Northern Kentucky
Emmaus Community
March 2024 Newsletter
Greetings in view of resurrection Sunday!
I am excited for the biblical fact of an empty tomb! Have you ever read about the two, thieves
that were crucified alongside Jesus? Luke 23:39-43 “One of the criminals who had been hanged
[on a cross beside Him] kept hurling abuse at Him, saying, “Are You not the Christ? Save
Yourself and us [from death]!” But the other one rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear
God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? We are suffering justly, because
we are getting what we deserve for what we have done; but this Man has done nothing
wrong.” And he was saying, “Jesus, [please] remember me when You come into Your
kingdom!” Jesus said to him, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, today you will be with
Me in Paradise.”
There is one thief who curses Jesus and there is the other who puts his trust in Jesus. If Jesus
would have chosen not to respond to either thief we would have not much of a story. I would
also like to point out we would also have not much hope of joining Christ in the resurrection
either. Romans 3:23 informs us we have all sinned and fallen short of God’s glory. This means
we are all guilty. This guilt does not mean we stay in the sin condition. Romans 6:1-2
states: “What shall we say [to all this]? Should we continue in sin and practice sin as a habit, so
that [God’s gift of] grace may increase and overflow? 2 Certainly not! How can we, the very
ones who died to sin, continue to live in it any longer?”
Jesus has given us his word that we will be with him in paradise. The question is which thief are
you? I desire to be the thief that understands he desperately needs the one hanging next to him
on the cross. I am guilty but I place my sole trust and faith in Christ alone. I listen to several
podcast and one quote from Phil Robertson comes to mind. He said, “I have yet to see a better
plan for getting out of the ground. Until then I am going to stick with Jesus.” I am guilty but
Jesus empowers us all to walk out of our sin tombs! THE TOMB IS EMPTY and WE ARE
FREE!
Your brother in Christ,
Greg Beagle
Northern Kentucky Emmaus
Community Lay Director
De Colores!
March 2024 Gathering
Information:
The March Gathering will be on 3/14/24 at Immanuel Boone campus, with fellowship at 6:30 p.m./the gathering at 7:00 p.m. We will be praying for the Men’s team for walk #50. Our 4th day speaker is Kelly Rodamer from womens walk number 46 table of Miriam
Men’s walk number 50 information:
MEN’S Walk #50:
Please keep our Men’s walk lay director John Parker and the team for MW#50 (April 4-7), in your daily prays as the men’s team has finished their training, pray for God’s shield of armor to be upon each of these men, Satin will take this time before the walk to attack them.
Pray, Pray, Pray for our upcoming Men’s Walk!
Pray for Pilgrims! Do you know someone you would like to share this amazing experience with? Pray fully before asking them to attend the walk. Pilgrim information is found on our website www.nkemmaus.com Sponsorship Pilgrim Application. Application deadline is March 21.
Pray Chart:
Now is the best time to sign up for the Men’s Walk pray chart, (there are a lot of open time slots that need to be filled) let’s fill all the pray times before April.
Candlelight! Candlelight! Candlelight!
Saturday APRIL 6 @ Higher Ground Retreat Center, fellowship starts at 8pm with the service starting at 8:30pm at the Graves Family Life center. at Higher Ground Conference and retreat center
3820 Logan Creek Ln.
West Harrison, IN 47060
Just follow the Emmaus signs when you get there. The pilgrims are counting on you! Let show them what heaven will look like!
Please pray
Please keep the Combs family in your prays with the passing of Lynn Combs, Lynn participated on walks 5,6,7, & 30.
Remember to stand firm in your convictions Exodus 14:13-14 Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still”.
Northern Kentucky Emmaus Community Board members reports:
Last Agape Day (crafting/sorting/gluing/stapling etc) before the men’s walk is March 10th 2:00 p.m. thru 5:00 p.m. at Jennifer Meyers home, 1246 Brightleaf Blvd, Erlanger Ky. 41018 Any questions, please feel free to text/call at
859-486-0778.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Meyers
Agape Chairperson
From Northern Kentucky Community Spiritual Director:
Geoff Egbers ;
As we head towards Easter what better gift to share with someone than to sponsor a family member, a friend, or a co worker to attend the Men’s 50th Emmaus Walk . Please continue to be in Prayer. Prayer is the only way this Men’s walk will be a success in the Name of Jesus Christ . Pray for the Holy Spirit to give you incite as to who to invite . Pray for the pilgrims and sponsors to answer God’s calling . We all want this walk to be a huge success.
The Men’s walk team has successfully completed training . I hear their Dying Moment was tearful and very emotional. This occurs only when the Holy Spirit is present and these men were touched by the Holy Spirit!!! Please pray for protection of the team , pilgrims , sponsors, families, and the community from being attacked by Satan. Satan does not want this walk to be a success. So be in prayer that Satan be removed and that all are filled with the Living Water of Jesus and for protection by Jesus Heavenly army .
See you all at Candlelight Service on Saturday 4/6/24 at Higher Ground where we will shout to the Lord in praise and thanksgiving for what God has done for these men and their families during this Men’s Walk . In Jesus Christ! Happy Easter!
Sherry Taylor, Treasurer
I have been part of the Emmaus Community since 2005. I have had the honor to serve on walks and to serve on the Board for the last few years as the NKEC treasurer. The time has come for me to allow someone else the privilege of being part of the Board and the opportunity to serve the Community in this capacity. I am resigning my position as Treasurer of the Community effective June 30, 2024. I have been blest through the years serving the Community and I will continue to support the Community and its mission.
DeColores,
Sherry Taylor, Treasurer
Northern Kentucky Emmaus Community
Communication Report
Hello Northern Kentucky Community members, if you have a new phone number, new home address, new email since your original walk, or switch churches , or your church switch names. Please email at meburns08@aol.com put in subject nky emmaus update information, or text at
859-743-4526 with all your new information.
Thanks
Mark Burns
Northern Kentucky Emmaus Communication Chair
