Newsletter of the Living Waters Emmaus / Chrysalis Community, Inc. of the Adirondack and Green Mountains http://www.lwagm.org/ Join us on Facebook under Living Waters Emmaus and Chrysalis (NY/VT) Volume 2018, No. 2 April 2018 Regional Spring Renewal Brunches April 21, 2018 Hedding UMC 40 Washington St Barre, VT 10:00am-2pm See enclosed flyer for details May 5, 2018 Scotia UMC 201 N Ten Broeck St Scotia, NY 10:00am-2pm Summer Reunion & Picnic 11am Aug. 11, 2018 Washington County Beach at Huletts Park on Lake George, 6115 Bayview Rd, Huletts Landing, NY Fall Walk to Emmaus Weekends at Hudson Falls, NY, United Methodist Church Women s Walk #135 Sept. 27-30, 2018 Men s Walk #136 Oct. 11-14, 2018 Pilgrim & Sponsor registration forms included in this issue. Interested in serving? Fill out and return the Christian Action form (also included in this issue).
Heading to Hedding UMC in Barre, VT, or to Scotia, NY, in the next few weeks? We hope you are! If so, you will be treated to a wonderful array of food, fun, information, song and praise. Our Emmaus Board has scheduled two regional events (Barre VT and Scotia NY). (See below for further details.) Arrive as close to 10:00 AM at either or both events, enjoy a complimentary brunch, reconnoiter a little, and sing a lot, while praising the Lord the whole time. Afterwards, you ll be on your way home renewed to rake the yard and plant flowers, with plenty of daylight to spare. Please bring friends, your family, your church family, anyone who you ever thought of inviting as a pilgrim to one of our Walk to Emmaus Retreats (the next ones are this fall at the Hudson Falls Methodist Church), or someone who is just plain curious. See you there! Living Waters, Adirondack and Green Mountain Emmaus & Chrysalis Community 2018 Spring Renewal Celebrations Make Emmaus a part of your Church life! Who Friends, guests, and community members are welcome come one and all! What We will learn what is experienced on Emmaus weekend retreats; enrich knowledge of sponsorship opportunities; and, make and renew friendships Where and When Saturday April 21, 2018: Hedding United Methodist Church 40 Washington St. Barre, VT. and Saturday May 5, 2018 Scotia United Methodist Church 201 N. Ten Broeck St. Scotia, NY 10:00 AM > Brunch provided followed by Emmaus Information; Q and A s; and, Worship, Songs & Praise Bring no food, just yourself, your Pilgrim prospects, your guests and friends. Our Board of Directors will provide a delicious brunch! The Walk to Emmaus is an incredible three-day retreat that will help deepen your Christian faith and enhance your home church leadership skills! Fall 2018 at Hudson Falls, NY United Methodist Church Registration $125.00 Women s Walk #135: September 27 30, 2018 Men s Walk #136 October 11 14, 2018
A Message from our Community Lay Director The Board is looking forward to seeing you at the Barre and Scotia Spring Renewal events. Two wonderful Lay Directors for the Fall Walks (who will be announced at the events) are hard at work assembling their teams and making plans for their first meetings. God is good! Before Easter I was reading a book by Ken Gire where he is talking about the thief on the cross forgiven by Jesus, and then Ken offers the following reflection on his (our) need for forgiveness. I found it very powerful and would like to share a portion of it with you: by Carla Snyder (Walk #84) For I too have stolen much. When I have gossiped, I have taken from another s reputation, and in the process robbed from my own. When I have raised my voice in anger, I have taken something away from peace. When I have hurt someone s feelings, I have taken something from that person s self-worth, something which might never be replaced, something for which I might never be able to make restitution. When I have spoken the truth, but not in love, I have stolen from your kingdom by pushing a soul not closer, but farther away from the borders of paradise. 2018-2019 Calendar April 10, 2018 On The Road Volume 2018 Number 2 mailed April 21, 2018 Spring Renewal Brunch, Hedding UMC, 40 Washington St, Barre VT 10:30am-2pm May 5, 2018 Spring Renewal Brunch, UMC, 201 N. Ten Broeck St, Scotia, NY 10:30am-2pm May 12, 2018 Board Meeting, Grace Congregational Church, 8 Court St, Rutland, VT 10am-2pm May 19, 2018 1 st Team Meeting for Fall Walks, Hudson Falls, NY, UMC, or Whitehall, NY, UMC (?) June 16, 2018 2 nd Team Meeting for Fall Walks, Whitehall, NY, UMC, or Hudson Falls, NY, UMC (?) July 9, 2018 Deadline for articles for On The Road Volume 2018 Number 3 July 16, 2018 On The Road Volume 2018 Number 3 mailed July 21, 2018 3 rd Team Meeting for Fall Walks, Whitehall, NY, UMC Aug 11, 2018 Board Meeting & Summer Gathering & Picnic, Washington County Beach at Huletts Park on Lake George, 6115 Bayview Rd, Huletts Landing, NY 9am board meeting, 11am-3pm picnic Aug 18, 2018 4 th Team Meeting for Fall Walks, Whitehall, NY, UMC Sep 5, 2018 Deadline for articles for On The Road Volume 2018 Number 4 Sep 8, 2018 5 th Team Meeting for Fall Walks, Whitehall, NY, UMC Sep 12, 2018 On The Road Volume 2018 Number 4 mailed Sep 27-30, 2018 Women s Walk #135, UMC, 227 Main St, Hudson Falls, NY 6pm Thurs - 6 pm Sun Oct 11-14, 2018 Men s Walk #136, UMC, 227 Main St, Hudson Falls, NY 6pm Thurs - 6pm Sun Oct 15, 2018 Deadline for articles for On The Road Volume 2018 Number 5 Oct 22, 2018 On The Road Volume 2018 Number 5 mailed Oct 27, 2018 Fourth Day Gathering & Annual Meeting, UMC, 227 Main St, Hudson Falls NY (times TBD) Jan 18-19, 2019 Board Planning Retreat, Priory of St Benedict, 135 Priory Dr,, Chestertown NY Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing. (1 Thessalonians 5:11, NRSV) What has this 3-day weekend meant to me? What am I going to do about it? You Have a Story to Tell! These are the questions you were asked to contemplate at the closing of your 3-day weekend, but the questions are just as timely today. Consider writing your responses to these questions and submit them for publication in On The Road. Send your articles to Steve Oakland (steveoakland@together.net). Publication deadlines are listed in the 2018-2019 Calendar, above.
Living Waters Walk to Emmaus & Chrysalis Christian Action Sign-up Sheet Name Street or Address City State Zip Code Phone # - Email ID ( Please print ) (E)mmaus / (C)hrysalis / (K) Cursillo &Year / (T)res Dias &Year -- Your walk# ie E57 : Contact your Sponsor for help in starting your Reunion Group or join one where you worship. Are you in a Reunion Group (Y / N) Does it have a name? Yes!! I would like to participate in (circle one): Emmaus events only Chrysalis events only Both Emmaus & Chrysalis events I would like to participate in the following ways: Circle ANY or ALL that apply. MUSIC: I play a musical instrument - Piano Guitar Flute Mandolin Other SERVE ON A TEAM: Kitchen Team (7?-KT), Prayer Chapel ( 5?-PV ), Community Coordinator (8?-CC ), Speaking Team (6?-???), Music Team ( 3?-MT ), Site/Logistics Coordinator (11?-SC), Agape Team ( 4?-AG), Youth Server (8C-CY), Weekend Cleanup & Repair (15?-CR ) I would like to SPONSOR an Ultreya/Hoot at my church: Gods Gifts to me that I would Like to share: IE: Christian Clowning, Signing or Administrative skills Give to your Lay Director or Emmaus/Chrysalis Board Member or mail to: Living Waters Walk to Emmaus & Chrysalis C/O Steve Oakland 1565 Colchester Point Rd Colchester, VT 05446
Living Waters Walk to Emmaus PILGRIM REGISTRATION FORM for Fall, 2018 to be held at Hudson Falls United Methodist Church, Hudson Falls, New York Women s Walk #135: September 27 September 30, 2018 Women s registration deadline: September 17, 2018 Men s Walk #136: October 11 October 14, 2018 Men s registration deadline: October 1, 2018 Registration fee: $125.00 payable to Living Waters Emmaus/Chrysalis, Inc. TO BE FILLED IN BY PARTICIPANT: Name: Name you wish to have on your nametag: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Cell: Email: Occupation: Marital Status: Single/Married/Divorced/Widowed Female/Male Age: Church you presently attend: Church/Religious/Community Organizations & Activities: Has your spouse been on an Emmaus weekend and if so his/her name: Are you on a special diet? If so, explain: Are you on special medications? Do you have any health restrictions/do you need special accommodations? If so, please explain: Do you have allergies? Yes/No Do you use a BPAP or CPAP machine? (If yes, please list them on back of this form) Yes/No Why do you wish to be involved in the Emmaus Program and what do you expect from it: Signature: Pastor s Name: Name of Church: Phone: Pastor s Signature: Date: TO BE FILLED IN BY YOUR PASTOR: How long have you known the Participant: Date: Please complete this Application and give it to your Sponsor who will mail it in Cancellation refund: 30 days or more prior to Walk: $125 Less than 30 days prior to Walk: $75 Rev. 3/18
Living Waters of the Adirondack & Green Mountains Emmaus/Chrysalis Community SPONSOR FORM for Fall, 2018 to be held at Hudson Falls United Methodist Church, Hudson Falls, New York Women s Walk #135: September 27 September 30, 2018 Women s registration deadline: September 17, 2018 Men s Walk #136: October 11 October 14, 2018 Men s registration deadline: October 1, 2018 Registration fee: $125.00 payable to Living Waters Emmaus/Chrysalis, Inc. Sponsor Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Cell: Email: Home Church: # of your Walk: Location: Are you in a Fourth Day/Reunion/Emmaus Group? Pilgrim s Name: How long have you known him/her? Why do you feel he/she is a good candidate for a Walk to Emmaus? Does he/she have the physical/mental health needed for a Walk to Emmaus? Is he/she under any temporary emotional strain? As a Sponsor, you should be willing to commit to the following: Praying and sacrificing for your Pilgrim First discussing the weekend with his/her significant other Caring for his/her needs at home during the weekend if necessary Bringing him/her to the Emmaus site on Thursday evening Attending Sponsor s Hour on Thursday evening following Registration Attending Candlelight on Saturday night Attending Closing on Sunday night Assisting him/her to join an Emmaus Group after the Walk A SPONSOR S GUIDE will be mailed to you which further explains your role as a Sponsor. The form can also be found at www.lwagm.org/forms Please refer to this as you and your Pilgrim prepare for the weekend. I understand the responsibilities involved in being a Sponsor (as listed above) and will endeavor to fulfill this responsibility. I am aware of the importance of minimal contact with the Pilgrim during the weekend. Signature: Date: This form, Pilgrim s Registration form & payment must be received in the mail by the deadline listed above. Scott & Lori McVeigh 111 Curtis Avenue Rutland, VT 05701 emregistrar@gmail.com
4TH DAY REUNION GROUPS & GATHERINGS Fourth Tuesday at Winooski VT: 7pm at the Winooski UMC. Free parking behind police station at city hall. Contact Pastor Ellen at 802-655-9629 Northern Reunion / Gathering Waterville VT: We meet at 6:30 PM. Contact Joan Tobin, tob613@yahoo.com Third Tuesday Gathering at Scotia: 7pm at the home of Jill & Steve Wesley, 321 Closson Rd, Scotia, NY 518-423-3546 or 518-372-4047. 4th Monday Gathering at Schuylerville UMC: 7 pm. All welcome for singing, prayer and fellowship. Contact Phoebe phoebehunt@nycap.rr.com First Presbyterian Church of Glens Falls, NY: Tuesday noon. Contact Charlie Benware, 518-798-1478 cbenware@nycap.rr.com Lakes Region 4th Day Ecumenical Group: First Congregational Church, 2 North Park Place, Fair Haven, Vermont. Second Monday of every month at 6:00 PM. Contact Celia Schneider, 802-273-2406 LWAGM Community Monthly Gathering: Second Sunday of the month. Potluck at 4:00 PM followed by worship and fellowship. Rotates between churches. Contact Steve Page at pagefmly@frontiernet.net or Jim Baxter at jbaxter1@nycap.rr.com for information. Lyndonville, VT: 2nd Friday of every month at 7:00 PM Lyndonville UMC. Contact Pat Francis, 802-626-5867. Petersburg UMC, NY: 7 pm, second Saturday (usually) of every month. Contact Ben Krahforst at bskact@gmail.com. Queensbury UMC Reunion Group: 1st Thursday of Aviation Road, Queensbury, NY. Contact Sandy Wild, 518-745-1522 swild@roadrunner.com Southern Vermont/Pittstown, NY/Petersburg, NY Gatherings: 2nd Saturday of every month, 7:00 PM. All are welcome! You do not have to have been on an Emmaus Walk to attend. Please join us for worship, Communion, singing, and fellowship! All musical instruments welcome! Contact 802-447-2908 Stanford UMC, Schenectady, NY: 3rd Sunday every month after church. Contact Margie Westley, 518-982- 0680 mugsynoproblem@aol.com Trinity UMC, Wilton, NY: Mondays at 7:00 PM. Contact Anna Livingston, 518-798-5432 Valley Disciples: 2nd Friday of every month at 7:00 PM homes or church. Contact Phyllis Hanley, 802-439- 5773 phanley1940@gmail.com Support Positions Emmaus Registrar Lori & Scott McVeigh, 111 Curtis Av, Rutland, VT 05701, 802-772-7143, emregistrar@gmail.com Chrysalis Registrar Becky Albrecht, 47 William St, Hudson Falls, NY 12839, 518-258-7648, lwcreg@gmail.com Supply/Trailer Tom Whitney, 164 Tadmer Rd., Wells, VT 05774, 802-325-3019, triplebrook@vermontel.net Literature/Supplies/Binders Carol Whitney, 164 Tadmer Rd, Wells, VT 05774, 802-325-3019 carolann1924@gmail.com Database Administrator/Subscriptions - Steve Oakland, 1565 Colchester Pt Rd., Colchester, VT 05446, 802-658-7441, steveoakland@together.net Web Servant - Tom Santanello, Jr., lwagm.wm@gmail.com Board Badge Contact - Ginna DeVit, devitv@yahoo.com E-Prayers - Carol Whitney, 164 Tadmer Rd., Wells, VT 05774, 802-325-3019, triplebrook@vermontel.net Community Agape Coordinators - Joe & Julie Langan, PO Box 63, Schodack Landing, NY 12156 jmotta@nycap.rr.com 4 th Day Packet Liaison Celia Schneider, 593 Hortonia Rd, Fair Haven, VT 05743, 802-273-2406, schneidy@shoreham.net and Paula Beayon, 50 Larson Lane, Bomoseen, VT 05732, 802-273-2034, pbeayon@hotmail.com 4th Day Packet Prep: Art on Folders - Ruth York, 60 High St., Lyndonville, VT 05851, 802-626-3380, nereyork@charter.net
Walk to Emmaus Board of Directors Community Spiritual Director - Rev Paul Hoffman, 3795 Rt. 7, PO Box 7, Ferrisburgh, VT 05456 802-877- 1388 plhoff123@gmail.com Advising Lay Director, Facilities & Logistics (2018) Rick Golding, 325 Hudson Ave, Mechanicville, NY 12218 518-664-3070 goldinrl@delhi.edu Chair, Community Lay Director, Prayer (2019) Carla Snyder, 251 Gansevoort Rd, Gansevoort, NY 12831 518-798-5203 carla.snyder@ge.com Clergy (2018) Ellen Ravelin, 236 W Canal St, Winooski, VT 05404 802-655-9629 ravelinellen@gmail.com Clergy (2019) Bonnie Bates, 264 Main St, Corinth, NY 12822 518-654-8036 bbates@nycap.rr.com Clergy (2020) Sue Mackay, 119 Ray Ave, Lyndonville, VT 05851 802-427-3313(h) 802-535-9908(c) Revsue73@gamil.com Secretary, Music/Entertainment (2020) Lisa Biss, 421 Lake Desolation Rd, Middle Grove, NY 12850 518-584- 1016 desolate1@verizon.net Treasurer, Kitchen (2020) Julie Pratt, PO Box 73, Victory Mills, NY 12884 518-584-7985 japratt@hotmail.com Agape (2019) Phyllis Shook, 18 Western Ave, Ravena, NY 12143 518-756-6786 pshook105@gmail.com Team Selection, Registration (2017) Steve Oakland, 1565 Colchester Point Rd, Colchester, VT 05446 802-658-7441 steveoakland@together.net 4 th Day, Reunions (2018) Michelle Smith, 51 Kendall Ave, Apt. 2, Rutland, VT 05701 802-773-9240 michie3146@yahoo.com Literature/Supply (2020) Carol Whitney, 164 Tadmer Rd, Wells, VT 05774 802-325-3019 carolann1924@gmail.com Sponsors Hour, Candlelight (2019) Cindy Albrecht, 51 Crowley Rd, Hudson Falls, NY 12839 518-260-6995 csalbrecht@aol.com