The Northern Lights Emmaus/Chrysalis Community
P.O. Box 38, West Chester, Ohio 45071.
What is
the Walk To Emmaus?The Gospel of Luke tells the story of the resurrected Christ appearing to two men walking on the road between Jerusalem and the small town of Emmaus. The two were discussing the events of the last few days when a stranger joined them. He explained to them the scriptures and how it was ordained that the Christ would suffer before entering his glory. The two enjoyed his company so much that when they reached their destination they asked him to join them for supper. He agreed. When he took the bread, he blessed it and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him as the risen Christ and he disappeared from their sight. Overjoyed, they rushed back to Jerusalem to tell the others. (Luke 24:13-35)
This story provides the background for the Emmaus Weekend, a program sponsored by the Upper Room. The Emmaus brochure puts it best: "The Walk to Emmaus is a three-day experience which takes a New Testament look at Christianity as a lifestyle. It is a highly structured weekend designed to strengthen and renew the faith of Christian people, and through them their families, congregations and the world in which they live. Emmaus is a combined effort of laity and clergy toward the renewal of the church."
Monthly Gatherings The Northern Lights Emmaus Community meets every month, normally on the second Friday, for Worship, Holy Communion, and Fellowship. Everyone is welcome to attend a monthly Gathering. Childcare is available during the service. Bring your favorite finger foods for fellowship afterwards.
Friday, July 10, 2009, 6:30 PM at Cornerstone United Methodist Church, West Chester, OH.
Friday, August 14, 2009, 6:30 PM at Cornerstone United Methodist Church, West Chester, OH.
Friday, September 12, 2009, 6:30 PM at Cornerstone United Methodist Church, West Chester, OH.
Cornerstone United Methodist Church is located at 7600 Princeton-Glendale Road (Ohio Route 747), just north of Tylersville Road. Phone (513) 874-0910.
Walks and Flights # 26 April 23 - 26, 2009 at Christ United Methodist Church, Middletown, OHPilgrims Team Photo
# 27 October 15 - 18, 2009 at Camp Lebanon, Oregonia, OH
# 31 March 12 - 15, 2009 at Christ United Methodist Church, Middletown, OH Pilgrims Team Photo
# 32 September 24 - 27, 2009 at Camp Lebanon, Oregonia, OH
# 8 February 14 - 16, 2009 at Monroe United Methodist Church, Monroe, OH Caterpillars Team
# 11 January 17 - 19, 2009 at Monroe United Methodist Church, Monroe, OH Caterpillars Team
Prayer VigilsClick here to sign up to participate in the 72 hour prayer vigil for an upcoming Walk or Flight.
Northern Lights Emmaus Board
of Directors | Community Lay Director | Deb Homer | (513) 829-8622 |
| Community Spiritual Director | Rev. Tammy Jo Reiser | (513) 288-1167 |
| Secretary | Bud Haacke | (513) 524-4048 |
| Treasurer | Gene Wannemacher | (513) 755-1226 |
| Agape & Sponsorship | Wilford "Sarge" Arnold | (937) 743-2274 |
| Information Mgt | Sue Guttag | (513) 856-9301 |
| Music, Education, & 4th Day | Sean Ovington | (513) 755-8023 |
| Good Shepherd | Dennis Dafler | (513) 889-8604 |
| Logistics | Karen Chambers | (513) 931-9770 |
| Gatherings | Phil Lacefield | (513) 423-7803 |
| Communications | Brenda Pearson | (513) 726-5738 |
| Registrar | Pam Albright |
(513) 829-0706 |
| Team Selection | Chris Trumbull | (513) 896-6071 |
| Assistant Spiritual Director | Rev. Jan Dillaman | (513) 477-7746 |
| Assistant Spiritual Director | Rev. Daniel Dawson | (513) 465-4798 |
| Chrysalis Liaison | Jim Lusk | (513) 267-6156 |
Share Group Information To join a Share Group select from the attached list or for help starting one contact the Good Shepherd.
If you'd like to serve on a
Walk or Flight TeamOne of the best ways to renew your Emmaus experience is to serve on team. To volunteer to serve on the team for a Walk to Emmaus, print, complete, and mail the Willing Servant form, provided in Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) format.
If you'd like to work with teenagers, you can volunteer to serve on the team for a Chrysalis Flight. Print, complete, and mail the Servant Referance Sheet, provided in Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) format.
If you'd like to sponsor
someone on a Walk or FlightIf you've been on the Walk here or elsewhere, you may want to "pass on" the experience to a friend or relative. Click here to download a Request for Reservation form in Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) format. Please print the two pages back to back to make a two sided form.
If you'd like to sponsor a teenager (age 15 to 18) on a Chrysalis Flight, click here to download a Chrysalis application form in Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) format. Please print the first two pages back to back to make a two sided form.
Don't know what sponsorship entails? Click here to download a Sponsor HowTo in Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) format.
If you do not have a version of Adobe Acrobat Reader to display and print the form, you can download it by clicking on
E-mail ListsNewsletterClick here to download a copy of the current issue (approx. 153K) of the community newsletter, Visions, in Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) format.or here to see a list of back issues.
Wall Agape
Click here if you need Agape to post on one of your community's Walks or Flights.
Northern Lights Chrysalis
Board of Directors| Community Lay Director | Maggie Trumbull | (513) 896-6071 |
| Community Spiritual Director | (Vacant) | |
| Logistics | Jim Lusk | (513) 267-6156 |
| Secretary | Melanie Wages | (513) 897-8561 |
| Treasurer | Corey Tucker | (513) 235-6961 |
| Agape | Tammi Ellis | |
| Hoots | Linda Townsend | (513) 737-2131 |
| Hoots (Youth) | Gretchen | N/A |
| Information | Chris Ellis | 238-7509 |
| Registrar | Melissa Rosser | (513) 405-7550 |
| Sponsorship/Outreach | Frank Steele | (513) 931-0828 |
| Communications | Melissa Bertram | (513) 759-5631 |
International
InformationFor more information, contact info@northernlightsemmaus.org
Last Updated 6/15/09 by Jerry LaphamThe Northern Lights Emmaus/Chrysalis Community primarily serves the Butler, Hamilton, and Warren County, Ohio area.
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