How Can I Serve

• • SET UP ~ 3 hours- unload Emmaus supplies, clean up & set up camp (1pm Thursday before Walk until finished)

  • Unload kitchen food - Tuesday, 3 PM time is less than 2 hours         

  • TEAR DOWN – 3 hours (Starts after noon on Sunday - camp staff clean-up camp) ***Need support clearing out all supplies, tables, bins returned to sheds (10 people).

REGISTRATION: Thursday arrival 1:00 PM 

Is called directly to serve by the 

Walk Lay Director and Team Selection Committee 

Making beds, organizing, putting things together, distributing agape, 4th-day folders, pilgrim letters, and supporting Candlelight/Saturday Dinner.

POSTION BREAKDOWN:

1.  CLEAN UP (Setup/Move book table from                      conference room to dining hall for closing)

2.  FINAL CLEAN-UP and PACK-UP 

3.  LUGGAGE & BEDMAKING Thursday evenings (If        the sponsor wants to help with their pilgrim.)

4.  PHOTO Friday morning/afternoon

5.   AGAPE on beds, in the conference room

6.  BANQUET SERVERS (Need 5-7) (i.e., white long-        sleeve button down shirts, black slacks (bow ties       provided)

7. Prepare for Communium (i.e. bread/juice)

8. DEVOTIONAL - Daily during the walk/and 72 hour      prayer vigil. 

1. Food Prep & Service: Cooking and serving all meals, preparing snacks, and organizing the serving line.

2. Kitchen Management: Receiving and storing food, managing inventory, maintaining strict hygiene standards, and coordinating with camp staff.

3. Dining Room Setup: Arranging tables, preparing coffee/drinks, and creating an inviting atmosphere.

4. Cleanup: Washing dishes, cleaning the dining area after meals, and returning the kitchen to its original state on Sunday.

5. Flexibility & Support: Helping with other tasks as directed, such as setting up for candlelight, managing trash, and providing emotional/spiritual support to the team

The Walk to Emmaus prayer team, or prayer vigil, is a crucial 72-hour, 24/7 prayer covering for the pilgrims and staff. Volunteers sign up for 30-minute slots to pray for the Holy Spirit to guide the weekend, protect the team, and open the hearts of participants. 

Key Aspects of the Prayer Team:

1. Purpose: To wrap the entire event in prayer, focusing on the spiritual transformation of participants.

2. Focus Areas: Prayers are requested for pilgrims (especially those hesitant or struggling), team members, table leaders, speakers, cooks, and for the "Agape" (love) gifts.

• CANDLELIGHT CONSISTS OF 3 PRIMARY ROLES

1.  Clergy Role (i.e. communium, fellowship,  

2.  Saturday evening /Prep for Candlelight (i.e. candles, luminaries, prep room, instructions) 

3.  Leader for the evening event.