Hi Sky Emmaus Community Newsletter
September, 2009 - Page 3

Book Table Now Features New Books

For all Hi Sky Emmaus Walks, new books will now be available for purchase by pilgrims and team alike.  The decision to add this feature to the book table was made at the May meeting of the Board.  By doing so, we will provide people with printed resources for spiritual growth and knowledge in their fourth days. 

The purpose of Emmaus is to deepen and better understand one’s faith, and to express one’s faith through leadership and ministry in the Church.  People need a variety of resources to grow in faith. Books by respected authors are invaluable.  Sandra Fussell, Robert Kirk, and Larry Bailey selected about 35 books at Mardel Book Store. 

Board Business

In an effort to strengthen communication throughout the Hi-Sky Emmaus Community, Carol Hopkins is providing a monthly summary of the Board of Directors Meeting. The summary from the meeting of August 20, 2009 is available here.

Team lists and pilgrim lists available online

Team lists and pilgrim lists are available on the website by clicking on the Calendar link at the top of each page, then by clicking on the walk number. The Prayer Vigil for each walk or flight is also available at the top of each Walk/Flight calendar link.

Prayer Vigil

Remember that prayer is the stronghold between Satan and our walks and flights.  Be sure to join in the Prayer Vigil for each of the upcoming Walks and Flights. Soon, we will be able to electronically sign up for the Prayer Vigil on our new database.  Meanwhile, the vigil is available for signup at each Community Meeting and then at Sponsors Hour the first night of each walk.  You can check the prayer time slots that you have signed up for, or see what times are still available for each walk, on this website at the top of each Walk or Flight team and caterpillar listing (click on the Calendar link). Contact Carol Hopkins to sign up for your prayer times by phone at 694-2854 or 528-0642, or by email at carhoppy@aol.com. We are working toward a fresh prayer vigil to cover each event in prayer for the entire 72 hours, so please be aware of the calendar dates for each walk or flight so you can get signed up to pray for the caterpillars, pilgrims, and teams. Anyone desiring to sign up for a permanent time slot may do so; we simply ask that you please include either your email address or a contact phone number so that we can remind you of your commitment and also verify that you are still praying at that time.