December 1992
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Since my last letter, the Women of Emmaus 6 have had their weekend, and what a glorious weekend it was.  I'm sure each and every woman on the team, as well as those attending the weekend, can personally testify that the Holy Spirit was there with them.  I personally experienced the love of God, as I worked as a Cha on Thursday, and again on Sunday.  Being a Cha on a weekend is a wonderful experience, one that everyone should try.

Plans are underway already to start working on our spring weekends.  I have booked Camp Easter Seal for: Men-Emmaus 7, 11-14 March 93, Women-Emmaus 8, 25-28 March 93, Men-Emmaus 9, 11-14 Nov.  93, Women Emmaus 10, 9-12 Dec.  93.

Jim Graham has been selected for Weekend Lay Director for Emmaus 7 and Sylvia Seiden has been selected for Emmaus 8.  Remember March is just around the corner, so let's all start now by submitting applications for persons to attend the 1993 Emmaus weekends.  I also would like for those of you that have attended a weekend, to consider serving as a team member.  We need new persons to apply, so that those that have previously served, will have an opportunity to take a break.  Don't let giving a talk scare you.  I was scared at first, but believe me, talks are rewarding.  We provide guidelines for the talks, and those of us that have previously given a talk, are more than willing to help you.  Seeking the guidance of the Lord really works.

December is a very busy month.  On Saturday, 12 December, we will be have our Day of Deeper Understanding.  It will take place at Chancellor Christian Church in Fredericksburg.  Sandy Pace is planning a wonderful day for all of us.  If you have just come off of Emmaus 5 and 6, I highly recommend that you attend this wonderful time, as we share together the Love of God.  Look elsewhere in this newsletter for further details of the time, etc.  On that same day we will be meeting at Chancellor Christian Church for our regular monthly Gathering.  The Gathering will start at 6:00 P.M.  So place these important times on your calendar.

Another wonderful thing will be happening in December.  On 25 December we will be celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.  Let's all take time to rejoice and thank our God for sending His Son, to live with us, and to die for our sins.  Thank Him for what He has done for us, and what He has in store for us in the future.

There is one more thing that I am grateful for, and I want to take time to tell her so.  I am grateful for my wife, Prim.  She is a wonderful loving person, and without her, I'm not sure where I would be.  Also HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HER ON December 25th.  She has hit a milestone in her life.  Fifty is the magic number.  I love you dear!!  I ALSO LOVE EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU IN THE COMMUNITY!

Love in Christ

David Young

December Gathering & Day of Deeper Understanding

The Gathering this month will be at Chancellor Christian in Fredericksburg on December 12th.  The Day of Deeper Understanding for F'burg #5 & 6 will be conducted from 1:00 - 5:00 PM before the Gathering.  After a ninety minute break, we will begin the Gathering with the normal fellowship and praise.

F'burg 5 & 6 pilgrims, sponsors and team, as well as those from F'burg 1, 2, 3 & 4 who could not attend their Day of Deeper Understanding earlier, are encouraged to participate in the Day of Deeper Understanding for a time of rich fellowship, reunion and instruction.  In addition to Praise and Worship, topics will include more information about Emmaus, teaming and sponsorship.

The Next Fredericksburg Gathering

What:	F'burg 5 & 6 Day of Deeper Understanding & 
Fredericksburg Emmaus Community Gathering
Where:	Chancellor Christian, Fredericksburg VA.
Why:	Day of Deeper Understanding, Pot Luck, Fellowship, and Worship
When:	Day of Deeper Understanding	- 1:00 PM, December 12, 1992
	Day of Deeper Understanding adjourn:	- Not later than 5:00
	Worship	- 6:30 PM, December 12, 1992
	Begin music for the Gathering	- Promptly at 6:30
	Opening Prayer of Gathering	- 7:00
	Fellowship & Refreshments	- ≈ 8:30 PM (after Gathering)
How:	In Grace of Our God & Fellowship of His Holy Spirit

The Fredericksburg Emmaus Community looks forward to seeing each of you at the monthly Gatherings (known as "Ultreyas" elsewhere).  Our Gatherings are open to fellowship for all Christians whether you have been to an Emmaus/Chrysalis/Cursillo Walk or not.  Feel free to bring friends or guests from your church to share in the Grace of our God.  For directions, see the map elsewhere in this newsletter.

Upcoming Weekends

Dates	Weekend	Dates	Weekend
Mar. 11 thru 14, 1993	F'burg Emmaus Men's 7	Mar. 25 thru 28, 1993	F'burg Emmaus Women's 8
Nov. 11 thru 14, 1993	F'burg Emmaus Men's 9	Dec. 9 thru 12, 1993	F'burg Emmaus Women's 10

Reunion Groups

Small groups are the backbone of keeping the fires burning.  The weekly challenge to Study, Piety and Action as well as the special fellowship and the power of His Presence amongst you are a continuing inspiration.  I encourage all of you to join or start a group.  If you want your group to be open to others, we will periodically list groups in this column of the newsletter.  Some of us group as listed below.  These are open groups and you are welcome to join in.  We'd love to see you!!  Call David Young @ 703-659-5921 if you want your group added to the list.

When	Place	Contact	Address	
Saturday @ 7:30 AM	Roy Rogers	Steve Seiden	Route One across from Aquia Town Center
Wednesday @ 8:00 PM	Sammy T's in rear	Joe May	Caroline Street in Fredericksburg

Newsletter Articles

Please submit newsletter material to Steve Seiden by the first Saturday after each Gathering so that the newsletter can be mailed at least two weeks before the next Gathering.  Steve can be reached at:

Steve Seiden
2019 Admiral Drive
Stafford VA 22554
703-659-8953

The position of Newsletter Editor for Fredericksburg Emmaus is open.  The Newsletter is a vital communications link for the Fredericksburg Emmaus Community.  Honestly, there is a lot of work involved, including: compiling the original copy; arranging for printing; folding, stapling and labeling; sorting and banding for bulk mail; and delivering to the main Fredericksburg Post Office Bulk Mail department.  But it is a very rewarding job.  This work can be done by an individual, a family or a team sharing the load.  Please prayerfully consider this important position.

F'burg Emmaus 6 Pilgrim Directory

Claire Adams
3001 Freedom Court
Waldorf MD 20603
F'burg EM 6
Grace Brethren
Home Phone - 301-645-5690
Her Work Phone - 703-780-7888

Tammy Aho
302 Windsor Ridge Court
Falmouth VA 22405
F'Burg EM 6
Chancellor Christian
Home Phone - 703-372-9451

Elaine Archable
PO Box 55
Sealston VA 22547
F'burg EM 6
Union Bell Baptist
Home Phone - 703-775-7477
Her Work Phone - 703-371-9414

Irene Argabright
HCR02 Box 24
Madison VA 22727
F'burg EM 6
Mt. Zion UMC
Home Phone - 703-948-4869

Pat Barnett
11713 Kennedy Lane
Fredericksburg VA 22407
F'Burg EM 6
Chancellor Christian
Home Phone - 703-785-0569

Carol Bennett
5511 Broadmoor Street
Alexandria VA 22310
F'burg EM 6
Christ UMC
Home Phone - 703-922-6980

Linda Branton
Route 1, Box 131
Beaverdam VA 23015
F'burg EM 6
Rehobeth UMC
Home Phone - 804-448-4321

Mary Burge
11717 Orange Plank Road
Locust Grove VA 22508
F'Burg EM 6
Germanna Church
Home Phone - 703-972-7060

Carolyn Canaday
12516 Chewning Lane
Fredericksburg VA 22407
F'Burg EM 6
Chancellor Christian
Home Phone - 703-785-0677
Her Work Phone - 703-898-2900
Sue Carder
15129 Georgia Road
Woodbridge VA 22191
F'burg EM 6
Riverview Baptist
Home Phone - 703-494-2416
Her Work Phone - 703-494-2416

Janine Davies
2532 Carriage Lane #2D
Fredericksburg VA 22401
F'burg EM 6
Chancellor Christian
Home Phone - 703-371-7879

Rachel Davis
209 West Park Drive
Stafford VA 22554
F'burg EM 6
Ebenezer UMC
Home Phone - 703-659-3269

Jan Edmiston
2419 S. Culpeper Street
Arlington VA 22206
F'burg EM 6
Presbyterian
Home Phone - 703-671-6766
Her Work Phone - 703-931-7344

Carol Gaddy
PO Box 1185
Bowling Green VA 22427
F'burg EM 6
Riverview Baptist
Home Phone - 804-633-6107
Her Work Phone - 703-494-2416

Karen King
10330 Shaw Drive
Spotsylvania VA 22553
F'burg EM 6
Peace UMC
Home Phone - 703-786-9707
Her Work Phone - 703-878-2593

Dee Newman
7806 Belford Drive
Alexandria VA 22306
F'burg EM 6
Alfred Street Baptist
Home Phone - 703-799-0711
Her Work Phone - 301-341-4100

Sarah Reid
1515 Clover Drive
Fredericksburg VA 22407
F'burg EM 6
Germanna Church
Home Phone - 703-786-0921
Her Work Phone - 703-786-8099

Judy Rice
13707 Bluefin Drive
Woodbridge VA 22193
F'burg EM 6
Woodbridge Christian
Home Phone - 703-670-0643
Her Work Phone - 703-448-5789

Chelle Shortridge
41 Buck Road
Stafford VA 22554
F'burg EM 6
Ebenezer UMC
Home Phone - 703-659-0088
Her Work Phone - 703-659-7580

Jan Skoog
8804 Westwood Drive
Vienna VA 22180
F'burg EM 6
Epiphany UMC
Home Phone - 703-255-0966

Judy Stanton
1126 Aquia Drive
Stafford VA 22554
F'burg EM 6
St. William of York Catholic
Home Phone - 703-659-4905

Diane Tanner
90 E. River Bend Road
Fredericksburg VA 22407
F'burg EM 6
Germanna Church
Home Phone - 703-786-6538
Her Work Phone - 703-899-3500

Allie VanWart
HCR02 Box 24
Madison VA 22727
F'burg EM 6
Mt. Zion UMC
Home Phone - 703-948-4869

Janine Ward
1120 Bernstein Drive
Fredericksburg VA 22401
F'burg EM 6
Christ Church
Home Phone - 703-786-3743
Her Work Phone - 703-786-8351

Suzanne Weinhardt
6700 Huddleston Court
Fredericksburg VA 22407
F'Burg EM 6
First Christian
Home Phone - 703-786-4074

Halleluia!!!   Praise God for His good work!
What Can You Do??

Christ commanded us to pray that God would provide laborers for the field.  Emmaus needs laborers.  Will you pray about what God would have you do?  

To distribute the workload among as many as possible to ensure smooth conduct of each weekend, and to formalize the structure of the Fredericksburg Emmaus Community, we need to fill many jobs within the Community.  Filling these jobs is important to share the workload of the Community, and to ensure specific weekend related work is completed to extend Christ's work through Emmaus to many others.  The following is a list of F'burg Emmaus Community jobs and the current job holder.  Those vacant or with the name lined through need to be filled.

Pray.  Then if you feel led to volunteer your services without sacrificing your work for your local church, or infringing on other priorities, contact David Young @ 703-659-5921, or any other active member of the Board.  

F'burg Emmaus - Job Positions

Position	Name 1
Community Lay Director	David Young	
Community Spiritual Director	Bill Smith	
Secretary	Tony Forstall	
Treasurer	Sandy Pace	
Music Coordinator	Joe May	
Newsletter Editor	Steve Seiden	
Pilgrim/Team Registration Coordinator	Gary Farrar	
Supply Coordinator	Sylvia Seiden	
Weekend Literature Coordinator	Mary Ruth Forstall	
Manuals and Records Coordinator	Prim Young	
Agape Coordinator	Larry Garfield	
Snack Agape Coordinator	Stacia Rice	
Prayer Vigil Coordinator	Pat May	
Procurement Coordinator	Joe Pace	
Facility Logistics Coordinator	Eddie Rice	
Community Cha Coordinator	Steve Seiden	
Sponsors Hour Coordinator	David Young	
Candlelight Coordinator	Roy & Rhonda Herman	
Facility Cleanup Coordinator	Bill Klingenstein	
Fourth Day/Gathering Coordinator	David Young	
Child Care Coordinator		
Day of Deeper Understanding Coordinator	Sandy Pace	
Communion Baker	Betty Gray Thompson/Tony Forstall	
Chrysalis Steering Committee Chair	Steve Seiden	

1 Blanks represent vacant positions needing to be filled.  Strike thru indicates a replacement is needed.

Supplies Needed for Weekends

Weekend Equipment and Supplies:	After each Emmaus weekend, there is a need to replenish supplies exhausted for the next weekends.  Gracious gifts of the items listed below will contribute to the success of the Emmaus program.  Pray about what you can do, and contact Sylvia Seiden @ 703-659-8953 to let us know what you plan to give.

Kleenex	Foot Washing Soap
Safety Pins (1 box)	Blue tack (5 packages)
Two Pocket Portfolios (with three hole paper retainers)

Prayer Requests

A column will be open each month for Prayer Requests.  Submit your praises or needs to the newsletter editor, Steve Seiden @ 703-659-8953, by the first Saturday after each Gathering:

Praise - Sonny & Stephanie Thompson - Expecting second child in June 1993	Frank Rice
Eddie & Stacia Rice - Praise for our family	
Praise for a family that love the Lord!	Pray for a marriage	
Pray for the future	Pray for intelligence	
Pray for Patty Medeiros - Many personal problems & changing church membership - That this change is right decision	Mitch Tolson - Stroke
Doris
Mary Lawson - Brain tumor	
Nanna	Sul - Cancer surgery	
Jim - Stomach cancer	Gail - For strength	
Praise for Sherry & John Trudeau & new son Andrew John	John Zandler - Mild heart attack & high blood pressure	
Brad Stickley - Serious stroke
Wayne Garfield - Medical tests	Dave Campbell - Heart condition in intensive care	
John Stone - Fractures in a traffic accidents	Mamie Schultz - Lost sister	
Dick Beale - Health & Lord's direction		

Words to Grow On

"Jesus The Lamb"

Jesus is the precious Lamb
Who shed His blood for me.
He was the perfect sacrifice
As He hung upon the tree.

His blood flows through the ages,
It reaches you and me.
It touches every sin-crushed soul
And sets each captive free.

These words came to me while teaming on F'burg #6 - during "Dying Moments".

Pearl W. Eastburg
November 21, 1992