First United Methodist Church has a large Emmaus Community, and we’d like you to be a part of it. There is an upcoming Women’s Walk to Emmaus weekend retreat, March 27th through the 30th at Well Springs in Blanco. If you want to participate as a pilgrim, or if you’ve already been on a walk and want to help on one of the teams, call us and let us know you need to be put in touch with Becky Wright regarding the next Emmaus walk.
What happens on The Walk to Emmaus?
The Walk to Emmaus is an inspiring experience held over a three day retreat where Jesus love is revealed to you through other Christians. The next 72 hours you experience are full of discussions, singing, praying, worshiping and small group participation following each discussion. Discussions are in the form of 15 talks by both laity and clergy that are centered on the theme of God’s grace, and how God’s grace is alive in the Christian community and the world. You will discover how God’s grace is real in your life, how to live a life full of grace, and how to bring the blessing of God’s grace to others in your life. You will experience God’s grace through the prayers and acts of service from a vital support group made of members of the Big Country Emmaus community as well as others throughout the world.
What is the purpose of The Walk to Emmaus?
The purpose of the Emmaus movement is to inspire, challenge and equip local church members for Christian action in their homes, churches, and daily lives. Emmaus provides a way to lift up our grace filled lives to be lived and shared with others to strengthen and renew the faith of Christian people, and through them their own families, congregations, and the world in which they live. It is a highly structured event, prayerfully designed, between laity and clergy to foster a renew of spirit in the participants and the church.
