The Walk To Emmaus

As related in Luke 24: 13-25, the risen Christ appeared to two men who were going along the road from Jerusalem to Emmaus.  These two friends were walking together, sharing their heart's deepest concerns. Jesus joined them and explained the scriptures as they walked, how it was ordained that Christ should suffer and so enter his glory. This experience was a heart-warming experience as the risen Christ walked and talked with them. The illuminating climax of the experience was when Christ took bread and said the blessing, then broke it and gave it to them. This was when their eyes were opened and they recognized Jesus.

            The Walk to Emmaus is sponsored by the Upper Room and is open to members of all denominations. The Walk is a 72-hour experience, usually begins on Thursday evening and ends Sunday evening. Those going on this Walk will experience three busy but very enjoyable days, usually at a retreat center like the Baptist Encampment.  They will live and study together in singing, prayer, worship, and discussion. Discussions center around 15 talks given by laity and clergy. These talks present the theme of God's grace and how that grace comes alive in the Christian community and expresses itself in the world. You'll also discover how grace is real in your life, and how you can live in the life of grace, bringing grace to others. You will have the opportunity to participate in the daily celebration of Holy Communion, and to begin to understand more fully the presence of Christ in his body of believers. You will experience God's grace personally through the prayers and acts of service of a living support community.

            The focus of Emmaus is God as known in Jesus Christ and how that finds expression in the local church. The objective of Emmaus is to inspire, challenge, and equip local church members for Christian action in their homes, churches, and places of work.  Emmaus lifts up a way for our grace-filled life to be lived and shared with others.

            Anyone interested in going on a Walk to Emmaus must be sponsored by someone who has already gone on a Walk. Your Sponsor can get an application form for you to fill out. Anyone interested in going on the Walk to Emmaus may call Pastor Chris Harrison, or the church office, they can assist in directing you to one of our members who has gone on the Walk.