The team in Israel reported this on Saturday...
Greetings to Rez Life friends and family,
Today (Saturday) was cold and raining again.....most likely getting us acclimated to what we are returning to back home, right? The rain continues to be a blessing for our friends here in Israel so we haven't minded too much.
This morning we visited another possible place of Golgotha or Skull where Jesus may have been crucified. The rock really does look like a skull. We then entered the Garden Tomb. This is believedby many to be the true place where Jesus was buried. We were able to enter the tomb itself. The experience was so Spirit-stirring. We listened as many groups of many nationalities praised and worshiped God in this place. We received communion here and thanked the Lord for His sacrifice and that the tomb is empty. Our hearts were filled to overflowing with His presence.
Next we visited the church on the sight believed to be where the house of Mary's parents once stood. The acoustics in this church are considered by some to be the best in the world. Christine shared a song acapella. It was truly amazing. This was near the place where the pool of Bethesda stood in Jesus' day.
We continued on to the Upper Room. Pastor Joseph shared Scripture and Pastor Becky prayed. We imagined how it must have been for Jesus to gather with His friends the Disciples for the Last Supper. This is also the place where the Disciples received the baptism in the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost.
We stopped by the Tomb of King David located on Mount Zion. Our last stop of the day, and sadly of the entire tour, was to the Israel Museum. This is where the Dead Sea Scrolls are on display along with many other artifacts found at Qumran. Our tour guide Ronin wrapped up our tour in front of a huge model (one 50th the size) of the city of Old Jerusalem. He pointed out the various gates of the city, the Temple mount, Mt. Zion, and Herod's palace. It truly was a great review of all we had seen and learned about the past several days.
Returning to the hotel, it was time to say good bye to our new friends Ronin, our tour guide, and Saher, our fabulous bus driver. It is only now beginning to seem like it is time for the this wonderful trip to end. Tonight we will enjoy a special meal together. We have made many new friends and deepened the relationships we already had. We feel so blessed and privileged to have been able to receive all these incredible experiences. We look forward to returning to Israel some day and hopefully bringing you with us!
We miss you all and look forward to seeing you very soon. Shalom from Israel.
Pastor Sharon, Pastor Bill, and the Israel Team
Greetings to Rez Life friends and family,
Today (Saturday) was cold and raining again.....most likely getting us acclimated to what we are returning to back home, right? The rain continues to be a blessing for our friends here in Israel so we haven't minded too much.
This morning we visited another possible place of Golgotha or Skull where Jesus may have been crucified. The rock really does look like a skull. We then entered the Garden Tomb. This is believedby many to be the true place where Jesus was buried. We were able to enter the tomb itself. The experience was so Spirit-stirring. We listened as many groups of many nationalities praised and worshiped God in this place. We received communion here and thanked the Lord for His sacrifice and that the tomb is empty. Our hearts were filled to overflowing with His presence.
Next we visited the church on the sight believed to be where the house of Mary's parents once stood. The acoustics in this church are considered by some to be the best in the world. Christine shared a song acapella. It was truly amazing. This was near the place where the pool of Bethesda stood in Jesus' day.
We continued on to the Upper Room. Pastor Joseph shared Scripture and Pastor Becky prayed. We imagined how it must have been for Jesus to gather with His friends the Disciples for the Last Supper. This is also the place where the Disciples received the baptism in the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost.
We stopped by the Tomb of King David located on Mount Zion. Our last stop of the day, and sadly of the entire tour, was to the Israel Museum. This is where the Dead Sea Scrolls are on display along with many other artifacts found at Qumran. Our tour guide Ronin wrapped up our tour in front of a huge model (one 50th the size) of the city of Old Jerusalem. He pointed out the various gates of the city, the Temple mount, Mt. Zion, and Herod's palace. It truly was a great review of all we had seen and learned about the past several days.
Returning to the hotel, it was time to say good bye to our new friends Ronin, our tour guide, and Saher, our fabulous bus driver. It is only now beginning to seem like it is time for the this wonderful trip to end. Tonight we will enjoy a special meal together. We have made many new friends and deepened the relationships we already had. We feel so blessed and privileged to have been able to receive all these incredible experiences. We look forward to returning to Israel some day and hopefully bringing you with us!
We miss you all and look forward to seeing you very soon. Shalom from Israel.
Pastor Sharon, Pastor Bill, and the Israel Team
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