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Blue Ridge Emmaus Community Newsletter
Volume 14, Issue 3, September 2007
Please be in prayer for the pilgrims who will be attending Walk #54
Click here to access Walk 54 Pilgrim List (Sign-on required)
Gems from Jami
When I was asked to be the registrar, I thought no problem I can handle giving out the name tags and keys to the rooms how hard is that!? But when I got back from meeting with Peggy Weaver (the previous registrar) my first reaction was 'What have I gotten myself into?' I was so scared my first Walk all I could do was ask God to give me peace and help me through this. Well I am now getting ready for my 6th Walk as registrar and now I get so excited for the pilgrims. Knowing what the weekend will bring for them and that God is with them. What a gift to send these wonderful persons on this journey with God. -- Jami C. Davis , Registar
Mark Your Calendar
Men’s Walk #55 –Nov. 15-18, 2007
Christmount Christian Assembly
Men’s Walk #56 – April 3-6, 2008
Camp Tekoa
Women’s Walk #57 – April 10-13, 2008
Camp Tekoa
Men’s Walk #58 – Sept. 18-21, 2008
Christmount Christian Assembly
Women’s Walk #59 – Nov. 20-23, 2008
Christmount Christian Assembly
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COME AND SERVE
PRAYER CHAPEL
Come and join us in the Prayer Chapel.
We have a great time on every Walk singing, reading scripture and praying.
What a treat it is to see the Holy Spirit at Work!
It is an experience you won’t forget.
-- Virginia and Lee WilkinsonPrayer Chapel Chairpersons
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Follow Up will be at Trinity UMC in Asheville on September 21, 2007.
This is a special gathering to welcome new pilgrims.
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A gathering will be held at Long’s Chapel UMC in Lake Junaluska, NC
on October 14,2007 3pm -5pm.
This gathering gives all Emmaus community members a chance to eat
and visit and hear a wonderful speaker.
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Kate’s Kitchen
Fear Factor---Emmaus Kitchen Style
I’m sure most of you have seen the TV program ”Fear Factor" . The contestants compete for prizes by seeing who can eat the most disgusting things--grasshoppers--worms--spiders--etc. In our Emmaus kitchen we have the sissy version. Our version is who can eat the most Oreo Delight--ginger cookies--yeast rolls---cheesecake. Come join us. We laugh, talk, pray, and share in a great fellowship. YOU could win the Emmaus Fear Factor for Sissies.
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CANDLELIGHT
Candlelight Service will be held at the chapel on Christmount Campus. Please come to support the pilgrims and join in on great Emmaus Fellowship, see your old friends, worship together, singing praise music and hearing a message. Service at 7:45 PM September 15, 2007.***Remember Be Quiet arriving and departing so as not to disturb the pilgrims. What a wonderful way to show God's love and your support to the Pilgrims and the Community. So come to Candlelight!
If any one would like to have lots of fun helping set up please contact Nancy Cole at (828) 231-6914. Set-up starts at 6PM rain, shine or snow!!
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PARTICIPATION SECTION
Not Sure What To Do This Weekend?
Please note that you do not have to have a pilgrim on the Walk to participate in any of these Community wide activities throughout the weekend. All members of the Emmaus Community are encouraged to attend send-off/sponsor’s hour, candlelight, closing & follow-up. You are also encouraged to work in the kitchen & dining room, lift up prayers in the prayer chapel, place your name on the prayer banner & pray up the Walk. Always remember the need for snack foods, drinks & baked goods. You may not have a pilgrim on this Walk, but the Pilgrims and Team still need the support of the Blue Ridge Emmaus Community in all facets of the weekend.
SEND OFF – Thursday, Sept. 13 @ 6:45 pmChristmount Christian Assembly – 222 Fern Way, Black Mountain, Guest House Dining HallDirections: From Asheville, drive east on I-40 to Exit 64. Turn right onto Highway 9. After you drive past Wendy’s, the road will split. Stay on Highway 9 bearing left at the fork in the road. Go about 1 mile. Christmount is on the left. Bring a snack to share!
Sponsor’s Responsibilities
*BEFORE THE WALK
v Provide application & "What Is Emmaus" book for your applicant.
v Begin praying for your applicant.
v Pick up completed application & book.
v Fill out sponsor's form.
v Mail completed application, sponsor's form & $50 deposit.
v Meet with the applicant & family. Tell them about possible changes & answer all questions.
v Begin collecting agape letters from family & friends, well in advance.
v Sign up for a slot on the 72-hour prayer vigil.
v Pay the remaining money for the Walk.
v Do something special for your pilgrim's family this weekend.
v Check on them & answer any questions they may have.
*Thursday
v Pick up your pilgrim.
v Take them to dinner (optional).
v Have them at Christmount no later than 6:45pm.
v Take them to registration.
v Carry their bags to their room.
v Take them to the send-off location by 7:00pm (bring a snack to share).
v Introduce them to their roommate.**IT IS IMPORTANT FOR SPONSORS TO REMAIN AFTER SEND-OFF FOR SPONSOR'S HOUR TO PRAY FOR YOUR PILGRIM & OVER THEIR CROSS.Turn in the agape letters, approximately 12, and a special snack (to be shared by everyone) for your pilgrim.
*Friday
v Work in the kitchen/dining area if possible, your pilgrim should not see you.
v Visit the Prayer Chapel and pray for Pilgrims, Walk and the Community.
*Saturday
v Work in the kitchen/dining area if possible, your pilgrim should not see you.
v Visit the Prayer Chapel and pray for Pilgrims, Walk and the Community.
v Attend Candlelight at Christmount. Community gathers at 7:45pm. Remember boundaries - No touching or hugging!**PRAY FOR YOUR PILGRIM AT CANDLELIGHT.
*Sunday
v Work in the kitchen/dining area if possible, your pilgrim should not see you.
v Visit the Prayer Chapel and pray for Pilgrims, Walk and the Community.
v Be at Closing. Closing is scheduled for 4:30. This will be the first time your pilgrim will see you – Smile J
v Help your pilgrim with their bags.
v Take pilgrim home.
*AFTER THE WALKCall your pilgrim on Monday evening to see how their first Fourth Day went. Be prepared for a long conversation. Have your pilgrim at follow-up on Friday night. Bring a snack to follow-up. Get your pilgrim into a Reunion Group.
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HowwMuchAgape?
- When you are making agape for a Walk, please be sure to include enough for everyone (pilgrims and team) plus 1-2 extra in case of breakage or spills. It is helpful to count your agape and label the bag/box with that number.
- A good rule of thumb – Table/Dining Room agape: 60 items; Pillow agape: 40 items.
- PERSONAL AGAPE: If you wish to give your pilgrim any personal agape, please do so on the ride home AFTER leaving Christmount.
We strive to show ALL pilgrims God’s love through agape and when some pilgrims receive things that others don’t, feelings are hurt.
- Reminder: agape is an expression of unconditional love; therefore personal names are not attached, although Reunion Group or church names are welcomed.
- As you pray for the pilgrims on the upcoming Walk, please pray for the Emmaus Walks all over the US and the world.
- Empty ALTOID tins needed ASAP to be transformed into Chrysalis agape. Please contact Julie Bagamary @ 628-1746 or gods6bags@lwol.com. Thank you very much.
Experience My Abundant Life! I’m continuing to work behind the scenes on your behalf and I love to far exceed your expectations and dreams. Taste and see My goodness in your life.Blessings to you, Your God of Wonder -- John 10: Ephesians 3:20 Psalm 34:8
REUNION GROUPS
The most important next step after your walk is to join or form a reunion group. Reunion groups serve to keep you accountable for living your life to the Glory of God. They also serve as all important sources of strength when you needed it the most. The group provides opportunities to study the ways of the Lord and how to use the Word practically in everyday life. So join or create with others a reunion group. You will forever be grateful for taking this step. When you formyour new group, please let the Chairperson of the community know the name, meeting time, meeting place and who the members are.
ASHEVILLE AREA
Ø Spirit Seekers- 2nd & 4th Sunday 7:00pmContact: Karen Perry @ 684-9796
Ø The Rock Group- 2nd & 4th Monday 12:00pmContact: Grace Unruh @ 258-1428 or Jean Webb @ 274-3503
Ø The Sunrisers- Thursday 8:00amMeets @ J & S Cafeteria in River Ridge MarketplaceContact: Ruthie Gibson @ 684-6667
Ø Men's Group- ASBURY UMC, Monday 7:00amContact: Gordon Jones @ 254-3860
Ø Men's Group- CENTRAL UMC, Tuesday 7:00amContact: not given
Ø Covenant Pilgrims- Monday 7:00pmContact: Julie Bagamary @ 628-1746
Ø Men's Group- FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Room 130Tuesday 12:00pm Contact: Tim Towery @ 254-4162
Ø WOW-Women of Worship-FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCHTuesday 12:00pmContact: Camille Boyd @ 252-5874
Ø Women's Group-Two or More - Saturday 7:00amContact: Eva Farren @ 665-1646
BURNSVILLE AREA
Ø Burnsville Babe Chicks-FIRST BAPTIST CHURCHMonday 9:30amContact: Mary Tom Aldridge @ 682-6436
Ø Wednesday Morning Men's Group- HIGGINS UMCWednesday 6:30amContact: Jim McQueen @ 682-7975
Ø Men's Evening Group- HIGGINS MEMORIAL UMCMonday 7:00pmContact: Charles Aldridge @ 682-6431
CANDLER AREA
Ø Men’s Group - Piney Mountain UMCWednesday 7:30amContact: Jerry Denham @ 667-3031
CULLOWHEE AREA
Ø Family Life Fellowship- Friday 7:00pmContact: Bob or Cindy Brett @ 293-3762Fairview Area
Ø Women's Group- Fairview Forest Clubhouse Thursday 7:00pmContact: Trudi Peters @ 628-1683 or trudipeters@hotmail.com
FLAT ROCK AREA
Ø Men's Group- EAST FLAT ROCK UMC- Tuesday 5:15pmContact: Dick Hodges @ 685-2265
Ø Early Risers- EAST FLAT ROCK UMC- Tuesday 6:30amContact: Jane Ann Justice @ 894-3515 Haywood county area
Ø The Fishing Hole Reunion Group- PINEY GROVE UMC1st & 3rd Monday 6:30pmContact: Vickie Wilson @ 342-2835 or cowboycafe@charter.net
HENDERSONVILLE AREA
Ø Women's Group- M & M- 2nd & 4th Tuesday 6:00pmMeets most evenings at Mills River RestaurantContact: Jodie Nolf @ 693-6788
Ø Men's Group- FIRST UMC- 1st & 3rd Wednesday 4:15pmContact: Roy Andersen @ 697-0828 or rw3andy@bellsouth.nett
Ø Women's Group- Bag It- FIRST UMC1st & 3rd Wednesday 4:15pmContact: Elizabeth Gray @ 698-0203
HIGHLANDS AREA
Ø Men's Group- Highlands UMC Group- Wednesday 12:00pmMeets at the home of Dr. Dave WheelerContact: Eddie Ingram @ 526-3376 or humcpastor@dnet.net
LAKE JUNALUSKA/WAYNESVILLE AREA
Ø Crossroads- Wednesday 7:30amDuvall's Restaurant, 1104 N Main, WaynesvilleContact: Walter Miles @ 452-2823 or themiles2@earthlink.net
Ø Junaluska Sunrise- Wednesday 8:00amShoney's Restaurant-ClydeContact: Janet Miles @ 452-2923 or themiles2@earthlink.net
LEICESTER AREA
Ø Leicester Lambs- WESTERN CHAPEL UMC- 2nd & 4th Thursday 6:30pmContact: Brenda Reed @ 683-9640
MORGANTON AREA
Ø The Pilgrim's Progress Group- GLEN ALPINE UMC-1st Tuesday 7:00pmContact: Mary Gordon @ 584-7358
SPRUCE PINE AREA
Ø Men's Group- TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH Wednesday 7:00am Contact: David Houser @ 765-0362
Ø Women's Group- Spruce Pine UMC- Thursday 10:00am Contact: Alice Houser 765-0362
Note: If your reunion group is not meeting anymore, needs corrections or is not listed, please e-mail or call all changes to
Carolyn Dickens at carrie1785@charter.net
or (828) 456-2829
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I have learned that what we have done for ourselves alone dies with us.What we have done for others and theworld remains and is immortal. -- Andrew Pike
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Board of Directors
Community Chair – Phil Crouch 274-4554
Community Spiritual Director – Dick Campbell 627-1406
Treasurer – Debbie Elyea 890-0100
Team Selection – Brian & Libby Davis 670-1515
Registration – Jami Davis 654-8231
Send Off, Sponsor’s Hour – Ben & Shirley Crowley 667-8231
Follow Up, Gatherings – Carolyn Dickens 456-2829
Agape – Lori Freeman 890-4220
72-Hour Prayer Vigil – Eva Farren 665-1646
Prayer Chapel – Lee & Virgina Wilkinson 236-3199
Candlelight – Nancy Cole 298-9550
Setup/Teardown, Purchasing – Open Position
Closing – Karen Perry 684-9697
Dining Room – Elizabeth Gray 669-5540
Newsletter – Vanessa Crouch 274-4554
Information Services – Mack Salley 258-2975
Chrysalis Liason– Open Position
Clergy Representative – Phil Rastle 670-6706
Deaf Liaison – Kay Free 734-9154
Member-at-Large – Peggy Weaver 255-7808
NEWS LETTER INFO The news letter is fun to do when the compiler has lots of interesting stuff to write about. The board would welcome submissions from Blue Ridge Emmaus Community. How did the Emmaus experience change or improve your life?Did it make a difference? Maybe you had a special experience in service during the Walk. Please submit your experiences to carrie1785@charter.net or mail to Carolyn Dickens, 175 Glenview Rd. Lake Junaluska,NC 28745
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Pray for Walk 54 team
Sandie Davis – Perseverance Sunday 1:30 pm
Asst Lay Directors:
Lin Barber-4th Day Sunday – 2:30 pm
Clara Fender
Joan Jones - Priorities, Friday-9:15am
Faith Stucker - Christian Action- Saturday-3:00 pm
Table Leaders:
Freda Graham -Body of Christ- Sunday-11:00 am
Alice Hutchins-Priesthood of all Believers- Friday-1:45pm
Jean Wilson -Discipleship - Saturday-7:00 pm
Brenda Muery - Changing Our World – Sunday 8:50
Betty Fisher – Life In Piety-Friday – 6:30 pm
Assistant Table Leaders:
Melissa Fender, Cammy Lister,
Martha Galliard, Polly Biddix, Misty Chandler, Patty Foster
Head Spiritual Director:
Zan Sistare-Means of Grace, Saturday-10:15am
Spiritual Directors:
Zan Sistare -Sanctifying Grace Sunday-10 am
Phil Rastle- Prevenient Grace- Friday-11:15am
Marty Parrott - Obstacles to Grace- Saturday-4:30 pm
Carolyn Charles-Justifying Grace-Friday-3:00 pm
Debbie McCraw – Growth Through Study
Music Director:
Debbie McCraw & Martha Weaver
If you have a change of address,
please contact Mack Salley at
msfire21@aol.com or (828) 258-2975
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