March 2022 Newsletter

When I have an important task, a place to be, or an Emmaus Walk on which to serve, I have something special in my presence that gives me confidence. The cross I received 21 years ago on a Sunday afternoon just before the closing of Walk #122 is a special reminder of a wonderful weekend spent with God.

For 21 years that cross has reminded me that “Christ is counting on me!” I walked into the conference room one final time that Sunday afternoon and heard the challenge that completed the walk and set the pace for my Fourth Days. For 72 hours I heard about God’s grace, His love, and His mercy. I listened, took notes, ate, laughed, cried, ate, sang, prayed, ate, gave my burdens away, and got a glimpse of heaven. Out of all that we did that weekend, those words on my cross are what literally took my breath away – HE IS COUNTING ON ME!

Me, just an ordinary person called to do work in God’s Kingdom on earth. As I sat in the conference room, I was filled with tremendous emotion by this challenge. Betty Billingsley put that cross around my neck, looked me in the eyes, and said, “Christ is counting on you.” As tears rolled down my face, I answered, “And I am counting on Christ.”

Such a perfect way for God to send us home from the mountaintop experience and what a perfect way to start every day.

What a blessing it has been to be at the camp these last few weeks! We have had two amazing weekends where people were loved, hearts were changed, souls were saved, and pilgrims received their crosses before being sent out on their fourth days! Thank you, Larkin Chapman and Lesa Moore, for stepping up and putting together two wonderful teams to serve the Lord.

We are looking forward to more blessing as Mitch Griffin leads

Now, I am wondering, where is your Emmaus cross? Have you thought about those five words that you, too, heard on a Sunday afternoon? I hope that your cross serves as a reminder of Christ choosing us and His confidence in us to be His hands and feet.

DeColores!

Judy Smith Community Chair 2022