We are safely in Jerusalem now and everyone is well, but internet access is more difficult. I will write more and post some pictures once I find the time and reliable wireless! For now, here is a brief summary of the whirlwind of Saturday and Sunday.
We left the Galilee on Saturday morning and drove towards Jerusalem. Along the way we stopped to view the archaeological ruins of Megiddo (home to humans since 3000 BCE and the site of the future battle of Armageddon) and the stunning Roman remains at Caesarea Maritima on the Mediterranean coast. After dinner at the Notre Dame in Jerusalem, we walked to the Western (Wailing) Wall in the Old City, where a throng of Hasidic Jews were celebrating the end of the Sabbath.
On Sunday we began with prayer on the Mount of Olives and then followed the trail through Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. We then entered the Old City through the St Stephens Gate and saw the ruins of Bethsaida and the Crusader Church of St Anne. We followed the Via Dolorosa to arrive at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the traditional site of Calvary and the tomb of Christ.
As you can see, we’ve been very busy experiencing sites that are hard to describe! We have had joyous times, wonderful community, and many sobering moments in this very conflicted city. In summary, the pastors are all very well and very happy, although we do miss our loved ones (churches, families, and pets!). More details, descriptions, and pictures will follow in the next day or so. Until then, continue to pray for the peace of Jerusalem.
we are so happy that you all are ok we have been worried about you all .i hope and pray that you will be happy and safe—gail —robert take care god bless