~Applications will be processed on a first come, first serve basis, according to postmark date.

~Incomplete applications are not accepted and will be returned to the sponsor.

~A non-refundable application fee $40 must accompany your application.

~Cost of the weekend is $125; application fee will be deducted from total cost.

~Balance to be paid upon receipt of confirmation.

~Please make checks payable to: Dayspring Emmaus Community

The Emmaus weekend is 3 days of singing, learning, laughing, worshipping, reflecting, praying and participating in small groups (and yes, sometimes crying as well). You will hear a series of 15 talks given by liaty and clergy, which present the theme of God's grace, how that grace comes alive in the Christian community and how it is expressed in the world. You will also discover how grace is real in your live, how you live a life of grace and how you bring that grace to others.

You will have the opportunity to participate in daily chapel and prayer times, and the celebration of Holy Communion. You will experience God's grace through the many, many prayers and acts of anonymous service offered by the Emmaus community. You will leave with an experience of Christian love in action that will equip you for new levels of grace-filled service and leadership.

This 3 day weekend is experienced in a cloistered environment, with minimal/no contact with the "outside world." Your sponsor has commited to being responsible for your family during this weekend. This is so that you can be free of worry and focus on your relationship with God. At no time will anything be forced on you, however, we ask for your willing participation in all parts of the weekend. This is a carefully designed format, and every part of the weekend builds upon what has happened to that point; we ask that you trust us and be open to what God is going to show you.

While there is nothing in Emmaus that is a secret, there are many aspects of the weekend that can be experienced more fully if you are not anticipating what is coming. That said, your sponsor should have fully explained the weekend to you and answered any and all questions you may have.

1. As part of this covenant, I hereby believe the following to be true about this pilgrim:

a.       This pilgrim is a member of a church and an active Christian whose own renewal will mean renewed energy, commitment, and vision in the church and everyday environments for Christ.

b.       This pilgrim is committed to living a life that is pleasing to God and wants to grow and increase his or her knowledge and understanding of God and God’s will.

c.      This pilgrim’s theology and/or practices are compatible with the traditional theology and practices represented by the Walk to Emmaus.

d.      This pilgrim is physically able and is not involved or has not recently been involved in any situation of emotional distress which could interfere with the pilgrim giving his or her full attention to the message and experience of the Walk to Emmaus.

2. As part of this covenant, I make the following assurances about myself as a sponsor:

a.       My decision to sponsor this pilgrim comes from a concentrated time in prayer to discern who God wants me to sponsor.

b.       I understand the ultimate reason for sponsoring someone to attend the Walk is to deepen that person’s existing relationship with Christ and to create an enthusiastic disciple to work in God’s kingdom. I understand that looking upon Emmaus as a hospital where every human ill can be cured will have a weakening effect upon the entire community.

c.      My motivation in sponsoring this pilgrim is not: “to get all my friends to go,” to “fix this pilgrim,” to change this person, or to make a new Christian.

d.      I have attended the Dayspring Emmaus Sponsorship Training class.

3. In fulfilling my duties as a sponsor, I pledge the following:

a.        To not work the walk this pilgrim is attending, so I can be available to fulfill my duties as a sponsor. If I am asked to work a walk, I will decline, or find an alternate sponsor for the pilgrim.

b.       To agree that I may only sponsor this (1) pilgrim on the walk, so that I can give 100% of my attention to this pilgrim’s needs.

c.      To attend all key events, including Send-off, Sponsor’s Hour, Candlelight, Closing and Follow-up

d.         To give my personal attention to the pilgrim’s needs, including making sure the pilgrim is fed on Thursday night; transporting the pilgrim to and from the weekend; and making sure that they have all necessary personal items packed for the weekend.

e.        To collect at least twelve (12) personal agape letters from spouse, family members, close friends and the pilgrim’s pastor. While I am aware that many pilgrims know about agape letters beforehand, I will work quietly behind the scenes to obtain these letters, to maintain as much of a level of surprise as possible.

f.      To fully support the pilgrim’s family and/or meet other needs in the pilgrim’s home and personal life, such as feeding pets or watering plants, during the 3 days.

g.      To not bring the pilgrim’s children, or my own children to the weekend events or follow-up.

h.       To not give, or ask any team members to give, personal gifts to the pilgrim during the 3 days.

i.        To continue in prayer for this pilgrim and their family; before, during and after the weekend.

 

If I have any questions about the above points, I will contact a current member of the Emmaus Board. To these beliefs, assurances and pledges, I offer my covenant as sponsor.