News from the Board
Greetings, EOEE 4th Day:
During the fall time of the year, God blesses us with a vivid landscape of color. Our master painter fillshis canvas with bright reds, yellows, and golds. Such a beautiful picture.As I traveled to Camp Wanake over these past couple of weeks, I was able to enjoy the beautiful fall colors. Hopefully you were able to attend some of the events during the recent walk weekends for the Men’s and Women’s Teams.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of East Ohio Emmanuel Emmaus, I am honored to welcome 13 men and 19 women to EOEE 4th Day. Congratulations and welcome. It was great to hear what the 72-hour walk meant to them. God was truly present.
I encourage each of you to attend our Gathering on November 21st to meet our newest 4th Day.
The Gathering starts at 6:00 PM. Prior to the Gathering, at 4:30 PM, we will be holding another event called the 4th Day Experience. This is a time for the New 4th Day and their sponsors to come and meet some of the leadership of the Community and hear how they can volunteer to serve. If you want to learn more about the Community and how to get more involved, you are welcome to attend this meeting as well.
Another event that is coming in the month of December is The Walk to the Manger. The event is planned for December 5th at 5 PM. It will be held at Easton Chapel. This takes the place of our December Gathering and is planned earlier in the month so as not to conflict with other holiday events. As we have just finished our Fall Walks, it is not too late to start thinking about sponsoring someone for our Spring Walks. Jack Ritenour will lead the Men’s Walk #109 from April 8th to 11th. Erica Valentine will lead the Women’s Walk #108 on April 15th to 18th. Start thinking about who will become our next group of 4th Day.
Lastly, at our last EOEE Board meeting, the Board Trustees voted on the Community Lay Director for 2028 as well as the Weekend Lay Leaders for Walk #111 (Walks taking place in the Spring of 2028).
It is my privilege to announce that Jo Ann Fearon will be our Community Lay Director for 2028. Her term will begin in January of this coming year when she will be serving as the assistant to Jim Grafe. It is also my pleasure to announce the Weekend Lay Leaders for Walk #111. The Men’s Leader for Walk #111 will be Dave Piehl, and his counterpart to lead the Women’s Walk #111 will be Tammy Huggins.
Their 18-month journey will begin next month in November when they begin preparing as the Assistants for the upcoming Spring Walks #109. Please congratulate them when you see them and keep them in your prayers!
I wish you all many blessings for your Thanksgiving Holiday. Embrace your family and friends and express thanks for all of your Heavenly Father’s blessings.
Continued blessings and De Colores!
Ken Shillingburg
Community Lay Leader