1 Fourth Day Journal September 2021 4th Day - September On September 11, 2021, our nation will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks where 2,977 people were killed. Across our nation people will countdown on a timeline we all know so well and remember the events of that day and those who needlessly perished. I recently read an article about a man that was seen in the gym on a stair climber wearing 60 pounds of firefighter gear climbing the length of 110 floors to pay tribute to the 343 firefighter victims on that day. Firemen everywhere will remember will participate in the stair-stepper tribute so they won’t forget and so we will remember. As Christians it is equally important for us to remember. Looking back across the timeline of your faith you will see those events where He has interceded in your life, or where He chipped away at your character in order to help you grow. “Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness and who seek the Lord: Look to the rock from which you were cut and to the quarry from which you were hewn; ” (Isaiah 51:1, NIV) Reflecting on your faith journey will not only help you see how you have been transformed from your beginning. You also find that He’s remained the same at each tick on your personal timeline. Message from Community Lay Director: INSIDE THIS ISSUE NCA Emmaus CLD Message 1 NCA Emmaus SD Message 5 Praise NCAE MD 8
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Fourth Day Journal
September 2021
4th Day - September
On September 11, 2021, our nation will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks
where 2,977 people were killed. Across our nation people will countdown on a timeline we all
know so well and remember the events of that day and those who needlessly perished. I recently
read an article about a man that was seen in the gym on a stair climber wearing 60 pounds
of firefighter gear climbing the length of 110 floors to pay tribute to the 343 firefighter victims on
that day.
Firemen everywhere will remember will participate in the stair-stepper tribute so they won’t forget
and so we will remember. As Christians it is equally important for us to remember. Looking back
across the timeline of your faith you will see those events where He has interceded in your life, or
where He chipped away at your character in order to help you grow.
“Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness and who seek the Lord: Look to the rock from which
you were cut and to the quarry from which you were hewn; ” (Isaiah 51:1, NIV)
Reflecting on your faith journey will not only help you see how you have been transformed from
your beginning. You also find that He’s remained
the same at each tick on your personal
timeline.
Message from Community Lay Director:
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
NCA Emmaus CLD Message 1
NCA Emmaus SD Message 5
Praise NCAE MD 8
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This month we will all remember those that died in New York City, the Pentagon, and Shanks-
ville, Pennsylvania. We can also remember our journey in relationship with Christ and how He
lovingly endures forever.
De Colores,
Chris Scholz
Community Lay Director Continued:
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Coming Soon – NCAE Board Elections!
Have you ever thought about serving on the Board that guides our Community in doing great
things that make a difference in our local churches and our Community? Have you served on
two Emmaus teams that facilitate our weekends? Do you know an Emmaus Brother or Sister
who has served on two teams who would do a wonderful job serving on the Board? Now is
the time to forward your name, or the name of an Emmaus Brother or Sister, to become an
important part of the future of our Community.
The upcoming year will be an exciting one. We are sure everyone is more than ready to get
back together at in-person Ultreyas and restart our weekends. The Board is currently working
on several ideas to return to in-person events and energize our weekends in ways that allow the
Pilgrims to return from the mountain ready for sponsoring and teaming. Most importantly, the
Board is developing ideas to engage the local churches by connecting with the pastors to
communicate how having their members attend an NCA Emmaus weekend can motivate their
members to become leaders in their churches. You will hear about some of the weekend
changes at our Special Community Meeting on September 18th. This work will continue into
next year and into the years ahead as the Board generates new ideas to keep the NCA
Emmaus Community vital and relevant. Please be aware that given the current COVID
positivity numbers in Prince William and Fairfax County, the September 18th meeting will
be conducted virtually. We will also briefly talk about the upcoming Board elections and an-
swer your questions at this Special Community Meeting.
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At the annual meeting (currently scheduled for November), the Community will vote on a new
class of Board members to serve a two-year term. This year we will be electing two women,
three men, and one SD. If you, or someone you know, is eligible and willing to serve on the
Board, please forward your/their name to the email below. Note: If you are nominating someone
for the Board, please talk with them about serving before you forward their name.
The Board asks that you seriously consider seeking nomination to serve in the leadership of our
Community. Your time, talents, and energy would be greatly appreciated.