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Hi Sky Emmaus, Midland, TX May 2012 Volume 1, Issue 5

D e C o l o r e s

Before it becomes a butterfly, a caterpillar goes through a growthstage called a “chrysalis.” On the surface it may not look like muchis happening, but t he delicate chrysalis process changes the fuzzycaterpillar into an awesome butterfly with wings of intricate designsand intense colors. The chrysalis process symbolizes how Chr ist cantransform your child, grandchild, niece, nephew or neighborhood kidinto something beyond your (and their) wildest dreams. It happenswhen one grows beyond themself, opening their life to Jesus’ powerand love.

As I thought about what I should say to encourage the Communityto sponsor a youth for our two upcoming Chrysalis Flights, the fourteenagers who committed suicide within the past several months

kept coming to my mind. I wonder, were they believers? Did theyknow they were God’s favorite? Did they know God had a plan anda purpose for them? So there you go - my answer on what to sayabout Chrysalis. Do you know a youth who is a believer? Do theyknow they’re God’s favorite? Do they know God has a plan and apurpose for them? Now, it’s our responsibility to ensure they haveall the tools they need to have that closer relationship with Christ.To be surrounded by fellow believers to help them during theirtrials. And of course serve others as they have been served. Ichallenge you or your reunion group to sponsor one youth for aFlight this summer. I know you know ONE!

By Debbie Baxter, 2012 Community Lay Dir ector ,[email protected]

What is Chrysalis? In an effort to help increase the efficiency of our community’s board, and make it

easier to contact them throughout the upcoming years, we have made the move tocreate a new set of email addresses specific t o each board position. Below is a listof each board member, their current position, and the email they can be reached at.In the coming years, as new people take a specific board posit ion, t hese emails willstay wit h that posit ion, hopefully, saving us lots of t ime looking up and finding theemail address of a new board member!

Community Lay Director, Debbie Baxter —[email protected]

Assistant Community Lay Director, Ken Arnold —[email protected]

Community Spiri tual Director, Larry Bailey —[email protected]

Assistant Community Spiri tual Director, Pete Campbell — [email protected]

Treasurer, Ashley Coco —[email protected]

Chrysalis, Ashley Coco —[email protected]

Secretary, Paula Yates —[email protected]

Gatherings/Community M eetings, Linda Bisbee —[email protected]

Training, Amy Ciaccio and Linda Ireland —[email protected]

Facilities, Gregg Ulvestad —[email protected]

Trailers, Joe Will is —[email protected]

Team Selection, Vacant —[email protected]

Music, Ken Arnold —[email protected]

Registration/Database, Bailey Lively or Rhett Lively — [email protected]

Websit e and Online Media, Rhett Lively —[email protected]

New Contact Information forCommunity Board Members!



An oft quoted truism is, “Leaders must be readers.” When Idecided to go to university, my mother said, “You will bestudying for the rest of your li fe. Do you want to do that?” Idid not know whether she meant her comment to be a threator a promise. As it has tur ned out, it was more than I couldhave imagined. Not only have I studi ed, but also my mindhas been reformed by the years of study. The truth of my changed mind was made clear when I readPaul’s letter to the Roman churches for about the 20 th time. “Do not be conformed to this world, but betransformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you candiscern what is the will of God – what is good, acceptableand complete.” (12.2)One talk i n our Emmaus Walks is the theme of study. Whenwe study, we offer our minds to Christ, and He renews us. Ithink of the old computer complaint, “garbage in/garbageout.” When we study, we put truth, wisdom, and faith in;and truth, wisdom, and faith comes out.” Our minds eithergrow or diminish in God’s grace. Study is ourini tiative. God gives the growth.

If you now regularly study, then praise the Lord. If not, hereis one way to begin. First, set a time for it . Second, set a limited purpose, such asto study one book of the New Testament. Third, gatherappropriate resources, such as a commentary . Third, do itfor at least 30 days, preferably 60. Study is a learned habit ,and about 30 to 60 days is required for a habit to form in themind. Study can be alone or in a group. I prefer both. The human brain is a wonder of our Lord’s creative activity,a magnificent act of grace. Study is our response to H isgrace. Chapter 4 of the Ephesian letter speaks of the renewedmind in Christ. “You were taught to put away your formerway of life, your old self… and to be renewed in the spirit of

your minds, and to clothe yourselves with the new self,created according to the likeness of God…” (Ephesians 4.22-24)

STUDYING TO LEADLARRY BAILEY, 2012 COMMUNITY SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR

[email protected]

One correction about the amount ofgift agape needed at each walk. Pleasemake at least 72 pieces of any giftagape. If only 36 (or enough to coverthe pilgrims is made), the teams whowork so hard to make these the bestwalks ever wind up left out of the mix.Knowing they need just as much loveas the pilgrims, lets make enough foreveryone at each walk.

Correction

One Mor e on Gif t A gape

Rhett Lively, [email protected]

Agape Gifts don’t start and end during a walk

o Emmaus. If we only give to our brothers andsisters in Christ, are we truly giving a loving gifto honor our Lord?How can a lost world learnhe love and grace of this God we serve if we

aren’t mirroring Him here on Earth?

1 Peter 4:7-11 (from the Message) tells us,“Everything in the world is about to be wrappedup, so take nothing for granted. Stay wide-awake inprayer. Most of all, love each other as if your lifedepended on it. Love makes up for practically any-

hing. Be quick to give a meal to the hungry, a bedo the homeless — cheerfully. Be generous with thedifferent things God gave you, passing them aroundso all get in on it: if words, let it be God's words; ifhelp, let it be God's hearty help. That way, God'sbright presence will be evident in everythinghrough Jesus, and he'll get all the credit as theOne mighty in everything — encores to the end ofime. Oh, yes! “

Let us all take these gifts of Agape to the

wor ld we live in. I love the idea whichAmanda Siruta had during her fourth day talkat community last month. When we are hav-ing a bad day, let s go and do some selfless,loving, random act of kindness for someone.It can be a spouse, kid, str anger, whateverthe case may be, but through that act oflove, we will surely find a way past the strug-gles of life and remember that our God isbigger than the small stuff!

Remember, an act of agape love, whether itbe for the pilgrims and team of our walksand flights, or for someone on the streets ofdaily life, can be anything. A bookmark, astick of deodorant, a can of Lysol, to payingfor the meal of the person behind you in thedrive through or sending flowers to some-one who would never expect it (you wife onvalentine’s day or your anniversary doesn’t

count guys!)

These items can be found anywhere and

don’t have to cost much, if anything, finances are a concern. They simplyneed to come from the heart of a each ofus as we take just a moment to share thelove God gave and we all celebrate eachday to a soul who needs to feel love thatmoment, that day.



Talk Examples Pool

If you have given a talk on either a men's or women'swalk since August, 2008 could you give a copy to Jim-my Smith? Our "example" pool is gettinglow. You can either email or give a hard copy to Jim-my. His email address is [email protected]

Agape Clean Up!

Please make sure you check the bucket at each Com-munity meeting and pick-up your leftoverAgape. Donna Fillip is your contact person.

Women’s Walk 204 June 14-17, 2012

Community,

I have to say again, what an awesome God wehave!!!! Our team had a Meet-and-Greet dinnersince we last talked and it was really great to seethe faces that went with the names we have beensharing. Everyone is so excited about workingthis walk and is ready to meet these beautiful la-dies that the Community is sending for us to loveon.We have 28 beautiful ladies. I know it will be Fa-ther’s Day weekend but our ladies will be homeSunday afternoon so keep the applications com-ing.Thank you again Community for your love, yourprayers, and for sending your pilgrims for us tolove on.

Praise God for all His Glory!!!

Your Sister in Christ,

Annette Childers and God’s Team [email protected]

Send off for Women’s Walk 204 will be at Cat-

tle Baron Steak and Seafood, located at 418 WWadley, Midland, TX at 11:15am on ThursdayJune, 14, 2012. Come join us in fellowship andprayer as we send the team off for the nextGreatest Walk Ever!

mailto:[email protected]





The team for Girl’s Flight #49 iscomplete and God has been good inassisting me and the selectioncommittee with many willing womenand teenager ladies to answer the callto serve on the team this summer.Thank to each and every one of you!

I covet your prayers so that the hearts

of the girls and the sponsors will bemoved to sign up for Girl’s Flight #49.

God can and will change and improvethe lives of both the caterpillars andthe team through this walk, and as asponsor, remember that you too willbe blessed.

Please be working on agape for this

flight as well as making plans toattend the candlelight service in BigSpring (directions to the candlelightlocation can be found on the nextpage). I have folders if someonewould like to help us with them,p l e a s e c o n t a c t m e a [email protected]. De Colores!

Patt y Schuelke, GF#49 Lay Dir ector, [email protected]

GIRL’S FLIGHT #49

Kyle Grove, BF #48, [email protected]’s Flight #48

n a society where government officials andpublic policy are trying to define our nation'smorals, the future can seem depressing atimes. However, as Christians, we have the

Light and Life of the Gospel, Jesus Christ. Wehave an opportunity this summer to impact theyouth of the Permian Basin by sharing God'sove with them and in turn plant seeds for theuture of our society. We can accomplish such

Kingdom work through the two Chrysalisvents this summer.

My name is Kyle Gr oves and I have been calledo serve as the Lay Director for the Guy'sChrysalis Flight #48 this summer. The Chrysa-

lis will be July 12-15th at Howard College, in BigSpring. God has called a great team for Flight#48 and we are all anxious to start our teammeetings in preparation for the Chrysalis.

In the meantime, I would like to extend an invi-tation for you to be a part of the Guy's Chrysa-lis this summer. Fir st, we need your pr ay-ers. Please pray for each team member, cater-pillar, the talks that will be given, the chapelservices, etc. Second, we need caterpil-lars. Please be thinking of teenagers that youknow - a neighbor, family member, someonefrom church, a co-worker's kid. Please remem-ber that a youth must be at least 15 years old,

or have completed their freshman year of highschool, and can be up to 19 years old in orderto attend a Chrysalis. Third, sign up for gift andfood agape. Please be looking for our clip-

boards at the next Community Meeting and signup for some agape needs.

Our youth are important in determining theoutcome of future generations and so I wouldlike to leave you with the following chal-lenge. Let's make an investment in the futuretoday by doing the three things I mentionedabove to support the Guy's Chrysalis: (1) pray,(2) identify potential caterpillars, (3) preparefood/gift agape.



Since we will be using Howard

College for the first time in a longwhile for our flights this year, hereare a couple of maps to help youlocate where you need to go for

drop-off, chapel, etc.

CHRYSALIS MOMENTWhen you get to Big Spring,

take exit 179 (Birdwell Lane.This is also the Business Exiton the east side of Big Spring.)

Once you make the U-turnand get back to Birdwell, takea left and head South on Bird-well. Within a mile you’ll see

the college the left. You’llwant to turn left onto Ken-tucky Way then Right into thecollege on College Ave.

ParkingParking

Drop off Location forDrop off Location forboth flights!both flights!

Pilgrims will behoused in the

Women’s Dorm

South-East of theDorthy Garret

Coliseum. Park inthe lot just east of

the dorm/ coliseum as notedon the map (left).

DROP OFFDue to Scheduling conflicts,Candlelight for the twoflights is being moved. Keep

watching for more infor-mation!



Date Event Locat ion

May 22, 2012, 6:15pm Babe Chick Meeting Agape Room at First Presbyter ian Church, Midland, TX

May 22, 2012, 7:00pm Community Gathering Lynn Hall at First Presbyterian Church, Midland, TX

June, 7, 2012 Registration for Women’s Walk 204 Closes Please have all applications in the hands of the registrar by the endof the day!

June 14, 2012 11:15am Send off for Women’s Walk 204 Meet at Cattle Baron Steak and Seafood, Midland, TX

June 14-17, 2012 Women’s Walk 204 Circle 6 Ranch, Stanton, TX

June 16, 2012, 8:00pm Candlelight Service Circle 6 Ranch, Stanton, TX

Hi-Sky Community Calendar

Upcoming Community Events

As of May 13, 2012 at the time of press

Upcoming Walk Report

W alk Date and Num ber Location Pilgr im s Signed Up Slots Rem aining

June 14- 17, Women’s Walk #204, Circle 6 Ranch, Stanton, TX 28 8

July 12- 15, Guy’s Flight #48 Howard College, Big Spring, TX 1 35

July 26- 29, Girl’s Flight #49 Howard College, Big Spring, TX 2 34

September 20- 23, Men’s Walk #205 Circle 6 Ranch, Stanton, TX 4 32

November 1- 4, Women’s Walk #206 Circle 6 Ranch, Stanton, TX 1 35

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