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“For God is not unfair. He will not forget how hard
you have worked for Him and how you have shown
your love to Him by caring for other Christians, as you
still do.” (Hebrews 6:10)
a weekend at the Leesburg
Methodist Retreat Center. In
1984 we hosted our first Walk to
Emmaus at Dunklin and have
celebrated over one hundred
weekends since then.
There is a spiritual bonding
that takes place between
Christians from many
denominations when they retreat
together and when God’s love
“Now the same day two of bonds them together in a beautiful
them were going to a village
expression of the “Kingdom of
called Emmaus, about seven
God, on Earth as it is in heaven.”
The Walk to Emmaus retreats are
miles from Jerusalem.”…
interdenominational with
“Did not our hearts burn
candidates and team members
within us, while He talked
coming from many different
with us by the way, and while churches from all over South East
He open to us the scriptures” Florida. Doctrinal difference are
(Luke 24: 13 & 32)
overshadowed by the basic
tenants of the Bible that we hold
The, now famous walk to
in common. The communion
Emmaus, first took place on a
table is open to all that call Jesus
dusty road in Israel when Cleopas their Lord and Savior.
and an unnamed man
The support system of prayer
encountered the resurrected
that undergirds each retreat is
Christ on the first Easter morning. astonishing. Every candidate is
Their lives were radically changed bathed in prayer by team
when they realized that the man
members who gather weekly to
they saw crucified on Friday was pray for them. During the retreat
the same man who was
prayer warriors are on their knees
resurrected on Sunday.
in the Chapel praying for the
The last walk to Emmaus took candidates by name. The pastors
place on a dirty road at Dunklin
from participating churches come
City of Refuge when seventy
to Dunklin to take part in the
people spent a weekend in
prayer and Communion services.
communion with the resurrected
Racial, cultural and doctrinal
Christ. Both groups experienced barriers that have divided
the indwelling presence of the
Christians in the past are broken
resurrected Savior and gave
down on the Walk to Emmaus.
Our staff men and wives , Servant
testimony. “Did not our hearts
burn within us, while He talked Leadership students, and interns
from foreign countries have been
with us by the way, and while
blessed to attend the retreats and
He opened to us the
I’m thrilled to see them “giving
scriptures” (Luke 24: 32)
back” to the community by serving
I have been privileged to be
part of this growing family since I as team members and table
leaders.
made my Walk to Emmaus in
We hope with this issue our
1983. Harold and Theresa
Campbell introduced Laura Maye Campfire readers will realize our
appreciation for the Emmaus
and I to the Walk to Emmaus
community and sponsored us on Walk movement and will want to
participate in one of the retreats.
We heartily recommend this
once ina lifetime retreat to our
friends and Alumni families
seeking a deeper experience with
their Savior.
In His Love,
Next Emmaus Retreats
Men's ~ September 16, 2010
Women's ~ October 7, 2010
National contact:
The Upper Room
Walk to Emmaus
Box 34004
Nashville, TN 37203-0004
www.upperroom.org/Emmaus
Local contact:
Pastor Terrell Roland
3342 SW Hosanah Lane
Okeechobee, FL 34974
Phone (772) 597-2841
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Nick & Jen O’Rourke
I had the pleasure of attending
S.E. Florida Men’s Walk to Emmaus
#65 where I sat at the table of Paul. If
you have never had the very unique
and wonderful privilege to attend a
walk to Emmaus I would highly
recommend it.
I am the kind of man that
enjoys the scenery of life going
around 150 mile per hour, it really is
a paradox to even say but,
nevertheless it’s true. My family and
I are in the process of leaving
Dunklin to move to SC and, well, life
is busy. I was so busy that I didn’t
realize that I was leaving a place that
I have fallen in love with over the
years and people, man the people that
I have fallen in love with. Although I
cannot disclose any of the specific
details of the walk I can tell you that I
was not allowed to have my cell
phone, Ipod, or even a watch, only
some comfortable clothes. Because of
the lifestyle that I have mentioned, it
took two days for me to slow down
and come to the realization that I was
leaving not only a body and a great
community that I loved but one that
loves me as well.
During my time on the walk
although we were kept busy with
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fellowship and talks I had the
opportunity to slow down and allow
the Lord to remove all of the
distractions in my life that were in
the way of him speaking to me and
breathing his very breath of love
into my lungs. I have been taught
the importance of spiritual retreats
and do believe firmly that we
should all take time out of our
lives to get still before our savior,
but I haven’t made it a priority
enough in my life to do so until
this Walk to Emmaus. But there
is so much more, I was treated
like a king, yes I said it, there
where men around me who were
very attentive to the things that I
enjoyed, like a nice hot strong
cup of black coffee, and they saw to
it that I had some, always. I had the
opportunity to get into relationship
with a whole other network of family
and friends that I would have
otherwise missed out on.
Also on the other side of this
whole thing, my wife had this same
opportunity two weeks following me
and we both were blessed by the Lord
to be brought back into unity
spiritually. When Jennifer was on her
walk I was so blessed to be mom and
dad to the three most beautiful
children Joy, Solomon, and Avery. I
could really fill up the pages with this
experience as well but I won’t. I will
say though, my wife is one of my
heroes.
Nick
to die for me and my sinful self, and
through all the little kisses He adorns
me with amongst the simple things in
life, like a beautiful sunset, a
memorable song, or a word of
encouragement.
The Lord spoke to me over
and over and over again this weekend
to trust in Him. This faith walk of
mine will be a never-ending journey
to rely completely on Him. And just
when I think I got it, I fall short. We
are leaving in a week to start a
ministry in South Carolina and have
to trust God to provide a home for
our family of 5, almost 6, to provide
financially, and to comfort us with
peace and comfort as we leave this
precious place. When I closed my
eyes and asked Him to show me what
he had for me on the Emmaus walk,
all He had me do was crawl up in His
lap and rest in his loving arms. It’s
that simple yet I make it so much
more complicated.
The verse that sums up the
whole experience is Hebrews 10:36,
“Patient endurance is what I need
now, so that I will continue to do
God’s will. Then I will receive all
that he has promised.” De Colores
my brothers and sisters in Christ.
Jen
I had the privilege of going on
the Emmaus walk here at Dunklin
this past weekend. I had no idea what
I was in for and can’t disclose the top
-secret information in this article, but
can tell you what the Lord showed
me in this amazing experience. First
and foremost, He never ceases to outdo Himself in showering His love on
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me. His agape love for me is
overwhelming and unWell, to be quiet honest I didn’t
comprehendible. He shows it to me
through people, through communion know what to expect about the Emmaus
and the reminder that He sent His son walk, I was a bit nervous. But right
away they made me feel right at home.
It was fun and all but by Saturday
afternoon I was wondering if maybe I
had missed the whole point. Late
Saturday night the Lord spoke to me
plain as day and showed me that deep
inside I had always felt un-worthy and
how I had never given myself completely
to Him. But Saturday night I did,
Sunday morning God touched me and
when He did His love overwhelmed me.
God spoke to that lie and told me I was
worthy and had nothing to prove, I was,
am , and always will be His own.
Everyday since has been different.
Some days more challenging then
others. But , the difference is how I
know God’s got it under control. The
Emmaus will forever remain special to
me, of the time God set aside for me
personally to speak to me about
something that has been holding me
back my whole life. Now I am enjoying
each new day growing where I’m
planted. DeColores!
cup! I saw God’s love through
people like never before. There
really is a community of people out
there like us that just want to share
God’s love with others. Well I can
say today I am one of those people.
Taking the walk to Emmaus has
opened my eyes to the reality, God is
love and nothing but love! I love all
you Guys at Dunklin thanks for
helping me change my life!
Tommy Lawrence
The Emmaus weekend surpassed
all expectations I put on it. I felt
the love of the Lord like never
before. Going into the weekend I
was consumed with the world
and everything it had to offer. I
was contemplating leaving the
ministry here in Titusville and my
plans were to push my way into
my future. The Lord changed my
heart while I was on the walk
though. He spoke to me loud and
clear and said for me to be patient
and to wait on Him for He is
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going to use me. I don't know
how or when but, He hasn't
When I went to the Emmaus walk all
steered me wrong in the couple of
I expected was to fellowship and hear
years that I have been walking
some speeches but to my surprise I
received a lot of love, logs of caring with Him. I thank God for the
experience and would also
and true friendships. The letters I
encourage anyone who has not
received surprised me because they
really showed me how many people attended the walk to do so.
really care. After the Emmaus I felt De Colores !
the Lord in me like never before. My
sponsor also showed me lots of love
and lots of care. Thank you
Britt Richie
I attended the Emmaus walk at
Dunklin and what I experienced was
Truly how much God loves us! I
graduated Dunklin almost a year ago
and living out in the world it's a
necessity for me to continuously fill
my spiritual cup up! Taking the walk
to Emmaus was a once in a lifetime
event for me, and TRULY filled my
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Rick
Wagner
The Emmaus Walk was an
amazing experience and I
wouldn’t trade it for anything. The
love and acceptance I felt from
the Lord here was strong. I
couldn’t wait to tell my father and
encourage him to go on this walk.
I learned a lot about myself while
getting to witness how wonderful
the power of prayer is.
a year in recovery and learning
finally who God is, He lifted me up
and gave me a glimpse of what
His love will be like in Heaven.
And if that mountain top
experience was just a glimpse, I
now know that God’s true Love
can not be handled by the human
body. One night under
candlelight I witnessed a vision of
Heaven and realized how small
we really are, and how great our
Lord and Creator is!
Ronnie Jones
Jeffrey Ball
It's always been a secret, so I
didn't know what to expect. I just
knew I needed to be
filled with God’s Holy Spirit. When
I first sat at my table I felt nervous
maybe inferior, like I had nothing
in common with these men. But
God worked fast, He showed me
a love I didn't think I'd ever
receive, see I'm a recovering
addict and not all Christians are.
God broke and crushed those lies
I had believed from the enemy.
He showed me I am forgiven and
I am not judged for my past. God
lifted years of false belief that I
had built inside myself. Even after
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I had an uneasy feeling along with
anticipation, probably unworthiness,
and questions of, “Am I
knowledgeable enough?” All these
feelings soon went by the wayside as
I entered the chapel Thursday night
and asked Jesus if He would be with
me, guide me, and give me
knowledge to just be of some good to
someone, including myself. I needed
reminding of the trail and example
God has for me to follow. I was also
reminded of God’s grace and mercy,
hope in Him, and especially His
unconditional love for me. During
my Emmaus weekend it was truly the
most love I have felt for four
continuous days of my life. This love
allowed me to experience inviting
Jesus to have access to my heart. As
I listened to the speakers and got
involved in the discussions, I know I
was truly ministered to by the Holy
Spirit. I realized that I needed to look
at myself and ask if I really
understood what God’s love really is
to me. For me to minister to others,
and reveal His love to them. The
Holy Spirit came to all 31 men who
attended, including all the people that
made the Emmaus Walk come alive,
and allowed us to all experience
God’s love through Him. Thanks
again to Dunklin, all my friends at
Dunklin and to my family, you all
have helped in my experiencing the
true unconditional love of God.
Andrea Clough
Like the disciples walking from
Jerusalem to Emmaus, who
received new vision when Jesus
joined them and opened their
eyes, my eyes were opened to
His glorious Body. The Body of
Believers made up of a mosaic of
people who have experienced the
power of His presence. Although I
knew that the Church consists of
believers worldwide and
transcends my local congregation,
the weekend was an experience
of the awesome organism of
which I am a part.
I was overwhelmed by the
waves and waves of expression
of love and caring mainly from
people I had never met. Just
when I thought it had reached the
zenith, another tsunami would hit.
I could never have imagined this
tremendous acceptance and out
pouring and I left feeling so much
more connected to the network of
Believers. I truly experienced the
colors of love.
THE ROAD
We walked to Emmaus side by side,
Broken hearted with downcast eyes.
When Jesus appeared and inquired of our talk,
We did not recognize Him as He joined our walk.
Dear Sir, are You not aware of the trouble we’ve seen?
Our eyes still veiled; “He asked, what do you mean?”
About Jesus of Nazareth we replied,
Gods mighty prophet and how He died.
Our religious leaders’ demanded His life,
Now we remain with no hope to unite.
Yet visions of angels our women did see,
The Lord replied then “why not believe?”
“O how foolish you are and slow of heart,
Did not the Messiah have to suffer this part?”
And beginning with Moses, and the prophets before,
He opened the scriptures and revealed the Lord.
Did our hearts not burn as He spoke on the road?
And concerning Himself the scriptures unfold.
Giving thanks at the table and breaking the bread,
Our eyes now open He is back from the dead !!!
Without even a word He vanished from our sight,
Like a ship on the ocean in the darkness of night.
So we returned to Jerusalem to proclaim what is true,
The Lord has done what He said he would do.
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Early 1 Sunday Morning
Deep within the earth
Blazed a light from above,
The penalty of death
Now destroyed by His love.
As the sacrifice was accepted,
His atonement reached the throne.
Then early 1 Sunday morning,
An angel rolled away the stone.
“Did we not stand amazed
As we looked into is face?”
And begin to understand,
The mystery of His grace.
Transfigured by His love
Into the temple of His breath,
This awesome revelation
Of His resurrection, and His death.
Easter Morning Sunrise Service held on Prayer Island at 7am, Resurrection Morning was the first time we have done this and our expectations were high. Well Jesus didn’t let us down. It was a perfect morning.
The birds were singing as to greet us as we gathered on the Island. There
were humming birds feeding on the flowers. Just at the Break of Dawn
the water of Lake Elijah steamed over and Miss Mary began to sing the
hymn, “In the Garden”. The presence of the Lord fell on all of us and we
worshipped our loving Savior and watch the sun rose over the lake. The
Lord spoke to my heart about how blessed we are as a people to be able
to publicly Worship Him as we did. I hope to do this again next year at
Easter and make it a Dunklin Family tradition. I don’t know how to have
encounter with the Living Savior on Easter morning any better than this.
In the Lord’s Service,
Pastor Terrell Rowland
The Baby Dedication
service for all the newborns and
small children in our congregation
was a great time of blessing for the
Community Church that meets at
Dunklin…
Ryder Purkey ~ Victor & Holly Purkey
Kyla Snook ~ Christine Snook, Jason Bobo
Leina Strobel ~ Lane & Leira Strobel
Isaac Lloyd Lagunas & Isaiah Miguel
Lagunas
~ Miguel & Parlene Lagunas
Kiarra Lianna Rose Karvis & Kambrie
Victoria Rose Karvis
~ Matthew Michael & Dawn Karvis
Brianna Kate Haskell
~ Todd & Emily Haskell
John French ~ John & Alicia French
Savannah Hope Baker Dunn
~ Bradley & Melinda Dunn
These families presented their
children before the church body
where they spoke a blessing over
their children. Then the parents
prayed for their children to be
protected and safe as they grow up,
and when they were ready to accept
Jesus Christ as their savior. Our
Elders gathered around these
families anointed their children and
also prayed for the Lord to be the
leader of their lives. We had a
miracle day because all the
children, remained calm and
quiet as though they knew
this was a very important
moment in their lives and
for their Mom’s and Dad’s.
Pastor Terrell Rowland
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“One day some parents brought
their little children to Jesus so He
could touch them and bless them.
Then Jesus called for the children… “Let them children come
to me. For the Kingdom of God
belongs to such as these.”
(Luke 18: 15, 16)
How You Can Help
Dates to Remember
 May 2nd ~ Dunklin Board of Trustees
Meeting / Communion Sunday
 May 8th ~ Christie Murrow
“Women’s Retreat”
 May 9th ~ Mother’s Day and
Program Graduation & Baptism
 May 16th ~ Program Graduation &
Baptism
1. Prayer, prayer and more prayer
2. Scholarships for men in Servant Leadership
Training
3. Monthly donations
4. Sponsor a Family in SLT
5. Sponsor a man in the Regeneration program
6. Any working vehicles, golf cart, 4 wheeler etc...
7. Musical Instruments – guitars, banjo, sax, etc…
 May 20th ~ Net Meetings (Contact Pastor
Terrell @ 772-597-2841)
 May 21st-22nd ~ 1st Baptist Church of
Jensen Beach Elders Retreat
 May 23rd ~ Pastor Terrell Sermon
 May 29th-30th ~ Alumni Weekend
 May 30th ~ Alumni Testimony Sunday
 May 31st ~ Memorial Day
Emmaus Team
DUNKLIN MEMORIAL CHURCH
Dunklin Memorial Church was founded by Mickey and Laura Maye Evans in 1962 when 160 acres were purchased in the western part of Martin County for
the purpose of building an alcoholic regeneration center to minister to the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of addicted persons. Since that time, God
has greatly blessed D.M.C. with an expanded ministry and with new additions as needs have arisen. We give thanks and all glory to Jesus Christ our Lord for
what He has done and look forward to what He wants to accomplish through our various ministries.
CAMPFIRE
The campfire is a monthly publication proclaiming what the Lord Jesus Christ can do and has done for men in bondage to alcohol and drugs. This publication
does not represent any particular denomination, but seeks to encourage all believers “to keep the unity of the Spirit”, (Eph. 4:3), not in the letter of the law, but in
the spirit of meekness and love. There is no subscription price. The Campfire is maintained by the freewill offerings of those who wish to share in its ministry.
FINANCING
Our ministry is made possible by love offerings from churches, groups and individuals who share the burden and blessing of helping alcoholics and drug
addicts help themselves. We strive through various self help projects to supplement the love offering and donations so as to be greater stewards of what God gives
us in our expanding ministry. Because of our religious nature we are exempt from licensing by the state of Florida. However, D.M.C. is registered with the state of
Florida as a nonprofit, religious corporation. All gifts are tax deductible.
Mickey Evans
Dunklin
Laura Maye Evans
Dunklin
Hugh Murrow
Dunklin
Nick Reynolds
Dunklin
Todd Haskell
Sec/Treasurer
Dunklin
Fred Beeson
Chairman
Okeechobee
Dr. Jim Forbes
Clewiston
Advisory Board
Sonny Williamson
Okeechobee
Advisory Board
Jerry Jolicoeur
Vice Chairman
Okeechobee
Lee Jolicoeur
Okeechobee
Advisory Board
Alan Bryson
Palm Beach
Gardens
Randy Dressel
Lorida
Advisory Board
Bob Rowland
Boca Raton
Guy Strayhorn
Ft. Myers
Roy Wiley
Jupiter
Dan Jones
Orlando
Bob Moody
Duette
Paul Allen
Belle Glade
Matt Moody
Duette
Chuck Royal
Belle Glade
Jesse Jones
Okeechobee
Jim Tatem
West Palm Beach
Rich Boggs
Titusville
J.W. Adams
Advisory Board
On the Road to Emmaus
The Lord is my shepherd;
I have everything I need. He
lets me rest in green meadows;
He leads me beside peaceful
streams. He renews my
strength. He guides me along
right paths, bringing honor to
His name. Even when I walk
through the dark valley of
death, I will not be afraid, for
You are close beside me. Your
rod and your staff protect and
comfort me. You prepare a
feast for me in the presence of
my enemies. You welcome me
as a guest, anointing my head
with oil. My cup overflows
with blessings. Surely your
goodness and unfailing love
will pursue me all the days of
my life, and I will live in the
house of the Lord forever.
(New Living Translation Psalms 23)