The 
Wilmington Emmaus
February 2012 Newsletter

Other Important Info Below  :

Agape—If you are sponsoring a pilgrim, please get your letters out to people early. 

© Please remember to put the pilgrim’s first AND last name on all letters.

Name Badges Are Important!

Don’t forget to wear your name badge to all Emmaus events. This includes working in the kitchen, scrubbing bathrooms, gatherings, candlelight’s, and closings.

Music / Singing

Interested in sharing a musical talent?  Volunteers welcome.  Please call Loraine Harner-Jarrell at 740-505-8108.

Chrysalis

Interested in finding out more about Chrysalis, go to www.cincinnatichrysalis.com  

Or contact Adam / Jancy Tissandier    1-937-783-4781

Scholarships Available

The cost of sponsoring a pilgrim is $75.00.  The cost helps cover program expenses for food and supplies.  If you have not sponsored a someone because it was cost prohibited we have great news!  The Wilmington Area Emmaus Community has a scholarship fund.  This fund was made possible through gifts from previous pilgrims. If you need a scholarship for your pilgrim(s) please contact Jim West or Cindy Bloom.  The 2012 Walk dates will be posted soon.

Are you in a share group?

If the answer is "No", the Women's and Men's Good Shepherd are here to help.  Please let us know you are looking.  If the answer is "Yes", we would also like to hear from you.  Following an Emmaus Walk, new members of the community are often looking for a share group.  Sometimes Community members who have been around awhile are also looking for one.  If you are in an active share group, you can help by contacting the Women’s or Men's Good Shepherd and let them know about your group.  We are in the process of compiling a database of active Share Groups.  The database will be used to help anyone who may be looking for a group, find one in their area.  We are looking for basic information; when and where you meet and the name and phone number of one member of the group who would serve as a point of contact.  We would love to hear from you.  The Women’s Good Shepherd is Ramona Smith and the Men’s Good Shepherd is Jim West.  Please contact either one with your group’s information or if you are in need of finding a group.

Ramona Smith - email:  ramona072@verizon.net; phone: 937-364-2350 

Jim West – email:

Community Did You Know?

· Did you know that we provide FREE babysitting at Gatherings and Closings.

· Did you know that you can bring a friend who has not attended the walk to Gatherings?

· Did you know that you need to wear you name tag when attending any Emmaus function?

· Did you know that in order to serve on a live-in team you:

· Must be active in church

· Must be active in the community

· Must be in a share group

· Did you know that Candlelight and Closing are only for the Emmaus Community.  No one, not even children, spouse or your significant other that has not attended an Emmaus or Chrysalis weekend can attend the Candlelight or Closing.

· Did you know that it takes 12 people to volunteer per shift (breakfast, lunch & supper) in the kitchen.

· Did you know that we need 4 people to help set-up on Thursdays of the walk?

· Did you know that we need 4 people to help clean up on Sunday morning so the church can minister to their flock?

· Did you know that it only takes 4 people each evening between the hours of 8:30 and 9:30 pm to scrub those glorious bathrooms.

· Did you know that the 72 hour prayer vigil needs 72 praying angels?

· Did you know that taping and/or picture taking of any part of the Emmaus Weekend is not allowed.

· Did you know that God loves you and so do we!

Agape

Do you remember how you felt when you received all you Agape on your Walk?  We want all the new Pilgrims to feel the same way.  But there are a few reminders for you when giving Agape.  Please remember that letters are always welcome but please do not send any gifts.  If you have a gift for your pilgrim, give it to them after the walk.  The deadline for letters are Saturday night by 7:00 pm.  Also, remember the copyright laws, we can not distribute anything that has been copyrighted.

If you or your share group make table Agape, be sure how many you will need for the walk.  Storage is at a minimum and we can not keep all the extra’s, so please let us know who gives the Agape so we can give the extras back.  We simply do not have storage for the extras and they may be thrown out.  To get the number on the walk you can check the website, or you can contact the Agape co-chairs: Jennifer Brown 937-783-3048 & Chandra Bills 937-289-2480.

Other Important Updates:  Please support the upcoming walks with: · Agape · Prayer Vigil · Candlelight · Kitchen help · Logistics     Gatherings * Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.  (Board meeting 6:00) * When attending a gathering or closing, you may wish to bring food to share during the fellowship time. * Please come and invite a friend!

The Board of Directors 2011 Board Members 2011 First Name Last Name Position Home Phone Ida Jo Allison Social Committee 513-265-5923 Chandra Bills Agape 937-289-2480 Cindy Bloom Community Chair 937-393-2496 Jeff Bills Member-at-Large 937-289-2480 Mary   Brose Social Committee 513-875-3533 Bob  Brown Men's Registrar 937-783-3048 Jennifer Brown Agape 937-783-3048 Mike Cook Men's Sponsorship 937-218-1229 Bob  Erwin Logistics 937-382-6546 John Glaze Newsletter Editor 937-393-3997 Denise Gregory Secretary Not Available Jennie Harner Music 937-987-2518 Martha  James Worship & Outreach   Debbie Mitchell Women's Registrar 937-393-4051 Maurice Mitchell Spiritual Director 937-393-4051 Jerry Quigley Kitchen 937-685-9163 Kristen   Rogers Purchaser   Ramona Smith Women's Good Shepherd 937-364-2350 Joy Stanforth Spiritual Director 740-335-8857 Chuck Tabor Spiritual Director 937-393-4653 Susan Thompson Treasurer 937-584-2139 Jim West Men's Good Shepherd 513-625-6733 Jim Wingo Leadership 937-486-3694 Kendra Young Women's Sponsorship   Volunteer Positions First Name Last Name Position Home Phone Pat Meranda Newsletter Subscriptions 937-393-3373 Randy Riley Church Liaison  937-382-6204 Adam & Jancy Tissandier Chrysalis 937-783-4781 Mark & Janet Workman Emmaus Web Servants 740-335-3310             Back To The Home Page Click Here