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What is the walk
to Emmaus?
The Walk to Emmaus is a spiritual renewal program intended to strengthen the local church through the development of Christian disciples and leaders. The program's approach seriously considers the model of Christ's servanthood and encourages Christ's disciples to act in ways appropriate to being "a servant of all."
The Walk to Emmaus experience begins with a 72-hour short course in Christianity, comprised of fifteen talks by lay and clergy on the themes of God's grace, disciplines of Christian discipleship, and what it means to be the church. The course is wrapped in prayer and meditation, special times of worship and daily celebration of Holy Communion. The "Emmaus community," made up of those who have attended an Emmaus weekend, support the 72-hour experience with a prayer vigil, by preparing and serving meals, and other acts of love and self-giving. The Emmaus Walk typically begins Thursday evening and concludes Sunday evening. Men and women attend separate weekends.
The Upper Room, a ministry unit of the General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church, sponsors the Walk to Emmaus and offers it through local Emmaus groups around the world. Although connected through The Upper Room to The United Methodist Church, The Walk to Emmaus is ecumenical.
Oldsmar Emmaus Family Tree
- Rev. Sallie Vandervort
(Cincinnati, Ohio Table of Sarah) Walk #1 06/79
- John Vandervort
(Cincinnati, Ohio Table of Mark) Walk # 2 09/80
- Frank Neugebauer
(Skylands Walk to Emmaus, NJ, #8 Table of John) 11/99
- Peggy Neugebauer
(Skylands Walk to Emmaus, NJ #8 Table of Ester)
4/2000
- Dan Segale
(Suncoast Emmaus walk #26)
Table of Mark, 11/03
- Nikole Segale
(Suncoast Emmaus walk #27) Table of Sarah,
11/03
- Shannon McKnight
(Heart of Suncoast Chrysalis #8), Table of
The Son Tanners 02/04
- Alisha Hulslander
( Heart of Suncoast Chrysalis #8), Table of Gods Wings 02/04
- Amie Kolley
(Heart of Suncoast Chrysalis #8), Table of Daddy's Girls 02/04
- Seth Neugebauer (Heart of Suncoast Chrysalis #8) Table of D-BOGG 2/04
- Mable Morrison (Suncoast Emmaus
walk #30) Table of Deborah) 05/04
- Sheryl Ethridge (Suncoast Emmaus
walk #30) Table of Sarah 05/04
- Amanda Krucke
(Heart of Suncoast Chrysalis #9) Table
of Sisters For Christ, 01/05
- Ami Miller
(Heart of Suncoast Chrysalis #9),
Table of "Broken for Him". 01/05
Joe Cleland Jr.
(Heart of Suncoast Chrysalis #10), Table of Double Stuffed" 2/05
Drew Jester
(Heart of Suncoast Chrysalis #10), Table of Power Tools. 2/05
Angela McKnight
(Suncoast Emmaus walk #35) Table of Ruth 05/05
Doug Morton
(Suncoast Emmaus walk #36) Table of Matthew 10/02
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Chrysalis is for teens!
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Before it
becomes a butterfly, a caterpillar goes through a growth stage
during which it is called a "chrysalis." On the surface it may not
look like much is happening, but the delicate chrysalis process
changes the fuzzy caterpillar into an awesome butterfly with wings
of intricate designs and intense colors. The chrysalis process
symbolizes how Christ can transform you into something beyond your
dreams. It happens when you grow beyond yourself, opening your
life to Jesus' power and love.
"Chrysalis"
is the name chosen for the youth and young adult version of The
Walk to Emmaus, its parent movement, because it symbolizes the
spiritual growth that is essential between adolescence and
adulthood. That growth is as crucial for youth as the cocoon is
for the caterpillar. It is that precious time of nurturing a
person's faith for discipleship.
Chrysalis
"Flights" (for 10th through 12th graders) and "Journeys" (for
young adults, ages 19-24) are three-day events. This three-day
spiritual renewal time provides an opportunity for you to learn
more about faith, to experience Christian love and support, and to
make new faith commitments. The point is to inspire, challenge and
equip you for a closer friendship with Christ and for Christian
action at home, church, school, and community.
Chrysalis
lifts up a way for you to enjoy Christ's friendship and love and
to be Christ's friend and partner in the world. The three days
focus on God's grace, your experience with Christ as friend, what
it means to be the body of Christ, and giving love to a needy
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| Upcoming Chrysalis Flights
| Girls Flight #10 |
September 24, 2005 |
September 26, 2005 |
Camp Gilead |
| Guys Flight #10 |
October 01, 2005 |
October 03, 2005 |
Camp Gilead |
Call 813-852-6755 for details
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Reunion Groups
We are currently in a planning stage for our Emmaus Reunion Group, and if you would like
to be a part of that 4th day group, please email
Frank Neugebauer, or call the
Church office.
Chrysalis
Reunion Groups
If you are a Chrysalis
Butterfly and would like to come to our Chrysalis Reunion group, it meets
Tuesday nights at 7pm. Please email
Ami for more information, or
call the Church office.
Interested in a deeper relationship with God?
Interested in the Walks to Emmaus or a Chrysalis Flight?
Please call or email
Frank Neugebauer for complete
details on Emmaus. If you have a Son or Daughter and are interested in the Chrysalis
program, call or email Pastor Sallie.
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