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From Sound to Sound with the GOOD NEWS,   Vol. 13, Issue 8,   Aug. 18, 2004
www.albemarleemmaus.org   P.O. Box 1198, Edenton, NC 27932  

INDEX:    Printable pdf newsletter Printable pdf Kairos 10 letter AE 58  AE 59 AE Calendar The Fatted Calf Hey Delores!
International Emmaus/Chrysalis Celebrations Kairos PCI-10 Save $ Prayer Concerns Welcome Butterflies


"Never miss a good chance to shut up."

-- Will Rogers                        

Albemarle Emmaus Community Calendar
  • September 11:   Gathering @ New Hope United Methodist Church 2098 New Hope Road, Durants Neck, NC (252-264-3999)
  • September 24 - 25: Emmaus & Chrysalis Celebration 2004, First United Methodist Church, Albuquerque, NM
  • September 30 — October 3:   "On A Hill Far Away" Fall Men's Walk AE #58, Carson Spivey — Lay Director
  • October 2:   AE #58 Candlelight @ Assembly of Praise Church on Travis Road west of Columbia
  • October 14 — 17:   "Blessed Assurance" Fall Women's Walk AE #59, Linda Spivey — Lay Director
  • October 16: Gathering & AE #59 Candlelight @ Assembly of Praise Church on Travis Road west of Columbia
  • November 4 — 7:   Kairos PCI-10, Elizabeth City, Eric Lowe - Rector
  • November 13:   Gathering
  • December 11:   Gathering
  • December 30 — January 2, 2005:   AC #24
  • January 2005: Women's Beach Walk AE #60 & Gathering


Hey Delores ! ! !

Hey Delores Hey Delores!!

I hate to complain  . . .  but it is almost impossible to read these new pdf newsletters on my computer.   The print is so tiny.   Could you please do something to make the print larger?   I do like the fact that it doesn't take a whole pack of paper to print the newsletter anymore, but I don't always want to print the newsletter just to read it.   I would greatly appreciate being able to read the news letter on my computer.

- - Blind Reader

Dear Blind:

We do not mind a friendly complaint, please do so every time you have a problem. That's one way we know to fix things.

In this case I cannot change the print size. One of the advantages of pdf is that it is viewed the same on almost any operating system or web browser. But you can view it larger.   I'll try to walk you through it and make you a wide-eyed Reader again.

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Depending on the version of Adobe Acrobat Reader and the web browser you use, there should be a couple of rows of icons across the top of the page.  If you're using Internet Explorer (which most people do) look for the icons below the address bar (that's the white box area with the web address that looks like:
http://www.albemarleemmaus.org/newsletter/2004/ae2004_07.pdf)


In the middle of the row are what look like three little pages side by side . The left one zooms to 100% which should make the newsletter a little larger. The other two may actually make everything smaller. Just to the right of those three page-like icons is another zoom tool. Click on the - sign and the page will shrink, clicking the + sign should make everything look larger.



The Fatted Calf

Over at Fortitude Holiness Tabernacle, Dexter Rice, the Sunday School teacher, was telling his class the Prodigal Son story. Wishing to emphasize the resentful attitude of the elder brother, he laid stress on this part of the parable.

After describing the rejoicing of the household over the return of the wayward son, Dexter spoke of one who, in the midst of the festivities, failed to share in the jubilant spirit of the occasion. "Can anybody in the class," he asked, "tell me who this was?"

Nine year old Olivia Crombie, listening sympathetically to the story, waved her hand in the air. "I know!" she said beamingly. "It was the fatted calf."


http://jokes.christiansunite.com/Sunday_School/The_Fatted_Calf.shtml



25th Anniversary Celebration DVDs Available

The International Walk to Emmaus office is making available two DVD’s from the (2003) 25th Anniversary Celebration. One DVD is the July 26 praise band’s Musician’s Concert, the other is Tony Campolo’s message on July 27th.

DVDs are $16.95 each including shipping. To place your order make your check payable to Walk to Emmaus and send it to:

    Walk to Emmaus
    P.O. Box 340004
    Nashville, TN 37203.

Be sure to indicate which DVD you are ordering and include your complete mailing address.

This year's celebration, sponsored by the International Emmaus/Chrysalis Offices and hosted by Northwest New Mexico Emmaus, will be September 24 & 25 at First United Methodist Church, Albuquerque, NM.   “Early Bird” registration is $50.00 due two weeks before the event. Late registration and walk-ins are welcome at $75.00 per person. Registration forms are available at the International Emmaus/Chrysalis web site www.upperroom.org/emmaus/, under Celebrations. Or, call 1-877-899-2780 and ask for the International Walk to Emmaus office.



AE58 Logo AE #58   "On A Hill Far Away"
Sept. 30 — Oct. 3rd
Carson Spivey - Lay Director

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Pray for members of the AE 58 Team
Rocky Allen Holly Neck Church of Christ, Roper
Allen Berry Wanchese Assembly of God
Thomas Biggs Cape Colony Church of Christ, Edenton
Johnny Caddy New Hope United Methodist Church
Jerald Craddock Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, Manns Harbor
Moncie “Punk” Daniels Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, Manteo
Steve Furlough Holly Neck Church of Christ
Haywood Gillikin Riverside United Methodist Church, Elizabeth City
Phil “Buddy” Grasty Corinth Baptist, Elizabeth City
Steve Gwaltney Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, Manteo
Randall Haberstumpf Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, Manteo
Pat Harrell Hertford United Methodist Church
Richard “Coolie” Harrell New Hope United Methodist Church
Gib Harrison Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, Manteo
Walter Lee Humphlett Wesley Chapel, Columbia
Bernie Jones New Hope United Methodist Church
Tommy Jones New Hope United Methodist Church
Vernon Lee Riverside Baptist, Merry Hill
Mack McMillan St. Luke United Methodist Church, Laurinburg
Vernon Mizelle Albemarle Baptist
Wallace Nelson Hertford Baptist
Ed Nixon Hertford United Methodist Church
Barry Norris Corinth Baptist, Elizabeth City
Barry Overman Evangelical Methodist, Elizabeth City
Kenny Pekrun Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, Manteo
Tom Quance Riverside United Methodist Church, Elizabeth City
Byron Sawyer Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, Manteo
David Kim Sawyer Church at Currituck
Rodney Sawyer Coinjock Baptist
Doug Spaeth New Hope United Methodist Church
Carson Spivey New Hope United Methodist Church
Charles Stallings New Salem Missionary Baptist, Elizabeth City
Andrew Stoll New Community, Elizabeth City
Gilbert Story Bandon Chapel, Edenton
Ellis Tynch Rocky Hock Baptist
Wayne Wood Newland United Methodist Church

AE59 Logo AE #59   "Blessed Assurance"
Oct. 14 — Oct. 17
Linda Spivey Lay Director

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Pray for the members of the AE 59 Team
Faye L. Abner New Bethel Missionary Baptist, Hertford
Barbara Biggs Cape Colony Church of Christ, Edenton
Greg Biggs Elizabeth City Church of Christ
Jeanie Biggs Elizabeth City Church of Christ
Brenda Bishop Open Door Baptist, Edenton
Joanne Caddy New Hope United Methodist Church
Theresa Carter New Bethel Missionary Baptist, Hertford
Ella Coates New Hope United Methodist Church
Marcia Danchise Mt Olivet United Methodist Church
Ceil Davenport First Baptist, Plymouth
Max Edwards Evangelical Methodist Church, Elizabeth City
Mylinda Eure Beulah Baptist, Sunbury
Jennifer Gamiel Mt Olivet United Methodist Church
Alan Gibson New Hope United Methodist Church
Martha Haberstumpf Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church
Frances Hampton Coinjock Baptist
Carroll Harrell Hertford United Methodist Church
Jenneal Harrell New Hope United Methodist Church
Kathy Howard Hertford Baptist
Elaine Hughes Cape Colony Church of Christ, Edenton
Suzanne Jennings New Hope United Methodist Church
JoAnne Jones New Hope United Methodist Church
Jessica Lynam Corinth Baptist, Elizabeth City
Monica Maynard Coinjock Baptist
Shirley Newby Mt. Herman United Methodist Church, Elizabeth City
Brenda Norris Corinth Baptist, Elizabeth City
Gretchen Ownley New Hope United Methodist Church
Ann Payne Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church
Faye Phelps Zion’s Chapel Church of Christ, Plymouth
Sonia Rivenbark Open Door Baptist, Edenton
Sandra Sawyer Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church
Linda Spivey New Hope United Methodist Church
Mary Stoll New Community, Elizabeth City
Amy Swain Holly Neck Church of Christ, Roper
Carol Terryberry Riverside United Methodist Church, Elizabeth City
Cheryl VanGiesen Riverside United Methodist Church, Elizabeth City


KAIROS


      Planning and preparation for Kairos #10 at Pasquotank Correctional Institution (PCI) on November 4-7, 2004, has been under way for some time now. But the most important element is missing - the team! It is now time to begin assembling the Kairos PCI #10 team. Through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, please consider becoming part of the Kairos PCI #10 team.

      If you have ever wondered how you could respond to Jesus's call in Matthew 25:36, if you have ever desired to be a part of a mighty move of God, then let me suggest Kairos! Kairos is a ministry, structured much like Emmaus, focused on bringing Christ's love to prison inmates. Since the spring of 2000, the Albemarle Emmaus community has supported a Kairos ministry within Pasquotank Correctional Institution (PCI) in Elizabeth City, NC. The next Kairos weekend to be held at PCI will be on November 4-7, 2004. Please consider being a part of this awesome ministry.

     We will actually have two parts of the PCI #10 Team, those that go into the institution, and those that help on the outside.

All applications for team members must be mailed in by September 10. If you are interested in being a part of the Kairos team for the next weekend, or if you would like more information, please contact me, Eric Lowe (252-453-6784).

      We've included links to a "recruitment" letter, a team application, and a Nov. 7th Closing Ceremony application.


      Thank you for considering ways that you can help,
           Eric Lowe


Albemarle Emmaus Community Prayer Requests
Please remember that these prayer concerns are offered for the Community to PRAY about, not to pry into the lives of those named. Not everyone wants their personal lives made public even if we are praying for them so please, before adding another's name to the prayer list, verify that they want to be on this list.
  • Bob Brandt, who served as the Northeast Regional Representative for the Walk to Emmaus, passed away recently. Pray for the Brandt family
  • Minister Terry Williams was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and is undergoing radiation treatment. All prayers will be greatly appreciated.
  • Please pray for Bob (AE46) and Judy (AE47) Mori's granddaughter, Lyra born 6 months ago with serious heart defects. She has undergone many surgeries to repair the heart and she needs more surgery. Doctors say she has a high risk of lung failure. God has been so good to bring little Lyra into this world. Please pray for little Lyra, the Mori family and the doctors and nurses who are caring for her. Praise the Lord for faithful believers.
  • Travis Rouson nephew of Heidi A. Sawyer and "Glo" Rouson's son is seriously ill with Crohn's disease while stationed in Germany. Please pray for him and his wife who is there with him. Pray for Glo as well, that she will get clearance soon to go to be with him.
  • Earlier this week Brian Griffin, a former Kill Devil Hills police officer, was on life support while in a coma at Chesapeake General Hospital, Chesapeake, VA. Doctors are unable to determine what the problem is and are scheduled to take Brian off life support to see if he will survive without life support. Brian is a single Dad with two children. Please pray for Brian and his family.
  • Please pray for Mrs. Francis Fields, friend of Gail White. She has cancer, and has been told that she might have six months or six days. She is very sick and begs for our prayers.
  • AE #58   "On A Hill Far Away"   Sept. 30 — Oct. 3rd
  • AE #59   "Blessed Assurance"   Oct. 14 — Oct. 17
  • PCI #10   November 4 - 7
  • Manteo Baptist Church, searching for a pastor
  • Unsaved family & friends
  • Pam Virzi, a single mom who walked on AE #30-something, died suddenly leaving behind her teenage daughter and no father to take care of her.


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A number of people in our Albemarle Emmaus Community have responded to our efforts at cutting back on postage costs and the time it takes to prepare each month's newsletters. However, our Albemarle Emmaus mailing list continues to grow with more than 200 names added each year. Our mailing list now includes 775 names. If you receive one of our paper newsletter mailings and view or print a copy from the web site, think about helping save AE money and the newsletter staff time by eliminating the paper copy. A simple will send your Email request for email notice each time a newsletter is posted to the AE web site, about one week after each Gathering. Include in your message your name and mailing address & ask to be removed from the snail-mail list   .   .   .   it's that simple.   .   .   .   And you'll probably see the newsletter on the web before a paper copy makes it to your mailbox.


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