ember
Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road…?
Who?
- As High School and Jr. High students, we are friends, siblings, classmates, neighbors, and visitors coming together.
What?
- We like to hang out, build relationships with friends and leaders, and learn more about who Jesus is.
Where?
- We meet at the HUB. (180 East 8th Street – Lincoln, CA)
When?
- We spend time together every Wednesday evening. People start arriving at 6-6:30 and leave at 8:30. Scroll down to the “what’s NEXT!!!” section for more details. FYI: On Sundays students are encouraged to worship with the rest of the Emmaus community.
Why?
- Emmaus Church Community desires to be God’s instrument in helping shape and serve the students of our community. We have a passion for developing students into individuals of compassion who want to make an impact on their world. Emmaus is positioned to foster the growth and potential of these emerging leaders in the way of Jesus.
still have questions?
- Feel free to contact Tim Loomis at 916.295.0668 or
tim@emmauscommunity.org.
High School Winter Retreat
Escape High School Winter Retreat over President’s Day weekend (FEBRUARY 12-15), the theme for this year is NOISE. We will be taking a fresh look at (and much needed break from) all the noise that distracts us in life.
LOGISTICS:
-Retreat will be at California Mission Springs Conference center.
-We will meet Friday the 12th at 3:00PM (at the HUB) and arrive back at the HUB on Monday the 15th at 5:30PM.
-Weekend will include group games, live worship band, small group time, a service project in Santa Cruz, a trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium/Cannery Row, and more…
-Sign ups are happening NOW! We have a certain number of spots guaranteed, and there will only be a few available after that.
-Andrew has already turned in a list of students planning to go and their shirt sizes to the retreat organizers. Please contact Andrew immediately if you would like to be added to the list. (or if you don’t know if you’re on it)
-Cost is $175 per student, which includes: food, room, retreat T-shirt, and fee for the Aquarium
-FINAL deadline for payment and last minute sign-ups with payment is FEB 7
-students will receive a suggested packing list upon payment
-Waivers MUST be signed by a parent for this trip. The best time to do this will be at the Ember Parents’ Meeting at the HUB at 6pm this Wednesday, January 27th
Contact Andrew Weygandt (andrew@emmauscommunity.org or cell phone# 224.622.2716) for more information or to sign up.
Links to Retreat Forms Online:
info sheet
waiver
scholarship application
logistics & packing list
What’s NEXT!!!
January
- Jan. 27 – Ember Parent’s Meeting – 6pm at the HUB, contact tim@emmauscommunity.org for details. Also, Ken Goodnough will be sharing on the topic of “I wish I knew…” at Ember.
- Jan. 29 – Ember BONFIRE, our annual bonfire is this Friday night! We start at 5:30pm at 1115 Fruitvale Rd., Lincoln, CA 95648. Bring friends and family! (questions go to: andrew@emmauscommunity.org)
ps – Sorry this post is up sooo late! That’s my fault. -andrew
February
- Feb. 3 – Ember tonight, come for a unique night!
- Feb. 10 – Ember tonight, Nathan Oates shares on the topic of “I wish I knew…”
- Feb. 12 thru 15 – Escape High School Winter Retreat over President’s Day weekend, the theme for this year is NOISE. We will be taking a fresh look at (and much needed break from) all the noise that distracts us in life.
- Feb. 17 – joining the larger Emmaus community for an Ash Wednesday Gathering, so NO EMBER tonight
- Feb. 24 – Ember tonight, with A-Wey teaching
March
- All Month – the BIGGER picture – Students, we want you to join us at Ember this month for a totally new thing. We’re discussing the questions and gray areas which matter to you right now. Difficult parts of life get clearer when we can talk honestly and hear perspective from those with experience. We’re changing up Ember for the month of March! All teenagers are welcome to come for a unique month of teachings.
Peak III 2009
Ember Youth Outreach
Peak III 2007
Check Out These Photos From Previous Ember Events
Peak 3
Ember Christmas Tree Bonfire
More Bonfire Pics
Fuel
Love the Ember page and especially that raging bonfire.
That was a big fire! We should burn stuff more often at Ember. Our name is “EMBER,” let’s fan the real flame, I bet we could find lots of flammable things.