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PSWTE President’s Letter “A bend in the road is not the end of the road. . . unless you fail to make the turn.” Helen Keller I thought of this as I prepare for the upcoming Training session being offered August 29 th , 8:30 am - 4 pm at Bear Creek United Methodist Church. It is being led by the Regional Directors of Walk to Emmaus. Training means listening, and being open to new thoughts and ideas, learning new concepts and adjusting current policies. This means being open to change. Change. A scary word! But I always remember what my mom says, “Ida, the only thing that is permanent is change.” In a speech on June 26, 1963, John F. Kennedy said, “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or the present are certain to miss the future.” I don’t believe in change for change’s sake. There should be a purpose. So why is the Lord bringing this training to PSWTE now? It was Saturday morning last October. We in the talk room had just heard, with our whole hearts, God’s amazing promise of Baptism – His indwelling presence we claim in that covenantal pledge. While standing at the altar, we were singing, “As I went down to the river to pray, studying about that good ol’ way, And who shall wear the starry crown. Good Lord, show me the way.” It was so moving, it caused goose bumps. And then I saw – the Holy Spirit swirling among us, in little glimpses of green and blue, aurora borealis style – and I knew. I knew! This Emmaus thing isn’t some program we put on. God is in this! He wants us to be successful and growing for Him. It is His ministry! He is our vine and we are His branches. John 15:2-4 declares, “He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful… Remain in me, as I remain in you; no branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.” So, are we bearing fruit? What is the fruit of PSWTE? Isn’t it growing believers into the Body of Christ, so they will be inspired and equipped for greater Christian action in their homes, churches, communities, and work places? So why are we struggling to have enough pilgrims? Why are our teams going unfilled? If God’s heart is in Emmaus, why isn’t ours? Maybe that’s why God is bringing this training session. Do we need some pruning? As we prepare to meet on August 29, please pray with me David’s prayer in Psalm 119:169, “O Lord, listen to my prayer; give me the common sense you promised.” Pray for open hearts and listening ears. Pray that His direction will be so clear to us our bounty will overflow! “And so it is with prayer – keep on asking and you will keep getting; keep on looking and you will keep finding; knock and the door will be opened.” Luke 11:9 TLB Regional Training Session. Saturday, August 29 th , 8:30 to 4. At Bear Creek UMC in Woodinville. Bring your own lunch. Cookies, coffee, lemonade, and water will be provided. Please come! Living with a Quieted Heart, Ida Richards, PSWTE President Volume 33, Number 2 Updated July 14 July 20 July 24 July 2015 The Rainbow Junction Gazette
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PSWTE President’s Letter
“A bend in the road is not the end of the road. . . unless you fail to make the turn.” Helen Keller
I thought of this as I prepare for the upcoming Training session being offered August 29th, 8:30 am -
4 pm at Bear Creek United Methodist Church. It is being led by the Regional Directors of Walk to Emmaus. Training
means listening, and being open to new thoughts and ideas, learning new concepts and adjusting current policies. This
means being open to change. Change. A scary word! But I always remember what my mom says, “Ida, the only thing
that is permanent is change.” In a speech on June 26, 1963, John F. Kennedy said, “Change is the law of life. And those
who look only to the past or the present are certain to miss the future.”
I don’t believe in change for change’s sake. There should be a purpose. So why is the Lord bringing this training to
PSWTE now?
It was Saturday morning last October. We in the talk room had just heard, with our whole hearts, God’s amazing promise
of Baptism – His indwelling presence we claim in that covenantal pledge. While standing at the altar, we were singing,
“As I went down to the river to pray, studying about that good ol’ way,
And who shall wear the starry crown. Good Lord, show me the way.”
It was so moving, it caused goose bumps. And then I saw – the Holy Spirit swirling among us, in little glimpses of green
and blue, aurora borealis style – and I knew. I knew! This Emmaus thing isn’t some program we put on. God is in this!
He wants us to be successful and growing for Him. It is His ministry! He is our vine and we are His branches.
John 15:2-4 declares, “He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he
prunes so that it will be even more fruitful… Remain in me, as I remain in you; no branch can bear fruit by itself; it must
remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.”
So, are we bearing fruit? What is the fruit of PSWTE? Isn’t it growing believers into the Body of Christ, so they will be
inspired and equipped for greater Christian action in their homes, churches, communities, and work places? So why are
we struggling to have enough pilgrims? Why are our teams going unfilled? If God’s heart is in Emmaus, why isn’t ours?
Maybe that’s why God is bringing this training session. Do we need some pruning?
As we prepare to meet on August 29, please pray with me David’s prayer in Psalm 119:169, “O Lord, listen to my prayer;
give me the common sense you promised.”
Pray for open hearts and listening ears. Pray that His direction will be so clear to us our bounty will overflow! “And so it
is with prayer – keep on asking and you will keep getting; keep on looking and you will keep finding; knock and the door
will be opened.” Luke 11:9 TLB
Regional Training Session. Saturday, August 29th, 8:30 to 4. At Bear Creek UMC in Woodinville.
Bring your own lunch. Cookies, coffee, lemonade, and water will be provided.
Please come!
Living with a Quieted Heart,
Ida Richards, PSWTE President
Volume 33, Number 2 Updated July 14 July 20 July 24 July 2015
The Rainbow Junction
Gazette
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Lay Director’s Lunacy
You want me to prayerfully consider giving a talk. “No way!” was the response in my brain,
but, “OK” is what came out of my mouth. Where did that come from? I was NEVER going to do
that! You asked me to prayerfully consider serving as Palanca Boss, and I said sure. What have I
done? I was NEVER going to do that! You have been nominated for serving as a Lay Director.
Would you prayerfully consider serving in this capacity? I would be honored to serve the Lord as
Lay Director. Did I say that? I was NEVER going to do that! What I have figured out is that any
conversation that begins with “Would you prayerfully consider?” seems to evoke an affirmative
response from me.
Thanks be to God for the Walk to Emmaus. My experience serving Him on these weekends has
helped me grow in my faith and as a person. It has shown me that with Him I can accomplish
anything. He has also given me wonderful mentors, all my Brother/Sisters-in-Christ who have
guided me in my service.
I am looking forward with anticipation (and some apprehension) to serving as Lay Director for
the walk this summer. The theme for the weekend is “Father Will You Come”. The theme comes
from the song I chose, recorded by the band Unhindered. The chorus starts out like this, “Father
will you come and open up our eyes.” The verse I chose, which seemed to go along with the chorus
of the song is Luke 24:30-31. “When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks,
broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he
disappeared from their sight.”
Lord, wrap your loving arms around all who will serve this weekend. May our words and
actions be a reflection of your love so that the pilgrims attending the walk will be blessed as they
never have before. Amen!
Your Brother-in-Christ, Dana O’Blenes P.S.: There are still openings on the team to serve! Would you prayerfully considering serving on Walk
#224?
Thoughts from the Women's’ Lay Director
As I was thinking about and planning the upcoming Woman’s Walk many months ago, I was drawn to the song, This is Amazing Grace, by Phil Wickham. The song spoke to me strongly about the great sacrifice of Jesus for us, that we could be so loved and forgiven by our God. His great love for us is unfailing, thus the theme for the weekend, Unfailing Love.
I was praying about a scripture and I kept coming back to Matthew 7:7-8. This verse speaks to me as a reminder of the deep desire God has for us to ask for His guidance and help, to seek His counsel and presence and to whole heartedly submit to and trust Him. Being a bit of a control freak, I am constantly in need of the reminder to ask God first and act after I have listened for His guidance.
The logo came about from the “Knock” portion of the scripture. As Ron and I have traveled, I have always been drawn to old doors. I have quite the picture collection and I know I have frustrated my hubby by lagging behind on our walks for just one more photo! As I looked through my pictures, I noticed that none of the doors I had photographed were open; they were beautiful, but they were closed. In my thoughts for the logo, I wanted a door that was wide open. The final product speaks to me of the great sacrifice of Jesus on the cross and that through His triumphant resurrection and ascension He has thrown open the doors to Heaven. We need to wholeheartedly trust and follow Him.
Thank you for your support and prayers as I have been planning and putting God’s team together to serve our pilgrims for this Walk. They have strengthened me greatly. We are only part of the way there and continued prayers for the team and for our pilgrims will sustain us!
In His Unfailing Love, Anne Tarrant
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Pilgrim Lists
Men’s Walk #224
July 30 - Aug 2, 2015
Women’s Walk #225
August 6 - 9, 2015
Men’s Theme, Song and Verse
Theme: Father Will You Come
Song: “Father Will You Come,” by
Unhindered
Verse:“When he was at the table with
them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it
and began to give it to them. Then their
eyes were opened and they recognized him,
and he disappeared from their sight.” Luke
24:30-31
Walk #224 Walk #225 Church Sponsor(s)
Updated July 9 July 14 July 20 July 24
Allen Bolen Bear Creek UMC Chris Aakre
Karen Bradford Amy Konvalin
Sue Burkholder Bear Creek UMC Connie Gagnon
Donna Cordingly Christ Lutheran Jane Starr
Harriet Dailey St. Augustine, OH N Jenson & J Hoffman
Jo Edmonds-Kuehn Marysville UMC Goldie Fox
Marcel Elsma Jill Elsma Faith Comm. Dutch Ref. Edie Tye
Phillip Johnston Word of Life Luth. Breth. Ken Ackerman
Alba Morrow Harbor Covenant Joan Reynolds
Judy Norton First UMC, Oak Harbor Ron Tarrant
Don Prater Tacoma 1st Baptist Lew & Jackie Linington
Brook Self Bear Creek UMC Tracy Daugherty
Paul Shaw Carole Shaw Faith Comm.-Dutch Ref. Edie Tye
Dan Stanfield Triss Stanfield Gather Church Darrin/Tracy Canfield
Ashley Stephens Grace by the Sea Angl. Chrissie Dunlap
Evie Swalling New Hope Assem. God Gary Swalling
Tiffany Tillotson Margo McKell-Warnick
Deborah Woody Christ Lutheran Laurel Lemke
Women’s Theme, Song and Verse
Theme: Unfailing Love
Song: “This is Amazing Grace,” by
Phil Wickham Verse: “Keep on asking, and you will
receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking,
and you will find. Keep on knocking, and
the door will be opened to you. 8 For
everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who
seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks,
the door will be opened.” Matthew 7:7-8
*Palanca * – A friendly reminder about palanca:
1. Ensure the first *and* last name is on all palanca. Often there are several team and/or pilgrims with the same first name. If there is a nickname (other than that used to register the pilgrim) put it in parenthe-sis.
2. Use Faith, Love, Hope (for the 3 days). Do not use Day 1, Day 2, Day 3.
3. Items must be able to fit in a lunch sack with all the other items the pilgrim or team member will re-ceive. Larger items/gifts should be saved for after the walk and given as 4th Day palanca.
4. When sending pillow palanca, please send enough for everyone. If the item is only meant for pil-grims, please specify such--and send enough for all pilgrims.
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Walks 224 & 225 Team Lists
Updated July 9 July 14 July 20 July 24
Jesus Christ Director Jesus Christ
Dana O’Blenes Lay Director Anne Tarrant
Dean Faris Asst. Lay Director Linda Jury
John Peterson Spiritual Director Gail Irving
David Orendorff, Sylvia Peterson, Spiritual Team Daniel Foster, Jeni Gregory,
Bill Warner Steve Morrow
Bill Pasich Worship Team Lead Amy Bjorn
Paul Arms, Marc Mikkelborg, Worship Team Stina Argenziano, Kim Hansen,,
Zach Trandum Pat Kamimura, Daryl Storey
Kevin Dragon Head Cha Erin Buckley-Noonan
Bob Harshbarger, Jeff Klein Cha Chas Deidre Arnold, Carol Decker,,
Ken Wick Victoria Durant, Jennifer Gudmundson
Chris Aakre, Karl Brackmann Chef, Assistant Lyndsey Rickabaugh, Des Hall
Scott Coffinger, Scott Hinsch, Kitchen Team Suzannah Cox, Anne Johnson,
Rod Leveridge, Rob Lowe, Andrew Walsh Amy Konvalin, Tresa Morrow,
Nathan Lowry Ginger Opdyke, Joy Pearson, Kristi Roy,
Tami Schaff, Erin McBrien
Jon Wittrock, David Richards Palanca Boss, Assistant Joanna Seppa, MaryFran Wendling
Steve Anderson, Steve LaCourse, Palanca Team Bonnie Boxley, Nina Buma, Ann Coffinger
Michael Neumann, Dave Russell, Peggy Driesen, Chrissie Dunlap, ,
Terry Shockey, Gary Swalling Amy Kliskey, Debb Leach, Dee Mackie,
Greg Flatmo Melissa McConnell, Diana Sumner-Fedele
Talk Room
Speaker Backup Speaker Backup Ken Wick* Steve Anderson* Priorities Deidre Arnold* Daryl Storey*
Jeff Klein* David Richards* Priesthood Kim Hansen* Ramona Johnson
John Hart Greg Flatmo* Life in Piety Carol Decker* Ginger Opdyke*
Darrin Canfield Karl Brackmann* Growth/Study Sherry Benic Nina Buma*
Lee Chase Gary Swalling* Christian Action Kathi Van Pelt* Chris Seifert
Ray NeSmith Bob Harshbarger* Discipleship Joyce Atkinson Ann Coffinger*
Lance Calisch Andrew Walsh* Changing Our World Anita Foster Jeanne Harshbarger
Bob Woessner Scott Coffinger* Body of Christ Bette Kohlenberger Debb Leach*
* indicates also serving in another position
Pat Reed Love Team Chair Mikel Ann Robinson
Briana Canfield Agape Boss Ron Tarrant
Jon Wittrock Send Palanca to: Joanna Seppa
10422 148th St. Ct. E PO Box 1764
Puyallup WA 98374 Oak Harbor, WA 98277
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Walks #224 & 225
Christ Lutheran Church
8211 112th St SW
Lakewood, WA
Please visit www.mapquest.com or your favorite map site for directions!
2015 PSWTE Board Members
President Ida Richards
President-Emeritus Scott Coffinger
President-Elect Kevin Dragon
Secretary Ann Coffinger
Treasurer Ann Oldham
Spiritual Directors Gail Irving
Karen Davison
Women’s Walk Coord. Bette Kohlenberger
Men’s Walk Coord. Greg Flatmo
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
Third Sunday at 2:30
St. Peter’s United Methodist, Bellevue
Bob Jones
(c)206 832-7883 or (w)425 861-2685
Kitsap
First Friday at 7:00 p.m.
Silverdale UMC
Jessica Berg
Oak Harbor
Third Friday at 7:00 p.m.
Oak Harbor FUMC
Ginger Opdyke
360-679-9071
South Sound
Third Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Christ Lutheran, Lakewood
Kristi Roy [email protected]
253 431-3062
Whatcom
Third Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Gail Sullivan [email protected]
2015 Committee Chairs
Facilities Kathy Hawkes
Fourth Day Lance Calisch & Charlene
Rogers
Gazette Editor Joyce Atkinson
Historian Lisa Oppenhuizen
Kitchen Bob Berndt
Music Chair Don Kohlenberger
National/Int’l Palanca Georgia Gwyn
Notebooks Jessica Berg
Pre-Walk Joan Pierce
Supplies Karl Brackmann
Team Selection Scott Coffinger
Web Site Darrin Canfield
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 password
is decolores. Note: no spaces, no caps.
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The Rainbow Junction Gazette Puget Sound Walk To Emmaus
PO Box 77314
Seattle, WA 98133
Address Service Requested
Non-Profit ORG
U.S. Postage Paid
Permit No. 484
Bellevue, WA Men's /Women’s Walks #226-227
Oak Harbor FUMC, Oak Harbor
Men’s: #226 October 15 - 18, 2015
LD Lee Chase
Women’s #227 October 22 - 25, 2015
LD Jeanne Harshbarger
Team Meeting: September 19
Fourth Day TBA
Men's /Women’s Walks #228—229
Birchwood Presbyterian, Bellingham
Men’s: #228 March 3 - 6, 2016
LD RockyLong
Women’s #223 March 10 - 13, 2016
LD Ginger Opdyke
Team Meeting: TBA
Fourth Day TBA
Regional Training August 29, 2015 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bear Creek UMC, Woodinville
Bring your lunch; cookies, coffee and lemonade
provided!
Upcoming Walks & Activities
Request to Serve
on a Puget Sound Walk to Emmaus
Requests to Serve on a Walk to Emmaus weekend
can be found on the PSWTE website at
www.pswte.org. Click on the “4th Day” link.
Be sure to read and sign the Statement of Leader-
ship Commitment on page 2 of the form.
To All AV techs and Music Leaders:
Please remember that whenever we copy mu-
sic, which includes projecting the words on a
screen by whatever method, we have to in-
clude the proper Christian Copyright License
information. If you don’t know what that is or
where to find it, you can contact me. Thanks
for your help. Don Kohlenberger, Music
Committee Chairman
