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The Gospel of Luke relates the story of Christ
joining two friends on the road from Jerusalem to Emmaus, walking
together and sharing their heart's deepest concerns. The risen
Christ walks with them and explains the scriptures: how it was
ordained that Christ should suffer and so enter his glory. The
illuminating climax of this heart warming experience comes when
Christ takes bread and blesses it, he then breaks it and gives it to
them. At that moment, the eyes of the two are opened, they recognize
him as the risen Christ, and they rush back to Jerusalem to tell the
others. (Luke 24:13-35)
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Emmaus, an Upper Room program that calls forth and restores
Christian discipleship. The Walk to Emmaus, a three day experience,
takes a New Testament look at Christianity as a lifestyle. The
highly structured weekend is designed to strengthen and invigorate
the faith of Christian people, and through them, their families,
their congregations, and the world in which they live. Emmaus
combines the efforts of laity and clergy to renew the church. |
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How do I attend?
A person who has experienced the Walk to Emmaus sponsors you. This
frees you from any personal responsibilities that might distract you
while on the experience, and undergirds your 72 hour experience with
prayer and other expressions of God's love.
What happens after?
Cleopas and his companion immediately returned to tell other
disciples about their encounter with Christ. A regular, on going time
of sharing together our journey with Christ is part of the follow-up
to the experience. A monthly celebration open to all encourages
discipleship. Weekly, small-group meetings are open to all persons
wanting to grow in accountability for their relationship with Christ.
What is the purpose?
Emmaus exists to develop Christian leaders for the local church and
the world. The approach seriously considers the model of Christ's
servanthood and encourages Christ's disciples to act in ways
appropriate to being "a servant of all."
Where does it take place?
A community of Christians from a variety of churches provides a
place, leadership, and all the support necessary to conduct the Walk
to Emmaus weekend. The contact person listed below well gladly help
you learn more. |
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From the Upper Room Walk to
Emmaus Poster
The Upper Room Walk to Emmaus® -
P.O. Box 189, Nashville, TN 37202 - 1-615-340-7227
www.upperrom.org/emmaus/ |
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