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Pray for the musicians, that their music may bring Gods message and soothe troubled souls. Pray for the Pilgrims: The ones who cannot leave their thoughts behind. The ones uneasy in the setting. The ones who cannot sleep. The ones forced to come. The ones looking for magic, not miracles. The ones who are open and receiving. For all the conditions known to God. Pray for those who minister in unrecognized ways. Pray for the fun and fellowship that will warm hearts and keep the focus on God. Pray for the team, that they do not tire; pray for their renewed strength. Pray for all the agape gifts, for the hands that made them and the blessings theyll bring. Pray for the special times such as chapel, dinner, candlelight, agape feast, closing. And lastly, give it all to our Lord and Friend, who sees and knows, asking for His blessing and presence with everyone connected not only those mentioned, but families, and the change for the church and community. End by praising and thanking God for the opportunity he has given you to talk to him on behalf of his children.
Why Chrysalis
Chrysalis lifts up a way for them to enjoy Christ's friendship and love and to be Christ's friend and partner in the world. The three days Before it becomes a butterfly, a caterpillar goes focus on God's grace, to experience Christ as a through a growth stage during which it is called friend, what it means to be the body of Christ, a "chrysalis." On the surface it may not look like and giving love to a needy world. much is happening, but the delicate chrysalis What Happens on a Chrysalis process changes the fuzzy caterpillar into an Youth will spend three days with other people awesome butterfly with wings of intricate designs and intense colors. The chrysalis process their age in worship, prayer, fellowship, creative expression, recreation, singing, and discussion. symbolizes how Christ can transform you into They'll experience the love of God through praysomething beyond your dreams. It happens when you grow beyond yourself, opening your ers and the acts of service from a loving support community. Think of it as three days for them to life to Jesus' power and love. discover or re-discover their spiritual self, to an"Chrysalis" is the name chosen for the youth alyze and realize who they are in Christ. version of The Walk to Emmaus, its parent movement, because it symbolizes the spiritual growth that is essential between adolescence and adulthood. That growth is as crucial for youth as the cocoon is for the caterpillar. It is that precious time of nurturing a person's faith for discipleship Chrysalis "Flights" is a three-day spiritual renewal time providing an opportunity for them to learn more about faith, to experience Christian love and support, and to make new faith commitments. The point is to inspire, challenge and equip them for a closer friendship with Christ and for Christian action at home, church, school, and community.
Who should go
Chrysalis is for the development of Christian youth who: wish to strengthen their friendship with Christ; understand that being a friend of Christ, or Christian, involves responsibility; are open to dedicating their everyday life to God in an on going manner. Chrysalis is open to young people of any Christian denomination. The ages include upper high school students (ages 15-19 and completed 9th grade)
Things to Remember for Chrysalis All applications must be completed w/ payment and ALL required signatures form the proper legal parent or guardian, pastor, and all emergency contact information be filled out before the caterpillar will be allowed to attend the walk. All fees must be paid before the walk begins also. (There are funds available, so if there is someone who needs funding, contact us/Wilma and well get that worked out). The registrar requests that the caterpillars and their guardian both visit them upon arrival to checkin. This will allow the registrar to double check the information and emergency contacts for each caterpillar before they are left in the community's care.
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Date July 12-15, 2012 July 26-29, 2012 Sept. 20-23, 2012 Nov. 1-4, 2012
Remember
Cutoff for registration for all walks are on the Thursday before the walk is scheduled to begin. This gives those making agape time to personalize things like nametags and allows for the time needed to order specialized agape from vendors.
Help Wanted!
If you have given a talk on either a men's or women's walk since August, 2008 could you give a copy to Jimmy Smith? Our "example" pool is getting low. You can either email or give a copy to a hard copy to Jimmy. His email address is smith@gimmejimmy.com.
Celebrating 25 Years
This August is our 25th anniversary as a community. During the community gathering on August 28th, we will take time to celebrate this awesome milestone for the Hi-Sky Emmaus Community. The board asks that all past lay directors help in this celebration by bringing their walk cross to the gathering. Make plans to join us in fellowship and celebration of the work God has done through Hi Sky Emmaus in these past 25 years as well as what He will do in the next 25!