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Western New York Walk to Emmaus & Chrysalis February 2015 Volume 25 No. 2
Deadline for March Rainbow Connection February 15
MEN’S WALK # 48 March 5-8, 2015 Registrations are coming in!!!!!!We expect a full house !!!!
Attention Sponsors: Remember your Walk??? The love that surrounded you??? The presence of the Holy Spirit????
Now – give this Gift to another Christian friend. Ask them to attend Walk # 48.
Registration deadline is FEBRUARY 12. And, please, don’t be late. Why??? First, it takes time to ask for and receive
Agape letters, Secondly, our next news- letter which goes to press on Feb. 15, should contain the new pilgrim’s names.
How do you get Registration forms????? The easiest ways are:
1. The Internet
2. Contact a Gathering Chairperson………..see back page : this Newsletter
3. Contact Board of Director member ………….see listing : this newsletter
4. If all else fails – call us at 585-973-7584 or: [email protected]
Remember !!!!!! Women‘s Walk #48 April 16-19 Registrations due March 19
Reunion Date: April 25 DeColores! Dick and Roberta Baker,Registrars
SONGBOOK ALERT! Some of our songbooks have become stowaways! Please check your bags from your walk to see
if any songbooks have hidden in among your agape, talk notes and letters. On each walk the con-
ference room lends out songbooks to all the participants. Over the last few years, books have
been stowing away a few at a time. So many are missing that there will not be enough when we
have a full walk! The book police are knocking at our door, asking us where they are. HELP! If
you find any songbooks, please give them to any board member, who will return them to us.
Thanks so much. DeColores! Char & Jeff Smith – Supplies Chairmen
Men’s Walk #48 Clarence UMC
10205 Greiner Rd
Directions to Clarence UMC: From the West &
South on Thruway, Exit 49 Depew Rt 78 Transit Rd.,
turn left on Transit, 1 mile to Rt 5 Main St., turn
right, go 4.7 miles to Rt 269, Strickler Rd., turn left,
go 0.7 mile, church is on left, on corner of Strickler &
Greiner Rds.
From the East and South on Thruway, Take Exit 48A,
Pembroke, Rt 77, turn right, first signal, turn right on
Rt 5 West, go 10.5 miles to Strickler Rd., turn right,
church is 0.7 miles on Strickler, on left side.
Community Events related to
Men’s Walk #48
Send off Thursday March 5 @ 7:00 PM
Chrysalis RUSH and Clown Alley Saturday March 7
@ 4pm will then go to Candlelight
Candlelight Saturday March 7 @ 8:00 PM
Closing Sunday March 8 @ 4:00 PM
(look for “Community signs on church doors)
Babysitting provided at Closing & Reunion
Safe Sanctuary - Love offering taken
Reunion April 25 Begins @ 9AM
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AGAPE
The Men’s Walk #48 team is starting their teamings. The Women’s team is almost complete. The deadline for the
Men’s walk is rapidly approaching. We need to pray for the teams as they prepare for the new Pilgrims. Who will you
be sponsoring to go on this set of walks? Start working on agape for the walk. For those who supply agape for the
walk please identify what individual or gathering supplies it. This will make it easier to return extras. Again, pray for
the teams as they prepare to lead their pilgrims on their three day journey. Pray without ceasing!
72 Hour Prayer Vigil
The prayer vigil is on line
Men’s Sign in: http://3dayol.org/Vigil/GetVigil.phtml?pvid=10296
Women’s Sign in: http://3dayol.org/Vigil/GetVigil.phtml?pvid=10297
This is our third year as Agape Chairs so we must step down. We are still seeking an individual or individuals to serve
as Agape Chairs. If you are interested in being Agape as Agape Chairs please contact us. Or if you have any questions
please feel free to contact us also.
If you are willing to take on the task of Agape Chair/s Nancy and I will be willing to show you the ropes on this set of
walks and work with you on the first set of walks in 2015.
[email protected] OR 716-942-6651
De Colores Rich and Nancy Preston, Agape Chairs
Facilities
We are very excited, after an absence of several
years to be back on the Emmaus board and serving the Em-
maus Community.
Our responsibility is to identify the churches that
will be used for the walks each year and also to coordinate
the “outside team” that helps out over the weekend of the
walk(s).
The spring walk this year is at Clarence UMC which
is located at 10205 Greiner Road in Clarence. The men’s
walk is March 5th through the 8th and the women’s walk is
April 16th through the 19th. If you are not “on team” and
feel called to help, your assistance during either or both of
the walks would be greatly appreciated.
Please contact either of us at:
Thank you very much!!
DeColores,
Jim and Donna Coleman
Yee Haw! It's Time For A
Clown Round-Up!
It turns out they were right. They said it was
impossible to herd kittens. I am here to say it's true. So,
I've decided to round-up clowns instead.
That's right. If you are interested in Clowning
for Chrysalis, it's time to act. We will be putting to-
gether the clowns that will serve for the summer flights
very soon and are looking for new noses to bump and
new shoes to inflate.
This is an opportunity to express God's love in a
very powerful way. It's also a lot of fun at times. Now, if
you have an idea to get involved, please contact me. We
are hoping to have a clown alley at the next Rush (prior
to Candlelight at the Men's Walk) or another conven-
ient location.
Fly With Christ
John "Nickels" Trowbridge
585-301-1039 (voice or text)
(don't leave a voice message please)
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Chrysalis rush!
The Saturday of the men's walk!
We will be at Akron UMC starting
at 4 pm. We will be making agape,
playing music, eating, fellowship,
and having a good time.
Please email me with any ques-
tions! [email protected]!
Hope to see you there!!
Jen Henton , Chrysalis Next Steps
Exciting news & opportunities for Western New York Walk to Emmaus.
Due to their love & growth thru their Walk to Emmaus experience and much prayer, Judy and Vern Heiler
have made a very special gift to the Western New York Emmaus Community, and the Board of Directors
has been blessed in accepting this gift in the honor of Vern Heiler. This gift is to be implemented over the
next five years, at the amount $2,000 per year. This gift of $10,000 is a blessing, and will help support areas
of The Walk to Emmaus that are special to Vern & Judy Heiler. The goal of this gift is divided into three key
areas:
The first is scholarship funding to support sponsorship for Clergy & up to 3 lay leaders from a new
church location, to attend a Walk to Emmaus weekend. This scholarship is also open to any per-
son sponsoring people in a current church with none, or very few Emmaus folks. The hopes are
to invite pastors & church leaders to experience The Walk to Emmaus, and then these leaders
will share the Emmaus experience in their church body.
The second area is to support WNY Walk to Emmaus music ministry. Currently the Board of Direc-
tors are looking into honoring Vern’s wish by purchasing a computer & portable projection sys-
tem. This system will be available to be used in the Conference room & in the sanctuary to en-
hance & expand our worship thru music.
The third area is to support Leadership training. Judy & Vern have been very excited to witness &
share in ideas that have come from the Emmaus training events WNY has experienced. From
local to International training, WNY has been very blessed by these opportunities. There are
many opportunities for our local leaders to learn and gather ideas from these many leadership
training opportunities.
The Board of Directors are very excited to pray & work hard to implement the goals of this gift in
Honor of Vern. Please join us in pray & help us also to use this new Church Scholarship to the Glory
of God. DeColores, Jim & Lora Keiper
BRRRRR! Is anyone else ready for Spring?!?! Thank
God for the fire of the Holy Spirit that warms our
hearts and our souls on these long, cold Winter
days and nights! As January crawls toward February,
our thoughts turn to that spring thaw, and with it
comes preparation for our Spring Walks. Keep
your calendars clear for the Men’s weekend, March
5-8, and the Women’s Walk on April 16-19, fol-
lowed the very next weekend by the Reunion on
the 25 th, from 9 until 2. All events will be held at the
Clarence UMC on 10205 Greiner Rd, in Clarence
(of course!). It has hosted the Walks multiple times
in the past and has proven to be a great location for
Team and Community alike. Come on out and join
in the fun and fellowship! See you there!
Mike Quesenberry Fourth Day Chair
Clown Alley - before Men’s candlelight (see pg 2 for info)
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5 Ways to Strengthen Our Emmaus/Chrysalis Community in 2015…
Happy New Year! As we journey together this year, I wish to share with you helpful information, which I hope will help us str engthen our rela-tionship with God and with each other. These are suggestions based from the Emmaus/Chrysalis International Office.
We CAN Grow a Culture of Giving
A strong community helps other grow. One way to accomplish this is for us to contribute to the Walk to Emmaus, either locally or worldwide through our financial support. Our donations can assist with scholarships, leadership training, program resources and so much more. Feel free to call me to discuss current areas of need.
We CAN Share our Love
We should invite Pilgrims, Butterflies and fellow Community members to continue their Walk by staying in contact, attending gatherings or attending a grouping of local friends.
We CAN be Servant Leaders
We should consider how to participate in leadership roles, either as a member of the Board of Directors, a Gathering Leader, as part of the prayer chain or through other opportunities. If you are not sure where the need is, please call me.
We CAN Check In with Pilgrims and Butterflies
We should not take Sponsorship lightly. Please pray about who to sponsor and check in with past pilgrims or butterflies. We should pray for them. We should encourage them to continue devotional practices that strengthen their relationship with Christ.
We CAN share our Fourth Day Story
We are all the hands and feet of Christ for everyone we encounter each day. How are we making a difference in our world? We need to tell someone about it. I believe we can all learn from the gifts we offer to another.
Above all, pray for one another. Pray for pilgrims and butterflies to come this year. As we pray, God will indeed bless us all. Believe!
DeColores, Jim Moody Community Lay Director [585] 735-5566 or [email protected]
From the Kitchen…..
Walk #48 in Clarence is coming soon, and plans for kitchen coordination have already started.
I am looking for volunteers for co-chair positions on the following tasks for the Men’s walk #48 March 5th-9th:
Snack Table coordinator (Friday , Saturday, Sunday)
Primary Responsibility: Work with kitchen on periodic snack table updates throughout the weekend. Snack table
coordinator will need to understand the dietary needs of the weekend attendees, and be available when
needed throughout the entire weekend. Arrival on Thursday evening or early Friday morning is desired to
sort out supplies available and supplies to purchase.
Sunday Lunch co-chair and leftover champion
Primary Responsibility: Work with kitchen on menu, dietary restrictions, and leftover preparation to create an
amazing Emmaus lunch reusing food already purchased or prepared earlier in the weekend. Package, organize,
and find a home for leftovers after lunch. Organize leftovers appropriate for closing.
Sunday Inventory Secretary
Primary responsibility: After breakfast concludes on Sunday, create an Excel spreadsheet of all supplies remaining
that will be packed in the kitchen trailer. This task is vital so an easy transition can be made between men’s
and women’s walk. Men's Walk 48 in Clarence is fast approaching. It's not too early to reserve your favorite
timeslot to help in the kitchen.
Kitchen Volunteer timeslots:
Thursday 3-7 PM
Friday 7 AM - 9 AM, 10 AM - 2 PM, 3 PM - 7PM
Saturday 7 AM - 9 AM, 10 AM - 2 PM, 3 PM - 7 PM
Sunday 7 AM - 9 AM, 10:30 AM - 2 PM.
Please prayerfully consider kitchen volunteer opportunities! Hurry - your favorite task will be filled quickly!
Anyone interested in volunteering for these important kitchen tasks, please give me a call or text message at 585-721-
7237 or email [email protected].
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From God’s Holy word
Vs 18 “All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to
himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 that is, in Christ
God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their tres-
passes against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconcilia-
tion. 20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his
appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled
to God. 21 For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so
that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”
2 Corinthians 5: 18-21 ESV
Vs 23 “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for
men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance
as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. 25 For the wrong-
doer will be paid back for the wrong he has done, and there is no
partiality.” Colossians 3:23-25 ESV
Chapter 4 Vs 2 “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it
with thanksgiving. Vs 5 Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the
best use of the time. 6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned
with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each per-
son.” Colossians 4: 2, 5-6 ESV
Term Position Name Phone E-mail
2016 Lay Director Cherie Trabert (585) 261– 7118 [email protected]
2014 Agape Suzanne Perry (585) 880-6322 [email protected]
2014 Spiritual Director Dave Wickins (716) 499-8829 [email protected]
2013 Clergy Sue Russell (585) 591-0148 [email protected]
2015 Community Bob & Deanna Laurie (716) 667-7151 [email protected]
2015 Evangelism Laurie Manzer (585) 742-3637 [email protected]
Asst Evangelism Sonia/Karen Ingle (585) 621-1766* [email protected]
2016 Library Joe & Lindsey Peters (716) 984-3495 [email protected]
2015 Newsletter Barbara Swanson (585) 261-7407 [email protected]
2014 Supplies Marty Goodenbery (585) 659-4073 [email protected]
2015 Registration Erich/Vickie Jones (585) 964-8104 [email protected]
2014 Kitchen Zina Goodenbery (585) 659-4073 [email protected]
2013 Next Steps Jen Henton (716) 904-1023 [email protected]
2014 Treasurer Chris Collins (585) 749-3727 [email protected]*
2015 Team Selection Alethia Keiper (585) 591-0502 [email protected]
2014 Secretary Jessica White (716) 536-1820 [email protected]
2013 Facilities Cathy Garrett (585) 787-0434 [email protected]
2015 Music John Trowbridge (585) 347-4834 [email protected]
2014 Emmaus LD Jim & Lora Keiper (585) 591-3121 [email protected]
2015 Clergy Mary Rublee (585) 721-7236 [email protected]
2016 Clergy Ron Isaman (716) 372-4159 [email protected]*
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Greeting everyone,
As part of the Board of Directors, I am blessed to serve with a group of men and women who consistently share their
love for God and for each other.
The Board has one open position for the 2015 – 2017 term, that being the
role of Agape Chairperson(s).
I ask you to earnestly pray that God will lift an individual or couple to receive the nomination for this important role. If you or someone you know are interested in this opportunity, please contact me. All training
and support is joyfully provided.
God bless you,
Jim Moody [585] 735-5566 or
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Alexander: Alexander UMC -
3rd Saturday of month
7 p.m. - Meeting
(Child care as needed)
Frank White
(585) 734-5933
Buffalo: New Hope UMC
2846 Seneca St., West Seneca -
3rd Saturday of the month
9:30 a.m.- Meeting
Pat Corsette 716-826-6840
Enchanted Mountain (Olean):
Christ UMC lounge
1st Wednesday of the month
7-8:30 p.m. - Meeting Mike or Jan
Mortimer *** 716-373-2237
Hamburg/Buffalo Southtowns:
Hamburg UMC 116 Union St., Parlor -
3rd Tuesday of the month
7 p.m. - Meeting
Jerry & Caroline Schneggenburger
716-646–1522
Honeoye Falls:
Honeoye Falls UMC 31 East St
Honeoye Falls NY 14472
2nd Sunday of the month
6:30 PM
Darrell Rublee
585-721-7237
Kendall: Kendall UMC,
1808 Kendall Road - 2nd Friday of
the month; 6:30 p.m. - Meeting
Bob & Trudy Slocum 585-659-8445
Medina/Millville: Medina UMC -
2nd Friday of the month
7 p.m. - Meeting
Sandy Andrews & Holly Roush
(585) 297-4304
Napoli: Little Valley UMC -
4th Monday of the month
7 p.m. - Meeting
Bill & Geniece Perkins
716-560-5973
Second Sunday at Six
Emmaus/Chrysalis:
Middleport UMC
5 Park Ave. (rear)
2nd Sunday of the month; 6PM
Stephen & Pat Morse
585-798-1605
Springville: Springville UMC
3rd Saturday of month
9:30 a.m. - Meeting
Duane & Anita Domes
716-592-7793
West Bank: Greece UMC -
2nd Saturday of the month
8:30 a.m. - Continental breakfast
9 a.m. - Meeting
Will & Carolyn Rickman
585-392-9784
Walk #48 will be at Clarence UMC
Men’s Teamings
#2 - Friday/Saturday, January 23/24
Attica Trinity UMC
#3 - Friday/Saturday, February 6/7
Clarence UMC
Women’s Teamings
#1 - Saturday, January 31
New Hope UMC (West Seneca)
#2 - Friday/Saturday, February 20/21
Baker Memorial UMC (East Aurora)
#3 - Friday/Saturday, March 20/21
Clarence UMC
Get involved in a Gathering….
Form a reunion group….
Be in service by helping provide meals for teams during teamings…...
Gathering Schedules, Times, Locations, & Leader Contact Information
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Chrysalis Board Meeting
Batavia 1st UMC 7:00PM
Monday February 2
Emmaus Board Meeting
at Trinity UMC 7:00 PM
Friday February 20
All are welcome
Open to community members
Term Position Name Phone E-mail
2017 Comm. Lay Dir. Jim Moody (585) 735-5566 [email protected]
2015 Spiritual Director Rick Koch (716) 655-4871 [email protected]
2015 4th Day Mike Quesenberry (716) 549-4209 [email protected]
2015 Library Allen & Alethia Keiper (585) 591-0502 [email protected]
2015 Newsletter Barbara Swanson (585) 261-7407 [email protected]
2015 Supplies Jeff & Char Smith (585) 798-3831 [email protected]
2015 Community Ron & Alice Alsworth (585) 593-1205 [email protected]
2016 Clergy Joan Zimmerman (716) 675-4908 [email protected]
2016 Kitchen Darrell Rublee (585) 721-7237 [email protected]
2016 Music Chris Klimecko (716) 936-2454 [email protected]
2016 Secretary Kathie Woika (585) 343-3813 [email protected]
2016 Treasurer Paul & Mary Kay Williams (716) 942-3872 [email protected]
2017 Agape
2017 Clergy Vonnie Vredenburg (716) 864-2989 [email protected]
2017 Evangelism Larry Lehning & (585) 732-0067 [email protected]
Tammy Dionisio (585) 755-1713 [email protected]
2017 Facilities Jim & Donna Coleman (585) 385-1296 [email protected]
2017 Registration Dick & Roberta Baker (585) 973-7584 [email protected]
2017 Team Selection Norb Fuest (585) 591-1198 [email protected]
2016 Chrysalis Cherie Trabert (585) 261-7118 [email protected]
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Prayer Chain Coordinator
Walk #48
Men’s: Mike Burley Lay Director
Karen Grinnell Spiritual Director
Women’s: Donna Koch Lay Director
Renee Engels Spiritual Director
Please be in prayer as those that God has called
to lead Walk #48 begin to seek God’s teams.
Please be in prayer as those God is calling to
positions for both the Emmaus and Chrysalis
Boards transition into these servant leader-
ship roles.
Please prayerfully consider how you may help
Chrysalis Flights 2015
@ “Camp Asbury”
Girls - July 10-13
Boys August 7 - 10
Reunion 8/22
Registration deadlines to
follow
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B. Swanson
642 Wilder Rd. Hilton, NY 14468
Deadline for March Rainbow Connection February 15