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Frequently Asked QuestionsUpdated 4/12/10This FAQ is also available in PDF format. Click on the question to jump to its answer:
Much information is available on the website, including a listing of the Board and Committee members, walk calendar, registration forms, reunion group information forms, reunion group listings (Men’s, Women’s, Mixed), monthly newsletter, etc.
Where are Hi Sky Walks and Chrysalis Flights conducted? Presently, our walks and Chrysalis flights for the Hi Sky Emmaus Community are conducted at Circle 6 Baptist Ranch, 6 miles north of Stanton, Texas on Highway 137 (on the right as you drive north). Here is a locator map:
When are Hi Sky Walks and Chrysalis Flights conducted? On the hiskyemmaus.com website, you can click on the Calendar tab at the top of the home page to check the Walk and Chrysalis dates for the current year. The walks for 2009 are as follows:
What time does Candlelight service begin? The service begins at 8:00 P.M. Saturday evening for every walk. A worship service, including communion, is conducted with the community before the pilgrims come to the tabernacle. What time does the closing ceremony begin? The pilgrims arrive in the tabernacle at 4:00 Sunday afternoon, and the closing service begins when all are seated. It is best to arrive early enough to welcome (clap in) the pilgrims as they arrive. Who can sponsor a pilgrim on a walk? Anyone who has previously attended a Walk or a Chrysalis may sponsor someone else to attend a walk or Chrysalis. Sponsorship information is listed on the Hi Sky website under a link at the left labeled “Sponsor’s Resources”. The registration forms are located to the left under “Forms”. I want to attend a walk, but need a sponsor. Anyone interested in attending a Walk or Chrysalis who does not already have someone to sponsor them may contact any Board member (contact information listed on the website or above). We will put you in touch with someone to sponsor you. As a sponsor, how will I know my pilgrim is officially on a walk? Immediately upon receiving and confirming your registration, the Registrar will send you a letter acknowledging that your pilgrim is on the walk, with additional information for you as a sponsor. If there is any problem with your pilgrim’s registration, the Registrar will also contact you. Your pilgrim’s name will also appear on the website under the Calendar tab – click on the specific walk. What is the proper attire for a walk or flight? Dress for the weekend is entirely casual – jeans, slacks, sweats, shorts, etc. Just be comfortable so you can relax and enjoy the activities. For a Chrysalis, you should bring one change of clothes that is a little more dressy for the Saturday evening dinner. How can I get involved in the Hi Sky Emmaus Community after my walk? To become a team member on any Emmaus walk or Chrysalis flight (Music Team, Conference Room Team, Servant/Outside Team), you can contact any board member (listed under the “Board” tab on the website, or as listed above under “Who do I contact”), particularly members of the Team Selection Committee, and let them know you are interested in serving. To assist in any committee area, you can contact the Committee Chairperson. How do I get my reunion group and members listed on the website? Click on the "Reunion Groups" link and you will see listings for Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Reunion Groups. Below those categories, there is a form to click on, fill out and return as instructed to Sonny Self, who will get your reunion group listed. If there are changes in your reunion group membership, or if your reunion group is no longer active, that information should also be sent to Sonny Self so that we can keep the listing as current as possible. How do I sign up on the Prayer Vigil? A Prayer Vigil poster is prepared for each walk. You can sign up for a time slot on each vigil by either
How much gift agape is needed for each walk? Traditionally, each item of gift agape is given to both the pilgrims and to the team members. If a walk is full, there are 36 pilgrims. There are usually between 30-34 team members, so the best thing to do is always send 72 pieces of each item of gift agape. Any labels on the gifts should not include individual names, but the name of your reunion group or church works fine. Remember, these are to be anonymous gifts of love to these pilgrims and servants. Any leftover items will be brought to the next two Community meetings and you can retrieve those to be added to your contributions for subsequent walks. If they are not picked up after the second Community meeting, they are added to other leftovers and given around Christmastime to the children at High Sky Children’s Ranch. Where do I deliver gift and food agape that I volunteer for walks? Again, on the website, under the Calendar tab for each walk, the gift and food agape drop-off locations will be listed prior to each walk, as well as contact information for the agape leaders on each walk. When and where are Community meetings held? The 2010 Community meetings are held at 7:00 P.M. on the Fourth Tuesday of each month in the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church, 300 N. Main Street, Midland, Texas, with Babe Chicks meeting conducted at the same location beginning at 6:15 P.M. The November and December meetings are combined. All Community meeting dates are listed under Calendar on the website. How do I receive reminders of the monthly Community meetings? Community reminders are no longer sent via US Mail. To receive email reminders and other notifications, please make sure your email address is current in the Hi Sky Emmaus Database and make sure under your personal options there is a check in the box for "Receive Email." |
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