San Antonio, Texas
Welcome to Bluebonnet 4th Day Group Emmaus web site.
What is the Walk to Emmaus?
The Walk to Emmaus experience begins with a 72-hour short course in Christianity, comprised of fifteen talks by lay and clergy on the themes of God's grace, disciplines of Christian discipleship, and what it means to be the church. The course is wrapped in prayer and Holy Communion.
The "Emmaus Community", made up those who have attended and Emmaus weekend, support the 72-hour experience with prayer vigil, by preparing and serving meals, and other acts of love and self giving (Agape). The Emmaus Walk typically begins Thursday evenincg and concludes Sunday evening. Men and women attend separate weekends.
The United Methodist Church sponsors The Walk to Emmaus and offers it through local Emmaus groups around the world. Although connected through The United Methodist Church, The Walk to Emmaus is ecumenical.
The Bluebonnet 4th Day Emmaus group is a member of The Texas South West Conference District and consists of 6 churches:
Christ United Methodist Church
Resurrection United Methodist Church
Epworth United Methodist Church
La Vernia United Methodist Church
Floresville United Methodist Church
Boldtville Presbyterian Church
We are glad you stopped by to visit. We hope by visiting our web site you will become interested with The Walk to Emmaus and feel the spirit leading you to attend somewhere in your area. If you have any questions or comments please send us an email to chris@bluebonnetgroup.com Come back any time.
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