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Chattanooga - LaFayette Emmaus & Chrysalis
Chattanooga - LaFayette Emmaus & Chrysalis
January 2015
April 2015
A NOTE FROM OUR LAY DIRECTOR....
Meet our new Lay Director; Pa2 Harris. Pa2 was a pilgrim on Women’s Walk #3 in March 1991. Pa2 has been married to Don Harris for 31 years and they have two daughters, Amanda 24 and Allison 20. She also has two cats-­‐Mo and Duckie.
Overcoming Obstacles
There are two talks on the Walk to
Emmaus entitled “Obstacles to
Grace” and “Perseverance.” The
themes of those talks could not be
more appropriate looking back on
the recent Men’s Walk # 53.
Let me first of all congratulate the
entire Chattanooga-LaFayette
Emmaus & Chrysalis Community
for its own incredible display of
God’s love and being the Body of
Christ throughout the Walk. Your
support through prayers and
presence was a testimony that
spoke volumes to the Pilgrims.
While listening to the men’s
incredible testimonies during
Closing, I was reminded of how
many “Obstacles” had to be
overcome and how much
“Perseverance” was displayed
throughout the Walk.
The words of James 1:12 could not
be more appropriate: “Blessed is
the man who perseveres under
trial, because when he has stood
the test, he will receive the crown
of life that God has promised to
those who love him.
I don’t know if everyone fully
grasps how much Satan worked
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tirelessly to interfere with the Walk,
but thanks to a Community of
prayers God was faithful.
tThe Team missed two regularly scheduled meetings because of weather issues, which forced delays in talks
previews and curtailed team bonding opportunities.
tThere were several late Team changes due to conflicting commitment schedules.
tThe Walk was nearly postponed due to an inadequate amount of Pilgrims, but the Community came through
with enough sponsorships just before the deadline.
tTwo Pilgrims had to drop off at the last minute, leaving two tables one participant shy.
tThe day before Sendoff, a mudslide closed Nick-A-Jack Road, which is the main access to Camp Lookout. It
forced longer drives for just about everyone coming up the mountain.
tJust minutes before Sendoff began, Lay Director Robby Dunn became mysteriously ill, but Board
Representative Dr. Mark Kapperman stepped in like a professional. The next morning, Robby was feeling fine
and able to lead the rest of the weekend.
tIncredibly dense fog two mornings and one evening made traveling to and from Camp Lookout very nervewracking.
tA misty rain during Candlelight threatened to put a damper on the evening, but not 1 candle was extinguished
by the constant rain.
The women’s walk is just around the corner, April 16-19. My prayer is that the same outpouring of love will be
displayed to the women that was shown to the men. We give praise to God and to this wonderful community for
your support! We have a full walk and several on the waiting list for the upcoming women’s walk. See you on
the mountain!
Opportunities to serve:
Attending send-off
Helping in the kitchen
Making Agape gifts
Prayer Vigil
Attending Candlelight
Attending Closing!
Love You With the Love of the Lord!
Pa2 Harris
Thank You!!
Thanks to everyone who provided agape for the recent Men’s walk!
Please keep the women in mind, their walk is coming up fast (April 16-­‐19th).
WELCOME PILGRIMS FROM MEN’S WALK #53!
Ron Cantrell, Glen Cornelius, john Davis, Jim Diehl, Bryan Doran, Jeff Epperson, Craig Fowler, Brian Gentry Patrick Googer, Bre\ Groce, Steve Imler, Jeremy Lambert, Ed Nanney, Fugate Osburn , Terry Parks, Tom Phillips Charlie Saunders, David Smith, Gary Terning, Adam Thompson, William Tomlinson, Eric Wharton SAVE THE DATE!
On Saturday, July 18, The Cha\anooga Lafaye\e Emmaus Community will be hosang an Emmaus/Chrysalis Community Development Training at Tyner United Methodist Church. Several state and regional Upper Room leaders will be present to facilitate this training. Registraaon fee: $10. All Board and Community is invited to a\end. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Pa2 Harris-­‐pa2charris@gmail.com. 2]
MANY THANKS!
For the following donations:
April Gathering
April 13, 2015 - 6:15 PM
Pam Whitt, in memory of Katie Lee Geddie
Briarwood Baptist Church
26 Ellis Springs
Rd.
Ringgold, GA 30736
David and Sharon Clark, in memory of Curt Blair
Bring your favorite dish and come celebrate with us!
If you have not been to a gathering in a while, we
INVITE you to join us! We will have communion,
sing, share prayer request and an encouraging 4th
day testimony will be given.
Katie Snow, Diana Pack, Joyce Meffert, Susan
McCorkle, Jaime Pesl, and Mike Butters monetary
donations
Jerry Shook donated the Corn Hull games for our
walks at Camp Lookout
Contact: Jim Boyd (423) 432-5435
Mike and Glenda Peck donated a Sam's Club
Membership
Map
Mike Payne donated payment for the
Chattanooga-LaFayette Emmaus Community IX
Web Hosting Expert Plan, two-year renewal.
Meal Times for Emmaus Walks
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
DINNER
8:00
12:30
5:30
8:00
8:00
12:30
Upcoming Walks
Women’s Walk#63 April 16-19, 2015
LD: Candy Royer
Men’s Walk#54 September 17-20, 2015
LD: Bob Spangler
6:30
Women’s Walk#64 October 22-25, 2015
LD: Karen Songer
12:00
Girl’s Chrysalis #45 November 5-8, 2015
LD: Mandi Thurman
UPCOMING WALKS
WOMEN’S WALK
AND FLIGHTS:
APRIL 16-19
Women’s Walk
April 16-19, 2015
CANDY ROYER LD
Send off March 16, 7 PM
Candlelight March 18, 8:30 PM
Prayer Vigil
Sign-Up
Closing March 19, 3:30 PM
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FROM TEAM SELECTION
There will be a special prayer of the Women’s Team #63 at the
Monday night Gathering, April 13, 2015, at Briarwood Baptist Church.
COMMUNITY
OPPORTUNITIES
This will be an exciting chance for the entire Community to participate
in the blessing of the team for their sacrificial service to the Pilgrims of
Walk #63.
Please make plans to attend the Gathering at Briarwood and participate
in the prayers for God’s team! That’s Monday, April 13, 2015, at 6:15
p.m. at Briarwood Baptist Church, 26 Ellis Springs Road, Ringgold,
GA 30736.
If you cannot attend, please continue your prayers for the team and
pilgrims of Walk #63.
AGAPE
Contact: Jeanette Huddleston
423-488-8842
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Minimum Agape Needed
24 Bed Agape
60 Meal Agape
36 Conference Room Agape
Thank you for your acts of agape
love! Your gifts are appreciated!
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Starting in May, the Team Selection Committee will be meeting to put
together the names for the 2015 Fall walks. If you have not worked on
a walk in a while or have never worked on a walk and would like to be
contacted, please fill out the contact forms on the tables at the
Gatherings so that we may have your most current contact information.
If you cannot attend a Gathering, please call, text or e-mail me with
your current contact information at (423) 718-1852 or
scrocker14@hotmail.com.
Remember: All teams are made up of one-third (1/3) of people who
have never worked a walk; one-third (1/3) of people who have worked
one or two walks; and one-third (1/3) are veterans who have worked
several walks and are equipped to mentor the other members who are
less experienced. The 1/3 of new members will hold the positions of
Assistant Table Leaders and CHAs (6 total). The next 1/3 will also
hold the positions of experienced Assistant Table Leaders and CHAs (6
total). The final 1/3 will hold the positions of Table Leaders and
Assistant Lay Directors (9 total).
May God bless each and every one of you and I want to thank each of
you for your help with the team selection process.
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PRAYER
To sign up for the 72 hour prayer
vigil you may contact
Mandi Thurmond
423-902-4853
clemmausprayervigil@gmail.com
DONATE
Donations should be sent to
Kathryn Geddie
PO BOX 21024
Chattanooga, TN 37424
Your gifts to Emmaus are tax
deductible within the law.
2015 Board of Directors
Spiritual Director
Rev. Jim Boyd
423-432-5435
Asst.Spiritual Director
Joe Jacks
423-400-7142
Community Lay Director
Patti Harris
423-505-6646
Asst. Community LD
Damon Riggs
423-779-4201
Secretary
Katie Snow
423-802-5082
Treasurer
Kathryn Geddie
423-488-2821
Letters
Connie Noland
706-935-7523
Agape Gifts
Jeanette
Huddleston
423-488-8842
Worship(Sponsors Hour Etc.)
Carol Ackerson
423-629-0633
Kitchen
Mike Peck
Glenda Peck
423-820-1695
423-693-5428
Literature
Dana Ellis
423-280-9182
Registrar
Jerry Noland
706-935-7523
Logistics
David Sargeant
423-847-0357
Team Selection Chairperson
Susan Crocker
423-718-1852
Chrysalis
Megan McDowell
423-364-6096
Dennis McCloud
423=875-9438
Mandi Thurmond
423-902-4853
Music
Makala Bumgarner
423-227-5436
Gathering Supplies
Jackie McCorkle
706-519-0500
Communication/Newsletter
Mitzi Talley
865-274-2154
Website Coordinator
Mike Payne
423-313-4401
Nominations
(Past Lay Director)
72 Hour Prayer Vigil
CONTACT INFO
EMAIL
CHANGES:
Send email subscriptions
or changes to
Mike Payne
mpayne308@gmail.com
The Walk Talk may also
be downloaded from our
website:
www.clemmaus.org
CONTACT
UPDATES
Do we have your correct
address and phone number?
If you have changed
either of these, please
contact us with your
updated information.
Contact: Susan Crocker
423-718-1852
2015 Board Support
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For Newsletter corrections or
information, please contact
Mitzi Talley
mitzitalley200@comcast.net