Sponsorship is the most important job in Emmaus!
Sponsors have specific tasks and requirements. Please refer to our website at bvemmaus.org for DETAILED INFORMATION about sponsorship.
Prior to the walk - Present the Walk to Emmaus to pilgrim and spouse (if married Share your
experience. Answer any questions the pilgrim may have. Be open about the talks, table
discussions, singing, prayer service. Share our website with the pilgrim. Registration forms,
packing lists, and details about what to expect are located under the "Walking" tab.
Submit Sponsorship Form, Pilgram Form and Walk Fee to the registrar.
Write your personal letter of agape. Obtain letters from 8-12 family members/friends. Write the pilgrim's first and last name on each envelope, and who the letter is from on the top left corner, i.e. Spouse, Children, Friend, Co-Worker, etc. Agape collection boxes will be located at Sponsor's Hour and Candlelight.
Make arrangements to take care of the pilgrim's personal responsibilities during the Walk weekend, i.e., child care, meals, pet-sitting, mail, etc. The pilgrim needs to know all things at home are taken care of while on the Walk.
Sign up for prayer vigil at ministrymanager.com.
Walk Weekend - Pray! Pray! Pray! For your pilgrim! Thursday thru Sunday!
Thursday - Deliver your pilgrim to the walk between 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Be sure your pilgrim has had dinner BEFORE arriving. After escorting pilgrim to registration, take pilgrims bags to the appropriate cabin and make their bed.
Attend Sponsor's Hour, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the chapel.
Give letters and agape to the walk team.
Saturday - Attend candlelight. Arrive in the chapel at 7:00 p.m. for praise and worship. Sit where your pilgrim can see you. Upon dismissal, please keep noise level down.
Sunday - Attend CLOSING. Arrive in the chapel at 3:30 p.m. Give any personal agape to your pilgrim at this time - not prior to the walk. Take pilgrim home.
After the Walk - Pray for your pilgrim! Help get your pilgrim established in a reunion group!
Attend 4th Day meeting together - required; and Gatherings - Recommended!