Community Bylwas Changes

Please find the proposed By-Law changes that the Board of Directors recently voted on. The changes pertain to clarifying wording and a change of the monthly meeting date. By-laws state that the Community must be notified of these proposed changes. Please feel free to contact one of the following Board members in regard to the changes.

Kevin Ruch, Community Lay Director – 260-437-0367
Linda Hyndman, Community Secretary – 260-248-7857
Dale Naragon, Community Past Lay Director - 260-466-1676
Tim Dempsey, Community Treasurer – 260-432-1890

Any objections to the proposed By-Laws must be submitted in writing to:

Linda Hyndman
4065 W. 400 N.
Columbia City, IN 46725

If approved, proposed By-Law changes will go into effect July 31, 2013.

North Indiana Emmaus is alive and growing but we need you to be a part of this wonderful instrument to grow God’s kingdom. Please help us stay in touch with you by updating your addresses (physical or e-mail) and phone numbers by contacting us at 260-248-7857 or mailing to NI Emmaus Community, Board Secretary, linda.hyndman@niemmaus.com or 4065 W 400 N., Columbia City, IN 46725

DeColores,
North Indiana Emmaus Board of Directors

Upcoming 2013 Walks and Flights

Here are the Walks and Flights that we have scheduled for 2013:

Boy's Flight #73
June 21-23, 2013
Sangralea Valley
Prayer Vigil

Girl's Flight #74
June 28-30, 2013
Sangralea Valley
Prayer Vigil

Are you a youth or adult that would like to be considered for team? Reply to Ladeana Jones with contact information and it will be forwarded to Lay Directors for their consideration.

Men's Walk #227
October 3-6, 2013
Epworth Forest
Prayer Vigil

Women's Walk #228
October 10-13, 2013
Epworth Forest
Prayer Vigil

If you're interested in sponsoring a Pilgrim or Caterpillar, follow this link to the registration and sponsor forms.

NIEC Board Meetings

The next board meeting will be Monday, May 13th, 2013, 7:00 pm., at Epworth Forest. As always meetings are open to community. Please join us for our meeting as we discuss possibilities, opportunities and options regarding facilities for future Walks held at Epworth.

Crowing Creations via Email

The Community is currently sending the Crowing Creations Newsletter by way of email. If you would to be added to the distribution list, please email Ladeana Jones, Chair of the Communications Committee.

January 2013 Crowing Creations
December 2012 Crowing Creations
November 2012 Crowing Creations
October 2012 Crowing Creations
September 2012 Crowing Creations
August 2012 Crowing Creations
July 2012 Crowing Creations

Registration Reminders

All Registrations need to be sent to the appropriate Registrar. Emmaus Walk registrations go to Cindy Ramseyer. Chrysalis Flight registrations go to Ashley Stemmler.

Registrations cannot be faxed, but must be accompanied by a check for the Deposit, which is half of the total cost of the Walk or Flight.

Registrations must be received by the cutoff date for each walk, which is determined by the NIEC Board of Directors.

View Prayer Requests

Prayer is the lifeline of the Emmaus Community. We envelope each other and the Body of Christ in prayer, as instructed by Jesus Christ. Click here to view community prayer requests.

Lost and Found

Check here to see if your missing item has been found, or to report something left behind from a Walk or Flight. (more . . .)

Screening Form Required for All Servants!

If you desire to serve on North Indiana Emmaus Community Flights or Walks (lay or clergy positions) in the future, you MUST complete and return a printed copy of the screening form. If you do not do so, you will no longer be eligible to serve and will not be called. You may download and print the document here, but the ORIGINAL WITH ORIGINAL SIGNATURE must be on file with North Indiana Emmaus Community. The mailing address is on the form. Fill it out and return it today!

Upcoming Walks to Emmaus

Hoots! Have you been to a Hoot yet this year? Join us in our time of fun, fellowship, and hanging out with Jesus at the upcoming hoots.

You can now submit your Yes! form right here from the NIEC Website. We need to hear from you if you want to serve on an Emmaus or Chrysalis team!

If you are a lay person, click here to submit your Yes! Form...

If you are a clergy, click here to submit your Yes! Form...

Quick, easy, and inexpensive agape ideas . . . from The Upper Room Discussion Group. (more . . .)