Many aspects of our world threaten the survival of the life which the Walk to Emmaus presents--the truly Christian, truly human life. Once we have returned to our everyday world, it does not take us long to discover that it is well-nigh impossible to go it alone. One way of being in touch with God's power to make that new life totally secure is through contact with other Christians who share the priority of a life in grace.

The scriptures contain many stories of fellowship. Christ chose twelve disciples to accompany him and he sent them out two by two to witness. It is interesting that he told them they didn't need to take money, food, clothing, even shoes with them. They already had the one thing they needed above all--one another's support along the way.

The New Testament calls this special fellowship koinonia--fellowship among those who share a common knowledge of Christ and who want to grow in the knowledge by sharing with others in a life of grace.

The group reunion itself is one of the chief values of the Emmaus movement--one of the greatest treasures the Walk to Emmaus contains.

Just what is a group reunion? Basically, it is made up of two to six persons who meet once a week at a regular time for about an hour. It may consist of persons you met during your weekend, your sponsor, or other Pilgrims you know. It may even include persons who have not made a Walk to Emmaus, but who are seeking to direct their life wholly to Christ. The group meets at a time and place that is convenient to all the members--a home, an office, a room at your church, or even a restaurant.

The meeting begins with the prayer to the Holy Spirit and proceeds with following the format of the service sheet--Closest to Christ, Call to Discipleship, Discipleship denied and your plan.

End your time together with the prayer of thanksgiving, calling to mind that the purpose of your life in grace is to draw ever closer to God.

There are four characteristics commonly found in those reunion groups that have proved to be effective over a period of time. They are:
1. Earnestness
2. Sincerity
3. Discretion
4. Regular attendance

Monday Morning, 8:30 a.m”Bagelettes for God” Malley’s, Helen Symms, 706-733-0076

1st &3rd Mondays, 7 p.m.Hyatt Family Reunion Group, 798-6856

Tuesday Morning, 6:30 a.m.Popeye's, Daniel Field-John Caldwell, 733-3962

Tuesday Morning, 6:30 a.m .Daughters of the King, McDonalds, Washington Rd at I-20-Carol Sayers, 733-3113

Tuesday Morning, 7:00 a.m Malley’s at 7th Street-Claire Drew, 650-3077

Tuesday Morning, 7:20 a.m Bojangles, Greenwood, SC-Glenn Williams, 864-993-2402

Tuesday Noon.McDonalds Washington Rd & Davis Rd-Nancy Nixon, 790-4185

Tuesday Night, 7 p.m Zax’s Chicks, Zaxbys in Greensboro- Dianne Gibson, 706-486-2412

Tuesday Night, 7 p.m .St. Andrews UMC-Pushpa Danes, 798-2523

Tuesday Night, 8 p.m .Erycsons Construction Co.-Ben Thompson, 860-3236

Wednesday Morning (every other Wednesday) 7 a.m. .St. James UMC Prayer Group - Milledge Murray, 706-821-2253

Wednesday AM Prayer Breakfast , 6 a.m. ** Cracker Barrel, Marvin UMC Men’s Prayer Breakfast – Bob Eash, 706-364-7010

Wednesday Morning, 8:00 a.m Broad Street Group, SunTrust Bank-Milledge Murray, 821-2253

Wednesday Morning, 8:30 a.m.Babe Chicks, Cracker Barrel-Elaine Mathews, 736-0167

Thursday Morning, 5:30 a.m Bill’s Restaurant on Highway 25-Bob Wilson, 793-1063

Thursday Morning, 8:00 a.m .Home Café, Washington GA-Freddy Brown, 706-678-1167

Thursday Night, 7 p.m. Sardis Baptist Church-Debbie Elliott, 478-569-4471

Thursday Night, 7:30 p.m 3717 Concord Drive-Neel Davis, 793-6220

Thursday Night, 7:30 p.m..Augusta Rescue Mission, 526 Walker Street-Judd, 722-2058

Saturday Morning, 7:30 a.m Sons of the Light, 476 Columbia Industrial Blvd.-Duane Shiver, 650-1053

Saturday Morning. 0730 am "Men Reflecting HIS Light" SunRise Breakfast Grill Westtown Center Martinez Marvin Young 863-9011

Saturday Morning, 9:30 a.m .Caretakers Corral, mixed group, Golden Corral, Highway 25- Darlene Watkins, 738-0950

** denotes not an Emmaus reunion group but a men’s prayer breakfast – all men are welcome to come**

If your group is not listed, or you would like to start a new group, contact Glenn Williams at 864-993-2402 with the information and we will put it in the and on this site Fourth Day Newsletter.