2010 “ W A L K I N G T O G E T H E R W I T H G O D ” JUNE

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6/10-6/11 Yard Sale Collection6/12 Yard Sale6/13 Graduation Celebration & Mission Trip Ceremony6/20 Fathering Day6/20-6/25 Youth Camp6/29-7/3 Baja Mission Trip

June/July 2010

Nothing has more influence on our culture quite like the movies. They are a fantastical place of escape, entertainment, challenge and tension. They also provide a great opportunity to ask the tough questions. For the next eight weeks, we will ask those hard questions, as well as, review recent movies of the past year and “peel back the curtain,” so to speak, to see what truths can be

uncovered and their implications in our own lives.

It’s true that G-d speaks in great winds and whispers, so let’s listen this month to learn what can be revealed by a trip to the movies. We’ll feature clips from a new film each week and transform it into a teaching opportunity. Also join us on Thursday evening Exploration as we enjoy the

summertime with an outdoor film in the park (a.k.a. the Emmaus courtyard).

So let’s have fun with this series while we continue Growing Up as mature Christians. The only question left is...who’s bringing the popcorn? (Pastor J is bringing the JuJu Bees!)

Led by Jeremy Tyler and Dr. Eddie, the men of Emmaus joyfully and willingly collaborated to make Mothering Day 2010 a morning to remember. We may not all have wives or children but we all have had mothers that endured the stress and pain of bringing us into the world. For this reason our commitment was strong and unwavering.

The Lord indeed provides you with all you need. Our culinary leader, Ricky London, was undaunted by the task of fulfilling the dietary needs of over 250 guests. Our entertainment, greeters, valet, kitchen, serving and custodial teams were not to be out done by each other. Our master griller (AKA “Juice

Man”) and assistants vowed to convert vegetarians back to carnivores, and rumor has it, they did. Our Pastor J. provided us with the supervision and spiritual sustenance just at the right times.

If you ask me (the designated greeter, photographer, videographer-on-the move), I’ll tell you we did alright. Only the mothers of Emmaus can account for how the men truly did, but judging from the almost 200 snapshots and 30 minutes of video I’ve reviewed…, we did Alllllllllllright!

Praise God.

— James T.

Emmaus Celebrates Mothering Day 2010

TO THE WORLD, HER CHILD IS ONE...TO HER, THAT CHILD IS THE WORLD.

— KimThompson

— Nate Simpson

Bereavements & Prayer RequestsThe following members need your prayers

and kindness:

Members, Darien & Kim Brooks

on the passing of their cousin,

Mr. Bobby Johnson

Condolences may be sent to the Brooks family at:

155 North Grace Lane

Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Members, Carol Moore &

Jordan Moore-Stone

on the passing of her grandmother, his great-grandmother,

Mrs. Bessie O. Hughes

Condolences may be sent to the Moore family at:

18856 Queens Road

Homewood, IL 60430

Member,Brian Foster

on the loss of his grandmotherMs. Shirley Jones

Condolences may be sent toBrian at:

22161 Scott Drive

Richton Park, IL 60471

Member Katy Wesley-Wooden

requests your prayers for the improved health of her grandson

DeShawn Kirklin.

Notify us of your prayer requests and concerns at the office: (708) 481-7025

Or send your notices and prayer requests to:

pray@theemmauscommunity.org

Ephesians 4:11-16 NIV11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. 14 Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men in their deceitful scheming. 15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. 16 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.

Spiritually mature Christians demonstrate the following disciplines...

Growing Up in 2010 DON’T FORGET YOUR

LEGOS F IRST SUNDAY IN

JUNE!

It’s the half-way point and time to

check in with o u r L e g o creations.

Bring your Lego “house” to the

Gathering on the first Sunday of June for display. We’ll compare notes and see the progress we’ve made.

Bragging r ights wi l l be dispensed and last all the way through December. You don’t want to miss it!

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THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Expressions of Gratitude from the Members...

Dear Emmaus Family!

Thank you so much again for

your outpouring of love on

behalf of my family in the loss

of Dad.

Gratefully acknowledging and

thanking you for your kind

expression of sympathy.

God bless you all!Howard & Jo-Ann Hunigan

My heart is overwhelmed with gratitude as I reflect on the journey toward my graduation and the wonderful celebration that was held in my honor on Sunday, May 16th. Indeed, I cannot thank G-d enough for not only giving me the wisdom, strength, favor and grace to finish that nearly 250 page thesis-project, but I am thankful for the support and well-wishes from so many members of our Family during this last year. It would not have been possible without the gracious support of Pastor James and the Elders, the faithfulness of the Team, and the countless friends who scribed, re-read, edited and encouraged. Indeed, your prayers and cards spurred me on to the grand event called commencement. Thanks Emmaus for sharing in my dreams. And please know that while I am thrilled to have earned this Doctor of Ministry Degree (D.Min), it is my greatest privilege to be called your pastor. I hope and pray that as we continue to journey together that our individual stories will produce a symphony of praise to the G-d who has called us together.

- The Rev. Dr. Alise D. Barrymore

YOUTH SPOTLIGHT(Sung using the melody of Deck the Halls)

Tis the season for Spring cleaningFa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

Check the closets and the ceilingsFa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

Clean the bedrooms and trunks tooFa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

We will sell those items for youFa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la!

The Emmaus Community Yard Sale is almost here! This is an opportunity for you to support our

students “to be who G-d is calling them to be.” The proceeds of the Yard Sale will enable our students to serve the people of the Mississippi Delta this summer.

Date: Saturday, June 12, 2010, 9 am - 4 pmCollection dates: Thursday, June 10, 2010 3:00pm to 7:00 pm

Friday, June 11, 2010 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Look through your homes and storage units to see what you can donate. Here are some items we can especially use:

Toys & Games

Clothing—clean please!ShoesElectronic devices:

-good DVD players, TVs, GPS systems, DVDs, CDs, etc.Home Appliances

-blenders, microwaves, waffle makers, etc.Books

-gently used; various genresAccessories

-handbags, purses, book-bags, wallets, coin-purses, etc.Miscellaneous

-luggage, umbrellas, pillows, posters, picture frames, etc.Furniture

-chairs, bedroom sets, cribs, etc.

*What not to bring:

-Very worn out clothes (i.e. holes or heavily soiled)-Items with missing pieces-Foundational garments-Broken pieces-Items that don’t work

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How to bring donations:

-Clean -On hangers if possible (clothes) -In original packaging (if possible)

Additional donations

-Wire hangers -Extra disposable bags

Last year, it was a hit! We were able to get over $1,300. We look forward to reaching a goal of $2,000 or more this year. We thank you in advance for your support and prayers for this mission trip. We look forward to serving G-d and being who G-d has called us to be.

— Ms. Jen & Mr. Anthony

Please contact Ms. Jen for more details at: jsimpson@theemmauscommunity.org

Getting Ready for Spring Cleaning? Fancy that, so are we...

WHAT DO YOURLEGOS MEAN?

January

• Fast (green base)

• Pray at least 10 minutes daily (yellow)

• Read the Bible for at least 10 minutes daily (royal blue long)

• Have a open & pure heart (red thin and long)

• Worship (light green)

February

• Tithe 10% of their income (3 green, different sizes)

• Share their testimony (orange)

March

• Give time and talent (white tower with yellow flower)

• Persevere and have patience (white tower with blue flower)

• Do not look back (green grass)

April

• Love the whole world just like G-d (black stair step)

• Understand the unique perspectives, beliefs and practices of the Christian faith (black)

• Know that Jesus could have or could not have gone to Hell (black)

• Do not judge (black)

May

• Serve (lego people)

• Honor their mothers (blue with wheels)

• Want to be a positive influence (white with wheels)

• Rest (green with wheels)

• Love their bodies and honor G-d with them (red with wheels)

CLUBHOUSE e

SCHEDULE

JUNE 6

In Session10 AM

JUNE 13

In Session10 AM

JUNE 20

FatheringDay

JUNE 27

In Session10 AM

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS MAY FUSION CAFÉ SCHEDULE5/2 Jonathan Thomas w/Fall ’06 & Spring ’07 Conversations

5/9 Cynthia Knox w/Fall ’07 Conversations

5/16 Women of Emmaus

5/23 Ruth Singleton w/Spring’06 & Winter ’07 Conversations

ATTENTION HIGH-SCHOOLERS: ARE YOU UPWARD BOUND?Upward Bound, nationally recognized program sponsored by the United States Department of Education is meant for students whose parents do not have a college degree or who make a certain amount of money each year. You must be between 13 - 19 years of age to be in Upward Bound. The program is open to residents of District 206: Bloom High School & Bloom Trail High School - Chicago Heights, IL; District 227: Rich South High School - Richton Park, IL & Rich East High School- Park Forest, IL; or District 201: Crete Monee High School – Crete, IL

Upward Bound involves some fun stuff--like trips to colleges and universities so you can see what's out there. It involves some serious stuff too--like learning how to study and improving your brain power. The summer program begins June 14th, Monday-Thursday from 8:30am-2:30pm. For more details, contact Cathy Ode at (708) 860-7065 or via email: cmo2006@sbcglobal.net.

June 20107p Exploration

7p Exploration

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7p Exploration

9a Youth Camp Yard Sale Fundraiser

10a Epic

10a EpicGraduation & Mission Trip Celebrations

7:30a Epic 10a EpicFather’s Day

7:30a Epic 10a Epic

Youth Camp 6/20 - 6/25

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