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JOIN US! 30th Anniversary of AZ Walk to Emmaus
Vol. 16 No. 7 Gathering/Hoot/Training Schedule Flagstaff Area: Trinity Heights UMC Sept 12 - Potluck at 5:00, gathering at 6:00 PM John Weber’s email is [email protected] Prescott Valley UMC: Sept 12 - 1:00-3:00 PM Snacks, music, Communion, signing agape for October walks. Come join us! Jeannie Ward 772-6760 or [email protected] Phoenix Area: August 14 - 2nd Friday of each month Central UMC, 1875 North Central Ave. Phoenix, corner of Central & Palm Lane, 6:30 PM Dessert/7:15 PM Worship. August 28 & Sept 25 - 4th Friday of each month West Side Gathering at Spirit of Hope UMC, 14403 N 75th Ave, Peoria. 6:30 PM Dessert/fellowship, 7:00 PM Worship. Valerie Fairchild 623-824-1357. Childcare provided. Globe-Miami Area: Sept 12 - 5:00-7:00 PM at Dream Manor Inn in Globe. Walk to Emmaus/Cursillo community gathering together for Ultreya. Rebecca Williams’ email is [email protected] Tucson Area: Sept 19 - 5:00 PM Potluck followed by worship/ communion at Christ Church UMC located at 655 N Craycroft Rd in Tucson. Charlie Edwards’ email is [email protected] Yuma Area: Potluck at 6 PM/gathering 7 PM Sept 11 - Trinity UMC, 3030 S 8th Ave, Yuma AnnaMarie Sollars’ email is [email protected] Pick a gathering and join in the fun and fellowship! August 2015 Chrysalis Flight, Sept. 5-7, 2015, Catalina UMC Walk #237, Oct 1-4, 2015 Paradise Valley UMC, Don Davis, Lay Director Walk #238, Oct 8-11, 2015 Paradise Valley UMC, Rosemary James, Lay Director Walk #239, Feb 18-21, 2016 St. Paul’s UMC, Tucson, Dick Spining, Lay Director Walk #240, Feb 25-28, 2016 St. Paul’s UMC, Tucson, Sara Evans, Lay Director 30th Anniversary of AZ JOIN Walk to Emmaus US! Date: Saturday, October 24, 2015 Location: Central UMC, 1875 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix Time: 10 AM to 4 PM RSVP: Dusty LaNoue, if you can come: [email protected] *Worship, Witness, Communion, lots of music *Training sessions on sponsorship *Lunch provided by men of Central UMC *Come join the fun and reconnect with your AZ WTE Community Everyone is invited. All are hoped to attend! Details to follow as date is closer. Communique from Community Lay Director, Wally Athey Focused on Applications, Sponsorship and Prayer During the past decade or so, several misconceptions have crept into our Arizona community regarding applications to attend a weekend and the role of the sponsor. Your Board of Directors has undertaken a project to improve and clarify the application process as well as the design and content of the submitted paperwork itself. And weekend training sessions will now include an increased emphasis on the important role of sponsorship. This new emphasis will also be highlighted during the 30th Anniversary Celebration at Central UMC (Phoenix) on Saturday, October 24, with workshops on sponsorship. It’s an application for an “invitation” Although many have come to believe the application is to “participate” in a weekend as a pilgrim, the reality of the process is it is an application for an “invitation to participate” in a weekend. Several levels of criteria on the “application for an invitation” must be satisfied prior to an “invitation to attend” being sent to the potential pilgrim along with notification to the sponsor that their candidate has indeed been invited to an Emmaus weekend. The “application for an invitation” potential pilgrims fill out wants to know if they are a baptized Christian, which is their home church, are they married or not, and a brief description of why they wish to be involved in the Walk and what they expect to receive from it. The “application for an invitation” also requires a pastor’s signature with information on how this person is active in that church. All of this information must be completed for the application to be effectively evaluated. Each of these steps should be overseen by the sponsor to ensure the “application for an invitation” is processed in a timely manner and the “invitation to attend” can be sent and received well before the weekend takes place. This process shines a bright spotlight on the role of sponsorship. Sponsorship is the most important job in Emmaus. Good sponsorship here in Arizona is a significant reason Emmaus weekends have never been canceled for lack of participants. Remember, the aim of a sponsor should not be “to get my friends to go,” to fill up the three-day event, or to fix someone’s problems. Rather, the aim of the sponsor is to bring spiritual revitalization to Christians who, in turn, will bring new life and vision to the work of the church. The aim of sponsorship is to build up the body of Christ. Discussing the equal commitment rule for married couples Two lines in the second paragraph on the cover of our current application says, “husbands are expected to attend the retreat preceding the one attended by their wives. Single persons are also encouraged to attend.” The equal commitment rule encourages both spouses to participate in a Walk within as short a time period as possible. In some cases the equal commitment rule has been misunderstood, is being misused, or is not being used at all. A conscientious sponsor will take the time to sit down with both husband and wife at the same time to explain the Emmaus program and to share the sponsor's Emmaus story. When handled this way, the possibility that both spouses will agree to go on the Walk without hesitation increases. Even if it is difficult to arrange a meeting with both because of conflicting schedules, you are strongly encourage to make every effort to do so. If you meet with both simultaneously, you will be able to answer any questions that arise and they can discuss clearly the information you have shared with them. The equal commitment rule does not mean a wife can never go to Emmaus unless her husband goes first. Circumstances may arise when husbands or wives must take their Walks at different times or places. The equal commitment rule represents wisdom, not law. There is a place for reasonable exceptions. In reviewing application for invitations, your Board of Directors does make exceptions when there is no possibility of the participation of both spouses and reasonable assurance that the participation of only one spouse will not adversely affect the marriage. Communique from Community Lay Director, Wally Athey (cont.) Pray and act now Praying is the first step in sponsorship. So take that first step and then help your potential pilgrim complete the “application” for an “invitation.” Right now is the time to submit them for the October weekends in Phoenix. Right now is the time to listen to God’s instruction regarding pilgrims and serving weekends in Northern and Southern Arizona next year. Remember, the person or couple you sponsor is the seed you are sowing for the future of Emmaus and for future church leadership. Make it easier for organizers to plan for your youth to participate in this exciting time by going online to get the application, (www.azemmaus.org), fill it out, have the appropriate signatures and mail it in. Imagine hosting a party and not knowing how many guests plan to attend. Do you buy for 10 or 50 people? Let the organizers of this event know ahead of time how many to plan for! We appreciate it more than you know! Thank you. Agape Left and Waiting to go Home with Rightful Owner! With the 30 year celebration of Arizona’s Walk to Emmaus coming soon, I thought this would be a good time to distribute some of the personal agape that has been accumulating from past walks. The following is a list of names of all those for whom I have agape. Please plan to stop by the agape table at the celebration and pick up your agape, if you are on the list or if you know someone and will see them soon to deliver it to them! Thank you, Becky Case, Agape Chair Men’s Agape: Abel, Don Armenta, Frank Armstead, Bob Astrid, John P#148 Barney, Joe Bauer, Chris P #02,05 Bernhardt, Daniel Briddle, Daniel Botila, Fred Bracken, Dennis P#129 Brester, Mel Burns Bruce Butler, Kenny Caffee,Ron Caratachea, Victor Carling, Rick P#165 Casali, Tony Choate, Ted P#165 Clark, Lyle Clapper, Scott P#177 Clem, Michael P#112 Clawson, Dave Coggins, Pete Collins, Art Collins, Jerry #116 Cook, Jeffrey Dexter, Jonathan Dick, Jamie P#96 Dixon, David P#128 Dovovan, Jack P#165 Duffey, Len talk #94 Duncan, Brad East, Eddie Eckholm, Don P#130 Ehrlich, Jan Erskine, Bob Fischer, Frank Flower, Mike Flynn, Greg Talk #142 Francis, Kelton Gallagher, Rick Garlett, Steven Garth, Jim Gentry, Steve Gipson, Curtis Gishie, Daniel Gladden, Justin Goldberg, Stewart Grell, Kevin Greuling, Ed Griffey, Kyle Guetler, Harry Hacker, Stephen Hebert, Andre P#128 Hill, Don P#101 P Hintz, Gred Hiscox, Noah Hogan, Shelby cook #148/194 Hopkins, Lance p#137 Hubbs, Kris Humphrey, Jim Irwin, Larry Jackson, Vern James, Richard Joseph, Tony Katz, Mark P#116 Kerr, John talk#124 Kinney, Bill p#167 Kirschman, Kris Khin, ThuraneAing Koomsa, Kebede p#137 Kovac, Steve Lange, Adam Lathrop, Sam LeGrand, Jim Lewis, Steve p#114 Little, Tom p#165 Livingston, Leroy Loomer, Kelly Lyon, Larry Marcy, John Marquerit, Tim Marrow, Mike Martji, Steve McDaniel, Doug McMillion, Gary Melki, Farid Miller, Dan Miller, Tom Millar, Gregg P#124 Moffett, Bob P#124 Morgan, Bruce Murphy, Bryan Murray, Dan Nez, Alvin Nugent, Joey Otlweski, Jay Pacchette, Dave Patterson, Dave Pender, Dave P#137 Privette, Ron P#165 Riefkohl, Keith cook#124 Roberts, Keith Rodrick.Lowell Roe, Denny Scott, Ian Scott, Shane Seabury, Brian Siefried, John Skelton, Jerry Smith, Adam talk#116 Smith, Tim Spining, Dick Steadman, Perry P#116 Stelton, Dave Stober, Larry Swan, Bill Swanton, Brian talk team Szuhay, Ray Treadwell, David Tsiniginie, Nelson Vandall, Clinton Vandall, Rusty Waltz, Bill Talk #94 Weekly, John West, Vern P #167 White, Cameron Whitten, Dan Wilcox, Don Wilson, Tim Wood, Robert Wood, Rueben Young, Pete Young, Robert talk #139 Agape Left...continued Women’s agape: Adams, Patti Anderson, Liz Arias, Lisa Armenta, Mary Aulds, Michal Bailey, Carole Bailey, Jan Barker, Dorothy Barney, Molly Barry, Lydia Bast, Gerri Bentley, Pam Blackstone, Susie Blaidsdell, Tracy Borolo, Judy Bowman, Jan Boyer-Turner, Myra Bracken, Karen Bradford, Karen Brewer, Gloria Briddle, Becky Briggs, Sandi Brooks, Robbin Brown, Alice Brown, Mary (NOT northern AZ) Brubaker, Denise x2 Bryant, Betty Jane Bunning, Stephanie Calay, Judy Campbell, Marsha Chapelle, Jeannine Chappell, Ricci Chauch, Aunt Crist, Mary Ann Choate, Joan Collins, Becky Coppola, Annie Coronel, Josie Cottrell, Ranae Craig, Deidre Cranwell, Mary Jo Crosby, Pamela Cruz, Cindy Davis, Becky Dawson, Lori DeBenny, Kristen Deemer, Elaine De La Rosa, Cheryl Dimaggio, Sharain Downing, Susan Duncan, Diane Eberspacher, Shirley Eckhom, Gwen French, Karen Gaines, Charlotte Garcia, Jennifer Garling, Barb Gregory, Lynne Gregory, Wanda Greene, Susan Grueling, Carolyn Hafer, Phyllis Hale, Linda Harrison, Rebecca Haskinson, Sherry Hastings, Geri Heinze, Sue Hemperly, Carmen Hill, Lisa Hiscox, Brenda Holiday, Sarah Hollande, Joanna Holland, Kathleen Hollett, Sylvia Hook, Cathie Hoskins, Jody Huntley, Martha Hyman, Adrienne Johnson, Maggie Klendshoj, Jo Knighton, Roni Krasha, Connie Lake, Beth Larson, Lori Leon, Fran Lily, Tana Mann, Stacy Martin, Shaye Maryturquoise, Karen Mason, Barbara McBride, Joann McCumber, Andrea McDaniel, Jamie McGraer, Debbie McKenzie, Diane McKewen, Gayle Merrill, Patti Merryman, La Rita Mills, Sandy Mills, Susie Moata, Betty Moata, Linda Munsell, Loretta Neeley, Connie Nibe, Becky Nixon, Shirley Paulson, Holly Pena, Cassandra Pierotti, Liz Potlorff, Diana Pryor, Margie Puls, Margie Ream, Joan Reidhead, Lori Rhinehardt, Judy Rhodes, Lucille Richards, Marilyn Roberts, Gail Roberts, Mary Beth Robinson, Diane Roderick, Sandie Rosenbaum, Molly (3) Rowe, Kathy Rush, Thelma Rust, Marie Sallee, Marilyn Schock, Kathy Schrader, Delores (3) Schuermann, Marie Scott, Jennifer Sheldon, Zelma Singer, Violet Spragg, Teri Stivers, Jennifer Studer, Susan Swanson, Jeanne Swindler, Albina Taylor, Ghemi Taylor, Mitzie Tchop, Sarah Todd, Teddy Toner, Elena Tracy, Kathryn Tritle, Jennifer Tryon, Jackie Tsingine, Geri Turner, Sherry Ann Turner, Susan Vangunten, Norma Jean Von Bargen, Cindy Walker, Kay Wayne, Patricia Weatherby, Connie Weatherton, Pamela Weir, Ziggy Weller, Kerri Wennersten, Andrea Wilkins, Lori Williams, Annette Agape Left...continued Women continued: Edwards, Helen Nygren, Susan Williams, Jean Elliott, Debbie Occhillina, Laura Williams, Priscilla Erickson, Janice O’Dell, Goldie Wills, Sandy Eslain, Louise Oglesbee, Ivan Wilmore, Wendy Evans, Elaine Oquita, Anita Wilson, Candace Faichild, Pat Orman, Marilynn Wilson, Melody Farris, Erin Otlewski, Lynn Witchell, Linda Featherston, Sandy Owen, Tanya Womble, Dawn Forseth, Anne Pacchutti, Cheryl Wright, Marlyce Fonua, Zerelda Paney, Brenda Youngker, Kim Fraley, Cassandra Papua, Ofa Younkin, Donna Franceis, Jenee Patterson, Teresa Zarkovich, Suzy Again, if you know any of these people, please direct them to the Agape Table on October 24 at the 30th Anniversary Celebration at Central United Methodist Church to pick up their items, or you pick them up and special delivery them to the appropriate person timely. Some are serving on October teams. Thanks in advance for any help you might provide! As you all know, Emmaus floats on a sea of prayer and we have some awesome prayer warriors within our community. Please find here other communities, nationally and internationally, that we can be praying for: Anglican Qu'Appelle Cursillo Community Australia Queensland Darling Downs Emmaus Australia Queensland Darling Downs Emmaus Australia Brisbane North Coast Emmaus Australia Brisbane North Coast Emmaus Australia Brisbane South Emmaus Australia Brisbane South Emmaus Australia Great Southern Emmaus Community Australia Great Southern Emmaus Community Australia Lourie Emmaus Community Australia Lourie Emmaus Community Brasil, Maringa - Parana Emmaus Community Brasil, Maringa - Parana Emmaus Community Finland Emmaus Community Jamaican Angelican Cursillo Movement South Africa Protea Emmaus Community South Africa Protea Emmaus Community South Africa Gloriosa Emmaus Community South Africa Gloriosa Emmaus Community Birmingham, AL Emmaus Community Birmingham, AL Emmaus Community Blue Lake, AL Emmaus Community Blue Lake , AL Emmaus Community Central AL Emmaus Community Central AL Emmaus Community Channel Islands, CA Emmaus Community Channel Islands, CA Emmaus Community Orange County, CA Tres Dias Community Orange County, CA Tres Dias Community Gulf Coast FL Emmaus Community Gulf Coast FL Emmaus Community Tampa Bay, FL Vida Nueva Community Tampa Bay, FL Vida Nueva Community Coed Walk 9/17-9/20 Men's Walk 8/20-8/23 Women's Walk 8/27-8/30 Men's Walk 8/27-8/30 Women's Walk 9/10-9/13 Men's Walk 8/20-8/23 Women's Walk 8/27-8/30 Men's Walk 8/20-8/23 Women's Walk 8/27-8/30 Men's Walk 9/10-9/13 Women's Walk 9/17-9/20 Men's Weekend 8/14-8/16 Women's Weekend 8/28-8/30 Coed Walk 9/10-9/13 Men's Weekend 9/17-9/20 Men's Weekend 9/3-9/6 Women's Weekend 9/10-9/13 Men's Weekend 8/20-8/23 Women's Weekend 8/27-8/30 Men's Walk 8/20-8/23 Women's Walk 9/24-9/27 Men's Walk 8/20-8/23 Women's Walk 9/10-9/13 Men's Walk 8/12-8/15 Women's Walk 9/16-9/19 Men's Walk 8/6-8/9 Women's Walk 8/13-8/16 Men's Walk 8/13-8/16 Women's Walk 8/6-8/9 Men's Walk 9/10-9/13 Women's Walk 9/24-9/27 Women's Walk 9/11-9/13 Men's Walk 9/18-9/20 Praying for 3-Day Retreats Around the World Atlanta, GA Christian Cursillo Community Atlanta, GA Christian Cursillo Community Dayspring, GA Christian Emmaus Community Dayspring, GA Christian Emmaus Community Greater Indianapolis, IN Emmaus Community Greater Indianapolis, IN Emmaus Community Central MI Lutheran Via De Christo Community Central MI Lutheran Via De Christo Community Cleveland, OH Chrysalis Community Cleveland , OH Emmaus Community Columbus, OH Chrysalis C.A.R.E.S OH, Heart of Ohio Emmaus Community Wilmington, OH Emmaus Community Great Plains, OK Emmaus Community Great Plains, OK Emmaus Community OR Episcopal Cursillo Community Lehigh Valley, PA Tres Dias Community Lehigh Valley, PA Tres Dias Community Chattanooga, TN Emmaus Community Abeline, TX Big Country Emmaus Community Abeline, TX Big Country Emmaus Community Austin, TX Emmaus Community Corpus Christi, TX Coastal Bend Emmaus Corpus Christi , TX Coastal Bend Emmaus Houston, TX West Emmaus Community Houston, TX West Emmaus Community Western Panhandle WV Emmaus Community Men's Walk 8/20-8/23 Women's Walk 8/27-8/30 Men's Walk 9/10-9/13 Women's Walk 9/17-9/20 Men's Walk 9/10-9/13 Women's Walk 9/24-9/27 Men's Walk 7/30-8/2 Women's Walk 8/13-8/16 Coed Flight 7/30-8/2 Men's Walk 9/10-9/13 Girl's Flight 9/2-9/5 Men's Walk 9/10-9/13 Men's Walk 9/24-9/27 Men's Walk 9/10-9/13 Women's Walk 9/17-9/20 Flight 9/17-9/20 Men's Walk 9/17-9/20 Women's Walk 9/24-9/27 Men's Walk 9/17-9/20 Men's Walk 8/20-8/23 Women's Walk 9/17-9/20 Men's Walk 9/10-9/13 Men's Walk 7/30-8/2 Women's Walk 8/27-8/30 Boy's Flight 8/6-8/9 Girl's Flight 8/13-8/16 Men's Walk 9/17-9/20 ~Thanks, Becky Case, Agape Chair Are you a detail-oriented person, organized and like to work on the computer? After several years as editor for the Arizona Walk to Emmaus Rooster Tales newsletter, Janet Paterson needs a break and your help of service is needed. Are you an organized detail-oriented person who likes to work on the computer? Is communication a skill God has gifted you with? Do you like to be in-the-know before others? If so, then pray about serving your community and become the next Rooster Tales editor. The Rooster Tales is published online and a printed hard copy snail mailed to those who have a subscription 10 months a year. The August or summer issue is online only. Although Janet will keep her position as Registrar for Walk weekends, she and her recently-retired husband John have purchased a pick-up truck and fifth wheel and are really enjoying traveling and hope to see many of the national parks in the United States. Please prayerfully consider this call and if you find God has placed this upon your heart, be in touch with Janet. She will not step down until the replacement editor is well versed with all that is involved. Thanks for your consideration of this opportunity to serve. If you are interested, please contact Janet Paterson at her information on the back of each Rooster Tales. Janet Paterson, Rooster Tales Editor [As you see Janet and/or John at Emmaus events or at church, please share with them your thanks for serving and your prayers for God’s blessing on their travels. Peace, Wally Athey, CLD] How Did "They" Get on the Walk?! Part 2 (continued from June Rooster Tales) by Rev. Jim Ek Community Spiritual Director Arizona Walk to Emmaus As a sponsor, if you invite without 'prayerful discernment', you do your friends - and Emmaus - a disservice. It means that you, not God, are judging someone's readiness. This is dangerous ground. If you think someone 'needs' the Emmaus weekend experience, you have set yourself apart from other Christians. While spiritual growth and the blessings of living in Christian community are desirable goals, they can be obtained in many ways other than Emmaus. The experience of an Emmaus weekend is powerful. However, the pilgrim should be in a position to make the most of that power. The website article continues, "Through the formational process of accountable discipleship in small groups and participation in the Emmaus community, each participant’s individual gifts and servant-leadership skills are developed for use in the local church and its mission." The power of the weekend is wasted if the pilgrim is not ready, willing and able to participate in their '4th Day.' That's why discernment is important. Are you sponsoring leaders? Are you considering their situation and ability to disciple and lead the church into its future? Are you looking at couples as a unit, yoked equally for service? The 4th Day involves piety, study and action - the solid foundation of our Christian growth. Regular practice of these elements are the goal of our accountability groups. Edification and encouragement are the foundation of regular gatherings. (Remember, weekly worship and fellowship is where we encourage our fellow church members - not Emmaus friends.) The weekend is simply a method to get us firmly situated in a life of discipline and discipleship. Invitations to attend a weekend are not guaranteed . . . Invitations to attend a weekend are not guaranteed. They are not dependant upon space available or early applications or entitlement. The web article states that following a sponsor's approach of a person or couple, "After one accepts this invitation they complete an application. The Emmaus leaders prayerfully consider each applicant and in God’s time, the person is invited to attend a three-day experience of New Testament Christianity as a lifestyle." The weekend reviews basic Christian principles common to our ecumenical understanding of following Christ. It then models New Testament Christianity through the grace of rites and rituals of acceptance, forgiveness, and redemption. Throughout, Christian Community is modeled by the actions of the team. Finally, pilgrims are invited to partake of the model Christian lifestyle through their own actions. But if the introductory weekend is all there is, how has God's kingdom profited? Why would God want to continue to bless and prosper a ministry that does not produce disciple leaders who in turn go out into the harvest? People who speak to the miracles and wonders that happen on the weekend have enjoyed the presence of God but perhaps have missed the opportunity for something even greater - the enlargement of God's kingdom on earth. The needy person at table who is healed of his/her past wounds of rejection or great loss becomes the focus of attention and others at table, who need healing as well, are passed over. The angry person who has no home church because of some reason or another is influential in keeping others at table from expressing their doubts. The miracle observed may be at the cost of several missed. All because the discernment process was averted in favor of 'fixing' someone. There are guidelines . . . Your Emmaus community board has guidelines to help in the discernment process. But it is the sponsor who starts the ball rolling. Is the person you are presenting ready to be, or already, servant leaders in your community? If not, then it becomes the board's job of determining readiness. Continued on next page 9 How Did "They" Get on the Walk?! by Rev. Jim Ek Community Spiritual Director, Arizona Walk to Emmaus For example, the "Equal Commitment Rule" (pg 18/19 of the Upper Room Emmaus Handbook) states that "Husbands and wives are encouraged to make an equal commitment to participate." The application states that, with married couples, husbands must go first. All communities struggle with this guideline. "The Rule is Wisdom, Not Law" states a position paper by Emmaus Regional Directors. "It is important that the wisdom of the rule be honored in Emmaus communities. The equal commitment rule represents a practical ideal toward which Emmaus communities strive and toward which sponsors work in all cases." A married individual is not independent. Scripture says that the two become one flesh. They are not joined at the hip, but the actions, desires, maturity, responsibility, etc. are jointly incurred. For example, if one spouse incurs a debt, both are responsible for the repayment. It's more complicated than we often give it credit, but marriage, a strong, balanced marriage, requires commitment and support from both parties. Divorces exceed 50% in the U.S. and that includes Christian couples. Often the divorce happens because the two have grown apart rather than growing together. If the couple commits to an Emmaus experience together, they are more likely to grow together. If one goes but the other does not, the danger is they may grow apart. But what about the exceptions? Some may point to individuals who attended without their spouse as examples. Yes, exceptions can be made. But every discussion of 2 Cor 6:14 (unequally yoked) hinges around not having common ground. Every individual who has experienced an Emmaus weekend knows that it's impossible to explain what happened to those who have not been. The tension of this impossible explanation is something that can wear on a relationship. If you have a church community or pastor that has claimed division caused by Emmaus, it is likely because of the tension I've just mentioned. When people come off the weekend, they are full of the Spirit. Other people in their church community will give some grace. But if the Emmaus people hang out together, to the exclusion of those who have not been, they will feel resentment. If the Emmaus folk then tell the pastor, and everyone else, "You need to go to Emmaus!" a wall begins to be built. A mature leader coming off an Emmaus weekend would not do that to their church friends. A mature sponsor would not let their pilgrim accost other members of their church like that. However, an Emmaus person who did not know, accept and teach that the 4th Day activities are where this 'inside stuff' is carried out, might just allow it to happen. So we're back to prayerful discernment. The Walk to Emmaus Upper Room web article ends with, "The objective of Emmaus is to inspire, challenge, and equip the local church members for Christian action in their homes, churches, communities and places of work. Emmaus lifts up a way for our grace-filled lives to be lived and shared with others." That's done by getting the right people to attend the weekend then getting them into accountability groups and monthly gatherings. At church, you are members of your church. Emmaus is that thing out there that helped you be better than you were - not better than anyone else. More questions? Ask away and the board will try to answer. Until then... De Colores! Pastor Jim Walk #237 October 4-7, 2015 Paradise Valley United Methodist Church LEADERS TEAM Don Davis Michael McCabe John Ross Ray Smith Bob Swanson Deb Schauer Bob Cutlipp Sarg Magyar Pam Wagner Don Boucher Scott Gardner Mike Fleming Gary Cannon Mike Gallagher Terry Price Lay Director Assistant Lay Director Assistant Lay Director Assistant Lay Director Assistant Lay Director Head Spiritual Director Assistant Spiritual Director Assistant Spiritual Director Assistant Spiritual Director Head Cook Music Leader Prayer Warrior TALK TEAM Lyle Clark Frank Hays Bob Stone Tom Farley John MacVean COOK TEAM Peter Arkin John Beaubien Bret Blackburn Ernie Boone Bob Caskey Ernie Cheetham Kelton Francis Ken Kopal Jack Sarrett Skip Schauer Jack Schraven Bob Warner Wayne Woodward Larry Weigman Harold Worsop Please keep this team in prayer. This team may not be completed. All walks float on a sea of prayers. Let the pilgrims see Jesus in your eyes by coming to Saturday night’s candlelight at 8:00 pm on October 3. Join us for closing on Sunday, October 4 at 5:00 pm to hear the pilgrim’s testimonies. Walk #238 October 8-11, 2015 Paradise Valley United Methodist Church LEADERS TEAM Rosemary James Lay Director Lynn Bowers Assistant Lay Director Barb Hedges Assistant Lay Director Cindy Mathe Assistant Lay Director Cheryl Samelson Assistant Lay Director Karol Brecheisen Head Spiritual Director Judy Boroto Assistant Spiritual Director Jim Ek Assistant Spiritual Director Tim Piukala Assistant Spiritual Director Ann Bernal, Janet Paterson Co-Head Cooks Mary Ann Glenn Assistant Head Cook Cheri Peterson Assistant Head Cook Judy Taylor Music Leader Choppie Lewis Prayer Warrior TALK TEAM Anne Book Barbara Burford Becky Case Sandi Caskey Barbara Fike Janet Fleming LaVonna Goudie Linda Hurlbert Janet Livingston Marsha McClintock Shannon Sanders Ginny Smythe Kathi Upham Vicki Wessel Nellie Amedee Holly Case Zerelda Fonua Joleene Giddens Jan Hicks Barbara Mason Pouahi Tohi Cara Silva Patty Ek Nancy Oyler COOK TEAM Jamie Benham Joyce Cardoza Mary Ann Crist Yvonne Dey Kristin Forrester Robbi Fowler Kathleen Griffin Maxine Harvel Pam Hinckley Marie Linder Cassidi Perry Pam Poley Debbie Rives Gail Shapiro Chris Spencer Betty Weston Patti White 3-Day TEAM Marla Kristich Beth Woodland Penny Malone Please keep the team in prayer. Would you like to see your name on a team roster? Have you notified Holly Case of your information if it has changed recently? Please go to the back page of any Rooster Tales and contact Holly with your pertinent information. Who knows? God may want you on the next team and we want to find you if so! BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 2015 Pre-Emmaus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Rauls 602-625-8925 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Three Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red Hinckley 623-332-4126 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Community Spiritual Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Ek 602-377-9434 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Southern Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hal Lofgren 520-663-0775 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] & . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlie Edwards 520-247-2960. . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Northern Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah McGuire 928-853-3584. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] & . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Weber 928-225-0989 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Central Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Cook 480-666-9900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] & Robbi Fowler 602-686-0506 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Chrysalis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Becky Weber 928-527-4212 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] AUGUST, 2015 Website address: www.azemmaus.org AZ Walk to Emmaus P. O. Box 86309 Phoenix, AZ 85080-6309 EMMAUS OFFICE 480-632-2199 Community Lay Director . . . . . . . . . . .Wally Athey 623-362-2841 . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Community Lay Director - Elect . . Dusty LaNoue 480-831-2811 . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debbie Bachelder 480-963-0722 . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alan Fisher 602-978-5094 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Agape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Becky Case 480-748-6057 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holly Case 480-734-9493 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] 4th Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colleen Centner 602-695-0811 . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ted Bachelder 602-820-3777 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Janet Paterson 480-632-2199 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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