Upper Room Emmausof the Greater Frederick6bur~Area

Vol. a

36 PILGRIMS TO ATTEND EMMAUS 53

mmaus53 is expecting 36 menwho willarrive at CampEaster Seal as pilgrims

on March 18th. The team of Emmaus 53has been meeting for 8 weeks inpreparation for being God's servants onthis upcoming weekend. God has blessedEmmaus 53 will a full roster of men whocollectively attend 21 various churches.

Pilgrim and team lists are included for youragape preparation. Remember toalphabetize the letters - the agape chcswill love you! Also remember to place thespecial stickers on the personal Sundayagape letters. Directions and otherinstructions for the weekend are includedon page 4. See you at Camp Easter Seal! Time: 6:45 pm

Wbere/s the NextGatherins?

When: March 13th« 2004

Where: First Christian Church

fellowship: 6 pm

Bring a snack to share with all and enjoysome fellowship before the gathering.

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Boord meets at 4:30 pm

Directions to church on bock poge

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Fredericksburg Emmaus #53 Pl1grim Ust"Loya, ope",-the el:jts of thtse me",- so thel:j ea",- see.'

1. Tim Ambrose2. James Arkord3. Todd Baker4. Dale BaNford5. Bev Barge6. DonnieBest7. Ed Boggs8. Brandon Borja9. Robert Bumbroy10. Bill Clark11. Eric Cooke12. Wes Devericks13. Rick Dillard14. Barry Duncan15. Royce Galyen16. Rich Gaudio17. Pat Hanback18. Wayne Hash19. Bryon Hinton20. Michael Hodgson21. Larry Jenkins22. Ted Levander23. Steve LiCalzi24. Ray Liptrap25. Mark Lober26. George Long27. Paul McClain28. James McIntire29. Woody Moore30. Rick Mosely31. Phil Nichols32. Roger Pierce33. John Sielski34. Jerry Thrift35. Harry Tillman36. Carl Ulrich

Fairview BaptistArk MinistriesFredericksburg UMCThe Lord's ChurchChurch of the MessiahMt. Zion MethodistRemingtonUMCRemingtonUMCSilver Hill BaptistShepherd's UMCFredericksburg UMCFairview BaptistChancellor ChristianNorth Stafford BaptistNorth Stafford BaptistGrace UMCChatham BaptistBethany Place BaptistFredericksburg UMCSalem Fields CommunityMelrose UMCFredericksburg UMCPrince of Peace UMCSalem Fields CommunityBethel UMCFredericksburg UMCFredericksburg UMCNorth Stafford BaptistShepherd's UMCFredericksburg UMCSt. Mathias UMCFredericksburg UMCFairview BaptistEbenezer UMCStafford CrossingCentral UMC

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Fredericksburg Emmaus #5~ Team list"Lore/, open the eyes of these men so they C4nsee. '

/I Kings 6:20

Aaron Barlow Asst. Table Leader ReadingBob Bonshire Floater ReadingLake Cowart Agape Cha ReadingDonnie Cross Music Team ReadingCurt Edsall Music Director DeColores StoryWit Floyd Table Leader ReadingVictor 6om&z Spiritual Director Justifying Grace Friday 3:00 pmRick Griffis Asst. Agape Cha Growth Through Study Saturday 8:55 amMike Iden Music Team Reading/Sponsorship DDUSte~ Johnson ALD - Sunday Priorities Friday 9: 15 amKiko Lama Asst. Table Leader ReadingMark Lawrence Floater ReadingLarry Lenow Lead Spiritual Director Means of Grace Saturday 10: 150mBrian Lewis Table Leader Body of Christ Sunday 11:10 amSte~ Makely Asst. Table Leader ReadingJohn Mann Table Leader ReadingJohn Mathis Spiritual Director Obstacles to Grace Saturday 4:00 pmHank McCaslin Spiritual Director Pre~nient Grace Friday 11:15 amMo Moses All> - Friday Changing Our World Sunday 8: 50 amJene Parrotte Table Leader Priesthood of All BelieYers Friday 1:30 pmTim Patrick Asst. Table Leader ReadingJoe Reed ALD - Thursday Fourth Day Sunday 2:45 pmRAndy Ross Head Cha ReadingPete Schatz Table Leader Reading/History Talk DDUTony Schroth Weekend Lay Director PerseYel'Gnce Sunday 1:05pmJohn Shutlock All> - Saturday Discipleship Saturday 8:00pmBill Simpson Table Leader Ufe in Piety Friday 1:30 pmRAlphThomas Spiritual Director Sanctifying Grace Sunday 10:00 amJoe Uhlick Asst. Table Leader ReadingBill Walker Music Team Reading/4th Day DDURichard Warner Asst. Cha Reading/Christian Action Saturday 2:35 pmAlan Weakley Asst. Cha ReadingLou Woolner Asst. Table Leader Reading

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Schedule - Men's Emmaus #53 -March 18-21, 2004

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fellowship <\ communion. Please bring flowers for theteam to use Sunday morningl

Closing - Gather at 3:30 for Closing Service at 4:00pmSun. Mar 21 3:30pm Camp Easter SealGymnasium

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quarter note is Greek to me. Youhave no idea how hard I have tolisten to hear what they are doingso I can at least be in theirneighborhood. I have learned thatjust because I put a choir robe on,it does not make me a singer.

Laura and I are still relatively newto the Fredericksburg area. Wehave only been living here aboutseven years. Of course, rightafter we moved here we began tosearch for a new church home and --...Iwe joined Fredericksburg Baptist -Church. We were members there ---------- So, for me, being in that choir isfor just a short time when Laura was not so much about the singing. And it is notencouraged to join the choir. Because we about anything I can contribute, because thiswere so new Laura wasn't ready to join the is not an area that God has given me any talentchoir alone so she talked me into joining with or gift to give back. It is all about me realizingher. Now this is very humorous because up the acceptance and unconditional loveI receiveuntil I joined that choir I had never been part from that group of people to whom I canof any choir or singing group in my life unless contribute little with my voice. Being in thata "music appreciation" class in the 8ft! grade choir is all about God making me aware of howcounts. I knewabsolutely nothing about music. much I am given.Anytime I sang, it was either in the shower orin the car. But I thought it would besomething we could do together to help makethis our church home.

Every Wednesday is more of a time of worshipthan it is a time of practice for me. As I sitwith the choir, whether it be on Wednesdaynights or Sunday mornings, I am reminded that,as there is very little that I can give to thatchoir, there is nothing I can give back to Godthat can come close to what He has given me.As I am utterly dependent on the gifts of thevoices of those who sing around me, I am evenmore dependant on God for everything I have.

I will never forget the first night we went tochoir practice. I nowknowexactly how a deercaught in the headlights feels. The first nightthey put me next to two tenors. At the end ofthat first practice Tom, one of the tenors,ever so patiently and gently, suggested thatmaybe tenor is not where I want to be. Hesaid I might be happier with the basses. So Imoved over to the basses where I wassurrounded by four or five good, strongsingers. This is good because I cannot readthe first note of music and all that the choirdirector says about this half note and that

Wes PryceCommunity Lay Director

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Dear Christian Brothers and Sisters,

the flight deck (meaning she had to go to thelavatory). In this case, security regulationsrequired me to go into the flight deck, lockthereinforced door, and remain inside until thepilot returned.

It was a extremely cold February evening, andI was working a flight between Oticago, Illinoisand Burlington, Vermont. This can be a ratherlong trip on a regional jet depending on thewinds. We were experiencing a light tail winp,so we were expecting the flight to take abouttwo hours. The time was around 6:30 pmeastern standard time. Everyone was servedtheir snacks and beverages. I had even gonethrough the cabin a little slower due to thelonger flight. I then went through and offeredseconds and picked up trash. Manypassengerswere asleep, reading novels, watching moviesonDVD players or working on their laptopcomputers.

The door was opened. The captain entered thecabin, and I locked the door behind me as Istepped into a different world of lightedinstruments, buttons, switches, and awindshield that offered insight into a worldseldom seen by non-pilots. The First Officersitting in the right seat, offered me theCaptain's seat on the left. I sat wide eyed asI watched a jet soaring upward many miles infront of us. It was leaving a contrail

(condensation trai I similarto the steam made by a carthat's started on a coldmorning) behind it,stretching several times itslength. It turned sharply,and I watched it pass us ata screaming rate of speed.We were going about 400knots (600 miles per hour.)Syracuse, New York was toour right front, and I couldsee the brilliant lights ofthe city burning throughthe thin cloud cover.

The back double row of seatswere empty so I sat for awhileand relaxed as I marveled at abeautiful sunset. There weremany shades of red thatstretched the western skystaining it like the glass of achurch window. I could seelittle towns and vilIages withtwinkling lights as the skydarkened over them. Cloudswere beginning to roll in but Icould still see the lights throughbillowing clouds.

Suddenly, a chime rang throughout the quietcabin. I noticed the solid red light on theceiling panel that the flight deck (cockpit) wascalling me. I knew it wasn't an emergencybecause the light was not flashing. I made myway to the front of the cabin and picked upthe phone that connected me to the pilots.The captain notified me that she had to leave

There were smaller planes below us as well aslarger planes passing to our left, right, andabove us. The stars were visible in front andabove us providing an almost outer space travelsense. I was looking everywhere I could toabsorb it all. My eyes and brain couldn'tprocess all of the incredible beauty before me.

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All too soon, the captain knocked on the door.I peered out the sight glass on the cockpit

. door and made a positive identification. I thenopened the door and stepped back into thecabin. The door was locked behind me as Iseemed to pass into a once familiar world.

There are times in my life where I become socomfortable in my surroundings, I feel like Ihave seen and heard all that God could offer.Then He sends something that thrills, chills,and rocks the borders of my mind. Thiswinter, I have experienced -38 (Fahrenheit)temperature and seen the shores of the greatlakes iced over. I've seen snow-coveredmountain tops, and the Statue of Libertywearing a snowy crown. I've seen passengersthat were lost, children that were hurting, andcrew members that missed their fami lies. Ihave felt the love of God through others, andI have been given a glimpse of His creation.

I sadly realize I have often underestimatedGod when I do not have the ability to see thescope of His power nor His creation. I amunable to consume all of the love He pours outupon me and the wisdom in which He rules theworld.

In the Bible, Isaiah questions man on his abilityto know God: "Who has measured the watersin the hollow of His hand, or with the breadthof his hand marked off the heavens? Who hasheld the dust of the earth in a basket, orweighed the mountains on the scales and thehills in a balance? Who has understood themind of the Lord, or instructed Him as Hiscounselor?" (Isaiah 40:12-13) Then in verse28, Isaiah says, "Have you heard? The Lord isthe everlasting God, The creator of the endsof the earth. He wiIInot grow tired or weary,and His understanding no one can Fathom.·

Livingin the world most of us live in, there areso many fears that surround u~ ,everyday.There is no need to mention them, because I'msure everyone sees or reads the news. It is soeasy for me to develop defenses, bui Idbarriers, and remove myself from the rest ofthe world. How do I cope in a world thatscares me?

I hold fast to what Isaiah offers us in verse31, "but those who hope in the Lord will renewtheir strength. They will soar on wings likeeag les: they wiII run and not grow weary, andthey will walk and not be faint:

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I hope and pray that we all turn to God in bothgood and bad times. 'May'we have the hopethat keeps US actively living in and filled withthe love of God every day.

Your Brother in Christ,

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DEADUNE for submissions to theApn1newsletter is March 15th• Pleasesend your articles to editor:

Bc:tTbaTa Simpson9 lockhart CircleFredericksburg, VA22401

Em,"1:bnbsimpson@aol.com

Upcoming Gatherings

March 13th

Apn117th••••••

May 8th

Fwst Christian ChurchFredericksburg UMCFredericksburg UMC

2004 Weekend lay Directors

Tony Schroth Men Emmaus #53 March 18-21, 2004

EDenSchertz Women Emmaus #54 Apnl 29-May 2, 2004

Joe Reed Men Emmaus #55 September 30-0ctober 3, 2004

Alice Harding Women Emmaus #56 November 4-7, 2004

Frederlakebure Emmaue5oardofDl~

Pryce,WesMann.JohnPhilipp.GeneFortune, MarlaDunn,Mark

CommunityLay DirectorN;slstatTt Com,Lay DirectorSecretary

TreasurerCommunitySpiritual Director

Interested in Joining or Stortinga New ReunionGroup?

If you are interested in joining a reuniongroup, please call Sandy Crossley at(703) 221-6977 or e-mail her atslcrossley@aol.com

Blankenship.Rosemary ~d. JoeMann,Kittl Schertz, EllenPerkins,Susan Shiflett. DianaPetersen. Karen Shiflett. Mike

Warne,Dennis

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Reunion Groups , .••••••••••~..~~listed below are the reunion groups •active inthe Fredericksburg Emmaus S~PPORTCommunity. Please send new group CIRCLEinformation to Barbara Simpson,editor.

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Meets 7:30 PM TuesdaysPrince Of Peace United Methodist Church6299 Token Forest DriveManassas, VirginiaContact: Lloyd Biller (703) 590-1512

Pastor's Weekly Meetins

Meets 8:30 AM ThursdaysRotates - call for locationContact: Mark Dunn (540) 786-4025

Lakeside Reunion GrouP (Men)

Meets 8:00 PM TuesdaysLake Of the Woods - call for locationContact: Vic Larson (540) 972-1928

Rainbow Reunion GrouP (Women)

Meets 10:00 AM Alternate ThursdaysLake Of the Woods - call for locationContact: Barbara Miller (540) 972-7418

Reality Check (Chrysalis Boys/Girls)

Meets 6:15 PM WednesdaysFredericksburg UMC

March 2004

Koinonia Women's Reunion Group

Meets 9:00 AM FridaysLake of the Woods - call for locationContact: Barbara Larson (540) 972-1928

Amazins Grace Reunion Group

Meets 8:30 PM ThursdaysHillcrest UMCContact : Ed McAdam (540) 898-3625

e-mail toemcadam@infi.net

Bethel UMC Men's Group

Meets 7:30 AM SundaysBethel UMC,WoodbridgeContact: Brian Lewis (703) 590-9343

e-mail tobb3253@AOL.com

Lord's Lions" Lambs Reunion Group

Meets 6:30 PM WednesdaysFirst Christian ChurchContact: Gene Philipp (540) 898-4917

e-mail GeneDiPhil@aol.com

Remington! Morrisville/UbertyReunion Group

Meets 7:00 PM First SaturdayRemington UMC/Morrisville UMC

(alternating months):March, June, September, December

Contact: Linda Butler (540) 727-8044 oremail: lindabutler@windyhillcontracting.com

interested in joining or startinga new reunion group?

Call Sandy Crossley at 703-221-6977 or emailher at slcrossley@aol.com

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Lord, lATe. ~i{rt Ollll pwyeJlS {rOll:

Emmaus #53 and Emmaus #54 walksMydaughter's happiness - pray that she will

be drawn nearer to God's loveHarry - that E-53 will be all he hopes forMy friend, Jeanne with breast cancerGod to keep his hand on meMy minister for wisdom & discernmentAll of our children & grandchildrenOur pastor to be able to walk on E-53Lori Bradley - diagnosed with breast cancerThe teams of So. Maryland #11 & 12Mike, Diane, Meghan & AshleighNew life - J ena Faith Murphy - Wes & Laura

Pryce's new granddaughterAndrea Lauer - help her through tough times

so she can be an even stronger witness tothe Lord

A separated couple trying to reunite -may they work their way to a healthyrelationship

May my husband gain what God wants him togain on E-53

God's guidance & direction in my lifeOur baby, Malachi LukeBarry DuncanRoyce GalyenJim McIntirePastor Gary Smith- healthPastor Bobby Scott - healthGene's healthAbility to show God's love at workChrysalis leadership & community

Sophia TillapaughEpiphany team in HanoverMother's healthFamily & friendsPeaceMinnie StarkeMy husband's jobPilgrims of Emmaus 53Salvation for Mike & Pat Meeker, Doug&

Patti WheelerLouisMeeker -strengthen his Christian walkKaren in her last semester at seminaryAmyas she job huntsNewlyweds, Joshua & TraceyMelanie, Danny, Katie & PhillipWay - church

turmoil, continue to serve the LordLori, Ronnie& KaylaGayle - continue to grow

spirituallyMark & Elaine Underwood - health issues -

continue to follow God's directionsFredericksburg UMCmission trip to

Guatemala to build stoves July 24-31Mike - heart surgeryMyDad, Joe - lung condition & deteriorating

healthLord to touch my brother's heart so that he

will walk with youLord to bring my children back to himStress on my jobEmotional healing for my daughterAids orphans in AfricaPeace in the Middle East

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OUA. plOyeJlS COktikUed.My son who attempted suicide & is

recovering. He is in need of prayer forstrength & alcoholism

My brother Craig who has lost himself in hiswork & forgotten much of his family'sneeds

My financial & legal issues be resolvedStrengthening of spiritual walkStronger prayer lifeMajor move in our livesOur unsaved loved onesLove for each otherOur salvationUnderstanding of one another in our

relationshipsOur familiesWife's trip to Australia in MayMother-in-Iaw's healthHealing for my father, George Rivnakas he

recovers from surgeryUpcomingweekends with sister communitiesFull weekends for all our communitiesRachael & her home situation.Nikki - that she would find JesusBrandiGod to touch the heart of people who will

see the movie "The Passion" & bringthem closer to God & his love - makethem love one another

Healing for AI Vento - a close familymember in ICU.

Scott Sellers - a good family friend -diagnosed with Stage 4 brain tumor

My friends & familyMyfriend, Matthew Dottor. Make him open

his eyes & realized what he is doing.Show him there is more to life.

Carroll Quick - relationship problems

My oldest son to workout problems in hismarriage

Moore family - brother's sickness' &nephew's brain tumor .

God to reveal to me the paths I should takein my new Christian walk

Mike Cotter - recent heart attackStress in my life. Possibility of new home of

my own if the Lord wishes within thenext few months. Need guidance

Youth of the world - our futureThose suffering from cancerAlex's safe return along with his shipmatesMike Cotter's recovery from heart surgeryProspective pilgrims for upcoming walks -

that they will See the face of Jesus atCamp Easter Seal

Jill, Barry & KurtLynn, Mark, Hayley & EmmyKeith SealFamily of Rick RalphThose seeking improved employmentHealth situationsImprovement in marriagesJudges to make good decisions rather than

. remark on the US constitutionBrother Todd's alcohol addictionLake of the Woods church 40 days of

purpose outreachRev. Betty RocheDenise DuganIves family healingGary Pope - salvationPete Ives - jobHeather Marlow & our friendship which

needs to be worked on

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Our pn.ayeAS c,oktikLled..

My friend, Andi - keep her strong in herfaith

.Jerry Plank- emergence surgery with tumoron his lung

Phyllis Sprouse - undergoing chemo &radiation for tumor

My Mom & Dad in a nursing home - mental &physical health

Those awaiting treatment for medicalproblems

Health of the temple of GodMy daughter, Peggy & her family. Her 18

year old son .Joshua - who is a troubledteen & needs help badly.

My ability to put my Lord firstGuidance for adult grandsonSalvation for 'unsaved, able to witnessFairview Baptist Church stewardship drive-

that the Lord be glorified as FBCmembers respond in lovingobedience tothe purpose & mission that God has forthem

My eyes to be opened to see what you meanby collecting seeds. I do it, but I don'tknow why. Help me Lord - I know aboutsowing, but collecting seeds?

Earl Sharp - hip replacement operationMy daughter Christa - for all the trials &

tribulations she is going through.Our son Greg - that he learn how to control

his anger.That the pilgrims of E-53 will see .JesusOur son Daniel - for guidance in his

leadership abilities & for guidance inthe beginning stage of "the collegesearch."

Christopher - 18 year old suffering withdepression

Continued blessings- strength & love forAndi

Healing for .Jennifer Seamacca-recovering

from surgeryContinued healing for Earl Porter & Gwen

Mailman

For Rev. Darryl Mosely & his wonderfulinfluence

For Our LORDJesus ChristFor Jessica, who missed two weeks of

school with the flu - received 3 A'sand 1 B on her report card

For the outcome at circuit court - thechildren stay with us!For John Simpson's 90tn birthdayFor the opportunity to fast, repent & grow

closer to God during the Lenten season

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Community Volunteers

Community Lay Director - Wes Pryce. Lead Gatherings & Candlelight

Host Weekend Sponsors' Hour/ClosingChair Emmaus BoardChair Pilgrim/Team Selection CommitteeAssign Nominating Committee Coordinator

Assistant Community Lay Director - John MannGathering Location CoordinatorNominating Committee ChairTreasurer - Maria FortuneSecretary - Gene PhilippManuals Coordinator - Gene PhilippRecords/By-Laws Historian - Gene Philipp

Communications Coordinator - John MannNewsletter - Barbara SimpsonDatabase Coordinators-Dennis Warne & John MannTeam Registrar - Barbara SimpsonPilgrim Registrar - Pat & Dick BarnettGathering Support Coordinator - VacantCommunity Music Director- Debrina McKeenCommunity Baker - Angel FulkersonChildcare Coordinator - Vacant

Weekend SuPPOrt Coord. - Brian LewisCommunity Cha Coordinator- Richard WarnerGeneral Agape Coordinator -Lois Myrick/Monica WarnePrayer VigilCoordinators - Sandy Crossley/Jane CarwellPlace-mat Coordinator - Ellen SchertzSnack Agape Coordinator - VacantAgape Bag Coordinator - Diana FarrarTransportation Coordinator - Mo MosesSupplies Coordinator - Wes PryceFourth Day Packets - Tina CooperFourth Day Coordinator - Dick BarnettReunion Group Coordinator - Sandy Crossley