OCTOBER, 2005 Newsletter
 

El Quiri

FRIGHTFULLY FANTASTIC

Keeping with the season, BOO!
Please don’t be scared.  God will take care of you, plus, I’m the last person you should be afraid of, sometimes I need to keep reminding myself of that, in my own daily life. 

Over the past month or so, we have experienced some tragedy in our country due to the hurricanes that have devastated the gulf coast states.  It’s hard to imagine the hopeless feeling all those in the path of a storm would have, when they are asked to leave all they own, to the destructive forces of mother nature.  We’ve all seen the huge amount of loss that many have experienced.  Many of us have already contributed in some way to assist these folks.  I’m not writing this to ask you to give more, but if God leads, give what you’re able to. 

 I’m hoping to be part of a construction crew in the summer, that plans on going to help rebuild in Texas.  Some of you know that I just didn’t pick Texas for the scenery.  My daughter, Kami, and her husband, Jason, along with my 5-month old granddaughter live in Beaumont, Texas.  Jason works at the refinery in Port Arthur.  Those were the two places that met the eye of hurricane Rita, as it made landfall.  During their experience of the mandatory evacuation, I found myself worrying about their safety as they traveled only 60 miles in 12-1/2 hours.  Knowing full well, no matter how many times I hit the ‘redial’ button, I wasn’t going to be able to help them, basically, I drove myself crazy until I prayed for God to place a hedge of protection around them.

 Isn’t that a behavior a lot of us have in everyday life?  When we meet with difficult times, do we try to take them on alone?  I do, too often!  Those hours didn’t pass any faster, but after I had my own “dying moments”, there in my living room, I was at peace.

 The end of the story is that they were ok, and their home was basically untouched.  Lucky, maybe: fortunate, yes; grace covered, most definitely!   My hope for them and all who were displaced by the storms is a speedy solution to their needs.  For us here in the Sidney Community, recognition of the need to “Let go, and let God” control all those situations in our lives that make our landfall.

 Ironically, through all of this is, my daughter's favorite hymn is “God Will Take Care of You.”  I should have known better.

 God Bless all of you, and your families!

 In His  Service
Jerry Noble, Community Chair

THANK YOU!

I would like thank God, and the Emmaus Community for the willing servant hood that was given during my time as Kitchen Coordinator.  I have been so blessed by the friendships, and I have come to love so many Christian people.  God bless you all and please continue to come, as there is definitely a need for people willing to do HIS work, and so many people who have not yet been introduced to this wonderful give from God, Emmaus!

Love from your sister in Christ,

Iva Lenhart

New Board Position

At the October meeting it was  voted  to add a new position to the Sidney Emmaus Board, for Child Care Coordinator.  This is a position that not only is needed for our Community, but it is important that our children are cared for,  ina loving and safe environment.  

KITCHEN HELP FOR MEN’S WALK # 33

FRIDAY

BREAKFAST

Cooks:            Betty Alder, Jim Alder, Lee Heintz  -  NEED 2!

Servers:         Marlan Schneider, Denny Brown, Mike Madden, Alice Schmerge  -  NEED 1!

LUNCH:

Cooks: Janis Blake, Bobbi Sims  -  Need 2!

Servers: Bob Montgomery, Darlene Montgomery  -  NEED 4!

SUPPER:

Cooks: Janis Blake, Rita Metz, Jason Snider  -  NEED 2!

Servers: Diane Snider, Violet Helman  - NEED 4

SATURDAY

BREAKFAST

Cooks: Lee Heintz, Angel Shaffner  - NEED 2!

Servers: Linda Nickell, Linda Nuss, Vera Piper, Netta Stewart  - NEED 2!

LUNCH:

Cooks: Janis Blake, Janet Metz, Jody Prater  -  NEED 1!

Servers: Diane Snider, Daren Queen, Jenny Petit, Renea Vergalliot  -  NEED 1!

SUPPER

Cooks: Janis Blake, Jan Poppe, Jody Prater  -  NEED 3

Servers: Ellen Grieshop, Cheri Smith, Tom Smith, Alice Schmerge, Tammie Welsh, Linda Nickell, Anita Plantz, Dill Dawson, Rita Metz, Patsy Dawson, Tera Hardin, Karen Queen

SUNDAY

BREAKFAST:

Cooks: Deb Serr, Lee Heintz, Brethern Men’s Share Group  -  NEED 2!

Servers: Linda Nickell, Don DeWeese, Denny Brown, Virgie Calim, Mike & Corinne Madden

LUNCH:

Cooks: Mark Kaufman, Deb Williams, Steve and Lori Whittenberger, Janis Blake

Servers: Jason, Abby, and Diane Snider, Tammie Welsh, Jill Ludwig, Rita Metz

Notes from ………………..

JUST A NOTE FOR SPONSORS…..

 The updated application from can be found on line at www.sidneyemmaus.org, or at Sidney First United Methodist Church.  Please use this exclusively.  Please note that the deposit in currently set at $20.00.  Beginning in November, the next updates will appear on the form including the new weekend fee of $75.00, and the new women’s registrar contact info for Carlene Pettit.  These will be in effect November 10th, so they can be used for the upcoming 2006 walk dates.

 A reminder to please, please read and review chapter 8, from the “Day Four” booklet found in your packet.  If you cannot find the book, contact any board member and they will be glad to get the info to you.

 God bless you as you continue to seek new ways of serving Him, and expanding the Kingdom!

Greetings friend in Christ

    One responsibility of the Agape chairperson is to send letters of Agape from the Greater Sidney Area Emmaus to our brothers and sisters in Christ in Emmaus, Chrysalis, and Karios communities cross the US, and overseas.  We need your support in sending these letters.  As a gift of Agape, the letters are signed by the community members.  It would be a blessing to receive an Agape letter covered with signatures.  We would like as many signatures on these letters as we can possibly squeeze on one page.

    Please take a few moments to sign your name on the Agape letters to let others know we care and are praying for them.  The letters will be in the gathering place and the fellowship hall at the November and December gatherings.  The letters are mailed the end of this year for their 2006 upcoming walks.  Your gift of Agape is greatly appreciated.

    The Agape room is buzzing with activity the weekend of a walk.  Prayerfully consider providing Agape for the upcoming men’s walk, November 3-6.  The men’s walks tend to be a little weak on Agape for both the table and pilgrim bedtime.  For a full Men’s Walk ,36 pieces of Agape is needed for bedtime, and 66 pieces of mealtime.

    Just a reminder: NO super Agape for pilgrims.  The pilgrims only receive personal Agape in their Sunday packets.  All letters and small books must fit in their envelopes.  Please write the first and last name on all Agape for both the team and pilgrims.  When we only have a single name, we can only pray that the correct person is receiving your Agape

    Putting all of the small challenges aside, it is a blessing to serve in the Agape room!

In His  great love,

Doug and Peggy Ware

SIDNEY AREA EMMAUS BOARD MEMBERS

 We would like to take this opportunity to welcome the following new members to the Emmaus Community Board, starting in January 2006.

CHAIRMAN - Bill Rickey
VICE CHAIR - Sue Kaufman
SECRETARY - Megan Kerns
WOMEN’S REGISTRAR - Carlene Pettit
WOMEN’S GOOD SHEPHERD - Marianne Shephard
SPONSORSHIP - Deb Hereld
SOCIAL - Kevin and Karen Queen
KITCHEN - Curt and Tracey Hostetler
LOGISTICS - Mike Snider
CHILD CARE COORDINATOR - Carol Foster

Thank you for serving Him!

REMIND SOMEONE! 

Emmaus Community meets the second Tuesday of each month, and something has been missing lately. 
Sure hope is isn’t YOU!
We love to see you there!

We encourage you to submit information and/or articles for this newsletter. Deadline for the February newsletter is January 10, 2006.  If you have any corrections to the mailing list please let us  know.

Address correspondence to:

 Greater Sidney Area Emmaus Community
230 E. Poplar Street
Sidney, Ohio 45365 or E-Mail:
Jody Prater at rej@bright.net