Letters from Representatives
DeColores to all of you,
We concluded our first ever International Advisory Committee Meeting for Chrysalis and Emmaus. We had members from England, South Africa, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Mexico, in addition to members from all over the United States. What a joy it was to have all of us together.
And that is what these two movements are all about, working together in the name of Jesus Christ. I believe that the Chrysalis members opened the eyes of most of the Emmaus members. For instance, I had no idea how little I knew about all the possibilities that exist for our website. But I had young adults and older adults – together – showing me the things that we can do and the things that interest youth and young adults when they look at a website. Now I don’t know about you, but I’m 57 years old and I only learned how to operate a computer about 10 years ago. Who taught me? It was my daughter. If it wasn’t for her, I may still be looking for the on/off switch My generation is the first generation that is learning things from our children. And, oh, do they have things to teach us! Technology is moving fast and they are all over it and willing to teach us – IF ONLY WE’LL LISTEN!
When we talk about important features of Chrysalis, two features come to mind, one is that Chrysalis offers role models and mentors, and the second one that sticks out in my mind is that Chrysalis involves young people in partnership with lay adults and clergy. As Christian adults in Emmaus, we must remember that we ARE role models and the youth and young adults are looking at us all the time. Are we setting a good example of how Jesus leads or lives? And are our young adults and youth really in partnership with us? We need to understand that our youth and young adults are not just our future leaders, they ARE our leaders, now.
As adult Christians who have experienced Emmaus, it is time for us to BE Emmaus and to be the Body of Christ who are Changing Our World. These are not just talks, they are who we are challenged to be. Take another look; you can see the love of Christ in them. They want to be in a Christ-like partnership with us. Let’s get up and walk across the room with our hands extended.
Fly With Christ,
Greg
