What a wonderful event the last Gathering was. We were inspired, challenged and joined together in meaningful worship with about 50 beautiful Fijians from the Parramatta area led by Rev Veitinia Waqaba. Rev Immanuel Reuben from Fiji brought us the Fourth Day talk by DVD. He showed us some local farming footage to help in our understanding of the culture. Immanuel has attended Walks here and will be the key leader in establishing Emmaus in Fiji . His wife Grace and Sera who attended Walks in Sydney gave testimony to how the Walk to Emmaus brought inspiration and growth to their Christian walk.

Immanuel concluded his talk by referring to how meaningful Candelighting is as part of the Emmaus experience. Immediately after the talk the Parramatta Fijian young people brought us an action song meditation - with candles in their hands and the church lights off - it was very moving! And we didn't know or plan it!

To support the Fiji Development Fund – send your gift to the Treasurer - Ross Swadling, 55 Pringle Avenue , Belrose NSW 2085

Our 3rd Training Day at South Turramurra was very successful.
A very committed team was present and all enjoyed the four talks presented on the day. Please pray for more pilgrims for both walks.
Our 4th and last Training Day is on June 9th at Turramurra Uniting Church, followed by a Gathering and Commissioning.

De Colores

Kay Dannenberg – Lay Director

The National Emmaus Secretariat which is being held in the Dandenongs, Victoria from Friday, 1 st June to Sunday, 3 rd June. Sydney Community will be represented by our SD Peter Thomas and LD Bev Monk and Brian Jago will commence his term as National SD.

Prayer

Can you remember on your walk when you were amazed at how many people had been praying for YOU? People that you didn't know, and also people from all around the world. Now it's your turn ... we have the Men's and Women's Walks coming up soon.

Go to the web site www.sydneyemmaus.org.au  then click on the Prayer Vigil link and select a time that suits you. Your prayers will make a huge difference.

De Colores

Cindy Kingdom - Sydney Community Prayer Director

Kitchen

There are still many vacancies on the kitchen roster for the next two walks. Please put your name down to help and be a blessing to the pilgrims and team as you serve in the kitchen. Check the web for times and email me on kitchen@sydneyemmaus.org.au or phone 9452 3793

Tova Swadling – Kitchen Co-ordinator

Sponsoring

The next MENS WALK 28 June to 1 July and WOMENS WALK 12 to 15 July are fast approaching and we need Applications to make the Walks a reality. The Teams have formed and are training eagerly anticipating two great Walks. We need YOU to Sponsor – talk to and encourage the people whom you feel would benefit from the Walk experience. If you haven't sponsored before launch out into a new and rewarding experience. Again some folk from Fiji will attend as pilgrims and be on team. The Sydney Community Board has entered into this venture and we need support from the whole community.

If you need help with what to do as a sponsor ring or email the Registrar –
Elva Harris   02 9636 1381    Mobile 0407197 990     Email - registrar@sydneyemmaus.org.au

AGAPE - Gifts of Love

Just a friendly reminder to all the Reunion groups and Emmaus community people that the walks are coming up fast on:

28 th June – 1 st July 2007 Men's Walk # 109

12 th – 15 th July 2007 Women's Walk # 110

We need agape, so let's get our fingers busy and overwhelm the pilgrims with God's love. Remember how some of the agape touched you in some way during your walk?

Reunion groups please try to make about 4 different types of agape if you can. At least 50 pieces of
each agape are needed for each walk, so that no one misses out. All contributions are welcome!

I would appreciate if you could let me know what agape you are doing and how many items as soon as possible.

Agape can be delivered to me before the walk or no later than Thursday night of the walk in the Prayer Chapel at the Conference Centre.

Kim McCarthy   9899 7383    Mobile 0425 285 988     Email agape@sydneyemmaus.org.au