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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

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.

 

 

 

 

“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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