Brazos Valley Emmaus Community

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Gathering

Come join us for worship, fun, food, fellowship and a Fourth Day Talk!

First Saturday of each month, except: holiday weekends, April, October and December. Check details below.

We are called to fellowship, to love one another, and to build up the Body of Christ. Join us at monthly Gatherings to see friends and make new ones, join in worship and communion and hear what God is doing in our community!

Please join us! Bring a dish to share at the potluck meal, your worship book and song book. Name tags a plus!  Gatherings are open to everyone, so invite a friend!

The schedule is:

  • 5 p.m. : Dinner & Fellowship!
  • 6 p.m. : Worship
Upcoming Gatherings
How to Sponsor a Gathering
Order of Service

Upcoming Gatherings

DateTimeLocation
January 11, 20245:00 p.m.First Methodist Church Bryan
508 E. 28th St., Bryan
(I hear rumor of a Chili Cookoff?)
February 1, 20255:00 p.m.Grace Methodist Church
408 S. Magnolia, Hearne
Click on the name of the Church to get Google Maps directions

Host Church provides:

  • An area to host the potluck meal for 40-75 people. Decorating is up to you!
  • Paper goods (cups, plates, napkins, silverware, etc.)
  • Drinks (tea, lemonade, coffee, etc.)
  • Communion elements and set up alter
  • Arrange for offering, 4th day speaker, and music 

Community Lay Director or Appointee provides:

  • Welcome, board report and announcements.

Community Spiritual Director or Appointee:

  • Direct the service with prayer, communion service, 4th day speaker, etc.

Music Director: 

  • Provide three opening songs for worship service, one song during communion, lead Amazing Grace to conclude service.

Community Training Director or Appointee:

  • Provide training segment, not more than 10 minutes, for Brazos Valley Emmaus Community each gathering.

Order of Service

  • 5 p.m. : Dinner & Fellowship
  • 6 p.m. : Community and Worship

Order of worship service:

  • Opening Songs (3)
  • Opening Prayer – By Invitation
  • Welcome/Announcements – Community Lay Director
  • Community Training
  • Communion Service
    • Begin communion service on page 26, then the 4th Day Speaker will speak in the sermon slot on the top of page 27.
  • Sing Sanctuary while circling up and sing Amazing Grace