Missouri East Walk to Emmaus

SAVE THE DATE -- Saturday, September 19, at 8:00 a.m. Central Time (9:00 a.m. Eastern) The Emmaus Ministries will host a VIRTUAL International Gathering via Zoo...m. This will be like no other gathering you have witnessed, bringing together music and speakers who are active in communities around the world, Register today, save the date, and help spread the word. REGISTER TODAY See more

Unfortunately due to COVID-19 Missouri East Walk to Emmaus has had to cancel the Fall Walks.

We are finalizing our data entry in the new Emmaus Ministry Manager database and we are using the archive binders for all the walks to enter the historical data, which will be used for team selection on future walks. We are missing the team and pilgrim rosters for Walk 143 (Greg Batson, LD) and the pilgrim roster and picture order for Walk 147 (Gary Biehl, LD). If you participated in these walks and have the information in your weekend packets, would you take a picture of the items with your phone or scan them and email them to [email protected]? We greatly appreciate your help! Decolores!

Special Announcement We are saddened to announce the passing of Carl Draper, a faithful servant to the Emmaus Community as well as his church and community, on January 30, 2020. Our heartfelt prayers are with his friends and family. GODFREY Carl Eugene Draper, 82, passed away 8:15 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 at his residence. Born March 12, 1937 in Granite City, Illinois, he was the son of William H. and Emma L. (Fausz) Draper. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Mat...hematics from McKendree University in Lebanon in 1960. He was serving as a University Trustee at McKendree since 1998. He was employed in the mapping department for the Department of Defense in St. Louis, Missouri, for over 35 years before retiring. Carl was a dedicated volunteer at Alton Memorial Hospital, being recognized for attaining over 40,000 volunteer hours over the years. Surviving are a brother, Paul (Mendy) Draper of Wood River, Illinois; several nieces and nephews; as well as three generations of great-nieces and nephews; and many friends whom he considered family. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Kenneth, Robert and Charles Earl Draper (in infancy); and a sister, Gloria Kallenbach. Visitation will be from 4 p.m to 7 p.m., Monday, Feb 3 at First United Methodist Church in East Alton, Illinois, where services will be conducted at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4. Pastor Edward Granadosin will officiate. Burial will follow in Upper Alton Cemetery in Alton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to McKendree University or First United Methodist Church in East Alton. Marks Mortuary in Wood River is in charge of arrangements. To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.