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Emmaus. He explained the Scriptures and their hearts were warmed. Their eyes were only fully opened to recognise Him when Christ took bread, blessed and broke it, then gave it to them. Filled with joy they rushed back to Jerusalem to share the news with the other disciples.

This story provides the image for Emmaus. The Emmaus movement came to Southern Africa in 1990 from the United Methodist Church in the USA. The movement is true to Protestant theology.

The Purpose of Emmaus
Emmaus aims to inspire, challenge and equip local church members for Christian action in their homes, churches and places of work. It provides a means by which we can grow together in love, grace and servant-hood as members of the Body of Christ.

What happens at Emmaus?
The “Walk to Emmaus” is a 72-hour experience (Thursday evening to Sunday evening). This time is spent studying, discussing, worshipping and living together at a suitable retreat centre. Fifteen talks, delivered by clergy and laity, form the basis of discussions and projects. These present the themes of God’s Grace and how grace comes alive in the Christian Community and expresses itself in the world. You will have the opportunity to celebrate Holy Communion daily and begin to understand more fully the presence of Christ in the body of His believers. The prayers and acts of love of a living support community enhance this experience.
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Emmaus is for Christians who are leaders or have the potential to become leaders in their local Church and are open to experience the grace and love of God in new ways. It is for those who will be committed to make a difference as a result of this experience. Emmaus is not for people who are undergoing an emotional crisis or are looking for another “spiritual high”.
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Sponsor someone:

Sponsorship does not involve paying for participants (although in some cases this might apply), but rather ensuring that they derive most spiritual benefit from the Walk. This is a commitment that should not be taken lightly and can only be fulfilled by someone who has been on a “Walk to Emmaus”. It involves, among other things:

Selection of suitable Applicants:

This should be done prayerfully and in consultation with your reunion group and the relevant minister or pastor, to ascertain that this applicant will benefit from a “Walk to Emmaus” and is at present spiritually and emotionally suitable for this. Don’t simply sponsor “nice people”, friends or family that you want to go.

Support for the Walk, before and after

You undertake to:

  • Pray for this applicant;
  • Discuss the Walk with his/her family/friends for appropriate support and encouragement and care for them over the period of the Walk;
  • Arrange for transport to the Walk;
  • Participate yourself in activities that make the weekend a special blessing;
  • Help the applicant attend follow-up activities after the Walk.

Sign up to serve on team:

Download the application form here.

Join a reunion group:

Click here to find the reunion group co-ordinator in your area.
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Community Lay Director: Johnny Ford
Tel: 082 804 7835
e-mail: lyndasnowball@gmail.com

Secretary: Karen Bremner
Tel: 083 443 1637
 
 


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The next walks:

Walk # 47 Men: 
9 -12 Sept            

Walk # 48 Women: 
16-19 Sept

Important dates:


Emmaus Spring Festival - Klerksdorp

3 September 2010:  Gospel Festival
4 September 2010:
- Funwalk/Run: 5km, 10km, 15km
- Dog Walk:  5 km (must be accompanied by owner)
- Cycle Race: 15km, 40km, 70km
(Open for Mountain bikes/Road Bikes and Tandem)
- Stalls from early until 17:00
- COMMUNITY GATHERING FROM 19:00

It is Sonflower Community's 10 year celebration, all members of Emmaus, Crysalis and Kairos are friendly invited to attend!!!

If you need any information or assistance please phone Karlien Viljoen at 078 701 7469.

Training dates:

Watch this space!