What is The Walk to Emmaus?
The Walk to Emmaus is a 72 hour/3 day weekend in which a short course in Christianity is presented. The emphasis of the weekend is on an individual’s experience of God’s grace.
The weekend is designed intentionally as a non-threatening time apart from the noise and complexity of every day living. No one is asked to speak or share if they do not want to. There is no set formula of response expected on the weekend. If the participant’s response is authentic, that is all that is asked.
The weekend is filled with many opportunities to laugh, and even cry, to reflect, to share and to enjoy the fellowship of those with whom we experience the Walk.
People go on the weekend through sponsorship by someone who has already been.
What is Chrysalis?
As a caterpillar prepares to begin its transformation, it will create cocoon in which it will hibernate as it’s body undergoes a transformation into a beautiful butterfly. At this stage is called a called chrysalis. Chrysalis, as the name would suggest, is a movement designed to help young men and women transform themselves from their days of youth to spirit filled lives knowing about our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Chrysalis is modeled after the Walk to Emmaus movement to help them understand the grace that the Father has given each of us, and also to help them identify the purpose that God has for each of them. Instead of being called walks as with adults, these events are called flights. Participants are called caterpillars during their weekend, and transformed into butterflies at the conclusion of their weekend.
Our Venue
Our venue is ran and operated by our sister organization: Fellowship Christian Retreat. FCR is a camp located in Tishomingo County and is 100% ran by volunteers and donations.
Testimonials
God showed me more in those three days than 9 months of Bible school. God allowed me to see love as a Ver. He also helped me realize that I should treat my wife as His daughter and not my wife.
William, Walk #13
God used my Emmaus walk to break me completely & show me that I am lovable and forgivable. HE met me on Friday afternoon of my walk & poured out HIS grace and mercy & it's where HE came into my heart & I sold out completely.
Bethany, Walk #68
God healed my broken heart at dying moments. He condescended to me, brushed my cheek with His breath and picked up a burden I could not carry one step farther. I was dying when I walked in. I was living when I walked out. The Lord gives and The Lord takes away. Blessed be the name of The Lord.
Verna, Walk #57
Learned what it means to truly love and serve, was an awesome experience, changed how I see people and has really me a deeper desire to serve recommend it for anyone.
Robby, Walk #71
My walk was a watershed moment in my life. I left the third day knowing that I didn't want to give my precious loving Lord any more need to forgive me. His suffering love cries out for our obedience, love for and service to others, and grace that encompasses our thoughts, words, and actions.
Carol, Walk #22
What the three days meant to me... surrender. I learned that I surrender all wasn't to be said once... and then feel like you failed God because you messed up. I surrender all was to be said ever day... and you just do the best you can during each day. His grace and mercy is new every morning.
Renea, Walk #20
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