DeColores! 

Guess what time it is?! Yep that''s right! It''s Hoot (Hootie Hoo) AND Gathering time.and not just any Hoot (Hootie Hoo) it's a Next Steps Hoot (Hootie Hoo) for all of the girls and guys from Chrysalis Flight #25/ Journey #7!!!!  This will be the last time that the team and new butterflies from each flight will be able to gather as a collective group and share their experiences in their next steps.  Sponsors, it is very important to get your new butterflies to this event. 

Remember, Hoots are open to ANYONE - you need not have attended a Chrysalis (or Emmaus) weekend. And, ADULTS ARE NOT ONLY WELCOME BUT ENCOURAGED!!!!!!  Chrysalis and Emmaus are partners in the ministry to produce servant leaders for the church and for God's mission in the world.  As such, each has the responsibility to encourage the other.  This is not only a Chrysalis Hoot it is an event for the entire community, so put this on your calendar and do your best to come.  

After communion, the group Amplify will be performing in the Gym.  Amplify has a unique blend of praise and worship that creates an energy and excitement fosters an atmosphere of amazing praise!  They cite their influences as David Crowder and Chris Tomlin among others.  

Ok, now for the pertinent information. 

When:  This Saturday, March 27^th at 6:00pm 

Where:  Faith UMC - 4000 Spring Park Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32207
 (Directions are posted at the bottom) 

Other:  There will be a covered dish dinner.  Please bring a dish or two (with food in it) to share.  Following dinner the girls' and boys' groups will go to their respective corners for their meeting.  Meanwhile, the community will meet in the sanctuary for a little praise and worship, and the girls' and boys' groups will then join the community to share their songs, hear a Next Steps speaker, and share in communion.   Afterwards we go to the Gym for Amplify!! 

All of the festivities begin at 6pm.  Bring a friend, some food, and a smile as big as the world!  Don''t forget your nametags and crosses and drive safely  And remember, this is also a great place to bring your friends and family that you would like to introduce to Emmaus and Chrysalis.

Look forward to seeing you there! 
Tom Rauth  

Directions to Faith UMC: 

From I-95 South: 

Get off on Emerson and go left Drive ¼  mile and turn right onto Spring Park Road 

½ mile down on the right is Faith UMC 

From I-95 North: 

Get off on Emerson and go right 

Drive ¼  mile and turn right onto Spring Park Road 

½ mile down on the right is Faith UMC 

Dear Community,

The time is here for the caterpillars of Boys Chrysalis Flight #25 and Men's Journey #7! 

The prayer vigil still needs completion. Please sign up for a time slot. (Click here to go to the prayer vigil.)

We now have a complete list of the 22, caterpillars for Boys Flight #25/Journey #76. Below are the names each young man:

Please be in prayer for these young men as they prepare to walk hand-in-hand with Christ this weekend. Pray for their hearts to be open to His word and their minds to be open to applying it to their everyday life.

Many of you have already begun to participate in this weekend through sponsoring some of these boys, preparing agape and signing up for the 72-Hour Prayer Vigil.  However, there are still many ways that you can show these young men the unconditional love of God, a few of which simply involve being there and smiling with them. Your presence at this weekend is often more powerful than any gift you can make or word you can say. Your example of unselfish love can speak volumes. 

Please come out and support the teenagers and young men of Chrysalis Flight #25/Journey #7 this weekend.   We now have 22 young men who are taking steps to be closer to God 

We hear over and over at both Emmaus and Chrysalis closings that the one thing that amazed the new pilgrims/butterflies the most was the overwhelming love and support from a community of people who did not know them at all. 

Having said that I should give you the times and events that community are encouraged to come. All of the following events will be held at the Faith United Methodist Church, 4000 Spring Park Road, Jacksonville, FL   32207 (Directions are posted at the bottom)

Sendoff was held this morning The caterpillars arrived by 8:15am and the Sendoff service begans at 8:30am. Come out and meet some of these ladies listed above and encourage them in God's love as we send them off singing something about Delores, roosters, and baby chickens :)

Second is Candlelight. The community service begins Saturday, 8:00pm in the sanctuary where we will come together to worship, pray for each of these young men by name and take communion in their honor. The Candlelight Service will follow this at 9:00pm.

Last, but certainly not least, is Closing which begins Sunday at 4:00pm. If you have never been to a Chrysalis Closing, I must say it is amazing. To hear how God has touched the lives of these young men is extremely powerful!   I encourage you to come and participate if at all possible.

Starting with this flight, there will be changes regarding how meals are served. In the past only team members were allowed to serve the caterpillars. The community is encouraged to come out and serve meals in the same manner as Emmaus. Meal times are listed below. Anyone wishing to serve should be in the dining room at least 15 minutes ahead of time.

If you have agape, letters, snacks, or anything else to bring to the weekend, please bring them to Faith United Methodist Church. For each Chrysalis weekend the total number of pieces needed is seventy (70). If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Tom Rauth at 904.699.7356 or myself via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Over the past few flights attendance has doubled at Chrysalis functions. This has made a HUGE impact on the young men and woman that attended these weekends! However, we always say that if only one of them is touched it is all worth it. Let's work together to come out in full force and show them the awe-inspiring love of God! 

Your Brother In Christ, 

Directions to Faith UMC:

Boys'' Flights #24 and Journey #6 are held at Faith UMC 

(click above link for directions) 

The final roster for this weekend’s Chrysalis Flight/Journey is now made up of 11 young women who will be spending this weekend building their relationship with Jesus Christ!!!

Please keep them and the team in your prayers. 

Prayer Warriors, 

The Prayer Vigils for both Girl''s and Boy''s Chrysalis Flights #25/Journey #7 are in dire need of completion with the girls'' weekend already here.  Please be in prayer for the teams and the new caterpillars, most of whom do not even know they will be attending.  The prayer vigil is ready and needs your participation for completion. For those of you wishing to participate in the prayer vigil, you can sign up by clicking on the following link.  Note that there are plenty of spots open for the prayer vigil for both the Girl''s Chrysalis Flight/Journey and the Boy''s Chrysalis Flight/Journey.  Please try to complete this list. 

Sign up for the 72-Hour Prayer Vigil (Click here to sign up)

http://fcc.inetmember.com/brdprayervigillistingchrysalis.aspx

The Girl''s Chrysalis Flight/Journey is March 12^th through 14^th with Tam Wheat serving as the Lay Director. The Boy''s Chrysalis Flight/Journey is March 19^th through 21^st with Dan Lowe serving as the Lay Director. Both weekends will be held at Faith United Methodist Church.  The Hoot (Hootie Hoooo!!!!) will also be held there on March 27^th..