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i just want to say.

By morgan eli. | March 31, 2008

thank you.

to everyone who’s ever been involved with emmaus in any way.

the past 2 years of my life have been filled with ups and downs; depression, struggles in my spiritual life, family issues, self esteem problems, health problems, and well i could go on for a while, but through it all you have been my support system.

you’ve been my family.

so thank you. for the fond memories, the helping hands, the unconditional love, the open ears, the discussions about Christ, the songs, the prayers, the many new friendships, and the joy you’ve given me.
words cannot express how much i love each and every one of you.

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My Emmaus 3.0 Memories.

By Jaime Antoninka | March 31, 2008

The first time I was ever at Emmaus was shortly after everyone had moved in. I didn’t get to be around too much because of the craziness of my schedule, but I do appreciate the memories I have from the people I encountered there.

I had been to Emmaus a few times with Bekah a little while after everyone had moved in, but had never gone on my own. This brings me to my first memorable 3.0 memory. I had gotten out of my night class early and didn’t feel like heading home, so I decided to go to Emmaus. I walked in through the kitchen and into the cafe area. The whole place was dark, but there was loud music playing, and I could see people dancing around. It was Tara having a random dance party. So, I joined in and danced with people I didn’t even know, but yet it felt so comfortable.

I didn’t get to be around Emmaus much over the past year and some odd months, but I do love everything I have experienced there. I met so many amazingly talented and awesome new friends, and had so many good times.

Lets make them continue on…

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Saturday

By ohsillytwigg | March 14, 2008

Hey everyone!

I won’t be able to be at the show on Saturday, but I hope everyone has a great time!

More importantly, I hope that enough money is raised to cover debts.

And I wish everyone the best of luck!!!

Find me on facebook or myspace (.com/stwigg), if you’d like to keep in contact!

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Jan Newsletter

By Ryan | January 30, 2008

Greetings *|FNAME|*.
Well, you may have heard the rumors; emmaus is moving out of its building (emmaus 3.0 as we call it).

These rumors are true. We are moving out of 49 York St.

Emmaus will look very different in the future. While it may not be as formal or program driven the relationships will live on forever. Emmaus has been about connecting people and building the Kingdom since the beginning. That is an aspect to emmaus that will live on.

Please Help!
Thrift Store
Two problems face us. We have some bills to keep current and a few reasonable debts to pay. We also have a ton of stuff. Fortunately we have a thrift store that can solve both of those problems. We can make money as we move items out! The sales are going to get crazy! Right now we have a $5 bag sale. Fill up a bag with books, clothes, and shoes for $5. In a few weeks everything will be $1 or less.

Please help us by

shopping the thrift store.
telling your friends
telling your friends
shopping the thrift store
oh and telling your friends.

Help us by printing the poster at the bottom of this email and handing it out at school, church bulletins, restaurants.

I can’t stress how important the thrift store is right now. After March 15 have no way to make income.

“Help Emmaus Saturdays”
If Emmaus has ever meant anything to you. Please give back by helping us move out. There can’t be enough help! It doesn’t have to be drudgery. As a matter of fact it feels good to get stuff done and be together doing it.

The first “help Emmaus Saturday” is Feburary 16 then every Saturday until March 29.

The Venue

Things might be slowing down, but we still have some great shows lined up! But these shows take help.

In the venue each show there are several positions that need filled. They include: door person, sound person, making food for the bands, purchasing soda/water to sell, and running cafe.

Please help at one of these shows if you can.

Feb 6, 2008 9 am Don the Reader, Death Virginia, Lucy, Of the Few

regional metal!

Feb 9, 2008 7 pm Plush Art Show! Three regional artists! w/music from Right as Rain, Honeydew, Ian Henkel, and Backroads!

Music and art night! Heidi of mypapercrane.com is doing a plush art show. We dig her work. We’ll kick the night off with some bands!

Feb 25, 2008 7 pm inhale/exhale, gwen stacey, here i come falling, a girl a gun a ghost

yes! national metal acts. Possibly the last metal show at emmaus.

Mar 8, 2008 7 pm Cancer Charity Benefit Show

All proceeds from this show will benefit a cancer charity. The show will have locals. Stay tuned for details.

Mar 15, 2008 7 pm Emmaus Last Horrah Show

This is it. Our last show in 49 York St. It will be all day and have our favorite musicians from over the years. Proceeds will go towards paying emmaus’ debts. You better be there! More details to come.

Emmaus is a community first. Feel free to stop by any time and hang out. Also, let us know if you need anything or how we can serve you.
Keep on!

Ryan Kudasik
Director of Emmaus

Link to the poster

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Lampshades live at Emmaus tomorrow!

By thelampshades | January 25, 2008

Hey, my band, The Lampshades, is playing at Emmaus tomorrow night (1/26)! This is our first time at Emmaus and we’ve heard great things about this place from other bands we know who have played there. So come on out! You can hear our music here: http://www.myspace.com/thelampshades

Thanks,

Jaren/The Lampshades

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If You Don’t Get It, Don’t Sing.

By Will Lemmers | January 16, 2008

This is a blog that I posted many moons ago, on myspace. I’ve finally decided to post it, anew, here at Emmaus:

Tonight the choir was practicing a song that is still somewhat new to us. At one part, some of us were unsure what note to sing. (Not all of us read musical notation). The choir leader said, “If you don’t get it, don’t sing; just listen.”

It made me think about how, in life, none of us always has the answer. And it is valuable to know when to shut up and listen. I believe that it is possible to know the truth. That is to say, I believe in absolutes. But we don’t just know everything. Truth is something that is learned. Learning is a process that never ends.

One thing that I have learned is that, while I believe certain things to be wrong, I ought to listen to other points of view. It may be that there is some truth to what is said. And at any rate, even if I am sure that a particular idea is wrong, I might be able to think of a more intelligent reply if I shut up and listen first.

I didn’t write the notes on the music sheet of truth. I am still learning the song. So are you. That is why I don’t like listening to, or participating in, a lot of heated debates. Debates sound stupid sometimes. They sound stupid because neither party has it all figured out. We are all fellow students, nothing more.

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Faces of Emmaus

By emmaus | January 14, 2008

The time is here to create a yearbook in honor of the people, memories, and inanimate objects of emmaus history. A few of us started comprising a list of the people involved with emmaus since it’s beginnings. We know there are many people we missed. Look over this list and comment the names we forgot and the time they showed up: 1.0, 2.0 or 3.0. (3.0 is the building we are currently in). Also comment if someone has been placed in the wrong version of emmaus or if you know the correct spellage of a name (I know many are spelled wrong)

For now we just want names, but soon the requests for your photos and favorite memories will be posted. check back. Okay, here we go…
1.0

Tim Beckley
Lauren Beckley
Levi Landis
Hannah Kern
Noah
Neil Perry
Nikki Walter
Ryan Kudasik
Travis K
Tara T
Suzy
Jake D
Derrick
Will
Jen
Roni
Lee
Brad Hess
Phyllis and Gene
Brandon Gray
Lindsay
Alpacas
Bryan Stoner
Katie Quinn
Bryan Shultz
Eric Green
The Gettle
Adam Suell
Matt Rhyne
Laura Rhyne
AJ Hood
The Hoods
Roxy
Jake Kern
Josh Kern
Sam Kern
Scotti P

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