Thank you, thank you, thank you to Kevin Booe, Dan Chrestman and the servants of men's walk #88! I know all the pilgrims were blessed to have been a part of that weekend. Thank you to the community for showing up and supporting the entire weekend with so many, it was truly a blessing to see so many of you at send-off, candlelight and then again at closing. Jesus was smiling!

Change is to some a very bad word, to others it signifies growth and progress. However you view change, I am asking you for now to accept it with an open heart as we begin the process of trying to build our community into something better. Our first change is that we now have an appointed community music coordinator. Mike Cox has graciously accepted this position and I am very excited to see what God will do through him and I look very forward to working with him. There is likely going to be a change in how we conduct our community meetings beginning with the June 6th meeting. I say likely because it is something that we discussed at the last board meeting which was warmly welcomed, but we still have to vote on it and approve it. So look for exciting news in the next edition of the Llano Estacado Emmaus newsletter.

Last month I asked all of you to get in touch with me in regards to your thoughts about our community meetings. I received exactly two responses. I feel pretty certain that more of us have some joys, concerns or thoughts than that. I once again am asking you to please feel free to send me an email at mrogles@sbcglobal.net or even call me at 806-781-6809 and let me know how you feel. The only way for us in leadership to know which direction to steer the ship is if those who are on board tell us where they want to go. Communication is the integral part of any relationship and I certainly welcome any and all communication from all of you.

As all of you know, prayer is the biggest part of every walk that takes place. There has been a few problems with reminder emails being returned to the prayer vigil coordinators. I would encourage all of us, especially those with permanent slots on the vigils to double check your information as the book is passed around to ensure your reminder gets to you and all of the prayer slots are filled for each walk.

Thank you again for allowing me the opportunity to serve in this capacity. I am humbled beyond words and I am very excited to see what God does in the coming months. Love to all!

Blessings to you, Numbers 6:24-26

Chad E Oglesby