February 1992

May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior Give You His Blessings and His Peace 1,

As I look forward to 1992, I cannot help but be excited about what we have in front of us.  It is going to be a busy year.  I was truly blessed by each of you at the Gathering in January.  There was a true Spirit of grace and peace present in our midst.  I could see Jesus on each face.  I witnessed prayers being answered, and was moved by the willing hearts offering to get involved, to serve wherever He might call.  There is truly excitement in the air as we prepare for F'burg 3 & 4.  The team applications are coming in, and there are many from those Pilgrims who just walked on F'burg 1 & 2.  The pilgrim applications are accumulating.  Weekend supplies have been moved from expensive commercial to free storage.  Cha lists are filling up and agape parties are being scheduled.  The Steering Committee is preparing for an orderly transition to a formal Board of Directors.  And the Steering Committee and those who have accepted Community jobs are working hard to ensure all the mechanics are in place for the weekends.

But before we get too busy with the mechanics of the Community and the tasks in front of us, let us focus a moment on priorities.  On the weekend, we were encouraged to look at priorities as we prepare for discipleship, and to give our hearts to God in piety through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.  As we work for the kingdom, always take care to ensure that Christ remains at the top of the list.  We can never elevate ourselves to a level of more importance.  Indeed, we must surrender ourselves in total so that the Holy Spirit can work through us without obstacles.  

John the Baptist was the epitome of a disciple.  Exemplary as the first new testament evangelist, his entire focus was on his mission, as one who was to prepare the way.  He spent his entire ministry pointing p to "someone else (who) is coming, far greater that I am, so great that I am not worthy to carry His shoes!".2  John told those with whom he ministered that "He must increase, but I must decrease".3  John always pointed p the way to Christ.  He sought less and less recognition for himself, and worked single minded for the recognition of Jesus.  

Like John, as we work for the increase of the kingdom, let each of us commit ourselves to increased humility and service.  Let us prayerfully examine each decision or action to see to whom we are pointing p, Jesus or ourselves.  Then if the Holy Spirit leads you, without sacrificing other priorities, call a Steering Committee member and volunteer.  The need is great!

Love in Christ

Steve Seiden
He must increase…I must decrease

The Next Fredericksburg Gathering

What:	Fredericksburg Emmaus Community Gathering
Where:	Eastland United Methodist Church
Why:	Pot Luck, Fellowship, and Worship
When:	Steering Committee	- 4:00 PM, February 8, 1992

	Steering Committee adjourn:	- Not later than 5:45

	Pot Luck 	- 6:00 PM, February 8, 1992

	Grace before the Pot Luck:	- Promptly at 6:00
	End of meal & clean-up	- 6:40

	Worship	- 7:00 PM, February 8, 1992

	Begin music for the Gathering	- Promptly at 7:00
	Opening Prayer of Gathering	- 7:20

How:	In Grace of Our God & Fellowship of His Holy Spirit

The Fredericksburg Emmaus Community looks forward to seeing each of you at the monthly Gatherings (known as "Ultreyas" elsewhere).  Our Gatherings are open to fellowship for all Christians whether you have been to an Emmaus/Chrysalis/Cursillo Walk or not.  Feel free to bring friends or guests from your church to share in the Grace of our God.

For directions, see the map elsewhere in this newsletter.

Newsletter Articles

Please submit newsletter material by the first Saturday after each Gathering so that the newsletter can be mailed at least two weeks before the next Gathering.  The newsletter editor is:

Steve Seiden
2019 Admiral Drive
Stafford VA 22554
703-659-8953

Upcoming Weekends

Dates	Weekend	Dates	Weekend	
Jan. 30 thru Feb. 2, 1992	Tidewater Coed* Chrysalis 1	Feb. 14 thru 17, 1992	Nat. Cap. Coed Chrysalis 15	
Feb. 14 thru 17, 1992	Tidewater Coed Chrysalis 4	March 5 thru 8, 1992	Nat. Cap. Emmaus Men's 45	
March 19 thru 22, 1992	Maryland Emmaus Men's 21	March 26 thru 29, 1992	F'burg Emmaus Men's 3	
April 2 thru 5, 1992	Maryland Emmaus Women's 22	April 2 thru 5, 1992	Richmond Emmaus Women's 14	
April 2 thru 5, 1992	West VA Emmaus Men's 24	April 23 thru 26, 1992	Nat. Cap. Emmaus Women's 46	
April 23 thru 26, 1992	Southwest VA Emmaus Men's 9	Apr 30 thru May 3, 1992	F'burg Emmaus Women's 4	
April 30 thru May 3, 1992	Tidewater Emmaus Men's 16	April 30 thru May 3, 1992	West VA Emmaus Women's 25	
May 7 thru 10, 1992	Richmond Emmaus Men's 15	May 7 thru 10, 1992	VA Kairos (Prison Min.) Men's 5	
May 14 thru 17, 1992	Southwest VA Emmaus Women's 10	May 14 thru 17, 1992	Tidewater Emmaus Women's 17	
May 28 thru 31, 1992	Nat. Cap. Emmaus Men's 47	May 28 thru 31, 1992	Southside VA Emmaus Men's 1	
June 4 thru 7, 1992	Maryland Emmaus Women's 23	June 4 thru 7, 1992	Richmond Emmaus Women's 16	
June 18 thru 21, 1992	Southside VA Emmaus Women's 2	June 25 thru 28, 1992	Nat. Cap. Emmaus Women's 48	
August 13 thru 16, 1992	Nat. Cap. Coed Chrysalis 16	Sep. 9 thru 12, 1992	Maryland Emmaus Men's 24	
Sep. 24 thru 27, 1992	Nat. Cap. Emmaus Men's 49	Sep. 24 thru 27, 1992	Richmond Emmaus Men's 17	
Sep. 24 thru 27, 1992	VA Kairos (Prison Min.) Men's 6	Sep. 24 thru 27, 1992	West VA Emmaus Men's 26	
Oct. 1 thru 4, 1992	Maryland Emmaus Women's 25	Oct. 15 thru 18, 1992	Richmond Emmaus Women's 18	
Oct. 15 thru 18, 1992	Southwest VA Emmaus Men's 11	Oct. 22 thru 25, 1992	Nat. Cap. Emmaus Women's 50	
Oct. 29 thru Nov. 1, 1992	Harrisonburg Emmaus Men's 1	Oct. 29 thru Nov. 1, 1992	Maryland Emmaus Men's 26	
Oct. 29 thru Nov. 1, 1992	Southwest VA Emmaus Women's 12	Oct. 29 thru Nov. 1, 1992	Tidewater Emmaus Men's 18	
Nov. 5 thru 8, 1992	Harrisonburg Emmaus Women's 2	Nov. 12 thru 15, 1992	Tidewater Emmaus Women's 19	

*  College Age

Reunion Groups

Small groups are the backbone of keeping the fires burning.  The weekly challenge to Study, Piety and Action as well as the special fellowship and the power of His presence amongst you are a continuing inspiration.  I encourage all of you to join or start a group.  If you want your group to be open to others, we will periodically list groups in this column of the newsletter.  Some of us group as listed below.  These are open groups and you are welcome to join in.  We'd love to see you!!

When	Place	Contact	Address	
Saturday @ 7:00 AM	Hardees	Joe May	Route One across from Aquia Town Center	
Wednesday @ 8:00 PM	Sammy T's in rear	Steve Seiden	Caroline Street in F'burg	

What Can You Do??

Christ commanded us to pray that God would provide laborers for the field.  Emmaus needs laborers.  Will you pray about what God would have you do?  

To distribute the workload among as many as possible to ensure smooth conduct of each weekend, and to formalize the structure of the Fredericksburg Emmaus Community, we need to fill many jobs within the Community.  Filling these jobs is important to share the workload of the Community, and to ensure specific weekend related work is completed to extend Christ's work through Emmaus to many others.  The following is a list of F'burg Emmaus Community jobs and the current job holder.  Those vacant or with the name lined through need to be filled.

Pray.  Then if you feel led to volunteer your services without sacrificing your work for your local church, or infringing on other priorities, contact Steve Seiden @ 703-659-8953, or any other active member of the Steering Committee.  

F'burg Emmaus - Job Positions

Position	Name 1	
Steering Committee Chairman	Steve Seiden	
Community Spiritual Director	Elton Glenn	
Secretary	Pearl Eastburg	
Treasurer	Sandy Pace	
Music Coordinator	Joe May	
Newsletter Editor	Steve Seiden	
Pilgrim/Team Registration Coordinator	Steve Seiden	
Supply Storage Coordinator	Bill Klingenstein/Sylvia Seiden	
Weekend Literature Coordinator	Sylvia Seiden	
Manuals and Records Coordinator	Prim Young	
Agape Coordinator	Larry Garfield	
Snack Agape Coordinator	Stacia Rice	
Prayer Vigil Coordinator	Pat May	
Procurement Coordinator	Joe Pace	
Facility Logistics Coordinator	Dick Beale	
Sponsors Hour Coordinator	Steve Seiden	
Candlelight Coordinator	Steve Seiden	
Facility Cleanup Coordinator		
Fourth Day/Gathering Coordinator		
Child Care Coordinator	Bobby Penning	
Day of Deeper Understanding Coordinator		

1 Blanks represent vacant positions needing to be filled.  Names that are lined through represent incumbents filling positions that need to be replaced.

Regional Conference

The semi-annual regional Lay Director's conference will be held at Peace UMC on Saturday, March 14, from 10:00 to 2:00.  We are in need of several volunteers who will coordinate a light lunch (salad, tuna fish, etc) for this event.  Contact Steve Seiden @ 703-659-8953 and offer your time and service.
Cha's, Cha's, Cha's

There are some vacancies for F'burg #3 & 4 remaining as indicated below.  This is a big commitment and your presence throughout the day will be required.  The hours are long, there is no pay, but being a cha, selflessly serving the Lord and the Pilgrims is one of the greatest rewards Emmaus has to offer.  While a Cha you will also be able to participate as a prayer warrior in the prayer chapel's during talks.  If you would like to sign up to be one of the community cha's on the weekend, contact Dick Beale @ 804-643-9171, or sign up at the next Gathering.

F'Burg 3 - Men
March 26 - 29, 1992		F'Burg 4 - Women
April 30 - May 3, 1992	
Day	Name		Day	Name	
Friday, March 26			Friday, May 1	Bill Klingenstein	
Friday, March 26	Stacia Rice		Friday, May 1	Steve Seiden	
Friday, March 26	Nita Cline		Friday, May 1	Garland Hanks	
Friday, March 26	Kat Morris		Friday, May 1		
Friday, March 26	Sylvia Seiden		Friday, May 1		
Friday, March 26	Steve Seiden		Friday, May 1		
Friday, March 26			Friday, May 1		
					
Saturday, March 28	Joe May		Saturday, May 2	Larry Garfield	
Saturday, March 28	Larry Garfield		Saturday, May 2	Joe May	
Saturday, March 28	Eddie Rice		Saturday, May 2	Yvonne Jensen	
Saturday, March 28	Yvonne Jensen		Saturday, May 2	Eldon Jensen	
Saturday, March 28	Eldon Jensen		Saturday, May 2	Kenny Erisman	
Saturday, March 28	Sandi Pace		Saturday, May 2	Prim Young	
Saturday, March 28	Sarah Rice		Saturday, May 2	David Young	
Candlelight, March 28			Candlelight, May 2		
Candlelight, March 28			Candlelight, May 2		
Candlelight, March 28			Candlelight, May 2		
					
Sunday, March 29	Sandi Pace		Sunday, May 3	Sandi Pace	
Sunday, March 29	Sandy Klingenstein		Sunday, May 3	Joe Pace	
Sunday, March 29	Susan Perkins		Sunday, May 3	Sandy Klingenstein	
Sunday, March 29	Lois Myrick		Sunday, May 3	Cathy Garfield	
Sunday, March 29	Betty Gray Thompson		Sunday, May 3	Earl Thompson	
Sunday, March 29	Jeanne Warner		Sunday, May 3	Kenny Erisman	
Sunday, March 29	Cindy Hamrick		Sunday, May 3	Robert Jenkins	

Update to the F'burg Emmaus Directory

Pen and Ink Changes/Additions
Update your copy from the April Newsletter
Changes are underlined and in bold

Martie Archer	Elton & Liz Glenn	Peggy Holloway	
Route 1, Box 52	Cynthia Glenn	15230 Cedar Knoll Court	
Lignum VA 22726	Christy Glenn	Montclair VA 22026	
NoVa Cursillo	10320 Sarajevo Court	NatCap EM 42	
Home Phone - 703-399-9715	Manassas VA 22110	Prince of Peace UMC	
	NatCap EM 11/14/NatCap CH 5/7	Home Phone - 703-670-4234	
Andy Webb	Lake Ridge Baptist	Her Work Phone - 703-680-5001	
116 Aspen Lane	Home Phone - 703-369-9410		
Jacksonville VA 22134	His Work Phone - 703-335-6550	Joe & Pat May	
NatCap EM 40	Her Work Phone - 703-361-8211	His Work Phone - 202-720-4267	
Home Phone - 919-346-9317			

Supplies Needed for Weekends

Weekend Equipment and Supplies:	After each Emmaus weekend, there is a need to replenish supplies exhausted for the next weekends.  Additionally, the community has a need for donation of some permanent equipment items for use on the weekends.  Gracious gifts of the items listed below will contribute to the success of the Emmaus program.  Pray about what you can do, and contact Bill Klingenstein @ 703-659-1602 or Sylvia Seiden @ 703-659-8953 to let us know what you plan to give.

Easel (2)	Ceramic Footwashing Bowls (2)	
Surplus Filing Cabinet (4 drawer preferred) (1)	Footwashing Towels (large white) (4)	
Insulated Carafes (8)	Three Ring Twin Pocket Portfolios (120)	
Pencils	Rubber Bands (1" sturdy) (2 boxes)	
Scotch Tape (12)	Thumb Tacks (1 pack)	
Juice Cups (5 oz.) (150)	White Notebook Paper (1000 sheets)	
10" White Candles (30)	Large Styrofoam Meat Trays (≈12") (15)	
Pens (stick type) (120)	Old pictorial magazines (for cut & paste posters)	

Comfort Table Items:	The following items are needed for the comfort table for the weekends.  These are good Agape items.  It is really easy and not very expensive to buy a couple sample size toiletry items each time you buy groceries, or go to the pharmacy, and bring these items to each Gathering.  Make sure items brought to Gatherings get to Bill or Sylvia.

Pepto-Bismol	Ben Gay	Hair Spray	
Cold Remedies	Band-Aids	Men's Spray Deodorant	
Laxative	Lady's Spray Deodorant	Shaving Cream	
Tylenol	Shower Caps	Disposable Razors	

Weekend Cost

Please prayerfully consider your financial responsibility.  The cost of the Fredericksburg Emmaus weekend is $130.00.  No Pilgrim should be denied a Walk to Emmaus because the sponsor cannot afford the $130.00 fee.  However, the sponsor is responsible to either make payment, or make arrangements for the payment to be made.  The Emmaus Community understands the impact of sponsorship.  Please submit your need to God in prayer.  Many a sponsorship need has been met by Him through such trust.  There are many sources of funding for those who need help.  Reunion groups, the Emmaus Community from your local church, your church Men's or Women's group, and other sources should be investigated.  Many Emmaus members have made standing offers to provide scholarships to help sponsors.  If other sources are not available, the Emmaus Lay Director, Treasurer, or a member of the Steering Committee or Board should be notified so that scholarship funds may be identified from offerings or special gifts.

Can you help Scholarship others?  We are a community of faith, and we have faith that Christ will meet the needs of His work.  Your gifts of Love do reap a bountiful harvest!  If you would like to contribute to the Scholarship fund to "Pass it on", that others may share the Emmaus Walk experience, provide a check marked "Scholarship" in the offering at the monthly Gathering, or send your contribution to Sandy Pace via the PO Box address on this newsletter.

Prayer Requests

A column will be open each month for Prayer Requests.  Submit your praises or needs to the newsletter editor, Steve Seiden @ 703-659-8953, by the first Saturday after each Gathering:

Mother - Pearl Rauch	The Breininger Family	
Alice Young - Depression	Lillian Goodson - Depression	
Bill-Dave Young - New position with IBM	Vonda LiCalzi - Daughter has heart problem	
Maude Van Boven - Death of a loved one
All those suffering w/ ill health - quick healing	Helen Clatterbyck - Recovering from mental illness	
Annie Barfield - Healing from accident - strength in forgiveness	Praise & thanksgiving for Archie Cover's health - Butch' Dad	
Jimmie Settle & his family - He's dying w/cancer	Prayers for F'burg 3 & F'burg 4	
Prayers for Brian to change his direction	William - Death of baby	
Kelly Horton (age 8) died 1/7/92 & her family needs prayers!	For Kenny that the Lord will let him make it on time	
Thankgoodness for God's care	Support group in Culpeper/Orange area	
Praise for loving caring friends & Holy Spirit to bring us closer to the Lord	Horton Family lost 8 year old to cancer
Pat who will be on F'burg 4	
Tonny who has a drinking problem	Janet Dunn - Illness	
Emma who will be 96 Feb 29
Bill, Sandy & Chris - Strengthen our family	Praises for 12 wonderful years of marriage to the fair Kathryn	
Prayer for all parents to listen to God's voice leading us and for patience to wait and guide our children	Christina Hamrick - Distressed and misses her father who is deceased, and has been since she was 1 year old	
That we may be prayer partners in one accord, as we ask God's help with the sick, homeless & unsaved	Help our family to follow Dad's will for our lives
Remove my resistance	
Part time work - Richard Warner
Ann Hood's special child friend (17 months old)	Prayers fir Jimm (Larry & Cathy's son) and his wife, Billie	
Praises for Jon, Colleen, Sarah & Megan Moriarty - a beautiful Christian family and an inspiration to me - Richard	Lift up Fredericksburg Walker-Grant principal recently charged with contributing to delinquency of a minor	
Pat Weinhardt - Healing for sprained ankle	Cindy Hamrick	

Fredericksburg Emmaus By-Laws

The Steering Committee is reviewing a set of draft by-laws for formal establishment of Fredericksburg Emmaus as an Upper Room Emmaus community affiliated with the Upper Room Emmaus movement in Nashville, TN, and operating (for business purposes only) as an independent ecumenical ministry of Peace United Methodist Church.  A broad outline of these by-laws is as follows:

ARTICLE I.  Name	ARTICLE VII.  Walk to Emmaus	
ARTICLE II.  Purpose	ARTICLE VIII.  Amendments	
ARTICLE III.  Affiliation	ARTICLE IX  Indemnification	
ARTICLE IV.  Membership	ARTICLE X.  Ratification	
ARTICLE V.  Board of Directors
ARTICLE VI.  Standing Committees	ARTICLE XI.  Transition from the Steering Committee to the Board of Directors	

The Steering Committee will finalize draft by-laws during the February Gathering.  Copies will be distributed to the Community for review/comment at the March Gathering.  Comments will be received between the March and April Gatherings, and the final draft will be approved at the April Gathering.

Election of the Board of Directors

Article XI of the draft by-laws provides that the transition of leadership of Fredericksburg Emmaus from the Steering Committee to the Board of Directors will occur after ratification of the By-laws and completion of the first election.  The election process to establish the first Board of Directors will begin in parallel with the review and approval process for the by-laws.  This Board will assume leadership in July 1992 assuming the by-laws and election are complete.

The Steering Committee will act as a Nominating Committee to nominate a minimum of 18 persons to fill 15 positions on the Board.  The only requirement to be nominated for the Board is that the nominee has served on a team and attended a Day of Deeper Understanding or other Emmaus Leadership training session.These first 15 will serve one, two or three terms as chosen by lot at the first Board meeting.  Annual elections thereafter will elect five to replace those with expiring terms.  Nominations from the members of Fredericksburg Emmaus should be provided to a member of the Steering Committee.  The nominating process will begin in January/February 1992.  The election will be conducted in accordance with Article V of the draft by-laws.  A summary of these provisions are provided below.  The actual election will be conducted only after final ratification of the By-Laws.  

The Nominating Committee is responsible for conduct of the election at the May Gathering.  The mechanics of the election process includes the following:

A.	In February, the Nominating Committee shall receive nominations for Board membership, both lay and clergy.

B.	Nominees shall agree to serve for three years and shall meet minimum Board requirements.  Nominations from the Community shall be submitted to the Nominating Committee no later than the March Gathering.  

C.	The Committee may add other qualified nominees as the Committee deems appropriate to ensure fair and equal representation of the Community, including the following:  ecumenical representation, geographical distribution, and to ensure a slate of quality nominees.  Nominees shall be placed on the ballot for the May election.

D.	The Committee shall advertise nominees and election at the April Gathering and in the April/May newsletters.

E.	Once announced, the list of nominees can be altered only by nominations of qualified candidates from the floor at the May Gathering.  Candidates nominated from the floor must be present at the May Gathering.

F.	All members of the Emmaus community are eligible to vote.  The election shall be conducted by written ballot.  An absentee ballot shall be published in the May newsletter.

Contact any of the Steering Committee members below with nominations to serve on the Board of Directors, or comments regarding the draft by-laws.

Name(s)	Phone	Name(s)	Phone	
Butch & Judy Cover	703-373-3813	Joe & Sandy Pace	703-659-8405	
Pearl Eastburg	703-659-4049	Ron & Pat Penninger	703-752-5293	
Karen Frazier	703-752-1642	Dave & Phyllis Russell	703-752-5821	
Larry & Kathy Garfield	703-373-1774	Steve & Sylvia Seiden	703-659-8953	
Elton Glenn	703-369-9410	Bill Smith	703-361-3207	
Bill & Sandy Klingenstein	703-659-1602	Dave Young	703-659-5921	
Joe & Pat May	703-898-7784			

	
God is like Ford,	God is like Pepsi,	
He has a better idea.	He's got a lot to give.	
God is like Coke,	God is like VO5 hair spray,	
He is the real thing.	He holds through all kinds of weather.	
God is like Pan Am,	God is like a Mattel toy,	
He makes the going great.	You can tell He's swell.	
God is like Bayer Aspirin,	God is like Tide,	
He works wonders.	He gets the dirt out that others leave behind.	
God is like Ivory Soap,	God is like American Oil,	
He is 100% pure.	You can expect more from him and you get it.	
God is like General Electric,	God is like Hallmark Cards,	
He lights your path.	He cared enough to send the very best!!	
Food for Thought

The following is an excerpt from "The Upper Room Disciplines 1987".  This devotional publishes a series of seven weekly devotions written by a single author to address the Scripture published in the Common Lectionary.  During the week of April 27-May 3, 1987, the entire series was devoted to Luke 24:13-35, the story of the walk to Emmaus.  This coincided with the National Capital's Emmaus 19 (April 30-May 3, 1987), to which I sponsored two Pilgrims from Virginia Beach.  The coincidence was rather striking.  I will reprint one devotion from this series each month for the next seven.  Here is the first:

ON THE ROAD TO EMMAUS	
April 27-May 3, 1987	Marjorie J. Williams†
Monday, April 27	Read Luke 24:13-16.

Emmaus was a small village about seven miles from Jerusalem. The journey took two hours if a traveler walked at a steady pace.

On the afternoon of resurrection day, two of Jesus' disciples started down the Emmaus road, apparently on their way home.  Their whole attitude and appearance was one of sadness and desolation.

Luke does not tell us what they were saying to each other but "all these things" must have referred to the perplexing reports about the empty tomb and the absent body of Christ.  The situation had left the two disciples in a state of bewilderment.

They were so deeply immersed in their conversation that they hardly noticed when Jesus overtook them and began traveling with them.  "Their eyes were kept from recognizing him."  Mark 16:12 states that Jesus "appeared in another form."  In the forty days after the resurrection, each appearance was made to fit the time, place, and persons concerned.  As Jesus joined the two disciples, he must have looked like just another traveler.

Often Jesus is nearest when it seems all hope is gone. He hears and responds to us when we earnestly seek him.

Prayer:  Ever-present Cod, help us remember that you are the silent listener to all of our conversations and that you will help us when we are perplexed and troubled.  Amen.

†Freelance writer, member of First Assembly of God Church, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Copyright 1987 © The Upper Room.  Permission to reprint granted by the Upper Room on 1/14/92.

Applications

F'burg 3 & 4 are just around the corner.  The teams are forming, and by the time you read this newsletter, F'burg 3 will have started team meetings.  The F'burg 4 cadre has already started meeting to begin prayer and planning.  We have about 20 men's applications and 8-10 ladies and the weekends will fill up fast.  Applicants are invited according to the date the application is received, so don't delay.  Please try to get all men's applications to the F'burg Emmaus PO Box not later than about February 15th so a list can be published in the March Newsletter.  And the lady's by March 15th.

A bulletin insert version of the Upper Room Emmaus brochure is provided for you on the next page.  Permission to reprint this copyrighted text, in both this newsletter and the church bulletins, has been granted by the Upper Room.  Just add your names(s) to the blank space above the copyright notice, copy the page on both sides of 8.5x11" paper, cut it down the middle, and ask your Pastor to publish it in your church bulletin for the widest circulation within your local churches.  And/or publish it uncut in your church newsletter.  And step forward to recruit and sponsor those you know are specially gifted leaders within your congregations.  Be willing instruments for our Lord in this ministry.  He is counting on us!