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The music was smooth and flowing. Underneath the bow, the strings vibrated each at a different speed but together the resonance sounded beautiful. I wish I could be up on stage playing a violin too. Unfortunately, I don’t have a violin and if I had one and was up there, no one else would remain in the building as even the walls would probably quiver and tremble at the sound. Paul, in Romans 12:3-8, compares the church to the human body. Each of us as members of Christ’s church has been given different abilities...similar to a violin’s different strings. In I Cor 3:5-11, Paul lets us know that as we sharpen and utilize our individual abilities (think tuning of individual violin strings), it still is not about us. Only God can bless our work thus making it acceptable and fruitful. Max Lucado in his book, Just like Jesus, gives some good advice, “Be aware of your strengths. When you teach, do people listen? When you lead, do people follow? When you administer, do things get better? When are you most productive? Identify your strengths and then…major in them. Failing to focus on our strengths may prevent us from accomplishing the unique task God has called us to do.” As an Emmaus Pilgrim, what strengths do you have? Consider the responses you have received from your interaction with others; in what areas have they encouraged you? These strengths will help define the various tasks which you have a potential to be successful in. The fall season is kicking off and many churches are starting new programs. Each program requires people with different skills. Talk to your church leadership and find out how you can be a blessing to your fellow church members and at the same time enjoy the unique task God has called you to do. Take that step of faith now. You are but one violin string in the orchestra, but a very important string to the musician, to the orchestra’s conductor and…to God. May you abound with His blessings this year during your adventure in God’s kingdom. Gary Volume 30, Number 3 Updated October 10 September 2012 The Rainbow Junction Gazette
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The music was smooth and flowing. Underneath the bow, the strings vibrated each at a different speed
but together the resonance sounded beautiful. I wish I could be up on stage playing a violin too.
Unfortunately, I don’t have a violin and if I had one and was up there,
no one else would remain in the building as even the walls would
probably quiver and tremble at the sound.
Paul, in Romans 12:3-8, compares the church to the human body. Each of us as
members of Christ’s church has been given different abilities...similar to a
violin’s different strings. In I Cor 3:5-11, Paul lets us know that as we sharpen
and utilize our individual abilities (think tuning of individual violin strings), it still is not about us. Only
God can bless our work thus making it acceptable and fruitful.
Max Lucado in his book, Just like Jesus, gives some good advice, “Be aware of your strengths. When
you teach, do people listen? When you lead, do people follow? When you administer, do things get
better? When are you most productive? Identify your strengths and then…major in them. Failing to
focus on our strengths may prevent us from accomplishing the unique task God has called us to do.”
As an Emmaus Pilgrim, what strengths do you have? Consider the responses you have received from
your interaction with others; in what areas have they encouraged you? These strengths will help define
the various tasks which you have a potential to be successful in.
The fall season is kicking off and many churches are starting new programs. Each program requires
people with different skills. Talk to your church leadership and find out how you can be a blessing to
your fellow church members and at the same time enjoy the unique task God has called you to do.
Take that step of faith now. You are but one violin string in the orchestra, but a very important string to
the musician, to the orchestra’s conductor and…to God.
May you abound with His blessings this year during your adventure in God’s kingdom.
Gary
Volume 30, Number 3 Updated October 10 September 2012
The Rainbow Junction
Gazette
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Lay Director Thoughts — Walk #208
Together the Assistant Lay Director Jeff Klein and I are in full preparations of PSWTE208, which will be held on October 11-14,
2012 at Christ Lutheran Church in Lakewood, WA. We are excited at what the Lord will bring for this weekend. We know our
best preparations are fully dependant on his Grace and Mercy. We thank Him for the many blessings He has bestowed on each of
us and our families during this time and give our praise and thanks for the team assembled thus far.
The theme for PSWTE 208 will be" Prepare the Way for the Lord!" after Isaiah 40:3-5.
A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our
God. Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rug-
ged places a plain. And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all people will see it together. For the mouth of the
LORD has spoken.” – Isaiah 40:3-5 (NIV)
This passage is especially important to me as it has helped me through some very tough times of trial. My family has had several
interesting years recently, and with each reading, this passage reminded me that it is not about "me" or the trial at hand. Rather
it’s about God's call for each of us - to be there for the others in our life no matter of our life circumstances. We “Prepare the
Way for the Lord” through our many daily interactions by acting, listening, praying and serving others whether they are family,
friends, co-workers or strangers. Jesus certainly exemplified this during his times of “trial,” and as a Christian who seems to
continually falls short of attempting to model one’s life after our Lord and Savior. It is nice to be reminded - For there is hope!
And someday His Glory will be Revealed.
At first glance you might wonder how this logo relates to the message in Isaiah... well, here's my best attempt of an explana-
tion: The Trees/Forest represent life's dark spaces; the Crooked Path is the journey we are on leading to the Cross; the desert tan
Hill is a symbol of the desert (or desolate) place we travel through in order to arrive at the Cross; the Mountain top is the High
Point we strive for after we kneel and acknowledge the Cross before us; the Sun shines Light or goodness down on all of crea-
tion... And we are the guides in the wilderness (or world around us), preparing the way for the Lord, so His Glory may be re-
vealed in the life of others and ourselves!
The theme song for Men’s PSWTE 208 will be "Glory Revealed" by Candi Pearson-Shelton, which is essentially Isaiah 40:3-5
paired with music.
With less than a month left to go, there are still some open spots on the PSWTE 208 team (God’s Team). It seems as if filling
teams is getting tougher these days with the need to balance the enthusiasm of experienced servants and allowing opportunities
for fostering new leadership. Whether you are a seasoned Emmaus veteran or perhaps you have never served, Jeff and I encour-
age anyone interested in serving on this weekend to visit the PSWTE website and submit an On-line Service Request to complete
the team, and assist in preparing the way for the new pilgrims.
Many blessings to all, and may you go forth “Preparing the Way” in support of the upcoming Emmaus weekends! May the
Peace and Grace of God be with you all! DeColores, Kevin Dragon
Lay Director Thoughts — Walk #209
I am honored and excited to serve as Lay Director of Walk 209. I made my walk back in October of 2000, here at Christ Lutheran, my home church with my dear friend Karen Claussen, who is my ALD. What an awesome pilgrim-age we have had together on our 4
th Day these past 12 years. Karen and I taught together at the time but we did not
know each other that well. She is now the Godmother to my 2 children and surrogate Grandma. At Closura on our Walk I was so totally overwhelmed with emotion and love I was not able to speak at Closing. The thought of going to the podium at the time was totally out of the question. I NEVER imagined I would one day be in a place in my life where I could speak from the podium, let alone be a Lay Director.
I have had a lot of over the top wonderful experiences in my life and I have also had some devastating soul searching tragedies but I know that through each and every one, God has taken each and every piece (the good and the bad) and he has been designing a one of a kind masterpiece. And through each and every experience He has been de-veloping fruits of the spirit in me.
I now feel that I am at a place that God has equipped me to share my story, and to hopefully inspire others that we can do anything through HIM, and that “He is Not Finished with Me Yet”, so until the day he calls me home I will con-tinue to proclaim Him as my Lord, my Strength and my Hope. After hearing my story, a dear friend, Paula Dana, drew up my logo for me. I absolutely LOVE it and it captures my vision as Lay Director for this Walk.
Here is one verse from my song that sums up the theme of my weekend: “I can take even your greatest mistake, Every scar every tear every break, And I can turn it in to something more beautiful than you have ever seen, So lift them up to Me.”
I would ask that you would lift Karen and I and our team as we finalize all the little details in the next month. He’s Not Finished with Me Yet! -- Lyndi Reed
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Pilgrim Lists Men’s Walk #208
October 11 - 14, 2012
Women’s Walk #209
October 18 - 21, 2012
Women’s Theme, Song and Verse Theme: He’s Not Finished with Me Yet!
Song: “All the Broken Pieces,” by Matthew
West
Verse: “We know that all things work
together for good for those who love
God, who are called according to His
purpose.” Romans 8:28
Walk #208 Walk #209 Church Sponsor(s)
Updated September 18 September 20 September 21 September 25 October 3
Brecheen, Barbara Lacey Presbyterian Jenny Baxter & Kayren McCarty
Courts, Mike Courts, Robbie Christ Lutheran Ralf & Thelma Kalms/Kristie Roy
Denhart, Barbara Mars Hill Lorene Kerby
Hodges, Brenda Cornerstone UMC Amy Bjorn
Jaragosky, Don Manette Community Curt Marchione
Kirkeby, Brian Kirkeby, Lila Olympia First UMC Terry/Jeanne Kirkpatrick
Levien, Peggy Cornerstone UMC Kim Hansen
Potter, John Grace Baptist (Burien) Chris Ellertson
Prigge, Blair Olympia First UMC Curt Vaniman
Robinson, Scott Christ Lutheran Mikel Ann Robinson
Ross, Tim Ross, Lisa Rainier View Christian Matt & Nakia Goldsberry
Rudy, John Oak Ridge Ministries Corky Nordgren
Seifert, Bob Seifert, Chris Rose Hill Presbyterian Bob & Jeanne Harshbarger
Turley, David Church on the Rock Corky Nordgren
Wilson, Diana St. Peter’s UMC Bob Jones
Zboralski, Ryan Christ Lutheran Nick Roy
Men’s Theme, Song and Verse Theme: Prepare the Way for the Lord!
Song: "Glory Revealed," by Candi Pearson-
Shelton
Verse: “In the wilderness prepare the way for
the LORD…” Isaiah 40:3-5
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Walks 208 & 209 Team Lists
Jesus Christ Director Jesus Christ
Kevin Dragon Lay Director Lyndi Reed
Jeff Klein Asst. Lay Director Karen Claussen
Gail Irving Spiritual Director Paul Kuhn
Stephanie Hankey, Ralf Kalms, Spiritual Team Jeni Gregory, Kristi Kreamer
Mark Bunda Worship Team Lead Les Watts
David Bee, Carl Gay, Worship Team Melanie Bee, Amy Bjorn, Georgia Gwyn
Garner Miller, Scott Saunders Pat Kamimura, Paige Rath
Kurt Noonan Head Cha Erin Buckley-Noonan
Bill Pasich, Pete Reeder, Cha Chas Jeanne Harshbarger, Erin McBrien,
David Richards, Nick Roy Sandy Reed, Mary Villesvik
Lee Chase, Bud Price Chef, Assistant Victoria Durant, Kerry Castillo
Lance Calisch, Bill Gywn, Kitchen Team Jessica Berg, Serena Berndt,
Shawn Hussey, Steve King, Suzanne Chambers, Chris Ellertson,
Curt Marchione, Michael Rodgers Michele Green, Cindy Judy,
Janelle Longmire. Sue McWilliams,
Amber Ortega, Mikel Ann Robinson,
Shelli Stemkoski
Rick Van Pelt, Ron Tarrant Palanca Boss, Assistant Erin Neeley, Jackie Linington
Phil Chase, Mike Hoheisel, Palanca Team Joyce Atkinson, Lisa Estell,
Bill Howard, Rob Lowe, Nakia Goldsberry, Lori Griffin,
Terren Musselwhite, Lorene Kerby, Bette Kohlenberger
Ken Rollins, Pat Swan, Kate Pagel, SueAnne Reeves,
Len Vander Woude Janann Roodzant,
Robert Harshbarger (inventory) Barb Wilson, Paula Wood
Lynn Lurvey (Inventory)
Speaker Backup Talk Room Speaker Backup Garner Miller (worship) Kurt Noonan (cha) Priorities Sandy Reed (cha) Les Watts (worship)
David Richards Rick Snyder Priesthood Dorothy Leyden Jenny Martinez
Morris Sandvig David Bee (worship) Life in Piety Kristi Roy Kathy Hawkes
Steve Hewitt George Hollingberry Growth/Study Cheryl Wilpone Jodi Wittrock
Lynn Wightman Bill Pasich (cha) Christian Action Jean Dragon Marty Quinones
Terry Kirkpatrick Ariel Aguilar Discipleship Dawn Danielson Jeanne Kirkpatrick
Bruce Raine Carl Gay (worship) Changing Our World Ramona Johnson Cheryl Brinkley
Wes Neeley Bob Berndt Body of Christ Paula Dana Tracy Canfield
Roger Nelson, John Korsmo Love Team Chairs Roger Nelson
Jean Dragon Agape Boss Patrick Reed, Scott Coffingerr
Rick Van Pelt Send Palanca to: Erin Neeley
2063 West Beach Rd 1716 6th St SW.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Puyallup WA 98371
Updated October 3 October 10
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2012 PSWTE Board Members
President Gary Buma
President-Emeritus Jodi Wittrock
President Elect Carol Decker
Secretary Ann Coffinger
Treasurer Cheryl Goodwin
Spiritual Directors Fred Gregory
Paul Kuhn
Women’s Walk Coord. Paula Wood
Men’s Walk Coord. Bill Gwyn
Ultreyas
Ultreyas meet monthly in the following
locations. If you are in our area, please drop in
and share the spirit with us. These Ultreyas are
open to all who wish to follow Jesus!
East King County
Beginning January 2013
Bob Jones
206 832-7883 or 425 861-2685
Kitsap
TBD: see article below
Faith Fellowship, Silverdale
Jessica Berg
North Snohomish/South Skagit
Currently not meeting
See “Ultreya News” below
Oak Harbor
Third Friday at 7:00 p.m.
Oak Harbor FUMC
Ginger Opdyke
360-679-9071
South Sound -- See article Page 7
Third Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Christ Lutheran,
Lakewood
Lee Chaffee-Birnbaum [email protected]
Whatcom
Third Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Gail Sullivan
2012 Committee Chairs
Facilities North, Central Andy & Joan Pierce
Facilities South Karen Claussen
Fourth Day Lance Calisch & Charlene
Rogers
Gazette Editor Joyce Atkinson
Historian Scott Coffinger
Kitchen Scott Coffinger
Music Chair John Decker
National/Int’l Palanca Georgia Gwyn
Notebooks Nina Buma
Pre-Walk Joan Pierce
Supplies Karl Brackmann
Team Selection Jodi Wittrock
Web Site Darrin Canfield
*Ultreya News*
Help is needed to restart the North Snohomish/
South Skagit Ultreya. All it takes is a willing
group of volunteers and a location to meet
monthly (or at least quarterly). Contact Carol
Decker if you (or a group of you) wish to take on
this leadership role. Help is available for meeting
ideas.
*Great news for those on the Eastside*: Bob Jones has volunteered to restart the East King County Ultreya. Plans are in work to start in January 2013 at St Peter’s United Methodist Church. Date and time TBD -watch for details in the next Gazette. Contact Bob for more information: Work-425-861-2685 or Cell 206-832-7883.
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Directions to Walks #208 & 209
Christ Lutheran Church
8211 112th
St SW
Lakewood, WA 98498
From I-5: Exit 124, head west onto Gravelly Lake Dr. Veer left past Nyanza, staying on Gravelly Lake Dr. Turn left on Washington Blvd
Turn right on 83rd
Ave SW
PSWTE Supply Trailer Update
Each person should give what they have decided in their
heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for
God loves a cheerful giver. II Cor: 9:17
As Gary mentioned in the last Gazette, following a careful review
of the costs of our current method of storing and transporting walk supplies, the Board approved the pur-
chase of a supply trailer. A special “trailer fund” has been established for community donations towards
the purchase of the trailer and its related expenses. The initial cost of the trailer is substantial, but as of
the end of August we have a good start with cash/check donations and committed payroll deductions for
a total amount of $2900. The amounts of Individual donations have ranged from fairly small to quite
large. Any amount helps and is greatly appreciated; many donors giving a small amount, a few giving a
lot, or a combination of both will get us to our goal.
The financial investment of the trailer will help the PSWTE community steward our financial resources
wisely by saving money on rental and storage costs far into the future. Please prayerfully consider mak-
ing a gift to the trailer fund now, or as you contemplate your year-end giving. One caveat - please give
to the trailer fund in addition to, not instead of, your regular support of the PSWTE general fund and
your local church community. And remember, as a 501(C3) non-profit organization, donations to the
Puget Sound Walk to Emmaus are tax deductible.
To God be the Glory,
Cheryl Goodwin, PSWTE Treasurer
*Would you like to be part of the PSWTE Board?* Several committee opportunities are available now or will be in the near future:
Facilities Chair North,
Kitchen Chair, and
Historian (maintain the master data base; must know Access and Excel);
We are looking for people to be a part of the Supply Committee to help load/unload supplies. If you are
interested or for more information, please contact Carol Decker (Cell (360) 969-1685,
Home (360) 679 7623, Email: [email protected].
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Address Changes
Please note: now that the majority of newsletters are received electronically, it
is even more important that we have your current email address.
For those of you receiving the print Gazette, please remember to keep your
mailing address current. You may send in changes the following ways:
Send note to: Puget Sound Walk To Emmaus OR [email protected]
P. O. Box 77314 (indicate PSWTE Address
Seattle, WA 98133 Change in the subject line)
Name _______________________________________________________
New Address _________________________________________________
City ______________________________ State ________ Zip __________
Home Phone: ( )___________________ Work Phone: ( ) __________
Church ______________________________________________________
Email: _______________________________________________________
Check here if you’d like to receive the Gazette electronically
Board Meeting Highlights Did you know? Request to Serve applications are now used for only for
the Walk you requested and are not passed to the next Lay
Director. The Board requests that you complete a new electronic
Request to Serve application for each walk you desire to serve
on. The application can be found under the Fourth Day tab on our
PSWTE website. Due to the difficulty in managing paper copies of
the application, we have discontinued accepting paper copies and only
the electronic version of the Request to Serve form is accepted.
Reminder: the recommendation is to serve on one Walk per year.
A motion was given, seconded and passed to move the Puget Sound
WTE banking from Chase Bank to Boeing Credit Union. This action
will save $15/month or $200/year.
In addition to General Fund donations, donations are also being accepted
for the purchase of the supply trailer, including its associated costs such
as taxes, license and insurance. Contact Treasurer Cheryl Goodwin.
The Fourth Day packet materials have been modified and most of the
materials are now available under the Fourth Day tab on our website.
The Board needs volunteers for several committees both as helpers and
committee chairs. Community members should contact Carol Decker or
Gary Buma if interested in helping out.
South Sound Ultreya Group
My name is Lee Chaffee-Birnbaum. I made my
walk in August 2010, Walk # 195, at Christ
Lutheran Church in Lakewood, WA. After
completing the Walk, I wanted to continue to
have the fellowship that I experienced during
that weekend spent with Jesus and my fellow
Pilgrims. I met with my two sponsors to ask
them where I could find an Ultreya group. I was
told there was not one in the area. That was
when GOD decided that Kristi Roy and I were
going to start a group in the area. I am sure
you all know that once God decides you are
going to do something He does not give up
until you have completed the task He has
asked you to do. The first meeting was held on
October 17, 2010.
We meet each month to give others the
support and encouragement that they may
need to grow in the likeness of Christ, and
reach out to lead others to the life of grace. We
enjoy His presence in fellowship as we share in
prayers, music, laughter, and service.
At any meeting we might: assemble Palanca for
a walk, listen to a speaker that wants to
practice their talk, support a Palanca boss
needing our help or others in need of help in
the community. As Jesus said, “Follow me-
feed my sheep.”
The meetings are held once a month on the
3rd Sunday at 2:00 PM at Christ Lutheran
Church, 8211 112th Street SW, Lakewood, WA.
98498. All that have been on a Walk to
Emmaus or Cursillo are invited to come and
share in fellowship, prayer and sharing the light
of Christ with others.
I would like to extend a special invitation to
the people who have walked years ago to
please come and share your time and talent
with the new pilgrims who have the need to
become more involved with the church and do
not know how to join into a ministry. This
might be an opportunity for you to extend
your hand to someone to offer their time and
talent to your ministry.
Please let us know if you have questions or
need more information. . You may contact
Lee at 253-651-8023 or e-mail
[email protected]. We look forward to
sharing in this 4th Day Celebration with you!
IMPORTANT NOTE!
To help protect the privacy and security
of all persons, the PSWTE Board has
opted to password-protect the 4th Day
information on the web site.
When you click on 4th Day, you will be
prompted to enter a password. That pass-
word is decolores. Note: no spaces, no
capitalization.
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Men's /Women’s Walks #206-207
Edmonds UMC, Edmonds
Men’s: #206 August 2 - 5, 2012
LD Bob Short
Women’s #207 August 9 - 12, 2012
LD Bette Kohlenberger
Team Meeting: June 30, 2012
Newsletter Deadline June 28, 2012
Fourth Day November 17, 2012
(Christ Lutheran, Lakewood)
Men's /Women’s Walks #208-209
Christ Lutheran, Lakewood
Men’s: #208 October 11 - 14, 2012
LD Kevin Dragon
Women’s #209 October 18 - 21, 2012
LD Lyndi Reed
Team Meeting: September 15, 2012
Newsletter Deadline September 17, 2012
Fourth Day November 17, 2012
(Christ Lutheran, Lakewood)
Upcoming Walks & Activities
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Christmas Ultreya Mark your calendar now!
Dec 1, 2012
7:00 pm Aldersgate UMC 14230 SE Newport Way Bellevue
