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From Sound to Sound with the GOOD NEWS,   Vol. 15,   Issue 05,   May 16, 2006
  www.albemarleemmaus.org     PO Box 1198, Edenton, NC 27932      
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Index: 6-Page pdf Print Version     |   AC Flight #27   |   Area Reunion Groups   |   Celebrate 30 Years of Kairos   |   Community Calendar   |   Emmaus/Chrysalis Celebration in Virginia Beach  []   Internet Zone   |   Kairos of NC Expanding   |   Keep Vigils Moving   |   New 2006-07 Board Members  |   Praises and Prayer Requests   |   What is Chrysalis?  |   What Is A Candlelight?  |  
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Flight AC#27
“Here I Am, Send Me”
July 13 — 16, 2005
at Chowan University, Murfreesboro, NC
Lay Directors:
Youth: Buffy White & Barret Gibson
Adult: Bonnie Strawser & Mike Rowe

Saturday evening Candle light, weather permitting, will be outside at Chowan University using real candles which will be handed out at candle light. Bring your Emmaus battery candles only for small children and as a back up should wind/weather prevent the use of real candles. Please do not bring any brightly colored flashing lights.

There are 13 prayer time openings
Click here to sign up for a prayer time on the AC #27 Prayer Vigil


We currently have 9 male and 22 female caterpillar applications. Please note, that while we have room for more male caterpillars you should continue to send in applications for female caterpillars. There are almost always some who can not attend leaving room for others who can. And, remember that the May deadline for Chrysalis caterpillars was for first consideration, others will be contacted until all available the spaces are filled. However, always qualify your caterpillars; don’t send someone just to fill a space.
What is Chrysalis?

Chrysalis weekends are for young people who want to grow in their relationship with Christ. Chrysalis is a youthful version of a Walk to Emmaus for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors (age 15 to 19) essentially like an Emmaus weekend, but designed to meet the needs of high school students.

If you would like to participate in Chrysalis, after your own Emmaus or Chrysalis weekend you can sponsor others on a Chrysalis. Prayerfully consider sponsorship.

Another way to participate in Chrysalis is to work as a team member. Chrysalis teams are made up of both adults and young people working together for a successful Flight.




Praises and Prayer Requests

Community Prayer Concerns are listed so the community might PRAY, not so we can pry.
  • Nita & Robert Adams ( For His Glory Ministries )
  • Erlene Addison ( Cancer )
  • AE #69 Leadership Team
  • Alaska Mission Team ( May 13 to May 21 )
  • Albemarle Chrysalis
  • Albemarle Chrysalis Flight #27
  • Daryl Allen ( Hospitalized with Health Problems )
  • Mark Winfield Awater ( Needs Help in His Life )
  • Helen Banks ( Thanking God for All things )
  • Tyson Benson ( Terminal Cancer )
  • Beulah Baptist Youth ( Mission Trip to New York )
  • Donna Blake ( Car Accident Injuries )
  • Brothers Family ( Salvation )
  • Betty Bundy ( Cancer Treatments )
  • Sarah Campbell ( Cancer Recurrence )
  • Harry Chesson
  • Children on the Wrong Path
  • Churches )
  • Jerry Dorman ( Mangled Leg from Tractor Accident Saturday, May 6, 2006. He is at Pitt Memorial in Greenville. )
  • Charles Duprey ( Wisdom for doctors to cure his medical issues. Charles may have had seizures but doctors are not sure. He has not worked for six weeks and may not be able to work for another 6 months if doctors cannot determine the cause of his medical problems. )
  • Coleen Durant ( Problems )
  • EMC Mission Team to Brazil ( June 9-17 )
  • EMC Mission Team to Mexico ( June 16-23 )
  • Families in Crisis
  • Family Relationships
  • Doug Fiedler ( Salvation )
  • Randy Gentry ( Recently found out that he has cancer again. Please pray for him & his family at this time. Everyone's prayers will be GREATLY appreciated. )
  • Megan & Mac Gray ( Newborn baby Dallas Gray IV, born several weeks premature April 20th at 1 lb 8 oz., is in Kings Daughters Hospital in Norfolk, VA. There have been many ups and downs and more are sure to come. Thank you for your prayers. )
  • Grelles Family ( Salvation )
  • Terry Harney ( Home from Iraq for the arrival of his 6-lb son )
  • Deborah Mackel Harris ( Unsaved )
  • Fannie Harris ( Heart Problems )
  • PRAISE for Healthy New Grandsons
  • Sarah Hupp ( Seizures )
  • Tom Hupp Family
  • Kim Johnson ( Surgery Tuesday )
  • Manteo Baptist Church Youth Mission Trip to Hawaii ( June 30 - July 8 )
  • Ina McGowan ( Unsaved, Sick )
  • Gene Morin (AE43)
  • Stanley Nixon Family
  • Our Nation & Troops on Foreign Land )
  • Nina Paul ( Cancer )
  • PRAISE for Jared Plummer ( Master's Degree @ Southern LA Univ. )
  • Darlene Rowe ( Broken Shoulder )
  • James Scott ( Had opened heart surgery last month in Norfolk General. )
  • Search for Church Family
  • William Rant Smith ( Unsaved )
  • Teens ( On Their Prom Night )
  • Meredith & Sam Tynch ( Baby boy delivered May 5th, by C-Section. He is in the Children's Hospital neonatal care unit at Pitt Memorial in Greenville. Baby is making progress and still needs your prayers as well as Meredith as she is still fighting high blood pressure. )
  • Unsaved Love Ones
  • Unspoken
  • Katie Walden ( Cancer of Lungs )
  • Carter Whitt & family
  • Alton & Erlene Williams ( Multiple Health Problems )

Albemarle Emmaus Area Reunion Groups
To have your Reunion Group listed here, send an email to your

Columbia     Edenton     Elizabeth City     Hertford     Manteo     Merry Hill     Plymouth
Shepherds of the Wilderness Meets 6:30 pm every Wednesday Wesley Memorial UMC, 502 Main Street, Columbia (252) 796-1664 Contact persons: Tessi Hollis, Irene Simmons

Arrowhead Beach Reunion Group Meets 7PM Fourth Monday each month except in December Serving Rocky Hock, Chowan Beach, Ryland, Center Hill, Tyner and surrounding areas 601 Apache Trail, Arrowhead Beach, (252) 221-8983 Contact persons: Tessi Hollis, Irene Simmons

Bandon Chapel at Arrowhead Beach Meeting the third Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m. 200 Bandon Road,  near Edenton Contact the pastor:

Elizabeth City Ehringhaus Street Meets Tuesday mornings 7:00 AM Van's Place II   (252-335-4700) 913 West Ehringhaus Street, next to the Post Office Contact person:   ?

Preachers & Pastors Reunion Group Meeting 8:30 A.M. Thursday mornings Coffee Break Coffee Shop 407 South Griffin Street (behind BB&T) Contact:   or

Rabbit Corner Reunion Group Meeting 6:00 PM Sunday evenings Evangelical Methodist Church 820 Okisko Road Contact: CD White (252) 264-2254

Tony's Pizza Meeting Fridays @ 1:30 P.M. Tony's Pizza on Halstead Blvd. Contact:   (252) 384-0146

Hertford Fire House Group Meets Monday mornings 6:30 AM Hertford Fire Department - 238 West Grubb Street, Hertford NC ~ Contact persons: Sid Eley, Bob Clinkscales

The Coffeehouse On Roanoke Island Meeting Saturday Mornings at 7:30am The Coffeehouse On Roanoke Island   106-A Sir Walter Raleigh Street Contact persons: Dotsy Davis, Barbara Holton,

Fourth Day Friends Reunion Group Meeting Tuesdays at 4:30 P.M. Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church corner of Ananias Dare & Essex Streets Contact Persons:   Lynette Crews, , Karen Zillifro


Roanoke Island Men's Group Meeting 6:30 AM Every Monday Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church corner of Ananias Dare & Essex Streets Contact person: S.C. Basnight

Rivers' Edge Reunion Group meetings 7:30 p.m. 1st & 2nd Thursday nights at the home of Tony & Miriam Hughes 105 Printers Lane Contact person: Tony or Miriam Hughes 252-482-2663 or Rod & Jackie Mumma 482-7332 no meeting on Thursday night send offs for walk weekends, anyone who would like to attend is welcome

Cathy's Crazies Reunion Group (named in memory of Cathy Draper) Meeting 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Plymouth United Methodist Church 109 East Third Street Contact:  


May Election Results for 2006-07 Board Positions


Congratulations to each Emmaus & Chrysalis nominee selected. New members will meet as observers at the June Board meeting, set for 2pm June 11 at Open Door Baptist Church near Edenton. The new 2006-07 Board year starts in July. Best wishes to each and we thank all nominees that were willing to serve. A complete Board Position list will be available following the June Board Meeting.

NEW AC BOARD MEMBERS
Youth Male: Adam Parker
Youth Female:  Amber Sawyer & Melissa Pekrun
Adult Male: Tommy Jones
Adult Female: Lynn Tugwell
Spiritual Director: Tom Hupp & Thomas Patrick		  
NEW AE BOARD MEMBERS
Emmaus Men   Jim Edwards & Barry Norris

Emmaus Women   Faye Abner & Christi Quance

Emmaus Spiritual Director   C.D. White



June Celebration

Emmaus & Chrysalis Celebration 2006


If you enjoy celebrations, mark your calendars now for the Emmaus/Chrysalis Celebration to be held in Virginia Beach, VA, June 9 - 10, 2006, at Virginia Beach United Methodist Church, 212 19th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, hosted by the Tidewater Emmaus & Chrysalis Communities

Officials from The Upper Room, including the Emmaus International Lay and Spiritual Directors and the Chrysalis Spiritual Director, are expected to attend. Also on the agenda are workshops offered by our International Emmaus and Chrysalis Leaders, lots of music, worship time, and other exciting events. Child care will be offered on site for the celebration at Virginia Beach United Methodist Church, but openings are limited and reservations must be made by the May 25 early bird registration deadline. Click here for a brochure and registration form or by Email.

A western area Emmaus/Chrysalis Celebration is scheduled for Nov. 3 — 4, 2006, at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church in Houston, TX.

What Is Candlelight?


Emmaus weekend candlelight services were designed to be reverent and beautiful worshipful bringing the light of Christ to the pilgrims on a walk. That's why, prior to candlelight, we have a worship service of music, prayer, and communion. However, over the years our joy and enthusiasm about a walk and for Pilgrims on a walk has turned candlelight services into an exuberant celebration that is a lot of fun for the community, but tends to draw attention to individuals in the community rather than focus on Christ. We need to get back to the basics using only white light candles. No colors or flashing lights. Come with hearts prepared to show the light of Christ, with candles held high, and let our smiles and “I love you” sign show the pilgrims the overwhelming beauty of God’s love. Save those bright colors, costumes, and flashing lights for Sunday morning when we observe “Sonrise Celebration.”


Please Help Keep Our Vigils Moving
Please help keep prayer vigil sign-up moving throughout the entire gathering. A frequent complaint is that a prayer vigil sign-up sheet never makes it to some of the people at a gathering. It is possible to keep vigil clipboards moving during the Fourth Day talk without distracting from the talk. If we can keep the sign-up moving everyone will have a chance to pray when they are available to pray. And please remember to print. We cannot publish what we cannot read.

Moving?

Planning a move any time soon? Please keep Albemarle Emmaus informed as you plan your move. It saves us time, saves us energy and saves us money if you give us prompt notification of your address change. To notify us of address changes in writing send a note to P.O. Box 1198, Edenton, NC 27932 or by calling newsletter editor Philip S. Ruckle Jr. at home (252) 473-1301.


The Internet Zone
This Internet Zone is provided as a service to the Albemarle Emmaus Community. Because the paper copy mailed to the community is intended for those that do not have Internet access, the information here is not included in the paper copy mailed out to the community
Stuff to keep you safe from harm!

PERSONAL COMPUTER SECURITY BETTER, BUT NOT GREAT
Computer viruses have been with us for more than a dozen years now. A study has found that the growth of malicious codes has slowed and fewer computers than last year have a virus or spyware. However, as with many things improvement can be relative; there are still many that have problems.

An America Online and National Cyber Security Alliance study of 354 computers revealed that percent of computers were compromised by spyware, compared to 80 percent a year ago. Those that had active viruses fell from 19 to 12 percent.

The study also found that 80 percent lacked an important piece of security. That includes anti-spyware or anti-virus software, or a firewall. Others, although misconfigured, had protective software.

Running computers on the Internet is like driving the Interstate blindfolded. You can make it safely where you are going, but the odds are against you. It is senseless to leave yourself open to risk. Protective software is available, and most of it is free. Check:
www.komando.com/bestshareware.asp
Don't worry, be happy - 20 PC myths

The world can be a scary place, and for many of us technology is at the top of the heap.

Many of us cannot turn on a PC without being violated by viruses, spanked by spyware or conned by criminals. Now, if that doesn't put you off, we need to worry about sneaky sites and cyber-snoops. Or do we? If you look a little deeper you will find that a lot of PC paranoia going around isn't worth the time requested to worry about. Some dangers are exaggerated or based on outdated technology.

Here are some PC warnings that in reality are not scary at all and in some cases are not even true. For the list of 20 pieces of PC paranoia that just aren't worth worrying about visit www.windowsxpmagazine.co.uk/features/features/dont_worry,_be_happy_-_20_pc_myths

1 A virus could wipe your hard disk
The overwhelming majority of viruses do not actually destroy data: they use your computer to make copies of themselves, which are then sent on to others via your email program. Destructive viruses tend to target websites rather than individual home PCs, although that doesn't mean it's safe to go online without up-to-date virus protection.

6 Cookies track everything you do online
Not really. Cookies are little text files placed in your Cookies folder by websites that enable sites to recognize you when you return to that site. Cookies are usually harmless. For example, online shops use them to say “Welcome back! We have new recommendations for you!”

However, while cookies may not be spying on you, they can be a security risk. Because cookies are just text files they can be opened in any text editor; they also remain on your PC and enable people to see which sites you've been visiting, even if you've cleared Internet Explorer's History. That means it's a good idea to adjust Internet Explorer's privacy settings in Tools > Internet Options so that it only stores the cookies you actually want.

11 Spyware transmits all your personal data to evil companies
`Spyware’ suggests companies are recording everything you do and storing the information in a giant database for some nefarious purpose. However, most spyware is very simple and tends to be used to serve up advertising. For example, one of the most prevalent bits of spyware is CoolWebSearch, a browser hijacker, edits your browser home page and search settings to take you to sites you did not select. It's irritating and hard to get rid of, but it isn't scanning your PC for secret world domination plans.

In most cases spyware acts like a spy to get into your PC, but doesn't do any actual spying when it's there. The real nasties won't announce themselves by changing your browser settings or blasting you with adverts. Keyloggers are among the worst, designed to record everything you do on the keyboard, but loggers are typically installed by individuals rather than companies, and they're easily blocked by anti-virus programs.

13 “IP address has been logged on 30 illegal sites: your PC is infected”
Unscrupulous software sellers use pop-up adverts that have been designed to look like Windows XP system messages, and they hope you'll click them and visit their website.

The only messages of this kind you should take notice of are the ones that come from security software you've actually installed on your PC, and those messages will tell you exactly what you're dealing with.

For example, if you're using Microsoft's AntiSpyware, it'll tell you it's detected a particular program and ask what you want to do next.

Of course, if you've been browsing some shady sites in the dark corners of the internet then it's quite possible that your address has been logged, and that your PC is infected with spyware, but these pop-ups have no way of knowing that. They're trying to scare you into buying products, and any firm that uses such underhanded sales techniques doesn't deserve your trust or your business.

The majority of security software programs include pop-up blocking programs that can put a stop to these annoying messages and others that say your system needs to be optimized, or that your net connection needs to be tweaked – from appearing.

17 Windows XP has big security holes where hackers can hide
All software suffers from the occasional security problem, because it's impossible to predict what virus writers might do. However, most problems take advantage of bugs or security holes that are ancient, and in most cases the problems were fixed a long time ago.

When you hear about a worm causing chaos, it's likely that the PCs it's infected haven't been patched for ages. For example, there are still emails containing the mydoom virus, but the vulnerability that mydoom exploits was patched over a year ago. If you use Windows Update to download the latest security patches and use updated security software to stop nasties, there's no need to worry.

18 Criminals can get your credit card details when you shop online
It's possible, but it's much easier to copy your card in a real shop, petrol station or restaurant. If you're dealing with a reputable online site and Internet Explorer displays the padlock to show that it's secure, you're fine – and your credit card company will protect you if anything goes wrong. The exception is when you hand over your card details to a fake site, which is why you should never trust emails that claim to be from your bank, from PayPal or from eBay, and which ask you to confirm your card details. They're cons, and while the sites they link to look and work like the real thing, they're elaborate fakes that have been designed to do one thing and one thing only: steal your account details. If you're defrauded in this way, you might find that your bank or credit card company won't pay you any compensation.


Kairos of North Carolina Expanding!
Kairos is beginning its ministry in another institution. Kairos representatives have met with administration officials at Eastern Correctional Institution in Maury, NC, (NC 903 between Snow Hill and Winterville) to establish a Kairos program there. Anyone interested in participating in this new ministry area should contact:
Bob Clinkscales
252.426.7720
or
 Garry Freeman
910.455.9747


Celebrate 30 Years of Kairos!

It’s Kairos Summer Conference time for 2006!   Kairos of New Mexico invites you to come be a part of what we are doing here in the beautiful mountains of northern New Mexico at LifeWay Glorieta Conference Center.


 
The 2006 Summer Conference dates are
Tuesday, July 25 through Sunday, July 30
 
Come join us as we explore wonderful opportunities to learn as well as get acquainted with Kairos volunteers we have known throughout the years or those we are meeting for the first time. 


Lifeway Glorieta Conference Center

This year’s conference will be held on the campus of LifeWay Glorieta Conference Center.  As the Rocky Mountains stretch their way into northern New Mexico, they form the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range, which boasts elevations well over 10,000 feet. Nestled within these amazing mountains, just 20 miles east of Santa Fe, rests the beautiful LifeWay Glorieta Conference Center. 

Glorieta offers over 2,200 acres of natural beauty with lodging, meeting and dining facilities to accommodate up to 2,000 guests. The campus provides an abundance of recreational options including horseback riding, tennis, basketball, softball, and volleyball, as well as some of the most beautiful mountain hiking trails in the country. Nearby Santa Fe, New Mexico is rich with native American and early Spanish culture, offering guests incredible sightseeing opportunities, as well as fine dining and shopping.
 


What is the Kairos Summer Conference?

The Kairos Prison Ministry International Summer Conference is sharing, learning, and business.  We have attendees from all over the world, including South Africa, Australia, England, Costa Rica, and Canada.  Anyone who has attended can tell you about the fun and learning that goes with Conference.
 
We open the 2006 International Summer Conference with committee meetings all day on Wednesday, July 26, 2006.  The Kairos Board of Directors will meet all day on Thursday, July 27, 2006.  Persons planning on attending any committee meeting or the board meeting should arrive no later than the evening of Tuesday, July 25, 2006.  New Board Member Orientation will be held on Tuesday evening after dinner. 

The 2006 International Summer Conference officially opens at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2006.  Both Friday and Saturday are devoted to workshops and sessions, designed to provide insights and to strengthen and build the skills of our volunteers.  Some of our workshop topics this summer include the history of Kairos, building spirituality on a weekend, identifying and developing team leaders, team formation, music in Kairos, fundraising, web sites, Kairos Outside, Torch, and question and answer forums.  Friday evening offers a devotional and a memorial to Kairos volunteers.  At the Saturday dinner banquet we will celebrate 30 years of Kairos - our 30th anniversary!

We will also be learning about the Ezra computer program, which includes everything from agape to “ZZZZZZZ” (or lack of when working a weekend!!)  Ezra covers all steps of a Kairos weekend, from planning and forming a team to the creation of a database of your volunteers that serve on your team. 

Some of the workshops tentatively scheduled are:
  • Kairos Outside
  • Strategic Planning for State Committees
  • Kairos Program Manual
  • Team Recruiting
  • Torch Mentoring
  • Kairos Beginnings
  • EZRA - Kairos Leader's Assistant
  • Diversity in Kairos
  • Advisory Councils
  • After Care
  • AgapeRight
  • Weekend Table Dynamics
  • Music on the Kairos Weekend
 
Registration Information

In the next several issues of God’s Special Time you will find a registration form for the 2006 Summer Conference.  You can also download a registration form from this site.  There are several options from which to choose:

·        The Full Conference Package:  Arrival on Tuesday in preparation for Wednesday committee meetings, Thursday Board meeting, and all workshops and sessions held on Friday and Saturday.  Includes five nights lodging (Tuesday – Saturday) in the campus dorms.  Includes all meals Wednesday through Sunday breakfast and the Saturday Celebration Banquet.  Departure is on Sunday.  Cost for the Full Conference Package is $400.00 per person / $750.00 per married couple.  Includes round trip transportation from Albuquerque airport to the conference site

·        Conference Only Package:  Arrival on Thursday for Conference activities.  Includes three nights lodging (Thursday – Saturday) in the campus dorms and all meals including the Saturday Celebration Banquet.  Departure is Sunday.  Cost for the Conference Only Package is $315.00 per person / $600.00 per married couple.  Includes round trip transportation from Albuquerque airport to the conference site.

·        Commuter Package:  Arrival on Thursday for Conference activities.  Choose this option if you are a local attendee or have made arrangements to stay off campus. No on-campus lodging is provided.  Includes dinner Thursday and lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday (including Saturday Celebration Banquet.)  Breakfasts are not included.  Cost for the Commuter Package is $150.00 per person.

·        One-Day Package:  For those wishing to attend one day of activities only, select this option.  Includes lunch only on that day.  No on-campus lodging is provided.  Cost for the One-Day Package is $100.00 per person.

·        Saturday Night Banquet:  Attend the Banquet and festivities on Saturday night only.  Cost for the Banquet is $30.00 per person.

·        Extra Night:  Contact Glorieta Conference Center at 1-888-366-5676 to arrange your own lodging.  Tell them you are with Kairos to receive our rate.  You are responsible for your payment arrangements - extra days are not included in the above fees.

·        On-site RV Hookup - 5 Days:  July 25 - 29, 2006, includes conference fees and materials, lunch and dinner Wednesday through Saturday (including the Saturday Celebration Banquet), NO lodging and NO breakfast meals.

·        On-site RV Hookup - 3 Days:   July 27 - 29, 2006, includes conference fees and materials, dinner Thursday lunch and dinner Friday and Saturday (including the Saturday Celebration Banquet), NO lodging and NO breakfast meals.

·        Late Fee:  Please add and additional $25.00 per person for any reservations faxed or received after June 21, 2006.  Please call the International Office at 407-629-4948 for availability after July 10, 2006.

 
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