A Spiritual Director's Perspective on Walk 139

There is no substitute for seeking the Holy Spirit as our guide in preparing for a Walk, and that is exactly what the team did, beginning with our first training meeting. Of course, we were bestowed with an excellent team as well, led by our capable Lay Director, Miki Wright. Throughout both the training and weekend event itself, we created an atmosphere of invitation for the Holy Spirit and He showed up in a powerful way, touching the hearts of the pilgrims and team alike.

The team was repeatedly astonished by what the Lord was doing in our midst, beginning on Thursday night when the pilgrims began to bond to a degree that we hadn’t anticipated (you know what they say about that word!) until Saturday. By Friday there were pilgrims ministering to team members and on Saturday the entire conference room (led by laity) laid hands on one pilgrim following her request for healing prayer. I could continue but some things that happen on the Walk need to stay on the Walk…

Suffice to say that the strength of the testimonies given at closing on Sunday gave glory to God for His transformative power worked in the lives of the newest members of our community as well as to the seasoned veterans who served on the team. Of course, it didn’t hurt that every meal we ate was outstanding through the entire weekend, thanks to Les and his great staff of volunteers. Through this great agape food ministry, the pilgrims learned first-hand the other name for the Walk: “The Waddle to Enormous.”   

Our Emmaus Community blessed this Walk in powerful ways by undergirding the weekend in prayer and participation in the Candlelight and Closing ceremonies. The benefits of their action were heard in what the former pilgrims shared at the 4^th Day Gathering on Saturday, May 2^nd. When the Holy Spirit and the BVEC community both show up together it becomes an unbeatable combination in the spiritual growth of our pilgrims. All glory to God for what He has brought in their lives, and may God bless the Brazos Valley Emmaus Community and multiply the good work He has entrusted to it.

De Colores!

Pastor Eric Dehmer

There are many ways to serve on the walk, and it is always a blessing! We need outside team members, conference room team members, camp set up, servers at dinner, prayer chapel, the list continues! If you are interested in serving on the upcoming walks in October 2026 or Spring 2027, complete the online application, here.



There is always a team helping so no one is left on their own to "figure it out." Prayerfully consider joining us. The Holy Spirit has equipped you and we are ready to serve with you! Each walk requires 50-60 servants.

Walk Dates:

Men's Walk # 140 -- October 1-4, 2026

Women's Walk #141 -- October 15-18, 2026

Men's Walk #142 -- April 1-4, 2027

Women's Walk #143 -- April 15-18, 2027

Virtual Reunion Group (click here)

An Emmaus reunion group is a spiritual follow-up that sustains the impact of the walk, fosters deeper Christian living, and builds lasting fellowship among those committed to walk with Christ. 


This link is also on the website under the Reunion Group page.



Questions? Comments? Contributions?

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

2Co 13:14

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