A Message from our Spiritual Director

Greater Cincinnati Emmaus and Chrysalis Community

September 2018

Inside this issue:

Lay Director’s Message

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Treasurer’s Report 2

Pilgrim/team rosters 3

Chrysalis and Sponsor

information

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Special notices 5

Share groups 5

I fondly remember as a child the drive our family made each spring break to see my grandparents in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It was during this long drive, spurred on by familiar landmarks, that increased the anticipation of our final destination. In the ‘60s and ‘70s, we didn’t have cell phones to pacify us nor did we have electronic games to pass the time. Activity books, action figures or a few Matchbox cars were my only options. Sure, there was the license plate game. But, as a child and a journey that in good weather would take at least 6 hours and likely another 1-3 hours if snow up north was bad, how many times can a kid play the license plate game? I knew the route well: US 23 North to I 75, across the Mackinac Bridge, turn east towards Hessel, exit onto St. Martin’s Point Road to the “Old Forester’s Retreat.” I suspect Cleopas and his friend knew their route too. They had traveled the road between Jerusalem and Emmaus many times. It was about 7 miles and may have taken several hours or more. I’m sure they remembered their landmarks as I remember the landmarks along my journey. One day, though, Cleopas and his friend’s lives would be changed forever. They were distracted. Understandably, they were focused on Jesus’ crucifixion. I was often distracted by focusing on the destination and not the journey. Many times I missed something because I was focused on play or blindly starring into space. Suddenly, Jesus was walking with our friends. Isn’t that the way it hap-pens? Too often, we’re distracted. We’re focused on the destination; our to-do list, kids to shuttle, meetings and sports schedules and not the journey. I wonder what we miss because we're distract-ed?

What was life like prior to your Walk to Emmaus? Were you traveling through life focused on everything but life itself? Were you so distracted you didn’t recognize God trying to get your attention until “your eyes were opened?” We are all on a journey. Our daily walk may look the same as it did yesterday. We worry about what has happened, what’s going to happen or what we need to do. As Christians, enjoy the journey. By all means, “ anticipate” our final destination but don’t be so distracted you miss life. Though we get distracted, “anticipate” that Jesus wants to walk with us and change our lives too. Think of your distracted friends and introduce them to the Walk to Emmaus, Chrysalis or Face-to-Face. Allow the Holy Spirit to open their hearts and “open their eyes” as they find faith along their journey through life. David Tennant

Community Spritiual Director

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A Message from our Community Lay Director

“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Jesus Christ returns.” Philippians 1.6

This verse has been on my heart for the last few weeks. I have prayed and reflected on it myself, and have also felt led to pass it on to several others.

Our loving Father who began this good work within us will continue it throughout our lifetime, finishing it when we meet him face to face. God’s work for us began when Christ died on the cross in our place. His work within us began when we first believed.

For many of us this happened on our own Walk. It did for me. I thought I was a Christian prior to my Walk, but I didn’t really understand the Gospel at all. I was still “earning my own salvation.” On Walk 71 He started that good work within me.

Let’s take time and reflect on our sponsorship. To whom can we give this gift of Emmaus? Pray on it, and then act!

De Colores,

Susan Wisner, Community Lay DIrector

Treasurer’s Report

So far this year we had $15, 398 in donations, pilgrim fees and team fees, and $22, 655 in expenses. We have a cash balance of $36,315.

Also, due to our devoted community, we were able to offer nine scholarships to cover the walk fees this year.

Thank you for being so committed to loving and serving our Lord!

De Colores,

Lucy Trumbull, Treasurer

Logistics Help Needed We are all gifted with various skills and talents, and if you are someone who likes to serve as a LOG, organize information, or map out signs and work processes - you would be a big blessing to our community and future walks. I am looking for 2-3 assistants to help with the preparations for each walk, and to help work through logistics changes as we anticipate a move to a new facility. Please contact me if you are interested. Many hands make light work! DeColores, Jane Glandorf 513-919-6153 jcglandorf@gmail.com

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Pilgrim name Church Sponsor

Ron Breeden St. Paul Community Donna Goens

Ryan Brumback Anderson Hills UMC Anthony Selm

Travis Combs Crossroads Oakley Bob Gerding

Baird Fairbairn Sonrise Community Church Mike Gutbier

Chris Ellen Chris Kollmann

Nathan Frankhouser

Pierce Point Community Church Bob Gerding

Phillip Hammer Burt Huber

Jerry Hounchell

Hyde Park Community UMC Dave Weaver

Bryan Holland

Armstrong Chapel UMC Julie Holland

Brian Kaufmann Anderson Hills UMC Neil Hollingsworth

Mike Lipp Crossroads Community Church Susan Wisner

Shigeyoshi Ota Carthage Christian Church Brenda Sing-Ota

David Ratcliff Springdale Nazarene Church Matt McCasland

Russell Sims Armstrong Chapel UMC Garen Wisner

Andrew Schuchmann Landmark Steven Theobald

Jonathan Slaughter Anderson Hills UMC Phil Thompson

Rodrick Strickland

New Prospect Baptist Church Sterling Hawks

Brent Weygandt Epiphany UMC Yvonne Focke

Men’s Walk to Emmaus # 102, Sept. 27-30, 2018 Pilgrim Roster Team Roster

Please remember to keep these men in your prayers so that their hearts will be prepared and their eyes would be opened to the Lord to work in and through them. Pray also for the team members who will be the hands and feet of Jesus for these pilgrims and for each other.

ROLE NAME TALK

LD Brian Pickens Perseverance

ALD John Chase Priority

ALD Chris Kollmann Fourth Day

ALD David Focke Christian Action

TL Dan Warren Body of Christ

TL Chris Nickell Life in Piety

TL Al Wright Discipleship

TL Jim Bowling Priesthood of All Believers

TL Billy Morrison Grow Through Study

TL Marvin Jones Changing Our World

ATL Vinnie Behrmann

ATL Scott Crouthers

ATL Jarrad Thacker

ATL KJ Pruitt

Music Tom Wessel

Music Todd Whitman

PS Jay George

PS Jack Gillming

LOG John Groth

LOG Steve Theobald

LOG C.W. Fite

ASD David Wells Sanctifying Grace

SD Bob Clo Means of Grace

ASD Brian Cordell Prevenient Grace

ASD Darin Fowler Justifying Grace

ASD Linda St Myers Obstacles to Grace

BR John Clark

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Sponsorship Information: What does it really mean to be a sponsor for someone on aWalk? How can one be the best sponsor to a pilgrim? According to one definition of the word sponsor, it is “an individual who organizes and is com-mitted to the development of a program or project”. In this case then a sponsor is someone who is COMMITTED to the spiritual development of a pilgrim, and is willing to help them before, during, and in the 4th days afterwards. Emmaus is so much more than a 72 hour retreat...it’s opening the door to a deeper relationship with Christ!

Pray and listen to who God is leading you to invite. Talk to that person openly and honestly, let them hear how your walk has impacted your journey with Christ. If the person has questions about the week-end, answer them. As we say, there are no secrets, but many wonderful surprises! Once the person has accepted the offer of the weekend, help organize anything that will let them fully focus on the weekend. Plan to attend candlelight and closing, and secure agape for your pilgrim. Once the weekend is over, keep in contact with your pilgrim. Ask about their 4th days. Invite them to continue their journey by becoming part of a share group. Encourage them to attend gatherings, and most importantly, encourage them to become active in service to Christ, in their church and community..If you need more infor-mation about sponsoring, or need to know when the next training will take place, please contact Teresa Rutherford, Education/Sponsorship Coordinator, at Trutherford1@cinci.rr.com.

Chrysalis Information: At a recent Board meeting, it was decided to put on hold future Chrysalis flights within our community. This was due to the cancellation of several recent flights due to limited registered caterpillars. We will postpone flights while the Upper Room considers a revised weekend schedule for Chrysalis, perhaps making it easier for younger people to attend.

Until this time, we encourage any interested young people and their sponsors to consider having them attending a flight at the Northern Lights community, which holds their Chrysalis weekends at Lebanon UMC. Their young women’s flight will be MLK weekend (January 19-21), and the young men’s flight will be President’s Day weekend (Feb. 16-18)

Please contact Jeff Markovic with any questions or help registering, 513-260-4783.

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Notes from the Good Shepherd: Mining for Share Groups “At times our ow light goes out and is rekindled by the spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” Albert Schweitzer When I read this quote, I think of our 4th days and how participating in a share group can deepend our service for the Lord. We have continued working on developing a share group data base, and need the community to help. Listed below are the share group names we have on record. Please take a moment to review, and email me any updates to your group’s information (e.g.: is the group still in existence?/ meeting time/location changes/ open or closed group, etc. ) Share Group Directory: Eastgate Christian Emmaus Men’s Church of the Savior MGM Men’s Mason UMC Emmaus Men’s Springdale (meets Mon. eves) Monday Men’s Meeting Saturday Mount Moriah Meeting Tuesday Bible Study Wednesday Night group Women: Four friends group Women’s Saturday morning Share Group The focus of the Board, the leadership team and our Lay Director is sponsorship. What a better way to sponsor pilgrims and fill all walks than to pray about new pilgrims in your share groups. Thank you community for your time and assistance. DeColores. Sandi Fenstermacher Greater Cincinnati Women's Walk to Emmaus #113 Table of Ruth (513) 532-2872 or sfenstermacher@fuse.net

Change of “venue” for Oct. Gathering In preparation for the Hyde Park renovations in 2019, the Board has been reviewing possible locations for future Emmaus functions.

After reviewing St. Pauls’ UMC in Madeira, it was decided to hold October Gathering there to give the community a feel for this possible option.

Please join us for Gathering on 10/4/18 at 7:00 pm.

Address is: 8221 Miami Av, Madiera, OH

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2018 Board of Directors Worshipfully Working Together

Position Name Phone Agape Chair Jane Wiseman 513-253-5006 Chrysalis Lay Director Jeff Markovic 513-260-4783 Community LD Susan Wisner 513-600-4709 Community LD Emeritus Steve Theobald 513-604-8160 Community SD David Tennant 513-405-2528

Communications CoChairs Bridget Murphy/ Annise Anderson

513-349-8148 /513-961-0621

Connections Chair Sandy Hauser 513-941-8060 Education Teresa Rutherford Good Shepherd Sandi Fenstermacher 513-532-2872 Chrysalis Vice Chair TJ Spencer Leadership Chair Ennes Ireton 513-448-5856

Logistics Chair Jane Glandorf 513-919-6153,

Men's Registrar Julie Watson 513-582-3214 Newsletter Bridget Murphy 513-349-8148 cell Outreach Annise Anderson 513-961-0621 Social Media Michelle Clark 513-349-9672 Secretary Larry Verdier 513-378-8021 Social Chair Les Sper 513-675-5987 Social Linda Evans

Treasurer Lucy Trumbull 513-910-7990

Rep at Large David Heflin Rep at Large Chris Swofford 513-383-5484 Women's Registrar Julie Watson 513-582-3214 Website John Clark 513-284-6081

Hyde Park CMUC Liaison Sharon Michaelson 513-761-5571

Upcoming Walks/Flights Men’s Walk #102, Sept. 27-30, 2018

Women’s Walk #121, Nov. 8-11, 2018

Candlelight, Sept. 29, 2018 8:30 pm

Gathering, Thurs. Oct. 4, 2018 7:00 pm (fellowship beginning at 6:30 pm)

NOTE: OCT Gathering is at St Paul’s UMC in Madeira

Men’s Walk #102 Reunion is NOV. 1,

before Nov. Gathering.

Emmaus Gatherings, Candlelight and Closings are held at

Hyde Park Community UMC 1345 Grace Avenue, Cincinnati, OH

Chrysalis Events are held at Milford First

UMC 541 Main St., Milford, OH

2018 CALENDAR

Emmaus Greater Cincinnati Community

Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church

1345 Grace Avenue

Cincinnati, OH 45208

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