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ALDERSGATE PILGRIM
A Newsletter for the Florida Aldersgate Emmaus and Chrysalis Community
www.AldersgateEmmaus.org
Est. 1980
January 2010
Inside this issue:
New Lay Director’s message
News from the UR
Gatherings
Weekend dates
Weekend rosters
Board of Director’s roster
Weekend reminders
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A Message from Our New Lay Director
De Colores brothers and sisters of the Aldersgate
Emmaus Community from John Helton, Walk #88
table of Mark. During that walk I experienced God’s
Agape love as never before and began to take a
new spiritual direction, that of moving toward being
an “authentic” disciple of Jesus. Sandra and I have
been married 43 years and are blessed with two
sons and one very special grandson. We worship
and serve the Lord together with the Body of Christ
at Satellite Beach United Methodist Church.
My 4th Days have been filled with jubilation saying yes to Jesus more than I ever
imagined. Saying yes includes a stronger role in the local church and community as a
Christian leader letting actions speak, rather than words. The Emmaus movement is
important to Sandra and me as we sponsor pilgrims, serve on teams, and continue to
grow through leadership positions. Serving on the Aldersgate Board is very special and
to be asked to serve as the Lay Director for 2010 is truly an honor and privilege. Thank
you all for your confidence and support.
The Aldersgate Board of Directors serves the community as a governing body to ensure
dissemination of the guidelines promulgated by the Upper Room. In order to do so we
(The Board) sign (on your behalf) a covenant agreement to follow these guidelines. As
you participate in activities please be assured that to the best of our knowledge the
Upper Room Emmaus Handbook is being followed. It is no secret that the Walk to
Emmaus is Gods event and as your board prepares leadership to conduct the
weekends they do so in the Spirit of God the father, Jesus the son, and The Holy Spirit.
The New Year brings many exciting events with men’s and women’s walks including
Spanish-language walks. 2010 is the 30th anniversary of Florida Aldersgate Emmaus
and that will come with a celebration. The board is praying for these events and for the
spiritual growth of the community and asks that as a community we respond to God’s
desire and use our gifts and talents to share His love.
I look forward to serving the Lord together with you throughout the year.
Peace & Blessings
John
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A Message for the Heart
“The eyes of the Lord your God are always on [the land], from the
beginning of the year to the very end of the year”. —Deuteronomy 11:12
Longtime California pastor Ray Stedman once told his congregation: ―On New Year’s Eve we
realize more than at any other time in our lives that we can never go back in time. . . . We can
look back and remember, but we cannot retrace a single moment of the year that is past.‖
Stedman then referred to the Israelites as they stood on the edge of a new opportunity. After four
decades of desert wanderings by their people, this new generation may have wondered if they
had the faith and fortitude to possess the Promised Land.
Their leader, Moses, reminded them that they had seen ―every great act of the Lord which He
did‖ (Deut. 11:7) and that their destination was ―a land for which the Lord your God cares; the
eyes of the Lord your God are always on it, from the beginning of the year to the very end of the
year‖ (v.12).
On New Year’s Eve, we may fear the future because of events in the past. But we need not
remain chained to our old memories because we can move ahead focused on God. Just as the
Lord watched over the land and His people, so His eyes will be upon us.
God’s faithful care will extend to every day of the new year. We can count on that promise. —
David C. McCasland
God holds the future in His hands
With grace sufficient day by day;
Through good or ill He gently leads,
If we but let Him have His way. —Rohrs
The “what” of our future is determined by the “Who” of eternity.
From Our Daily Bread – December 31, 2009
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From the International Director
I'm happy to announce a new area of emphasis -- Leadership Development. The purpose for this new
emphasis is to help us listen to the local community Boards of Directors and to nurture the
partnership we have together in this global ministry. Our goal is to develop and empower local
leaders -- members of the Board of Directors -- to develop relationships among leaders and among
communities.
The Leadership Development program will draw the International Office, the Regional Leaders and
Assistant Regional Leaders into a relationship with each of the Boards of Directors for Emmaus and
Chrysalis. We want to help to equip, empower and educate you to lead their communities. We are
partners, not police. Each of the Regional Leaders is enthusiastically embracing this new method. We
want to know: How we can help you? What tools do you need to serve your Emmaus or Chrysalis
community? We will be praying for you and hope you will pray for us.
Beginning in 2010, we will be conducting Leadership Development events in each of the five regions.
We will be asking that all new Board of Director members attend one meeting. We invite other Board
members interested community members to also attend. Each region will hold several (4-7) of these
one-day trainings, located strategically around each region. You are asked to attend the meeting that
is most convenient for you to attend. (Each year after, we’ll continue to offer 4-7 meetings in each
region, inviting newly elected members of the Boards.) As a local Board member, you are only
expected to attend one meeting during your three years of service on the Board of Directors. Usually,
that will be your first year of service on your local board.
These Leadership Development meetings will usually be held on a Saturday and will contain six
hours of content. You will be able to meet and ask questions of your Regional Leaders, meet board
members from other Emmaus and Chrysalis communities, and pray together with other brothers and
sisters in Christ. Emmaus and Chrysalis board members will meet together.
In order to find the location of the Leadership Development Meetings in your region, simply click on
the Leadership Development link .
We are really looking forward to learning, growing, and praying together -- to further this global
movement.
Blessings to you,
Greg Engroff and the staff of the International Emmaus and Chryslis offices
The Upper Room Emmaus Newsletter:
www.upperroom.org/emmaus/newsletter/winter09-10
Look here!
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Leadership Development Event in Leesburg
Event: Upper Room Emmaus Southeast Regional Training
Hosted By: The Aldersgate Emmaus Community
Purpose: Training in all aspects of the Upper Room model for Emmaus. There will be
separate sessions for clergy and lay leaders. The training is primarily for the Board
members of newly formed Emmaus communities (like Gainsville Living Water). But it is
also open to Boards and other interested Emmaus alumni from all communities as a
good opportunity for refresher training, networking, problem solving, etc. The Aldersgate
Board is encouraged to participate.
Background: In the past the UR used to send staff to each newly forming community
to provide this training. With lots of new communities forming all around the US they
have decided to offer several regional training events to save on travel expenses and
staff travel demands. This is the inaugural such regional training event (see page 4
above).
Date: Saturday, March 6, 9AM to 3PM. This coincides with our Men's Walk #131 participants at the training event will be invited to participate in our candlelight for Walk
131 on Saturday evening. Lunch will be provided in the Leesburg Youth Camp cafeteria
for a nominal fee.
We could use some volunteers from the Aldersgate community to provide a continental
breakfast, coffee, juice and mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack agape (we all know
what that is) and to be greeters and hosts for the visitors from other communities who
will be participating.
Contact: To volunteer or get more info please contact Dan Hartman at 407-346-5718 or
[email protected]
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Scenes from the Christmas House – Adersgate Fundraiser
December 5, 2009 – Clermont, FL
The Christmas House was fun for everyone. Kids got to see Santa as well as listen to a
story from Mother Goose; create their own Christmas cards; have their face painted and
enjoy juice and cookies. We’re already making plans for the 2010 Christmas House.
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“Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I with them.”
Matthew 18:20
FUMC Spring Hill
January 15, 2010
6:00 PM
Heritage UMC - Clearwater
January 23, 2010
6:00 PM
The Hernando-Pasco Emmaus Community.
Bring a dish and be prepared to share a
Christmas moment!
For more information, call Robyn Andras at
(813) 476-5974
[email protected]
Dave Landers will serve communion
and Jake Authier will provide the music.
Covered dish dinner.
All are welcome!
For more info, email
Richard Green
[email protected]
First Baptist Church Lutz
February 6, 2010
6:30 PM
University-Carillon UMC
February 7, 2010
5:30 PM
Please bring a vegetable,
cassorolle, salad or desert.
Ken Jones 813-264-4843
18116 US North 41
Lutz, FL 33549
[email protected]
Join us for a wonderful evening
of fun, food, and fellowship.
Covered dish dinner
1395 Campus View Court
Oviedo, Fl 32765
www.ucumc.net
St. Paul’s
Presbyterian Church
March 20, 2010
6:00 PM
Come out and join the fun!
Covered dish dinner.
9600 W. Colonial Dr.
Ocoee, FL 34761
www.sppchurch.org
SAVE THE DATE
30th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2010
WARREN WILLIS CAMP, LEESBURG
NEEDED: VOLUNTEERS TO HELP PLAN AND CONDUCT THE CELEBRATION!
CONTACT ANY BOARD MEMBER
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WANTED:
2010 Weekend Dates
Pilgrims
are
needed for Men’s and Women’s Walks.
Who do you know that needs to
experience the Walk to Emmaus?
Consider, in prayer, those you know that
the Spirit may be leading you to Sponsor.
Women’s Emmaus #130 – January 28-31, 2010
Men’s Emmaus #131 – March 4-7, 2010
Women’s Emmaus #131 – March 11-14, 2010
Girl’s Flight & Journey – March (Cancelled)
Boy’s Flight & Journey – March (Cancelled)
Girl’s Flight/Journey – July 16-18, 2010
Boy’s Flight/Journey – July 30 – August 1, 2010
Men’s Emmaus #132 (Spanish) – September 23-26, 2010
Women’s Emmaus #132 (Spanish) – September 30 – October 3, 2010
Men’s Emmaus #133 – October 21-24, 2010
Women’s Emmaus #133 – October 28-31, 2010
Sponsor and Team Applications are available at: www.AldersgateEmmaus.org
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE:
There are several opportunities to support your Aldersgate Emmaus Board and add your talents
and service to strengthen this ministry for the glory of God.
Please consider these openings and needs:
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County representative for North Brevard
30th Anniversary Celebration Planning Committee
Pastors and Musicians to serve on Emmaus and Chrysalis weekends.
Church with sleeping and shower facilities to host Chrysalis weekends.
Angels for Spanish Walks – Spanish language not required.
Computer Web Designer/Programmer familiar with PHP, SQL and Word Press.
Contact Bill Sloan @ 407-365-6435 0r 407-580-6995
Please make posters, table agape, and pillow agape for the walks. It takes 66 items of
each agape to have enough for each pilgrim and team member. Food is always
appreciated too. No individual gifts, flowers, etc. please. The purpose of agape is to
share with all the pilgrims. Please bring agape items no later than the send-off.
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Keep these pages where you pray and lift these women up
in your prayers throughout the weekend!
Pilgrims for Women’s Walk #130
January 28-31, 2010
Pilgrim Name
Sally Ankers
Gabriele Bourguignon
Dottie Brandely
Barbara Brown
Karen Damkohler
Dorothy DeAngelis
Veena Diette
Betsy French
Georgia Garrett
Judy Gregory
Jean Hartley
Marie Kasprow
Marilyn King
Teresa Knox
Jennifer Kosloski
Patricia Mantsch
Patricia Marker
Pam Rogers
Jeanne Shaub
Kathe Swanson
Cheryl Tyndall
Deborah Vautier
Roxanne Watson
Kathy Workman
Jerrica Yates
City
Spring Hill
Clermont
Clearwater
Oviedo
The Villages
The Villages
Kissimmee
Satellite Beach
Satellite Beach
The Villages
Crystal River
Gainesville
Clearwater
Ocoee
Winter Springs
Brooksville
Largo
Winter Springs
Ocala
Orlando
Orlando
Apopka
Tampa
St Cloud
Spring Hill
Sponsor
Jo Ann Martin, Glenda Dry, Glo Reynolds
Pat & Kathy Werner
Beryl Mitchell
Nancy Larson
Marielle Crawford
Dave Grahert & Rich Senseny
Marge & Allan Nagle
Craig & Audrey Tomchik
Emery & Margaret Jones
Yvonne Auxier
Sara Winston
Lori Green
Bonnie Sharpe
Marjorie Chase
Ruthie Wiewiora
Virginia Walz
Tommy Douthat
Sharon Peck
Sue Blanchard
Joan Ziegler
David & Jean Wemyss
Melinda Rider
Patty Mangione & Cindy Hall
Tammy Oaks
Joy Pegram & Deborah Bonello
SUPPORT THIS WALK IN PRAYER
SIGN-UP FOR THE WALK #127
72-HOUR PRAYER CLOCK AT:
WWW.ALDERSGATEEMMAUS.COM
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Team Roster Women’s Walk #130
January 28-31, 2010
Lay Director
Board Representative
Spiritual Director
Asst. Spiritual Director
Assistant Lay Director – 1
Assistant Lay Director – 2
Assistant Lay Director – 3
Outside Coordinator
Music Director
Assistant Music Director
_____ Sherry Matteson
______________
____ Jo Ann Martin__________________
_____ Barry Lane___________________
______Ivan Corbin____________________
Nancy Larsen
Nancy Faine
Glenda McComb
Sharon Horton
Lisa Ralph
Robyn Andras
TALKS
Priority
Prevenient Grace
Priesthood of All Believers
Justifying Grace
Life in Piety
Growth Through Study
Means of Grace
Christian Action
Obstacles to Grace
Discipleship
Changing Our World
Sanctifying Grace
Body of Christ
Perseverance
Fourth Day
Primary
Nancy Larsen
Lou Shields
Mary Mutter
Cathy Thacker_
Kathy Rhodes
Debbie Senseny
Barry Lane
Nellie DeArmand
Karen Burris
Nancy Faine
Natalie Killebrew
Ivan Corbin
Claudine Callahan
Sherry Matteson
Glenda McComb
Back Up
Nancy Faine
Joline Krolicki
Barbara McNabb
Cathy Sterling
Brenda Stephens_____
Glenda McComb
______Anita Jackson_______
Carolyn Shields
Sharon Horton
Nancy Larsen
TABLE LEADERS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
TL
TL
TL
TL
TL
TL
Mary Mutter
Nellie DeArmand
Debbie Senseny
Claudine Callahan
Kathy Rhodes
Natalie Killebrew
7. ATL
Cathy Sterling
8. ATL
Barbara McNabb
9. ATL
Carolyn Shields
10.ATL
Anita Jackson_______
11.ATL
Brenda Stephens
12.ATL:_____Joline Krolicki_______
ANGELS
1. Chapel
2. Agape
3. Asst Agape
4. Supply Trailer
5. Head Kitchen
6. Kitchen
Kathy Tom
Leigh Dickens
Lori Knowles
Yvonne Auxier
Jenny Eldridge
Barbara Stasko
7. Kitchen
8. Kitchen
9. Kitchen
10.Kitchen
11.Kitchen
12.Kitchen
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Ruth Singletary
Karen Dodds
Amy Faulkner
Cindy Hall_____
2010 Aldersgate Emmaus Board of Directors
Welcome to our New Lay Director John Helton and
our New Spiritual Director Rev. Jeanine Spangenberg!
County Representatives
Description
Name/e-mail
Brevard (North)
Brevard (South)
VACANCY
John Helton
[email protected]
Karen Janota
[email protected]
Citrus
Hernando/Pasco
Hillsborough
Lake (North)
Lake (South)
Orange
Osceola
Pinellas
Seminole
Sumter
Volusia
Phone
Address
Jo Ann Martin
[email protected]
Fred Coogle
[email protected]
Cory Weaver
[email protected]
Nancy Faine
[email protected]
Wally Klee
[email protected]
Eric Blackford
[email protected]
Richard Green
[email protected]
Bill Sloan
[email protected]
Debbie Senseny
[email protected]
Angel Rivera
[email protected]
(321)752-1949 Hm 1296 Ashwood Dr
(321) 506-9590 Cell Melbourne, Fl 32935
(352)270-3353 Hm 2665 W. Fairfax Ct.
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352)688-7955 Hm 9211 Brady St.
Spring Hill, FL 34608
(813) 907-0888 Hm
(813) 299-1531
(352)753-8862 Hm P.O. Box 1535
(352)430-4636 Cell Lady Lake, Fl. 32158
(352) 242-2757 Hm
9906 Janette Lane
(352) 406-6377 Cell
Clermont, FL 34711
(407) 493-0301 Hm 1075 Kensington Park #203
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
(407) 973-7673
1718 Bruce St.
Kissimmee, Fl 34741
(727)946-1011 Cell
445 Meadowlark Lane
(727)7811010 Hm
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(407) 365-6435 Hm 3535 Old Lockwood Rd
(407) 580-6995 Cell Oviedo, FL 32765
(352) 430-2896
890 Ridgeville Road
The Villages, FL 32162
(407) 227-9903
1209 Bachmann Ave.
Deltona Fl. 32725
Rev. Jeanine Spangenberg
[email protected]
Rev. Sam Ramirez
[email protected]
(407) 325-2745 Cell P.O. Box 1130
Geneva, FL 32732
(863) 868-5346
P.O. Box 93070
Lakeland, FL 33804
Dan Hartman
[email protected]
Mark McKenna
[email protected]
Chris Gray
[email protected]
David Gray
[email protected]
(407) 240-6127 Hm 3629 Molona Drive
(407) 346-5718 Cell Orlando, FL 32837
(407) 908-6485
4928 Raylene Way
St. Cloud, FL 34771
(352) 797-0119 Hm 469 Rogers Ave.
(352) 263-3034 Cell Brooksville, FL. 34601
(352) 797-0119 Hm 469 Rogers Ave.
(352) 263-8770 Cell Brooksville, FL. 34601
Board Position/Term
Lay Director
Term ends December 2011
Leadership Trainer/ Secretary
Term ends December 2011
Weekend Booklets/Pilgrim Follow Up
Term ends December 2010
Term ends December 2011
Candlelight/Equipment/Trailer
Term ends December 2010
Training
Term ends December 2010
Website Content/Newsletter
Term ends December 2011
Webservant/Training
Term Ends December 2011
Term ends December 2010
Web Servant
Term ends December 2010
Term ends December 2012
SL Weekends
Term ends December 2011
Clergy Members
Spiritual Director
Term ends December 2011
Spiritual Director (Spanish)
Term ends December 2010
Non-Voting Members
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Immediate Past Lay Director
Chrysalis Liaison
Registrar
Term ends Dec 2015
Treasurer (Including Contracts)
Terms ends Dec 2012
2010 Aldersgate Chrysalis Board of Directors
Name
Email
Mike Beam
[email protected]
Garnett Roocha
[email protected]
Kelly Malone
[email protected]
Mark McKenna
[email protected]
Barry McNair
[email protected]
Brendon Myers
[email protected]
Sean Myers
Merel Nelson
Cathy Thacker
Kris Robinson
Address
3639 S. Rosalind Ave.
Orlando, FL 32806
11265 Marina Bay Rd.
Willington, FL 33449
1528 S. Mills Ave.
Orlando, FL 32806
4928 Raylene Way
St. Cloud, FL 34771
2762 Nattie Ct.
Orlando, FL 32826
15908 Green Cove Blvd.
Clermont, FL 34714
PO Box 4729
Florida Southern College
111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr.
[email protected]
Lakeland, FL 33801
PO Box 638
[email protected] Lake Panasoffke, FL 33538
814 Hasting Dr.
[email protected]
Kissimmee, FL 34744
PO Box 5613331
[email protected]
Orlando, FL 32856
Kevin Towles
[email protected]
John Helton
[email protected]
PO Box 183
Ocala, FL 34478
1296 Ashwood Dr.
Melbourne, FL 32935
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Board Position
Lay Director
Journey Coor.
Youth Adult Rep.
Trainer
Past Lay Director
Trainer/Agape Coor.
Youth Adult Rep.
Youth Adult Rep.
Supplies & Trailer
Spiritual Director
Secretary/Librarian/
Historian
Registrar/Weekend
Booklets/Website/Mime
Coor./Team Apps.
Emmaus Liaison
Weekend Reminders
(Please write this down)
NO CHILDREN PLEASE: Candlelight services and Closings are only for those who have
experienced Emmaus, Chrysalis, Via De Cristo, and Cursillo weekends.
Children should not be brought to these special services.
Send-Off: The location of the weekend send-offs is the Youth Camp Fellowship Hall. Send-off is at
7:00p.m. Sponsors, please stay for the brief service immediately following the send-off. Please bring
words to “De Colores” (below)
Candlelight Prayer Service: Arrive at 7:30 pm at the Youth Camp Recreation Hall on the Saturday
evenings of each weekend. Watch for signs telling the Community where to gather. Please see an
Angel about the Park and Ride service for those who desire help getting to and from the candlelight
location.
Closings: Arrive not before 4:00p.m. Sunday afternoons of the weekends. Meet in the Youth
Fellowship Hall. Arrive at 3:00 p.m. if you can help with cleanup.
Agape: Please make posters, table agape, and pillow agape for the walks. It takes 66 items of each
agape to have enough for each pilgrim and team member. Food is always appreciated too. No
individual gifts, flowers, etc. please. The purpose of agape is to share with all the pilgrims. Please
bring agape items no later than the send-off.
Please No Cameras: Cameras of any type should not be brought on the weekends or any of
the community functions on the weekend including sendoff, Sponsor’s hour, Candlelight or
closing.
De Colores
(Bring this with you to Send-Off and Closing)
De colores, De colores the fields love to dress in all during the springtime.
De colores, De colores the birds have their clothing that comes every season.
De colores, De colores the rainbow is vested across the blue sky.
De colores and so must all love be of every bright color to make my heart cry.
De colores and so must all love be of every bright color to make my heart cry.
De colores, De Colores we witness the sunup on clear and bright mornings.
De colores, De colores the sun gives its treasures God’s light to God’s children.
De colores, De Colores the diamond will sparkle when brought to the light.
De colores, and so must all love be of every bright color to make my heart cry.
De colores, and so must all love be of every bright color to make my heart cry.
Sings the Rooster. Sings the Rooster with his quiri quiri quiri quiri quiri.
And the Cluck-Hen, And the Cluck-Hen with her cara cara cara cara cara
And the Babe-Chicks, And the Babe-Chicks with their pio pio pio pio pi.
De colores and so must all love be of every bright color to make my heart cry.
De colores and so must all love be of every bright color to make my heart cry.
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Join the Angel Squad!
You can now volunteer serve for any part of a men’s or women’s Walk
to Emmaus team as a temporary member of the outside Angel squad. No
need to participate in any team meetings and you are not required to
spend the night in the bunkhouse. Just call the Outside Coordinator at
least 2 weeks prior to the start of the walk and let him or her know when
you will arrive and how long you will plan to stay. If you plan to have
meals in the cafeteria the cost is $25 for a full day (breakfast, lunch and
dinner). To spend the night the additional cost is $25 (includes breakfast
the next morning).
INFORMATION FOR SPONSORS:
Sponsors, please bring your Pilgrim agape letters on Thursday
night of the Walk at the send-off and give them to a member of the
team. Limit the number of letters to be given to your Pilgrim on
Sunday afternoon to no more than 12. These should be letters from
those closest to the Pilgrim starting with immediate family members.
Additional agape letters from friends and other church members may
be provided following the weekend.
Also, there will be a 4th Day meeting scheduled within a few
weeks after each Walk. This is a special gathering opportunity to do
follow-up. The 4th Day meeting is for all team members, Pilgrims and
their Sponsors. The 4th Day meeting arrangements are set by the lay
leadership for each walk.
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Praying that you will have a blessed, happy & healthy 2010.
From your Aldersgate Emmaus & Chrysilas Boards.
“The eyes of the Lord your God are always on [the land],
from the beginning of the year to the very end of the year".
—Deuteronomy 11:12
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