Your board met tonight and have decided to postpone our virtual gathering scheduled for Saturday night August 8tn. More information will be coming out soon on future plans.
Please reach out if you have questions or concerns kevinhughes0914@gmail.com or 804-787-4214
God Bless and Stay Safe
Good Evening Emmaus Family,
Please keep the following requests in mind.
Roby Heare is having hip replacement Surgery, please continue praying for his healing for a speedy recovery.
Please see below for a special request from Pastor Mylicia Markham:
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September 10, 1982 – July 18, 2020
De Colores Brothers and Sisters of Christ,
I hope you all had an amazing holiday weekend.
Our monthly gathering will be held a week from Saturday on the 18th at 7 PM and NOT this Saturday.
It will be virtual and your board has been hard at work putting additional security in place so it will be secure.
The link will be emailed to you on the day of the gathering.
Continue to pray for peace and healing and how God can use each of us in this process.
We look forward to seeing you next Saturday and if you have any questions or suggestions please reach out.
God Bless
Kevin Hughes
Richmond Emmaus Community Lay Director
804-787-4214
Presented by Gracie Girls Reunion Group
| 1 – Pray for President Trump and all of the government officials monitoring the virus 2 – Pray for Governor Northam and those making decisions about our Commonwealth 3 – Please pray for all pastors around the world as they try to feed their flocks and remain connected 4 – Say a prayer of praise for technology and the ability to stay connected 5 – Pray for small business owners 6 – Pray for all who are in the public, pray for safety from all viruses 7 – Pray for all the lost souls who may be searching during this trying time 8 – Pray for the economy of our state and country 9 – Pray for women who are contemplating terminating their pregnancy 10 – Pray for all women, mothers or not, and praise God for the women in your life 11 – Pray for the lawmakers and the division within our government 12 – Pray for those in the hospitals and nursing homes who are not able to have visitors 13 – Pray for families who are separated due to work and/or illness 14 – Pray for those who are unemployed 15 – Pray for our Emmaus community 16 – Pray for future Walks and the freedom/safety to have them 17 – Pray for parents educating their children at home and for the children to be receptive 18 – Pray for children who are living in dangerous situations 19 – Pray for those struggling with addiction 20 – Pray for people dealing with depression and anxiety, especially during this time of uncertainty 21 – Today, thank God for His continuous provisions 22 – Pray for all the individuals needing an “elective” surgery and are not able to receive it, pray for their health 23 – Pray for high school and college seniors as they process the grief of missing commencement activities 24 – Pray for churches around the world and those who are persecuted 25 – Pray for the families of our military 26 – Pray for our military around the world and here at home 27 – Pray for the homeless in our communities 28 – Pray for all people in the medical field and those working in the hospitals, from doctors to janitors 29 – Pray that Christians live like Christ and that others see Him in each of us, now more than ever 30 – Pray for missionaries all over the world 31 – Take time today to thank God for all He has done for you this past month Presented by Amy Partridge |
Saturday the 18th at 7 PM we will have a 30-minute virtual gathering on Zoom. (Connecting details below) We are “that city built on a hill” and need to continue to shine our light in unique ways during this Pandemic. While your first thought might by “why would I want to get on a virtual gathering? I can’t because “insert your obstacles here” …… I ask you to Join and consider the following by joining you will:
Meeting details
When – Saturday, April 18that 7 PM
Copy and paste the link below to join on PC or tablet or smartphone
Join Zoom Meeting
https://ups.zoom.us/j/8043579167?pwd=YXRQdnNxeEpmdDhkVVYxSDZsTWQxQT09
Meeting ID: 804 357 9167
Password: 885140
Dial by your location 3 options if one fails
+1 646 558 8656
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Richmond Emmaus Community,
We are in unchartered territory right now as the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus has become a state of emergency in our Commonwealth, nation and world So, it is imperative that we, the Body of Christ, respond with wisdom and faithfulness and with a sense of calmness during these days of uncertainty and fear.
Pastor Jay Carey contacted me to let me know the Bishop has suspended all activities in the district. See below:
“So effective today (March 13th), ALL WORSHIP SERVICES, MEETINGS, ACTIVITIES, CLASSES AND GATHERINGS OF ANY SIZE SCHEDULED TO MEET AT Bethia UMC ARE NOW CANCELLED UNTIL MONDAY MARCH 23 (Unless, if necessary, extended to a later date for health reasons).
This includes ALL OUTSIDE GROUPS that use our church facility for their meetings and gatherings.”
GATHERING TOMORROW HAS BEEN CANCELED AND THE NEXT GATHERING WILL BE APRIL 18TH AT BETHIA AND 4TH DAY TRAINING WILL BE PRIOR. Details to follow.
The board had already voted to cancel gathering prior to this information in the interest of safety for our community.
The UPPER ROOM issued a statement recommending all retreats be cancelled until the end of April. The board reviewed this and all information relating to this situation and made the decision to postpone Richmond 135 to June 4-7 which was the next available date at the retreat.
R135 HAS BE POSTPONED UNTIL JUNE 4-7
God has this! Let’s look at this as an opportunity to add more pilgrims to R135!
I am sharing brief devotion from today as it made me smile and reminded me that even though I do not see this as a “pit” He is in control.
Today’s Scripture
“…He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God…” (Psalm 40:2-3,NIV)
Be a Pit Praiser
When God sees you praising Him in the pit, praising Him in the storm, praising Him in the loss, that’s what He calls “a sacrifice of praise.” He knows it’s not easy and you feel like quitting. When you praise Him in the pit that moves Him in a greater way. Its one thing to be grateful when things are going your way, but when you have a song of praise in your heart when every circumstance says you should be depressed, get ready for God to show out in your life. David said in today’s Scripture that praise brings you out of the pit. Praise when it’s sunny, and praise when it’s rainy. Praise when business is up, and praise when it’s down. David said in Psalm 34, “I will bless the Lord at all times. His praise will continually be in my mouth.” God is looking for some pit praisers, people who praise no matter what happens.
A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank you that the pits I find myself in are only temporary stops along the way to my final destination. Thank You that I can offer You a sacrifice of praise because You hold victory in store for the upright. I believe that You’ll get me to where I’m supposed to be. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.” –
Please feel to reach to me directly if you have questions or concerns at 804-787-4214.
God Bless
Kevin
Richmond Emmaus Community Lay Director
| Good Afternoon, It is day 1 for Richmond 134 Women’s walk so please continue to pray for the team, pilgrims and their families the next 3 days and beyond. Please join us for Candlelight on Saturday. We start Gathering at 7:30 to sign the place mats and worship will start around 8. As we reflect on the impact candlelight had on us, spread the word to others in the community and invite them to attend. The location is the Virginia Nazarene Retreat Center, 1151 High School Road, Buckingham, VA 23921 Matthew 5- 14-16 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” God Bless Kevin |
The following are the Pilgrims of R134 – Womens Walk, Please continue to pray over each of them.
| First Name | Last Name | Church |
| Tammy | Agee | West End AOG |
| Laura | Boone | Berea Baptist Church |
| Shirley | Brown | St. Matthews 25th Church |
| Melissa | Costley | Parkway Baptist Church |
| Sandy | Drahms | Bethia UMC |
| Trina | Estes | Woodlake UMC |
| Kristie | Faison | St. Mark’s UMC |
| Lorrie | Flores | Bethia UMC |
| Lisa | Foster | St. Matthews 25th Church |
| Judy | Galpert | Crewe Baptist |
| Sherry | Graves | Bethia UMC |
| Michele | Hix-Mosby | Peaks Baptist |
| Jean | Hobbs | Crestwood Presbyterian |
| Laura | Hunter | Community West Church |
| Julie | Marshall | Central Baptist |
| Melanie | Moore | Journey (Three Chopt) |
| Becky | Newcomb | Parham Road Baptist |
| Marie | Palisano | Journey Christian |
| Rachelle | Peters | Chester Christian Church |
| Roxann | Regan | Cloverhill Church |
| Janet | Spradlin | Journey (Three Chopt) |
| Brenda | Trent | Parham Road Baptist |
Agape Reminder:
The bed and table agape should not be signed except by reunion groups and churches. Please prepare enough pieces for each pilgrim plus 2 or 3 extra.
Thank you,
Please keep Brian Lane and his family in your thoughts and prayers as his father passed on February 26th after a long battle with cancer. Please lift up the family during this difficult time. Arrangements are below:
Woody’s Funeral Home
1771 North Parham Road
Richmond, VA 23229
Viewing: Monday, 3/2/20 2-4 pm & 6-8 pm
Service: Tuesday, 3/3/20 11:00 am
Processional: Greenwood Memorial Garden (Mausoleum to the left of the pond)
12609 Patterson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23238
