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WHAT IS A CHRYSALIS?
That growth stage between caterpillars and butterflies
is called a chrysalis. On the surface it may not look like
much is happening, but the delicate chrysalis process changes
the caterpillar into an awesome butterfly with wings of
intricate designs and intense colors. The chrysalis process
symbolizes how Christ can transform you into something
beyond your dreams. It happens when you grow beyond yourself,
opening your life to Jesus' power and love.
Chrysalis is the name chosen for the youth version of The
Walk to Emmaus, its parent movement, because it symbolizes
the spiritual growth that is essential between adolescence
and adulthood. That growth is as crucial for youth as the
cocoon is for the caterpillar. It is that precious time
of nurturing a person's faith for discipleship.
This three-day spiritual renewal time provides an opportunity
for you to learn more about faith, to experience Christian
love and support, and to make new faith commitments. The
point is to inspire, challenge and equip you for a closer
friendship with Christ and for Christian action at home,
church, school, and community.
Chrysalis lifts up a way for you to enjoy Christ's friendship
and love and to be Christ's friend and partner in the world.
The three days focus on God's grace, your experience with
Christ as friend, what it means to be the body of Christ,
and giving love to a needy world.
WHAT HAPPENS ON A CHRYSALIS FLIGHT?
You'll spend three days with other people your age in worship,
prayer, fellowship, creative expression, recreation, singing,
and discussion. You'll experience the love of God through
prayers and the acts of service from a loving support community.
You'll hear talks, given by youth and adults, which focus
on the needs of maturing youth, offer the message of the
gospel and the friendship and example of Jesus Christ.
Each day you'll hear five talks, followed by discussion;
reflection, and expression of how these messages can encourage
your personal faith. The discussions explore how friendship
with Jesus can help you live out your faith with family,
friends, and other people in your world.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER CHRYSALIS?
Just as a butterfly begins the exciting exploration of
the world around it, after Chrysalis you will continue
to explore the dynamic friendship God offers you through
Christ.
Following the three-day event, you are invited to become
intentional about your faith through local church participation,
small group studies, and interpersonal sharing groups.
These activities provide the fellowship and support for
serving and giving love to your community and world. Chrysalis
invites you to build upon your experience the rest of your
life, to spread your wings every day.
WHO PARTICIPATES AND WHY?
Chrysalis is for the development of Christian youth who:
wish to gain a fuller understanding of God's love;
may have questions about prayer, study, and Christian
action;
understand that being Christ's friend, or a Christian,
involves responsibility;
are open to dedicating everyday life to God.
ARE YOU INTERESTED?
Chrysalis is open to upper high school students of any
Christian denomination. We invite you to join this flight,
an exciting three days of experiencing God's love in
a fresh, new way. Spread your wings. It's a new day!
For more information on Chrysalis and the schedule of
upcoming Chrysalis events in your area,
click here
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