New Beginnings

NOVA Emmaus Gathering on September 25

Attention all community members and friends - the NOVA Emmaus Community will have its first gathering this Fall on Saturday, Sep 25 at Mt. Olivet Church in Arlington, VA.  We are praying for this to be a special evening of worship and fellowship to kick off the year.  We ask all community members to take a few moments to call or email others to get the word out.

NOVA Emmaus - Sponsorship Focus

Sponsorship through Neighboring Communities

In order to build-up our community and to work toward our first Walks, our focus over the next year will be to partner with neighboring communities by sponsoring our pilgrims through their walks.  The steering committee is in the process of coordinating with other communities.  More information will be provided at upcoming gatherings. 

All community members are encouraged to begin praying that God will lay on your hearts specific individuals and weekends to begin sponsoring this fall.  Below are specific Men's & Women's walk dates for the Loudon Valley Emmaus Community. Please mark your calendars.

Men's Walks	Women's Walks
Nov 4-7 (Loudon Valley)	Nov 11-14 (Loudon Valley)
April 28 - May1 (Loudon Valley)	May 5-8 (Loudon Valley)

Sponsoring Pilgrims - Good sponsorship is one of the most important aspects of the Walk to Emmuas.  To follow up on what we learned at our Community Training, we'll focus on sponsorship at our September Gathering.  Please be in prayer for those in your congregation whom God would have you sponsor for the upcoming NOVA Emmaus walks.  The pilgrim and sponsor applications are posted on the Weekends/Sponsorship page.

General News

Agape-Making & Community Meal - Prior to each Gathering we will have agape-making and a community meal together. This will give us an opportunity for deeper fellowship with each other and to begin supporting area communities by sharing gifts of God's love (agape).