The Lay Director Says...

Welcome to the Lexington Emmaus Community’s Web Site!

My name is Roy Johnson; I attended the Louisville Men’s Walk #12 and sat at the table of James. It is with great joy and in humble service that I accept the position of Lay Director of the Community for 2012. My personal Walk to Emmaus was a life changing experience and I am privileged to be able to work with my brothers and sisters in Christ to help bring that experience to others. The Lord continues to use the Walk to Emmaus as a tool to change persons lives, rekindle their faith and bring them into a closer walk with Him.

It seems that the Lord has created this ministry to show us as His Church how to give. Read what he says in this Scripture verse from Luke:

Luke 6:38 (NIV)

³⁸Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."

This is exactly what happens when persons get involved in the Walk to Emmaus. Involved as sponsors, team members, and various weekend function attendees. We take time out of our lives to serve and bless others and He in turn returns that blessing to us many fold.

So, come and join us in the Lexington Emmaus Community and begin to receive the many blessings the Lord is waiting to return to you.

The Board of Directors of the Lexington Emmaus community has the responsibility to ensure that we operate within the guidelines of the International Emmaus Organization and the operational procedures we have set for our community. The Board is not “self-sufficient”; the only way the Board can do this and support the leadership of the walks and flights is to “rely on one another”. If we are to pursue the “destination” God has for us, the entire “community” needs to use the gifts and talents God has given us in support of the community and our Walks and Flights. This includes prayer, financial support, mentoring and service. The Board has decided that each area chair needs to form a ministry team to ensure that we are responsive to the varied needs of our community. Please prayerfully consider where you might serve, and call a Board member and offer your assistance!

We must maintain good lines of communication with each other through the fellowship at the monthly Gatherings, our weekly reunion groups , the newsletter and the use of available technology which includes email and the “good old” phone call. Contact information for Board members is listed under the Board of Directors area of the web page. Let us know your ideas for the future of our community!

Remember that each of us serves on every Emmaus weekend. If you want to be on a team, make sure your 4th day sheet is up to date. Also, feel free to contact the Walk/Flight Lay Director to let them know of your desire to serve; their contact information is published in the newsletter and on the web page.

Together let us create the Emmaus Community that God has designed for us.

De Colores,
Roy Johnson
Lexington Emmaus Community Lay Director 2012

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