September, 2024
A big thank you goes to Ginny Ables and Jennifer Williams who led the last two Walks in September. Thanks for your willingness and dedication to serve as Lay Directors for Walks #371 and #372.
We have only 2 Walks left: #373 beginning Oct. 3rd-6th with Stuart MacKenzie serving as Lay Director and #374 with Phoebe Holland also serving as Lay Director on October 10th-13th. Please be in prayer for these upcoming Walks.
The board has voted to increase fees for Walks starting in 2025. The board has met several times to try to keep fees as low as possible. The fee increases are as follows:
2024 NEW 2025
Team fees-$125 and $30 overnight Team fees-$155 and $40 overnight
Sponsorship-$145 Sponsorship-$175
Cost of picture- $5 Cost of picture-$6
The board has formed a committee to help in the review of pilgrim applications. The committee reviews will be another opportunity to ensure that the pilgrims have the best experience on their Walk.
The board has selected Jan Miller to take over the prayer chain from Bill Maslin. Bill has graciously served in this capacity for many years and we thank him for his many years of service.
The board also would like to thank the board members who have completed their 3 years of service: Jeremy Tillman, Carly Robinson, Reece Vaughan, Chris Crowson and Jeny Odom. Please be in prayer for the newly elected board members that will begin their service beginning in 2025; they are as follows: James Lawson, Chris Miller, Melanie Sanders, Carol DeWeese and Tommy Reed.
The Board training and Lay Director training will be held on October 25-26 at the Camp in Grenada. Board training will start at 6:00 on Friday night and Lay Director training will begin Saturday morning at 8:30. Please be in prayer for this exciting and informative weekend as we prepare for our Walks starting next year.
Our Emmaus community annual meeting will be held at the gathering in Grenada on October 17th.
On a personal note, I would like to say THANK YOU for your love, prayers and support for me during this past year! Serving with these other board members was such an honor and a blessing for me. Jody Bailey will become the chairperson for the board beginning in 2025. Please be in prayer for our board and Jody as she leads us in 2025.
We are in need of donations, so if you would like to make a year-end contribution, please send them to Les Miles, 444A Hwy 12 West, Starkville MS 39759. Donations can also be made through our website www.northmsemmaus.org. Donations can also be set up monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually on the website.
DeColores,
Mitch Griffin
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