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November 7 - 9, 2008
A Celebration of Grace
Hosted by Central California Community
Register Online Now!
Who:
All Walk to Emmaus and Chrysalis communities throughout the world are invited. There will be something for everyone. All family members are welcome. Worship and workshops will be led by members of many different communities.
 Where:
The Central California Community is proud to be hosting this event at the College Church of Christ in Fresno. Nearby attractions are Sequoia National Park, Giant Sequoias, Hume Lake, and local day tours. The coast and Napa Valley are only 3 hours away.
What:
The Celebration of Grace is a time for communities to come together as one body to support, encourage, fellowship, and worship. What an opportunity! To be touched and blessed by God's spirit as we celebrate the Grace so freely given to each of us.
Schedule:
FRIDAY
| 8:30 am | Yosemite tour leaves College Church of Christ |
| 9:00 pm | Clergy training at College Church of Christ |
| 1:00 pm | Clergy Lunch |
| 5:00 pm | Registration begins |
| 5:30 pm | Yosemite tour returns to College Church of Christ |
| 5:45 pm | Team gathers for prayer |
| 6:00 pm | Opening/Gathering/Music/Prayer |
| 6:30 pm | Introductions/Overview of Celebration |
| 6:45 pm | Video |
| 7:00 pm | Music |
| 7:15 pm | Emmaus Overview (Purpose/Mission, Staff, Countries, Regions) |
| 8:00 pm | Break |
| 8:15 pm | Keynote Speaker: Tom Albin, Dean of the Upper Room Chapel |
| 8:45 pm | Communion |
| 9:30 pm | Dessert/Fellowship |
| 11:00 pm | Late Night Fellowship/Devotion at the Inn |
SATURDAY
| 8:00 am | Team Prayer/Meeting |
| 8:00 am | Registration |
| 8:30 am | Gathering/Music |
| 8:45 am | Introductions/Overview of the day |
| 9:00 am | History of Emmaus/30th Anniversary |
| 9:30 am | Keynote Speaker: Greg Engroff , International Lay Director |
| 10:00 am | Break |
| 10:15 am | Music |
| 10:30 am | Group Session (Three Day Overview) - Victor Perez |
| 11:00 am | Break-Out Workshops |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:30 pm | Gathering/Music |
| 2:00 pm | Group Session (Sponsorship) - Greg Engroff |
| 2:45 pm | Break |
| 3:00 pm | Open Forum - Upper Room Staff |
| 4:00 pm | Other Ministries (Chrysalis - Susan Jackson) |
| 4:30 pm | Breakout Workshops |
| 5:30 pm | BBQ |
| 7:00 pm | Gathering/Music |
| 7:15 pm | Group Session (Fourth Day/Next Steps) - Tom Albin |
| 7:45 pm | Break |
| 8:00 pm | Music |
| 8:15 pm | Keynote Speaker: Victor Perez, International Spiritual Director |
| 8:45 pm | Communion |
| 9:30 pm | Dessert/Fellowship |
| 11:00 pm | Late Night Fellowship/Devotions at the Inn |
SUNDAY
| 9:00 am | Gathering/Music |
| 9:30 am | Worship led by Central California Community |
| 10:30 am | Dismissal |
There will be workshops, open forums, praise, and worship. This will be an excellent opportunity to get to know each other as well as the leadership from The Upper Room. Our keynote speakers will be Greg Engroff, the International Lay Director, Victor Perez, the International Spiritual Director, and Tom Albin, Dean of The Upper Room Chapel.
Optional Outing Tour Yosemite & beyond
Just 2 hours from Fresno lies Yosemite, the gem of our national parks. Yosemite & Beyond will pick you up at the hotel for an exciting day featuring majestic mountains, beautiful meadows and waterfalls. Learn about the history, animals, the
people, geology, flora and fauna. Stop at tunnel view for the panoramic view of El Capitan, Half Dome and Bridal Veil Fall. One of many great photo spots. Walk to the base of Bridal Veil Fall, if you like. Next stop at Sentinal Bridge, Stoneman
Meadow and the beautiful historic Ahwahnee hotel. Before leaving the valley look for climbers on the face of El Capitan - the largest piece of exposed granite in the world.
Depart Fresno- 8:15am
Return Fresno- 5:30pm
Lunch on your own
Cost for Celebration participants: $60.00
(Regular cost is $95.00)
To take advantage off this offer, you must purchase tour tickets from Yosemite & Beyond 30 days prior to the tour.
Yosemite & Beyond
29571 Kit Carson Ct.
Coarsegold, CA 93614
559-641-6789 PH 559/641-2917
How:
Register Online
The cost is $25.00 per person/$75 per family of 3 or more (through October 15). After October 15, cost is $50 per person and $100 per family of 3 or more.
 Lodging is available at the Piccadilly Inn University in Fresno. Be sure to contact the hotel directly to make your housing arrangements. Mention "Celebration of Grace". Call 559-224-4200 to make your reservation.
For more information contact Ideal Curtis at 530-258-2168 or idealcurtis@yahoo.com. You may also contact Laura Feliciano at lfeliciano@upperroom.org.
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