Jerusalem

We have arrived in Jerusalem!   We left Tiberias and went to Jericho where we saw the Mt of Temptation, the Tel of Jericho and the sycamore tree.  We had a wonderful lunch and traveled on to the Bsptismal site on the Jordan River.  20 of our group were baptized.  At this site there is a fence down the middle of the river which separates Israel and Jordan.  It is believed to be very near the site of Jesus baptism.  We saw many date palm groves bananas and olive groves.  I say UP because Jericho is 1000 ft below sea level and Jerusalem is 2400 ft above and only about 30 miles apart.On the way UP to Jerusalem we saw shepherds with sheep, gosts, camels, and bedouin camps. then on to Bethlehem where we shopped at the Bethlehem Souvenir Center then back to our hotel (The Leonardo) for the evening.  We went to see our friend Abraham who owns a shop near here.  After a wonderful meal we met together to discuss plans tomorrow for touring the Old City, Mt of Olives, Gethsemane, and more. Wr appreciate your prayers as we continue the journey.

Around the Sea

Enjoyed visiting sites around the Sea of Galilee today where Jesus did much of his ministry.    Mt of Beattitudes, Tabgha (multiplication of loaves and fishes), Capernaum, Place where Jesus asked Peter "Do you love me more than these?" and Carsarea Philippi (where Jesus saix "On this rock I will build my church".  Short rest then we will have our boat ride on the Sea of Galilee.  Mike Goforth will share a message.  This is always a special time.

Tiberias

We had a wonderful day visiting Caesarea Maritime Mt Carmel Megiddo and Nazareth as we made our way to Tiberias.  We are now here at the Caesar Hotel on the beautiful Sea of Galilee.  All is well...weather is awesome. Im using my phone so posts will be short and sweet.  Thx for your continued prayers.  Pray for Ariel Alexander (grandaughter of one in our group) and Jordan Grisham who are at MD Anderson this week.  Much love to you from the Holy Land.

JFK

Holy God intervened...on flight to Tel Aviv.  phrase "by skin of teeth"comes to mind.  Prayets answered.

ATL

Delay leaving ATL due to air traffic at JFK.  Pray they hold the plane!

HSV

All 25 of us are boarded for our flight to Atlanta.  Prayers appreciated.