Golden Isles Walk to Emmaus

The May newsletter is now available for download!  Please use the link below to view the newsletter.

http://www.goldenislesemmaus.org/docs/May2008News.pdf

Melinda Hollington
Golden Isles Walk to Emmaus

Dear Emmaus/Chrysalis Community,

You’re invited to… Emmaus/Chrysalis By The Sea!

Who:  Families and Individuals.  Open to all persons, whether they have attended a Walk to Emmaus, Chrysalis or Journey weekend or not.
What:  Third Annual Regional Emmaus/Chrysalis Gathering
When:  August 30-September 1, 2008
Where:  Epworth By The Sea on St. Simons Island, GA
Why:  God is providing a wonderful opportunity for the Emmaus/Chrysalis Communities to gather for Praise and Worship, spiritual renewal, fellowship with family and friends in Christ and the opportunity to enhance our ministry through the Walk to Emmaus! 

• You will learn about sponsorship and team selections
• Sing wonderful Praise and Worship Music
• Hear inspiring 4th Day Talks
• Keynote speakers from your Regional Directors
• Take part in breakout groups on sponsorship, spiritual growth in the fourth day, clergy qualifications, leading worship music, team selection/team formation, and learn all about the importance of Chrysalis. 
• You don’t want to miss out on our yummy Labor Day picnic under the majestic oak tress on Epworth’s beautiful grounds.
• LOTS MORE!!!!!

How:  Check out the brochure and fill out the online registration form.

Epworth By The Sea Website

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*Please click on the forward link at the bottom of this email to send to your friends in the Emmaus/Chrysalis Community.

Sponsored by:  The Regional Walk To Emmaus Communities

Child care is provided for children 5 years and under during sessions.

We look forward to seeing you!

May God grant you traveling mercies!

“Epworth By The Sea has been built with the hope that through Christian atmosphere, friendly fellowship, and spiritual dedication this may be a place where many shall purpose to make Jesus Christ supreme.”

~ Bishop Arthur J. Moore

Ministering To The World Since 1950

Located on the banks of the historic Frederica River, Epworth By The Sea is a ministry owned and operated by the South Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church. The property was purchased on October 29, 1949 and the gates opened in 1950.

One of the finest Christian Retreat Centers in the Southeast, Epworth is a hospitality ministry open to all whose goals are consistent with its mission which is “to provide a Christian place for worship, study and fellowship.”

I am requesting prayer for Paul Douglas who is the grandfather of my granddaughter.  He is in the Brunswick hospital going through a series of tests to determine what is causing the pain in his back.

Ann Maxwell
Table of Esther

Please pray for my son Shawn Cooper. He is in the VA hospital for the third time over the last five weeks. He is doing ok now that the pain is under control but the cause has not been determined.

Thanks,

Chuck Cooper
Golden Isles Walk to Emmaus
Table of Paul

Please pray for my husband, Mike Rainey, GIWTE #5 – Table of Paul.  He is facing some severe personal struggles and has had to make some radical changes in his life.  Please pray for our entire family as we learn and re-adjust our lives to help Mike deal with his struggles in a Godly manner. 

Thank you so much.  De Colores.
Mitzie Rainey, GIWTE #6 – Table of Martha

They have taken Connor back to surgery. The left side is not draining. She is not well. Please pray for her strength and comfort and healing.

Love,

Cindy

Thank you all so much for praying for Robert Layne. He has been found and is safely back home. Praise the Lord!

Frances

Please pray for my friends in NC who are in the Emmaus community there. Their 15 year old son has been missing since last night. The police dog traced his scent to the on ramp on the interstate. They are distraught and we all are so concerned. His name is Robert Layne.

Thank you so much.

Frances Fisher
United Emmaus (TN) Walk #8
Table of Miriam

I just completed Walk #7; what a blessing. However my Prayer Request is for my wife Kathy (Stinson). She is scheduled to go on the walk this coming Thursday and has decided not to attend. She has been struggling with this decision for several days.

Some of you may have felt the same way as I did before I went, “apprehensive”. Kathy’s feelings are a little stronger than that.

I love her with all my heart and have encouraged her to reconsider. She has assured me that she has been doing so for the past several days but that she simply does not want to go. I will respect her decision not to attend. I am disappointed but will respect her decision. Obviously this is not the right time for her.

Not surprising that after my walk, I am simply disappointed; not angry. I want to demonstrate the Love of Christ to her that she may not have expected. I STILL LOVE HER.

Peace,
Gordy Stinson
Golden Isles Walk to Emmaus #7
Table of Peter

Some of you may not be very familiar with the song we do to send the Pilgrims off.  We sing this as the Pilgrims leave the sanctuary and board the buses.  Words are:

Behold what manner of love the Father has given unto us
Behold what manner of love the Father has given unto us

That we may be called the children of God
That we may be called the children of God

 See you Thursday!!