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The Gospel of Luke relates the
story of Christ joining two friends on the road from Jerusalem to
Emmaus, walking together and
sharing their heart's deepest concerns. The risen Christ walks with
them and explains the scriptures: how it was ordained that Christ
should suffer and so enter his glory. The illuminating climax of
this heart warming experience comes when Christ takes bread and
blesses it, he then breaks it and gives it to them. At that moment,
the eyes of the two are opened, they recognize him as the risen
Christ, and they rush back to Jerusalem to tell the others. (Luke
24:13-35)
The above story provides the image for the Walk to Emmaus, an Upper
Room program that calls forth and restores Christian discipleship.
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How do I attend?
A person who has experienced the Walk to Emmaus sponsors you.
This frees you from any personal responsibilities that might
distract you while on the experience, and undergirds your 72
hour experience with prayer and other expressions of God's love.
What happens after? Cleopas
and his companion immediately returned to tell other disciples
about their encounter with Christ. A regular, on going time of
sharing together our journey with Christ is part of the
follow-up to the experience. Celebration occur throughout
the year
encourages discipleship. Weekly, small-group meetings are open
to all persons wanting to grow in accountability for their
relationship with Christ.
What is the purpose? Emmaus
exists to develop Christian leaders for the local church and the
world. The approach seriously considers the model of Christ's
servanthood and encourages Christ's disciples to act in ways
appropriate to being "a servant of all."
Where does it take place? A
community of Christians from a variety of churches provides a
place, leadership, and all the support necessary to conduct the
Walk to Emmaus weekend.
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