greater indianapolis area emmaus and chrysalis community
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Changes are coming to the Emmaus and Chrysalis Board of Directors. The Unified Board Structure is a pro-gram to help simplify the Board of Directors structure for Emmaus Ministries communities that support more than one of the Emmaus programs (Emmaus, Chrysalis, Face to Face or Journey to the Table). Because the Greater Indianapolis Area Emmaus Community has more than one Emmaus Ministry, both the GIA Emmaus Community and Chrysalis Community have voted to simplify their board structures. Several members of the Board are on both the Chrysalis and Emmaus Board of Directors in the same or multiple roles. This move is meant to lighten their load. This does not mean that less people are needed! If you have a heart for Emmaus or for Chrysalis there are several roles that need filling as the Board heads into 2019! Please prayerfully consider joining the Board of Directors to help support Chrysalis and/or Emmaus. The next meeting is No-vember 12th at 7pm at Tuxedo Park Baptist Church, 29 North Grant Avenue, Indianapolis IN 46201 (a phone call in number via skype is available for those that can’t attend in person). Anyone who has attended Em-maus or Chrysalis can be on the Board. If you are interested and need more information, contact Steve Gunn, the Community Lay Director, at 314-709-3412 or his email is [email protected].
With these changes, there will also be changes to the program for both Em-maus and Chrysalis. To help us with these changes the Upper Room is educat-ing Community Trainers for each community. Each Community Trainer will train both Clergy and Laity on their roles within the local Emmaus Ministries Commu-nities in accordance to The Upper Room model. The GIAEC Community train-er is Terri Whitehead. Thanks Terri for agreeing to step up and be the GIAEC trainer!
With the new structure, the Upper Room published the first ever Emmaus Ministries Community Manual. “This resource takes the place of both The Upper Room Handbook on Emmaus and The Upper Room Hand-book on Chrysalis. It explains the ins and outs, and the whys and hows of all four Upper Room Emmaus Ministries – The Walk to Emmaus, Chrysalis, Face to Face, and Journey to the Table. The Emmaus Minis-tries Community Manual provides a comprehensive overview and explanation for the Emmaus movement and all of the ministries, both from theological and technical perspectives.”
The Board will share more information as it is available.
GATHERING OCTOBER 20
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Greater Indianapolis Area Emmaus and Chrysalis Community
Go Fourth Fall 2018 On the web at: indyemmaus.org and chrysalisgia.webs.com
CHANGES COMING TO GIAEC AND GIACC—A UNIFIED BOARD STRUCTURE
Come meet the newest members of our Greater Indianapolis Area Emmaus Community at the next Gather-ing!! It will be at Christ United Methodist Church, 8540 US HWY S, Indianapolis, IN 46227 (North of Green-wood Park Mall at the corner of Stop 12 and US HWY 31).
The pilgrims will have their reunion groups at 6 p.m. The community begins gathering at 6:30 pm to fellowship, the program starts at 7 pm and wrap up is about 8:30 pm. Please wear your name tag. There will be AGAPE making for the Men’s Walk in November for a time of fellowship. The gathering is open to anyone, even if you have not attended a Walk to Emmaus. This is a great time to introduce some-one new to Emmaus! Last name beginning with A-M bring a drink and N-Z bring a snack.
Please contact Jannell Gunn 317-989-5892 if you need babysitting.
We hope to see you there!!
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WELCOME OUR NEWEST COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Judith Karstens
Cynthia McMillan
Cheryl Hamilton
Peg Grice
Cathy Hinshaw
Denise Robinson
Andrea Evans
Beth Bailey
Jennifer Beaumont
Karen Wehman
Melissa Blaine
Issann Traylor
Sherri Allen
Cynthia West
Callie Perry
The Pilgrims from Women’s Walk #187
2019 GIAEC WALKS SCHEDULED AT CHRIST UMC !
The Greater Indianapolis Area Community Emmaus Women’s Walk #189 is scheduled for September 19th to the 21st, 2019. The Board is still seeking a Lay Director. The Greater Indianapolis Area Emmaus Community Men’s Walk #190 is scheduled for November 14th to the 17th, 2019. John Burns has agreed to be the Lay Director.
The Team of Walk #188
Lay Director Terry Tolliver
Asst. Lay Director Bob Collins Asst. Lay Director Dave Pagel
Asst. Lay Director John Wakeman Spiritual Director Dan Crawford
Asst. Spiritual Director Joe Johnson Asst. Spiritual Director Reid Walker Asst. Spiritual Director John Weeks
Music Director David Gioe Board Representative John Magnabosco
Table Leader John Purcell Table Leader Thomas Nichols
Table Leader Bob Sabo Prayer Chapel Coordinator Keith Ward
Head Kitchen Brian Earnhart Head CHA Russ Allison
CHA/Kitchen Randy Allison CHA/Kitchen Ron Allison
CHA/Kitchen Michael Beaumont CHA/Kitchen John Burns CHA/Kitchen Joe Curtis
CHA/Kitchen Scott Emmett CHA/Kitchen Walter Evans CHA/Kitchen Bob Lasher
Team meetings are happening for the Men’s team. Team is still needed, specifically, another musician and table leaders. Men, have you been on Emmaus (or another 4th day weekend) and is God calling you to serve? If so, Emmaus needs you! Team and Pilgrim Applications are available at indyemmaus.org (hover over the Walks link to see them). Contact Bob Sabo at [email protected] and let him know you would like to work on team! Pilgrim applications are starting to come in! We have a limit of 16 pilgrims, so get your applications in!
GIAEC MEN’S WALK TO EMMAUS #188
NOVEMBER 1-4 , 2018
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The best way is by using the GIAEC Website is located at http://indyemmaus.org. This site has been recent-ly updated and has more changes coming soon including the ability to submit applications online along with online payments. The GIAEC has a closed Facebook site, Search for Emmaus on Facebook. If you are already a member and have Facebook friends that have attended please add them. This is a great way to stay in touch with your Emmaus brothers and sisters. If you send [email protected] an email, Jannell Gunn will invite you to the group. The GIAEC email account is [email protected]. This email is used only for Emmaus related items and for sending out an electronic version of the Go Fourth Newsletter. If you need to be added, contact Jannell Gunn at [email protected] or 317-989-5892.
HOW DO I FIND EMMAUS INFORMATION?
When you are considering sponsoring a pilgrim here are a few things to be aware of for sponsorship. The GIAEC asks each sponsor to:
1. Speak with your pilgrim in advance and explain the events of the 72 hour experi-ence. Nothing is considered ‘secret’, but you may want to just briefly describe ‘dying moments’ and ‘candlelight’ as going to chapel for examination of conscience. 2. Fill out a Pilgrim Application form with the help of your pilgrim and send it to the Community Registrar, Ron Allison. He will then notify you and your pilgrim all the spe-cifics you will need to know concerning the week-end.
3. Gather Agape letters for your pilgrim. They should be dropped off anytime prior to or at Candelight.
4. Pick-up your pilgrim and bring them to the site of the Walk by 7:00 P.M. on Thursday of the Walk (Some people will take their pilgrim out to dinner before the Walk on Thursday evening. That is up to you and your pilgrim.) You will also need to stay for the Sponsor’s Hour that takes place immediately after the Pilgrims are called away into the conference room on Thursday. Sponsor’s Hour consists of praying for your pilgrim while holding their Cross and receiving Communion.
5. While your pilgrim is on their Walk, check in with their family during the weekend to see if they have any needs.
6. Attend Candlelight on Saturday of the Walk. Candlelight starts at 8:00 p.m. sharp. Most people start arriv-ing at 7:30 p.m. You will again pray for your pilgrim while holding their Cross during the service. Please try to sit on an aisle seat so you can see your pilgrim when they come into the room at 9:00 p.m.
7. Attend the Closing at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon of the Walk. After Closing you will take your pilgrim home. While you are taking them home, encourage them attend the next Gathering and other Emmaus events.
SPONSORING OTHERS FOR UPCOMING WALKS
GIAEC is registered with AmazonSmile! This is a great way to help Emmaus raise funds for Scholarships. If you like to shop on Amazon you can support Emmaus! Choose The Greater Indianapolis Area Emmaus Community the first time you log into smile.amazon.com. From then on GIAEC will get 0.5% of your purchases!
CHRISTMAS IS COMING! SHOP ON AMAZON SMIL E TO SUPPORT GIAEC ! !
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Mark Your Calendar
Emmaus Walks
Men’s Walk - Nov. 1-4, 2018
Please plan to attend . . .
Candlelight - Saturday Nov. 3 at 7:30 pm
Closing - Sunday Nov. 4 at 4:30 pm
Gathering - October 20 at Christ UMC
Board Meetings
Chrysalis and Emmaus - Nov. 12
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