Southeastern Indiana Emmaus Community

Pitch in lunch 2:00PM
Water and Lemonade supplied
Outdoor pavilion weather permitting indoor gym for bad weather
Join us for food and fellowship

Volunteers are needed for our various committees.

If you are interested in sharing your God given gifts and/or talents in this way, simply contact the relevant committee chair. We're always looking for folks eager to help! Every time you volunteer in your church or  community, you become the hands and feet of Christ, helping to build the kind of world God dreams for us.

At our most recent meeting in June, the Board prayerfully approved an increase in the registration fee for upcoming Walks to Emmaus from $175 to $200. This increase will be for both pilgrims and team members. This was not a decision made lightly. We want to share the "why" behind this change so you can understand how it supports the ongoing ministry of our Community. First, this adjustment will help us more fully cover the actual costs of each Walk. For example, our food costs alone for the two spring walks were approximately $4,675, and overall expenses (lodging, supplies, materials, etc.) continue to rise. The previous fee left a gap that had to be filled from general funds and extra donations. Second, the new fee helps support the ongoing operating costs that keep our community functioning year-round. These include: Our OneCall communication system Required fees to The Upper Room Insurance and titling for the community's supply trailer Other basic administrative and support expenses The Board discussed, reviewed the numbers, and sought God's guidance in prayer before moving forward. Our goal is to be faithful stewards-covering necessary costs while keeping Walks as accessible as possible. We are committed to being good stewards and transparent with our finances. A treasurer's report is available to any community member who would like to review it. 
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If you have questions about how funds are used or would like to see a summary, please reach out to a Board member or our treasurer-we are glad to share that information. We know any increase, even a modest one, can be felt. Our goal is to cover necessary costs while keeping Walks as accessible as possible. If the new fee creates a hardship, please remember that scholarships and assistance are still available; we never want cost to be the reason someone cannot participate in a Walk to Emmaus. Thank you for your understanding, your generosity, and your continued prayers for this ministry. 
De Colores! -Tim

The Importance of Staying Connected We learned as pilgrims that setting priorities is crucial to becoming more Christlike. But it's probably fair to say that setting good priorities amid the bustle and fray of our Fourth Day can be challenging. While the Bible doesn't give us a step-by-step time-management guide, we can learn by noticing what Jesus did-and didn't do. Jesus knows a million things are clawing for our time. He had the same problem. Christian author Jordan Raynor says in his book Redeeming Our Time that Jesus had to deal with interruptions, constant noise, and constant demands on his time. 

Quoting pastor Kevin DeYoung, Raynor says, "If Jesus were alive today, he'd get more e-mails than any of us. He'd have people calling his cell all the time. He'd have a zillion requests for interviews, television appearances, and conference gigs. Jesus did not float above the fray, untouched by the pressures of normal human existence." So, Jesus was keenly selective in how he spent his days, and he sometimes declined requests for his time and attention. In Mark 1 we read that Jesus went to Simon Peter's house and the entire town showed up. Jesus healed lots of people in the town and drove out demons. Early the next morning, he got away to pray. When Simon and his friends tracked him down, they said, "Everyone is looking for you!" 
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Jesus responded in Mark 1:38, "Let us go somewhere else-to the nearby villages-so I can preach there also. That is why I have come." 

So, we see that Jesus chose between competing wants and needs. He chose the better over the good. That's easy sometimes for us. If we're choosing between robbing a bank and helping a little old lady across a busy street, the choice is pretty simple. But some choices are harder. Do we accept the job with a huge pay increase even though we'll need to travel more? Do we take out a loan to buy a different car or repair the car that's already paid off? There again is where we can look to Jesus. James 1:5 says, "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God." But seeking God's wisdom implies being in close relationship with him.  And Jesus clearly prioritized time with his Father. Mark 1:35 is one of several places where we read that Jesus went to a solitary place to pray. And if Jesus needed to hang out with the Father, we do, too. We might argue we're too busy for a quiet time and might not see the connection between time with the Father and setting priorities. But Raynor reminds us that Proverbs 9:10-11 says, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." Reynor says it's "impossible to dispute ... that immersing ourselves in the wisdom of Scripture will help us make wiser use of our time toward God's purposes." He's right. Jesus, himself, reminds us that staying connected to him is key. He says in John 15:5, "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." - Written by Roy Wood, Walk #109, table of Peter

We Want to Hear from You! One of the greatest gifts of the Walk to Emmaus is how God continues working in our lives long after the weekend is over. We'd love to hear-and share-those stories. We are inviting members of the Southeastern Indiana Emmaus Community to submit brief testimonies about: What your Walk to Emmaus meant to you; How God has been at work in your Fourth Day;  and Ways your walk has shaped your faith, your church life, or your service If you're willing to share, please send a short reflection (a few paragraphs is plenty) to Ginny Hizer at ghizer@hotmail.com; be certain to include your name, walk number, and church. De Colores-and thank you for helping us tell the story of what God is doing among us!

From the treasurer and Board of Directors, 

Be advised we find ourselves in need of financial assistance from our SEI Community members.  
It is always our intention to provide the best walks we possibly can for our community, ones that bring glory to God first and foremost. 
We appreciate the donations at candlelight and gatherings.  Also want to thank the many food pantries and Rose Acres who donate to
the kitchens to help fray our costs. 
Our recent cost analysis of our walk expenses, indicate we simply are not keeping up with inflationary costs.
We will be raising the walk fee to $200 per person starting with the fall 2026 walks.   Still an incredible price for such an uplifting 3 day weekend. 

2026  Income (fees, donations, scholarships) $29,800.50   Walk expenses $30,978.48
Other expenses: General and Insurance totaled $1049.97
We borrowed from the Scholarship Fund to purchase 1000 pilgrim crosses at a significant discount; we still owe the Scholarship Fund $1,820 reimbursement. 
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Upcoming expenses before the next walk: $200 renewal EmailMe forms-to be able to submit team, pilgrim and sponsorship applications online.
$2300 renewal of OneCall-to notify our 600 members of prewalk and postwalk gatherings, candlelights and closing ceremonies, summer outing.
$2500 deposit for the fall walks to Mahoning Valley Christian Camp.
Although we began the year with an $8,961.51 balance in the checking account, that will be less than $1,400 before the next Income and Expense sheet for the fall 
walk can be calculated. 

We realize not everyone can serve on TEAM.  In lieu of serving, please consider supporting the community by making a tax deductible donation.  We appreciate your prayers and your support.
Donations should be made payable to SEI Emmaus and mailed to the Treasurer:
Terri Hardy,  1564 East State Road 350, Osgood, IN  47037

Walks are from 7pm Thursday to 7pm Sunday


Men's Fall Walk:
10/15/2026 - 10/18/2026

Women's Fall Walk:
10/22/2026 - 10/25/2026