Emmaus Road

Mother’s Day – May 9th

“A son has been born to Naomi.”
They named him Obed;
he became the father of Jesse,
the father of David.
Ruth 4:17

WHAT POSSIBLE CONNECTION COULD TIE TOGETHER an orca pod, Naomi and Ruth, and the scene of Jesus’s mother with John at the Crucifixion?

Why, Mother’s Day, of course.

May 30th! Same as per usual; drop off’s at church from 10:30-Noon.

Here is an updated list from Christina Smith this week, for Aurora Commons:

“Thank you for your faithful support of our neighbors at the Commons. Here is a list of our ongoing wants/needs:

men’s clothing and shoes
undergarments and socks (preferably new) – we do have some funding to purchase socks and underwear but not enough to meet the demand. Also, our bras are supplied through donations.
individual serving, shelf-stable soft snacks, and drinks – we are purchasing food for the burritos and sandwiches we serve but rely on donations for additional snacks and beverages to serve our neighbors. Due to COVID limiting us from inviting neighbors inside to access the kitchen, these snacks are helpful.
outdoor gear – tents, tarps, blankets, and/or sleeping bags
purses filled with a journal or notebook, gel pens, 1-2 makeup items, a note reminding our neighbors that they are loved – this was an idea that originated from a donation put together by a mother & daughter. We distributed the purses to women visiting our S.H.E. Clinic and they were a hit. One of our donations volunteers has continued to put together purses filled with these types of items received but the demand will outpace our supply.

Four separate Small Groups meet via ZOOM on a regular basis – “Guys Group”; “Group With No Name”; “Crown Hill Group”; “POD-19”; email office@emmausroad.net for info
New Horizons Dinner – sponsored every first Wednesday; email office@emmausroad.net for info.