November Chairman's Message

As we look toward the coming year, I want to share an upcoming leadership transition. My term as board chairman will come to an end in January, and Carol DeWeese will step into this role as our next board chair. It has been an honor and a blessing to serve this community, and I am grateful for the prayers, encouragement, and support you have given me along the way. Please join me in praying for Carol as she prepares to lead, and extend to her that same love and support. I look forward to seeing how God will work through her leadership as our community continues to grow and serve.

I also want to speak honestly about the financial needs of our ministry. Like many of you, we continue to face rising costs for the supplies, services, and everyday expenses that make these weekends possible. After careful consideration, the board has decided not to raise any fees for the coming year. We want to keep the Emmaus experience accessible and avoid placing an additional financial burden on pilgrims and those who serve.

However, keeping fees at their current level depends on continued donations from our community. If Emmaus has made a difference in your life, I ask you to prayerfully consider giving so that others can experience those same blessings. Whether it is a one-time gift or regular support, every donation helps close the gap between the fees we collect and the actual cost of this ministry. Thank you for helping us care for what God has entrusted to us and prepare the way for those who will come next.

As chairman, I am thankful to serve alongside a community that loves the Lord and is willing to put that love into action. We come from different churches, towns, and walks of life, yet Christ brings us together with a shared purpose: to love Him, serve others, and share His grace.

Let us move into 2027 with grateful hearts, willing hands, and an expectation that God will continue to work among us. Let us pray for one another, encourage our leaders, welcome our newest community members, and keep reaching out to those who have been away. A simple invitation, a phone call, or a seat saved at a gathering can mean more than we realize.

Thank you for a beautiful year of ministry and for the love you continue to pour into this community. I look forward to seeing what God has in store as we take these next steps together.

DeColores!

Bill GraceChairman, North Mississippi Emmaus Board