Gathering and Walks Coming Soon 

Gathering at noon, Sept. 11

at First United Methodist Church, Jonesboro

Men's Walk #17 Oct. 7-10

Women's Walk #18 Oct. 14-17

Sponsor and Pilgrim Forms Available

on Web Site (see list at left of page)

        Pot-luck Gathering  at noon, Sept. 11 for all who have attended Walks, plus their families and guests. Food, fellowship, joyful singing, 4th Day talk and Holy Communion. 

       Board meets at 9:30 a.m.

        Training Sept. 25 at First UMC, Jonesboro.

   Please continue to pray for new Members & Reunion Groups                   

John W. Beall                                     Wendy Alexander

Chris Bloodworth                              Susan Armstrong

Ronald Boatman                               Barbara Brinkley

Jerry A. Brown                                  Nancy Brown

Tommy Coleman                               June Chelsvig

Neil Crowson                                    Shannon Davis

Jeremy Escue                                    Cheryl Deen

Chuck Fletcher                                  Teresa Dunton

Tim Fulks                                            Joy Escue 

Brian Graf                                          Barbara Fogleman

David Handwork                               Sharon Ford

Mark Hinshaw                                   Carole French

Andrew Long                                     Kim Fulks

Derek McCormick                             Jada Handwork

Michael Mizell                                    Denise Horner

Duane Myers                                     Diane Kennedy

Wayne Peters                                   Nicole Moore

Harry Puddephatt                             Spandana Moram

Chris Sellers                                       Julie Payne

Jerry Slayton                                     Cindy Riggs

Tony Thomas                                    Sandra Samford 

Eric Watson                                       Stacy Walker

Shane West                                       Mary Elizabeth Wallace

Jared Wright                                     Kathy Ward

                                                           Sheila Wattigney

                                                           Harmony West

                                                           Debbie Wicker

A Journey with Christ

The Gospel of Luke relates the story of two disciples of Jesus who were going along the road from Jerusalem to Emmaus. As these two friends were walking together, they shared their hearts’ deepest concerns about the death of Jesus. An unknown person joined them and explained the scriptures as they walked.  Toward the end of the day’s travel, they urged the stranger to eat with them.  As the stranger took bread, blessed, broke and shared it with them, their eyes were opened, and they recognized the risen Christ. Then they rushed back to Jerusalem to share the Good News with others. (Luke 24:13-35)

How Do We Sponsor a Pilgrim?

1.    Pray for God’s leading in selection of a candidate. Pray for the person’s openness to God’s call to discipleship, not how to get him or her to go on a walk. 2.    Make an appointment with the person or couple for the purpose of discussing participation in Emmaus. 3.    Extend the invitation. Invite the prospective Pilgrim to attend for the sake of a more vital relationship with Christ. 4.    Ask the person to make a commitment by filling out the registration form. If the person is married, speak with both partners and encourage an equal commitment by both. 5.    Continue to pray for the prospective Pilgrim. 6.    Support the Walk through your prayers during the 72-Hour Prayer Vigil and your presence at Send-Off, Sponsor’s Hour, Candlelight and Closing.  Ask if you can help them while away from home. 7.    Encourage the Pilgrim in his or her Fourth Day involvement. Take the Pilgrim to Gatherings and help them find a Reunion Group. 8.    Help the Pilgrim apply their enthusiasm in Christian service. 9.    Inform the Pilgrim of ways to serve future Walks. 10.  Help the Pilgrim sponsor others.