August 2026
Upcoming fourth day events:
- Community Meeting – August 13th, 2026, LakeRidge Methodist Church, 4701 82nd, Lubbock, TX
- Board meeting at 5:30
- Babe Chick Meeting 5:45
- Meal & Fellowship at 6:00 – Please bring food to share
- Worship at 7:00
- Women’s Walk # 175 Rebecca Granados Lay Director, August 6 – August 9
- Men’s Walk # 123 Jody Ehler Lay Director, September 24 – 27
- Women’s Walk #176 Suzanne Baker, October 22 -25
Reach out to the Lay Director if you feel called to work a walk.
I have been thinking a lot lately about what discipleship means and why Emmaus is so important. It is not just a program or a church committee; it is the heartbeat of the Christian faith. We disciple first and foremost because Jesus explicitly commanded us to do so in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19). Before ascending to heaven, His final directive was not to merely count converts, but to “go and make disciples.” When we invest our time, energy, and love into guiding another believer, we are walking in direct obedience to our Savior.
Beyond obedience, we disciple because it is the God-designed engine for spiritual growth and maturity. God never intended for us to navigate the trials and triumphs of the Christian life in isolation. Through the intentional relationships of discipleship, we share wisdom, provide accountability, and model Christlike character in real time. It is within this sacred bond of mentorship that abstract biblical truths become living, breathing habits, transforming raw faith into deep spiritual maturity.
Ultimately, we disciple because it ensures the preservation and expansion of the Gospel for generations to come. When you disciple someone, you are not just changing one life; you are equipping them to change the lives of others. This beautiful, reproducing cycle is how the Church has survived and thrived for over two thousand years. By discipling someone today, you are passing the torch of faith forward, ensuring that the light of Christ continues to shine brightly in the next generation.
When you sponsor someone to The Walk to Emmaus, you are being a disciple. I can’t think of a better way to “go and make disciples” than this. Who are you going to sponsor today?
De Colores,
Larry Van Gilder, Community Lay Director
