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June 2009
June 26 AMC Gathering:
Sponsor *
St. Barnabas
Location *
FUMC Mansfield
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Quilt of Holes
As I faced my Maker at the
last judgment, I knelt before
the Lord along with all the
other souls.
Before each of us laid our
lives like the squares of
a quilt in many piles; an angel
sat before each of us sewing
our quilt squares together into
a tapestry that is our life.
But as my angel took each piece
of cloth off the pile, I
noticed how ragged and empty
each of my squares was. They
were filled with giant holes.
Each square was labeled with a
part of my life that had been
difficult, the challenges and
temptations I was faced with in
every day life. I saw hardships
that I endured, which were the
largest holes of all.
I glanced around me. Nobody
else had such squares. Other
than a tiny hole here and
there, the other tapestries were
filled with rich color and the
bright hues of worldly fortune.
I gazed upon my own life and was
disheartened.
My angel was sewing the ragged
pieces of cloth together,
threadbare and empty, like
binding air.
Finally the time came when each
life was to be displayed, held
up to the light, the scrutiny of
truth. The others rose; each in
turn, holding up their
tapestries. So filled their
lives had been.. My angel
looked upon me, and nodded for
me to rise.
My gaze dropped to the ground
in shame. I hadn't had all the
earthly fortunes. I had love in
my life, and laughter. But
there had also been trials of
illness, and wealth, and false
accusations that took from me my
world, as I knew it. I had to
start over many times. I often
struggled with the temptation to
quit, only to somehow muster
the strength to pick up and
begin again. I spent many nights
on my knees in prayer, asking
for help and guidance in my
life. I had often been held up
to ridicule, which I endured
painfully, each time offering it
up to the Father in hopes that
I would not melt within my skin
beneath the judgmental gaze of
those who unfairly judged me.
And now, I had to face the
truth. My life was what it was,
and I had to accept it for what
it was.
I rose and slowly lifted the
combined squares of my life to
the light.
An awe-filled gasp filled the
air. I gazed around at the
others who stared at me with
wide eyes.
Then, I looked upon the
tapestry before me. Light
flooded the many holes, creating
an image, the face of Christ.
Then our Lord stood before me,
with warmth and love in His
eyes. He said, 'Every time you
gave over your life to Me, it
became My life, My hardships,
and My struggles.
Each point of light in your
life is when you stepped aside
and let Me shine through, until
there was more of Me than there
was of you.'
May all our quilts be
threadbare and worn, allowing
Christ to shine through!
God determines who walks into
your life ...it's up to you to
decide who you let walk away,
who you let stay, and who you
refuse to let go..
God
is good! Every day!
Take this link
to the Upper Room Emmaus
Newsletter.
Last Revisions to this site were
on
March 16, 2009
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“ Be diligent
to present yourself
approved to God, a
worker who does not
need to be ashamed,
rightly dividing the
word of truth.”
2 Timothy 2:15
The Next AMC
Gathering
will be on
June 26 , 2009
location
FUMC Mansfield
777 N Walnut Creek
Dr
Mansfield, TX
76063-3221
and sponsored by
St. Barnabas UMC
Nursery provided (up
to 5 year olds)
Music starts at
7:00PM -
Worship starts at
7:30 PM.
Fellowship after our
worship service,
as usual so don’t
forget to bring a
snack, a drink or
both.
Come
worship with
the Arlington/MidCity
Community!
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The following
Arlington
Mid-Cities Gathering
will be
July 17,2009
at
Polytechnic
United Methodist
Church
1310 S Collard St
Fort Worth,TX
76105-1609
This
will be the July
AMC Gathering
Everyone is
encouraged to attend
the Friday Night
service for Walk 343.
Mark the date on your calendar!
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Walk
Scholarships
It
was recently pointed
out what a
wonderful way to
acknowledge someone
who has had a
special meaning to
you in your life
walk is to
give an Emmaus
scholarship in that
person’s memory or
honor. With
Christmas only a few
weeks away, an
Emmaus Scholarship
could be that
perfect gift for
your sponsor,
spouse, or an Emmaus
friend.
Anyone wanting to make
a scholarship donation,
can contact AMC
treasurer, Suzanne
Winter, and she
will notify the family
of the honoree, or the
honoree themselves if
still living, of the
gift and indicate that
the gift will be used to
send a pilgrim or team
member on an upcoming
Walk.
Of
course we want you
to always keep in
mind that
scholarships are
available for
pilgrim or team
member, and that
money should never
be a reason for
someone NOT to
participate.
Keep the scholarship
fund alive and well
by donating at
Gatherings or
directly to the
treasurer.
AMC
1st ALD Lay Director
AMC
Community Scholarships,
Treasurer
Brian Certain
Email:
brian@bcertain.com
Phone:
817.683.2835
NEW!!
Click here for the
AMC Scholarship
Donation form
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Could You Use Some Extra Joy
in Your Life?
Sponsoring
pilgrims is guaranteed to
bring you joy and blessings,
so prayerfully consider who
you know that is ready to go
on the Walk. Visit with
them, pray with them and get
their application in the
mail.
Walk
applications are available
at gatherings and here on
line at our web site on the
Tools page.
Also, don’t for get to give
your pilgrim a copy of the
Walk To Emmaus brochure.
They are available at every
gathering on the table.
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“Were not our hearts
burning within us while
he talked to us on the
road and opened the
scripture to us?”
Luke 24:32 |
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