Bi-Monthly Newsletter of the Nashville Emmaus Community
May 2014
Circles When our new leader came to GBOD (General Board of Discipleship) he presented an image for us to think about within our work and ministry. I am sharing that image for us to think of in regards to our ministry together of Emmaus/Chrysalis/Face to Face.
Circles. We see them all around us: sun, moon, oranges, sunflowers, balloons; rings on fingers, wheels on automobiles, balls that are played with by children and pets. We have circles of friends, quilting circles, ring around the rosie circles, etc. Have you ever thought of the circle that we are part of? It is a large circle of people who are part of a larger circle of people, all who have participated in the Walk to Emmaus/Chrysalis/Face to Face. We are different communities, in different states and countries – but still all part of that big circle! Let’s look at our circle, closer to home – the Nashville Emmaus/Chrysalis/Face to Face community. Let’s look at us as a circle of friends all holding hands. We are a circle that never ends. Feels good to be so connected with others who are part of the family of God who have chosen to be part of the spiritual formation family of Emmaus.
Now, let’s picture our circle differently. How can we still be connected as in a circle but in a different way. We are holding hands, looking at each other, talking together. Now, lets turn around, still holding each others hands. We are looking out, not in. Now, take a minute and think of still another way to keep our circle. Have you figured it out? Think of an atom. Picture all of us standing in a circle reaching in with our left hands touching in the center and with our right hand reaching out……
....reaching out to invite others into the experience of Emmaus or Chrysalis or Face to Face. Our circle grows larger as we extend an invitation to join our ministry to others. This summer, we can continue extending our circle by praying for and inviting someone to attend The Walk to Emmaus or Chrysalis Flight or Face to Face Encounter. Blessings and peace. DeColores and Fly with Christ, Edna Vaughan Community Lay Director
In This Issue
While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and began walking with them... Luke 24:15
“4th Day Adventure ....................................................................2 Kairos Corner ..................................................................................3 Face to Face.....................................................................................4 Chrysalis...It’s almost time!.......................................................4 God’s Love .......................................................................................5 Up Coming Events.......................................................................5 Nashville Emmaus Board .........................................................5 Setzer Memorial Scholarship Fund......................................5