Letter From the Board

It is with great regret that the board voted to postpone Women’s Walk #103
from July to November. It was not an easy decision, especially with the Walk
scheduled to begin in a little over a week. The team, the board and many
community members have worked hard and prayed hard these past few
weeks attempting to get enough pilgrims for good table discussions and
overall Walk logistics.
Present for the meeting and in agreement with the decision were team
members: Spiritual Director - Dick Smyers, Board Representative - Marion
Johnson and Lay Director - Doris LeFavour.
I would like to thank Doris LeFavour and her team for the hard work they
have put into preparing for this weekend. In the spirit of cooperation and
charity, they wanted what was best for the pilgrims...and that is a true
example of selflessness and being a true servant of God.

Prayerfully Yours,
Mary Rodman

Central Ohio Emmaus Community,
 

Being LD on Walk #102 was a wonderful experience for me. I would say it was “awesome” but I’m
reserving that word for only Jesus and his “awesome”ness. Gloria Brooks, (Spiritual Director) and I
prayed about our roles on the team for many months before the team was selected. Once we got
started with our meetings it was obvious that God had a definite plan for all of us and that each of us
was willing to listen to Him and act according to the guidelines He had provided. There were no “lone
ranger” team members on the team. Every team member was humble, not seeking glory for herself,
but rather more concerned with making everyone’s job run as smoothly as possible. I stood in wonder
as I watched complete strangers meld into a cohesive group ready to serve in any way they were
called.
When the weekend finally arrived, the team was ready to go. They had listened intently to the
instructions given during all the meetings and were serious in their desire to serve. They all said they
wanted to have fun, but they all wanted the weekend to be “holy and reverent” as well. They all made
a commitment to be at all the team meetings and to read their manuals. They even tolerated the
“quizzes and prizes” over each chapter of the manual. They understood that the Emmaus Manual was
the guide book for the weekend just like the Bible is our guidebook for life. Reading it once will not
guarantee that you’ll know how to handle every situation that comes up on a weekend. The team all
seemed to grasp the importance of knowing their jobs and acting in “self-sacrificing” ways.
I have served on other committees and groups doing lots of different things for the Lord, but I have
to honestly say that being Lay Director for Central Ohio Emmaus was an almost indescribable
experience.
I thank God for giving me the blessing of serving with 26 wonderful women and being a part of 28
Pilgrims journey to Emmaus. It was a glorious trip!

DeColores - Barb Swartz

August Reunion & Gathering

There will be an Emmaus Reunion and potluck meal on August 10th, 6:00 PM before the Gathering. Please RSVP Amy Christian at aschrist@marysville.k12.oh.us if you plan to attend. Pulled pork, table service and drinks will be provided. Pease bring a dessert and/or side dish to share. The Gathering will take place in the Burnside Center at 7:30 PM.