We have just received another update from the team in Israel. I think they have been so busy that they have had little "computer" time lately!
Pastor Sharon writes........
Yesterday early, before the sun and the other tour buses caught up with us, we were off to Masada in the desert by the Dead Sea. Our tour guide is marvelous and takes such good care of us. He knows the little secrets that make everything extra special for us. PTL Masada was so fascinating, with the Herodian and Roman architecture....and great exercise too.
Our next stop was Jerusalem, the Holy City. As we entered we played the song "Jerusalem, Jerusalem, lift up your gates and sing!" We were all weeping. We had planned and looked forward to this moment for so long. It was deeply moving.
Then it was off to Bethlehem, the City of David, and the birthplace of our Lord. We were so privileged to be able to enter the city. We were taken to a very special store run by Christian Arabs and were excited to support them. I gave the team a pastoral directive "to shop" and they willingly obeyed! : ) We had a delicious lunch. I am not always sure WHAT I am eating, but I know that it is all wonderful.
We visited the Church of the Nativity, the one you see on TV every Christmas. It is very ornate. We had to enter through a small door, bend low -- the eye of the needle, very moving. We saw the spot believed to be the place where Jesus was born. It was an incredible moment for us. We felt the presence of the Spirit at that place.
We then went to the shepherds' hill and had a beautiful worship service there, supposedly where the angels brought the Good News to the shepherds, the common people. We visited a cave which is similar to the style in which Jesus would have been born.
Today we see the Old City, the West Wall, the garden tomb and the tunnels.
We are all being so blessed, making new friends and being touched by our Lord. We miss you all so very much. We wish you were standing here right next to us, soaking up each precious moment and experience.
Love to all and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Blessings and Shalom.
Pastor Sharon writes........
Greetings to my friends of Rez Life and beyond,
After being baptized in the Jordan River two days ago (I can't even tell you what day it is here, lol) we arrived at the Dead Sea late in the afternoon. There we had time for swimming (floating) in the water or a pampered massage with mud if you dared. It was FABULOUS! Yesterday early, before the sun and the other tour buses caught up with us, we were off to Masada in the desert by the Dead Sea. Our tour guide is marvelous and takes such good care of us. He knows the little secrets that make everything extra special for us. PTL Masada was so fascinating, with the Herodian and Roman architecture....and great exercise too.
Our next stop was Jerusalem, the Holy City. As we entered we played the song "Jerusalem, Jerusalem, lift up your gates and sing!" We were all weeping. We had planned and looked forward to this moment for so long. It was deeply moving.
Then it was off to Bethlehem, the City of David, and the birthplace of our Lord. We were so privileged to be able to enter the city. We were taken to a very special store run by Christian Arabs and were excited to support them. I gave the team a pastoral directive "to shop" and they willingly obeyed! : ) We had a delicious lunch. I am not always sure WHAT I am eating, but I know that it is all wonderful.
We visited the Church of the Nativity, the one you see on TV every Christmas. It is very ornate. We had to enter through a small door, bend low -- the eye of the needle, very moving. We saw the spot believed to be the place where Jesus was born. It was an incredible moment for us. We felt the presence of the Spirit at that place.
We then went to the shepherds' hill and had a beautiful worship service there, supposedly where the angels brought the Good News to the shepherds, the common people. We visited a cave which is similar to the style in which Jesus would have been born.
Today we see the Old City, the West Wall, the garden tomb and the tunnels.
We are all being so blessed, making new friends and being touched by our Lord. We miss you all so very much. We wish you were standing here right next to us, soaking up each precious moment and experience.
Love to all and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Blessings and Shalom.
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