Thoughts from Community Board

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Southwest Indiana Walk to Emmaus (SIWE), we would like to thank the 4th day members for their continued prayers and devotion to our Emmaus community. The Walk to Emmaus is founded on biblical truths. Galatians 5:22-23 talks about the Fruit of the Spirit, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” The Fruit of the Spirit is the spontaneous work of the Holy Spirit in us.  Just like they are found in the nature of Christ, the Spirit produces these characteristics in us when we join our lives to His. We must know Him, love Him, remember Him, and imitate Him.  That is what we are called to do as 4^th day. There are many ways to show God’s agape love as 4^th day: serving meals, working on a team, being part of the 72 hour prayer vigil, sending agape gifts, writing letters, sponsoring a pilgrim, and many other ways.  We so appreciate the tremendous support and encouragement 4^th day gives to keep our SIWE community strong and thriving. God is using us to grow and strengthen His Kingdom.  

We want to thank Camp Illiana for the facilities they offer for our walks.  Ben and the staff work very hard to keep our needs met in every way. In return, we ask you help us to always return the camp as good or better than we found it. 

Obviously, sponsorship is a key part to building the Emmaus community.  However, we ask that you prayerfully consider individuals when sponsoring.  The Emmaus Walk is intended for those who regularly attend a church and are looking to deepen their relationship with Christ.  It is this deepening relationship that moves those individuals to become Christian leaders.  

Walk dates can be found near the bottom of this page.  We ask for your prayers for the Emmaus community, the teams and pilgrims, and the Board of Directors as we make decisions for the community, always seeking God’s will in everything we do.  Please feel free to contact any of the board members if you have questions or concerns.  Our contact information is listed on this website.  We meet monthly (1st Tuesday of each month) at First Baptist Church in Petersburg, Indiana, at 7:00pm 

Love and Blessings   

Julie Neal, Community Lay Director

Lay Director's Report

See the Pilgrim Lists page for upcoming Walks

News from the Emmaus Board of Directors:  Due to developments of the Governing mandate and also Upper Room suggestion, the 2021 Spring walks have been postponed. The Board realizes all the hard work, prayer and efforts that have been put forth and we appreciate it all. But we as a community of Emmaus owe it to both the Team, Pilgrims and Fourth day to protect their health and do our part to help curb the spread of the virus. This was a very difficult decision and we ask that you keep all involved in prayer and continue to pray for our Country and SIWE community. Thank you.

Men's Walk 61A

MEN’S WALK 61A

Jeremiah 33:3 NKJV “Call to me and I answer you, and tell you great and mighty things which you
do not know.” This is the scripture theme for Men’s Walk 61A which has been postponed.

As Lay Director, I am encouraged by the men who have been called to serve and so willingly have
said “yes”. As we prepare for this weekend, we covet your prayers for the Team and for the
Pilgrims who will be coming to meet Jesus face to face. Our prayer as a Team is that they will
return home much differently than when they came and be empowered to serve in their
churches and most of all be the heads of their families.

The theme for the weekend is “Great Things” in reference to the Jeremiah 33:3 scripture. The
theme song is “Great Things” by Phil Wickham. Please be in prayer concerning agape for the bed
or table for these Pilgrims, marking it according to where it is to be distributed. Green agape is
welcomed to help our Cooks with the cost of food for the weekend.

We have 55 team members planning on serving the weekend and are asking the 4th day to pray about

sponsoring pilgrims, as there's room on the pilgrim list.  Also, pray about signing the prayer chart electronically (by clicking on the link below)

or by calling the ALD Chris Minderman.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qHltCu5kZB1oImmubgN_ziSyzteXqkHUY1GfFSFhlYE/edit?usp=sharing

We look forward to seeing our 4th Day being the hands and feet of Jesus. Should you feel led to
help serve in anyway on the weekend, please feel free to contact any of the Heads below:
Chris Jones, Lay Director propanedirectcj@yahoo.com 812-295-3658
Chris Minderman, Asst. Lay Director cminderm@indiana.edu 812-887-1749
John Moreland, Head Spiritual Director pjwordolc@yahoo.com 812-881 9091
Ashton Wagler, Co-Head Liturgist stutzmand1998@gmail.com 812-698-8755
Gary Blubaum, Co-Head Liturgist carman_40@sbcglobal.net 812-890-6283
Kevin Heller, Head Stew hellerkc@hotmail.com 812-787-1302
Kyle Street, Co-Head Musician kyle@streetsaccounting.org 317-501-5991
Greg Wade, Co-Head Musician gregwade1571.gw@gmail.com 812-617-1571
Bill Brower, Head Warden billbrower424@yahoo.com 812-881-7046
Jeff Hageman, Head Weekend Helper jeff_marine_20@yahoo.com 812-830-0201
Charlie Heller, Head Agape cjheller2008@gmail.com 812-610-0055
CJ Carie, Head Cook ccarie@sknox.k12.in.us 812-887-1827
Wes Moser, Board Rep wesmoser@yahoo.com 812-630-5278
Jeremiah Wilson, Board Rep jeremiah.wilson@agreliantgenetics.com 812-690-0870

Thank you Fourth Day, as these weekends would not be possible without your prayers and
support. 

Chris Jones, Lay Director

Team Responsibilities: