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What happens to the Money you give to Tidewater Emmaus? Fourth Day and Weekend Operating Expenses – Covered from Offerings:  CCLI (music) Dues = $  Insurance = $  Attorney = $  Music Equipment Maintenance = $1,  Post Office Box = $  Weekend Supplies = $2,200  Weekend Manuals = $450  Childcare at Gatherings = $660 Walks and Flights – Covered from checkbooks:  Four Emmaus Walks – teamers, sponsors, pilgrims CST = $50,040  Two Chrysalis Flights – teamers, sponsors, caterpillars = $11,852 Four full walks Two full flights Full-size teams Tidewater Emmaus Necessary for Weekend Events

The Latest Trend For the past four years the Community has seen a trend in a decline in:  Sponsorship  Teaming Applications/Participants  Gathering participation Less pilgrims means less fired up warriors for God in our local churches and community Less Gathering participation makes if difficult if not impossible to sustain our Fourth Day operations (due to less offerings).

Fixes for the Trend The Board has considered a number of ways to try to fix the trends. We have researched alternative sites in which to hold Walk to Emmaus weekends. We have adjusted the team size. We have attempted to bring a more prayerful focus back to our Gatherings and offered special Gatherings like an “oldies music” Gathering and an “all ladies” (all female praise band). We have done pre-Gathering agape parties, and other “out of the box” events. Another fix for the trend relates to the finances that support TWE/TWC. …

What Does it Cost?  What would it take for the Body of Christ to build the Body of Christ?  One year of Walks, Flights, and Fourth Day Operations = $67,223  Current Tidewater Emmaus/Chrysalis members = 880  If each Tidewater Emmaus and Chrysalis member were able to donate:  $76.40 per year or  $19.10 per quarter or  $6.50 per month We would fund a full year of Emmaus/Chrysalis: Fourth Day Operating Expenses Four Full Walks – Teaming and Sponsorship Fees Two Full Flights - Teaming and Sponsorship Fees AFTER we support our churches, just as we always do … this is a Second Mile Giving effort

These are not dues, this is not required. This is an example of Agape Donation This is for illustration purposes only to give Community members an idea of what could be done. These are not dues, this is not required. This is an example of Agape Donation This is for illustration purposes only to give Community members an idea of what could be done.

 The Agape Fund is created by collecting donations to TWE/TWC from across the entire Community.  To reach as many people as possible in the Community we have leveraged the power of the internet and partnered with JustGive.org.  JustGive is an established and well respected fund raising organization that supports thousands of charitable and nonprofit organizations.  Agape Donations to Tidewater Emmaus/Chrysalis can be made online using  Tidewater Emmaus is a nonprofit organization. TWE/TWC members who donate to the Agape Fund receive a receipt for their donation that they can use for their tax filing. Donations made to Tidewater Emmaus are tax deductible.  JustGive assesses to TWE a 3% fee per dollar donated (3 cents/dollar donated)  Donors can give once or as often as they wish. If a donor opts to give on a monthly basis, a minimum donation of $10 is required by  Agape Donations via check or cash can still be given directly to TWE and TWC without using Introducing … The Agape Fund This is Second Mile agape donations Our first priority for donating must be our local church

What Happens  Each month, JustGive sends a check to Tidewater Emmaus for the amount of funds that have been donated on our behalf.  The funds will be used according to the priorities set by the Board in the best interest of the Community  The long term GOAL is to fully fund the year through donations from across the Community  Throughout the year the Board will communicate the fund status and how the funds will be used.  Each month, JustGive sends a check to Tidewater Emmaus for the amount of funds that have been donated on our behalf.  The funds will be used according to the priorities set by the Board in the best interest of the Community  The long term GOAL is to fully fund the year through donations from across the Community  Throughout the year the Board will communicate the fund status and how the funds will be used.

What will the Fund fund?  The board will prioritize the use of the Agape Fund in the best interest of the Community.  The Community’s Fourth Day operating expenses must be paid. These include dues, insurance, music license, and other expenses (see slide 2 for the complete list).  The long term goal is for the Agape Fund to support all aspects of Tidewater Emmaus and Chrysalis. This includes reducing the cost of teaming, sponsorship, and community support as well as covering the Fourth Day expenses.  Right now the fund is just starting out. It will take time to see how the concept takes hold in order for the Board to identify realistic expectations for the use of the Agape Fund.  For now we all must plan to pay the fees we typically pay, and provide offering at Gatherings until the Fund is established and growing to the point where smart budget decisions can be made with the donations provided.  The board will prioritize the use of the Agape Fund in the best interest of the Community.  The Community’s Fourth Day operating expenses must be paid. These include dues, insurance, music license, and other expenses (see slide 2 for the complete list).  The long term goal is for the Agape Fund to support all aspects of Tidewater Emmaus and Chrysalis. This includes reducing the cost of teaming, sponsorship, and community support as well as covering the Fourth Day expenses.  Right now the fund is just starting out. It will take time to see how the concept takes hold in order for the Board to identify realistic expectations for the use of the Agape Fund.  For now we all must plan to pay the fees we typically pay, and provide offering at Gatherings until the Fund is established and growing to the point where smart budget decisions can be made with the donations provided.

Going Forward  As this program is implemented, the Board will announce via , Newsletter, and Gathering Announcements the current status of the Agape Donation Fund  It will take time to build the fund and begin to see results from these actions, PLEASE BE PATIENT  We have no idea how this fund will take off and grow. We are excited to see God’s plan for the fund.  Expect some kinks and adjustments to be made as we implement this process  We will need to continue collecting Offering at Gatherings to ensure our Fourth Day expenses are paid. Each year these expenses are approximately $5,331, of this amount $1,021 is due in the first quarter.  Pilgrims and Caterpillars will still be required to submit their nonrefundable deposit. We have learned that this is required to confirm their commitment to attend the weekend.

Best and Worst What is the worst that can happen?  Nobody will donate anything.  If this is the case than things continue as they have always operated for the Community. What is the best that can happen?  God moves Community members near and far, currently engaged in TWE/TWC, or submerged in Church involvement to give what they can after tithing to their Church.  The body of Christ will come together to build the Body of Christ.  The Agape Fund will help us achieve our mission – strengthen God’s kingdom.

De Colores! On Behalf of the Tidewater Emmaus Board