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BEYOND WORSHIP
Walk to Emmaus
Bible Study Aimed at Transformation
- Not Just Information
The
Walk to Emmaus is a spiritual renewal program intended to strengthen the
local church through the development of Christian disciples and leaders. The
program's 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."
The Walk to Emmaus experience begins with a 72-hour short course
in Christianity, comprised of fifteen talks by lay and clergy on the themes of
God's grace, disciplines of Christian discipleship, and what it means to be the
church. The course is wrapped in prayer and meditation, special times of worship
and daily celebration of Holy Communion. The "Emmaus community," made up of those
who have attended an Emmaus weekend, support the 72-hour experience with a prayer
vigil, by preparing and serving meals, and other acts of love and self-giving.
The Emmaus Walk typically begins Thursday evening and concludes Sunday evening.
Men and women attend separate weekends.
During and after the three days, Emmaus leaders encourage
participants to meet regularly in small groups. The members of the small groups
challenge and support one another in faithful living. Participants seek to
Christianize their environments of family, job, and community through the ministry
of their congregations. The three-day Emmaus experience and follow-up groups
strengthen and renew Christian people as disciples of Jesus Christ and as active
members of the body of Christ in mission to the world.
The Upper
Room, a ministry unit of the General Board of Discipleship of The United
Methodist Church, sponsors the Walk to Emmaus and offers it through local Emmaus
groups around the world. Although connected through The Upper Room to The United
Methodist Church, The Walk to Emmaus is ecumenical.
Contact Dr.
Jim Howell, or Penny Farr (through the
Grace church office) for
more information.
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Do you enjoy a casual style of worship?
If you prefer an informal worship experience, join us on Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM in the Mary Hogan Fellowship Hall
for our Contemporary Worship Service.” We dress casually, we sit at tables and drink coffee during the
worship service, but there is nothing casual about the sincerity of our desire to praise and worship our Creator!
Our Grace Church Worship Band (consisting of vocals, drums, acoustic and electric guitars, bass guitars and keyboard)
leads the congregation with upbeat praise songs. The messages by Dr. Jim Howell
are always Bible based with practical applications and teachings of His word for His people. Come join us for an amazing
worship experience!
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