pilgrim's Progress Glen Alpine UMC Morganton Murray Rhodes Rebounders Road to Peace New Salem UMC Statesville Fair View UMC Mount Mourne Kelly Hobbs Kia Mulligan Seeds of Faith Christ Church UMC Mt. View Kelley Jo Britt Seed Sowing Seekers Vale Marla Townsend Sheltering Trees Ministries of Living Kelly Story Water, Rockwell Shepherds of Sweetwater Sweetwater Baptist Church, Hickory Elijah London Sisters in Christ Spirit Alive Tower of Power Tree of Life Walk Don't Run Christ Church UMC Conover Salem UMC Denver Christ Church Fairgrove Christ UMC Drexel First UMC Dallas Cindy Heard Diane & Jerry Ennis Lee Suggs Jerry & Christine Mosteller Paula Robinson

6 6 Emmanuel Emmaus & Chrysalis Schedule for 2016 January 8 January 9 New Board Member Orientation - 6 PM EE Board Meeting 8 AM February 13 March 12 April 30 EE Board Meeting 4 6 PM; Friendship UMC EE Board Meeting 2 PM; Friendship UMC EE Board Meeting 3-5 PM; Friendship UMC May Men's Walk #155 May Women s Walk # 156 June 4 EE Board Meeting 3-5 PM Sponsorship Training 5:15 PM Follow up 6 PM Friendship UMC July 16 EE Board Meeting 1 3 PM- Community Picnic 1-5 PM, Meal 4 PM August 13 EE Board Meeting 3-5 PM Friendship UMC September Men s Walk # 157 September Women s Walk #158 October 8 EE Board Meeting 3 5 PM Sponsorship Training 5:15 Follow up Walks 157 & PM Friendship UMC November 12 EE Board Meeting 9 AM Friendship UMC December 10 EE Board Meeting 4 6 PM Christmas Gathering 6 PM Salem UMC, Denver, NC

7 7 How To Get There Casar, NC (location for EE Walks and Chrysalis Flights/ Journeys, Community Picnic) 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 Hwy 18. Turn right onto Hwy 109 Hwy 18 remains straight). Travel 2.5miles; turn left onto Curt Ledford Road just past the bridge. Travel 0.8 miles, turn left onto Carpenter s Grove Church Road. Travel two miles, turn right on to St Paul s Church Road. Travel two miles, turn left onto Hull Road. Camp entrance is ½ mile on the left. From Shelby Travel Hwy 18. Turn left onto Carpenter s Grove Church Road 3.09 miles north of Fallston and follow directions above. Knob Creek UMC Belwood, NC - (location for Candlelight) GPS Carpenters Grove Road, Lawndale, NC *** same as above for. The Church is on Carpenter s Grove Road. Park across the road from the church at Quality Hardwood Frames. Friendship UMC- Newton, NC - (location for EE Board meetings and Follow ups ) GPS 2900 Hwy 16 South, Newton, NC From Shelby & Morganton Take Hwy 18 to Hwy 10 towards Newton. In Newton take Hwy 16 South. Go five miles and church is on the left. From Mooresville Take Hwy 150 west to Hwy 16 North. Go approximately five miles and church is on the right. From Charlotte - Take Hwy 16 North through Denver. Continue on Hwy 16 North and cross Hwy 150. Go approximately five miles and church is on the right.

8 8 Emmanuel Emmaus c/o Pat Lauro 2529 Wilcox Circle Denver, NC Are You Staying Connected With Your Community? Facebook fan? facebook United States Postal Service Join our group: Emmanuel Emmaus-Walk to Emmaus Youth or Young Adult? Join our group: Emmanuel Chrysalis-Big House YAHOO! GROUPS Already have a Yahoo account? Join our group: EEWalk-Emmanuel Emmaus Walk Community 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 Pat Lauro at