Berkley Congregational Church

	BERKLEY CONGREGATIONAL "Making a Difference With Christ"

One of the most exciting spiritual renewal movements that has been underway for the past 60+ years is the Walk to Emmaus. The program's 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." If you are wondering how you might continue to grow in your walk with Christ then this walk may just what you have been looking for. Actually, the Walk to Emmaus is not a physical walk, but a long weekend retreat that begins on a Thursday evening and concludes on Sunday evening. This is a time of great joy, fellowship, wonderful food, and most of all, powerful worship and prayer.
The Walk to Emmaus gets its name from the story in Luke 24:13-35, which provides the central image for the three-day experience and follow-up. Luke tells the story of that first Easter afternoon when the risen Christ appeared to the two disciples who were walking together along the road from Jerusalem to Emmaus.

To get involved in Emmaus, each person needs a sponsor who has already attended Emmaus him- or herself. If you have a friend who has been to Emmaus, ask your friend to tell you about his or her experience with the program and find out more. Wonderfully, a number of folks in our church family will attend the walk this fall! My wife Jan and I have been involved with the Walk to Emmaus for the past fifteen years and we have seen our own lives as well as the lives of many others, transformed by this weekend. This “walk” is a wonderful way to deepen your relationship with Christ and with others in the Christian community. If you would like to know more about this powerful retreat which takes place twice a year, please talk with me or with one of those who have already experienced this wonderful “walk!”