Walk #291
October 22–25, 2026
Lay Director: Karla Saunders
Spiritual Director: Nancy Hammond
Calendar
Saturday, October 24, from 7:00-7:30 p.m., prior to Candlelight. Please submit only one ballot, either online or by paper. The election results will be announced during the Candlelight Service on Saturday, October 24.
Thank you for taking the time to participate in this important part of our Emmaus community.
Upcoming events
Chrysalis Flight
January 15–18, 2027
Lay Leader: Jennifer McRae
Spiritual Leader: Toni Antonelli
Chrysalis Flight
February 12–15, 2027
Lay Leader: Zach Ledford
Spiritual Leader: TBD
Class of 2029 Voting
Emails containing voting information have been sent out. However, if you did not receive the email, you may use this link to access the voting information and cast your vote.
Blue Lake Emmaus Governing Board Class of 2029 Election (4) - Fill out form
Online voting will remain open through Friday, October 23, 2026.
We encourage you to take a few moments to learn more about each candidate before casting your ballot.
Saturday, October 24, from 7:00-7:30 p.m., prior to Candlelight. Please submit only one ballot, either online or by paper. The election results will be announced during the Candlelight Service on Saturday, October 24.
Thank you for taking the time to participate in this important part of our Emmaus community.
Upcoming Walks
Walks scheduled for 2026
| Walk # | Dates | Lay Director | Spiritual Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 291 (Women) | Oct 22-25, 2026 | Karla Saunders | Nancy Hammond |
Walks scheduled for 2027
| Walk # | Dates | Lay Director | Spiritual Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 292 (Men) | Mar 18-21, 2027 | Greg Walker | Bob Bailey |
| 293 (Women) | May 13-16, 2027 | Collette Martin | Daniel Randall |
| 294 (Men) | Sep 16-19, 2027 | John Creswell | Tony Antonelli |
| 295 (Women) | Nov 11-14, 2027 | Mary Bates | Donna Coty |
Leadership
2026 Governing Board
Positions marked with an asterisk are non-voting, non-elected positions.
| Position | Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | Larry Bates | 850.218.6586 | savedbygrace010509@gmail.com |
| Vice Chairperson | Wendy Ross | 850.865.6669 | dawross@aol.com |
| Past Chairperson | Randy Brooke | 850.543.5337 | randyrbrooke@gmail.com |
| Secretary | Peggy Lynes | 850.582.3461 | magmegpeg@yahoo.com |
| Team Selection Chair | Cheri Perry | 850.217.2348 | ncheriperry@hotmail.com |
| Agape | Kristia Schmitt | 850.292.3509 | kks2blessed@gmail.com |
| 4th Day | Phil Coty | 334.695.6060 | phillip.coty@gmail.com |
| Blue Lake Camp Liaison | John Bozarth | 850.814.3394 | bozarjl@gmail.com |
| Community Lay Director for Emmaus | Iris Schipper | 850.685.7010 | iris@pbmgmt.com |
| Emmaus/Community Spiritual Director | Rev. Scott Hohn | 850.240.2289 | scottchohn@gmail.com |
| Chrysalis Lay Director | Cissy Scott | 251.510.7357 | cissyscott91@gmail.com |
| Spiritual Director for Chrysalis | Rev. Stacie Lee | 334.652.2535 | leestacie.sl@gmail.com |
| Treasurer * | Tom Risavalto | 850.585.7927 | trisalvato@gmail.com |
| Registrar * | Vida Straley | 850.206.1019 | straley.registrar@gmail.com |
| Community Support Coordinator * | Denise Heath | 850.865.5734 | heathgator@cox.net |
| Data Manager | Dawn Hall | 803.580.9487 | bluelake.emmaus@gmail.com (pinkgerberba71@gmail.com) |
| LD Trainer | Joquita McKibben | 850.982.5959 | joy4heart@bellsouth.net |
| Newsletter Editor * | Larry Bates | 850.218.6586 | savedbygrace010509@gmail.com |
| Bluelake.us Webmaster * | Jim Reynolds | 850.261.9044 | web.master@bluelake.us |
| Agape Community Contact * | Sherry Hall | 803.580.9488 | BlueLakeEmmausWallAgape@gmail.com / agape@bluelake.us |
Candidates & Sponsors
Kairos Weekend resources
Blue Lake also links community members to Alabama and Emerald Coast Kairos Prison Ministry information.
Giving
Donations
Donations to the Blue Lake Emmaus Community may be made during Candle Light services or mailed by check.
Mail donations to
Blue Lake Emmaus Community
PO Box 820
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32549