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Men’s Walk 2020M Postponed to June 25-28, 2020
Greetings Brothers and Sisters:
Over the last several days I have received numerous letters and messages pertaining to the threat of Covid-19 virus. All across our region, our towns, our state and our nation, more and more decisions and recommended actions resulting in restrictions on assemblies are being enacted. As you are probably aware, the Governor of the State of Texas and the Mayor of Austin, have directed the closure of eating and drinking establishments, the closing of schools, and the restriction of movement of groups greater than ten persons. Said restrictions are forecast to continue even into May. Eagle Wings Retreat Center has informed me that they will be closed for business for the next four weeks. That means they would possibly reopen a mere 10 days before our schedule Walk. Many of the pilgrims and team members participating in the Walk 2020M are of the age groups considered to be the most vulnerable to this disease/virus.
As the threat of Covid-19 increases, these are necessary steps for a prudent leader to impose and to follow. To that end, I have sought and received approval of the Board of Directors of the Heartland of Texas Emmaus Community to postpone Walk 2020M. We have secured the Eagle Wings Retreat Center for the period June 25-28, 2020. Therefore, we will postpone the Walk until that time frame. By postponing the Walk now, we give everyone concerned and/or involved with the Walk, ample time to make or change plans to participate and schedule their calendars to accommodate the change. This change of dates will likewise enable the teams to conduct their final meetings and preparations.
This decision is not a unilateral one. I have received the near unanimous approval of the Board members to take this action. I know this will be received by some with a heavy heart but it is the right thing to do for everyone involved. Remember, our God is an awesome God. He has this problem in His powerful hands. Pray for His mercy and guidance as we go forward.
As ever, I remain one in Christ with all of you.
De Colores
Tom Ruiz
Community Lay Director
Heartland of Texas Emmaus Community
Time to Submit Pilgrim Applications for Men’s Walk 2020m
Men’s Walk to Emmaus 2020m is coming up June 25-28, 2020. Visit the FAQ page for Pilgrims https://hotec.org/faq and then if you want to attend our next walk, complete the Pilgrim Application and give it to your Sponsor. A PDF copy of the Pilgrim Application is here https://hotec.org/application.
Sponsors Sign up for Prayer Vigil
Walk Sponsors play a very important role and one of the most important responsibilities is to sign up for the Prayer Vigil to pray for their Pilgrim. https://heartlandemmaus.org/prayervigil. A complete list of responsibilities can be found in the Sponsorship page page.
Community Update – March 23, 2020
Good morning brothers and sisters in Christ! I hope this day finds you all sniffle and cough free. Men's walk 2020M has been pushed back to June 25th thru 28th. An email will be going out to sponsors and pilgrims soon. No change for the Women's walk at...
Community Update March 16, 2020
Good morning everyone, I hope this day finds you happy and healthy. There is not much in the way of pertinent news to pass along other than a letter from the Community Lay Director, which you will find below. I would add that we still need pilgrim applications for...
Community Update – March 9, 2020
Good morning all, here we are at the start of a new week already. the Lord is blessing us with some rain here in Austin right now. Hopefully the hill country is getting it's share. Today is the second Monday and that means we have a north gathering this...
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