What
is the Walk to Emmaus?
Walk to Emmaus is a Spiritual Retreat
that Hope members participate through the Diakonia Emmaus Community
of Mission Presbytery for the development of Christian Leaders.
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 as a lifestyle.
Following the three days, people 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.
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 Christian involves responsibility;
- Are willing to dedicate their everyday lives to God
in a ongoing manner.
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 live 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 opportunities.
- Groups of four to six people meet weekly to reflect
on their spiritual journey and encourage one another in
accountable discipleship.
- There are monthly community gatherings where Emmaus
participants meet for fellowship, worship, and instruction.
- Through a newsletter, members become aware of support
needs for upcoming Walks and other opportunities for servant-leadership.
Information from Walk
to Emmaus, Upper Room Ministries 2002 brochure
If you are interest in attending an Emmaus weekend, contact
Fred Morgan, Senior Pastor at 512-258-9117 x 13.
For more information about the Walk to Emmaus, click here:
www.diakoniaemmaus.org
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