What is the Walk to Emmaus?

The walk to Emmaus is an experience of Christian spiritual renewal and formation that begins with a three-day short course in Christianity. It is an opportunity to meet Jesus Christ in a new way as God’s grace and love is revealed to you through other believers.

November Newsletter

Dear Emmaus Community-

          Here it is November coming to greet us with a brilliance of colors. It is the month set aside to give thanks. To think about and give thanks to the One Who does not give us what we deserve but out of His abundance of love for us- gives to us graciously.

          With the covid virus still shutting things down and making it difficult for many, with an election unsettled like never before in the history of our nation- some may wonder, “What is there to be thankful for?”

          I read a question that asked, “If tomorrow you would only have what you gave thanks for today, what would you have?” It made me think.

          This morning I woke up. I was able to get my own self out of bed. I could dress my own body; feed my own face because God had blessed me with food in the fridge. When I had to leave my house I had a car that worked and it had gas in it. All those things I so readily take for granted.

          More than any of these things though- when I woke up I had the Hope of Jesus Christ in my heart. His presence was in me and on me. I had a Book of Promises I could open and read to encourage me. My heavenly Father reminded me – this is not my home. I am here for a purpose –on purpose. He wants me to redeem the time I have.

          If we want to truly be thankful we need to change our primetime. Turn off your TV, your facebook or whatever would be your media of choice. Take that time and spend it in the presence of Jesus. Read the written word to get to know the Living Word better.

          Feed your faith and not your fear. I read this week a wonderful thought.

          “Hell is not in charge of anything. According to Romans8:28- All things work together for the good of those who love God.  Even if the enemy sends it- God will use it!

          Praise God for Who He Is instead of complaining or being downhearted for what you are not or what you lack.  Have you been feeling distant from His presence? Praise Him. He inhabits the praises of His people. When He inhabits He becomes an inhabitant. Webster’s 1944 Dictionary defines inhabitant as one who shows favor and privileges not claimable as rights! Wow!

          Give thanks to the Lord for He Is Good!

DeColores- Roxie Craig- Chairman