What is the walk to emmaus?
It is an opportunity to
meet Jesus Christ in a new way as he is revealed to you through
other believers. The Walk to Emmaus experience begins with
prayerful discernment and an invitation from a sponsor. After
one accepts this invitation, an application
is completed. 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. Following
the three days, participants are given an opportunity to join
in small groups to support each other in their ongoing walk
with Christ. Through the formational process of accountable
discipleship in small groups and participation in the Emmaus
community, servant-leadership skills are developed for use
in the local church and its mission.
What Happens On The Emmaus
Weekend?
The Walk to Emmaus is a 72-hour experience of
Christian spiritual renewal and formation. You will enjoy
three busy days singing, learning, laughing, praying, worshiping,
and participating in small groups. Discussions center around
fifteen talks given by laity and clergy. The theme of each
talk is God's grace, how that grace comes alive in the Christian
community, and how it expresses itself in the world. You'll
also discover how grace is real in your life, how you live
a life of grace, and bring grace to others. You will have
the opportunity to participate in the daily celebration of
Holy Communion and to understand more fully the body of Christ.
You will experience God's grace through the prayers and acts
of anonymous service offered by the Emmaus community. You
will leave with an experience of Christian love in action
that will equip you for new levels of grace-filled service
and leadership.
What Happens Afterward?
You are invited to walk with Christ for the
rest of your life. Those who attend a Walk to Emmaus are encouraged
to servant-leadership and to:
• Expand their own spiritual lives through
worship, study and active participation in their local church.
• Become
more active disciples of Christ in service to the world.
To nurture this process of discipleship, the
Emmaus movement offers specific opportunites. First, groups
of four to six people meet weekly to reflect on their spiritual
journey and encourage one another in accountable discipleship.
Second, there are monthly community gatherings where Emmaus
participants meet for fellowship, worship, and instruction.
Third, through a newsletter, members become aware of support
needs for upcoming Walks and other opportunities for servant-leadership.
The Purpose Of Emmaus
The purpose of Emmaus is to develop leaders
for the church. Emmaus will inspire, challenge and equip participants
for Christian action in their homes, churches and places of
work. Emmaus lifts up a way for our grace-filled lives to
be lived and shared with others.
Who Should Go To Emmaus?
Emmaus is open to members of any Christian denomination.
Emmaus is for the development of Christian leaders who:
• Are
members of a local church;
• Have a desire
to strengthen their spiritual lives;
• May have unanswered
questions about their faith;
• Understand
that being a Christain involves reponsibility;
• Are willing
to dedicate their everyday lives to God in an ongoing manner.
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