Sunday, November 14, 2010

...written on their faces...

It was an emotional day for me - and for others as well. Each one of us had moments today that took our breath away. Sometimes I heard the moments in verbal gasps and other times I could just look at someone's face and see it. Kim E's moment I believe was in Saint Anne's church. Pastor Blakes and the Wagners, the Wall. Everyone has had their moments today of awe. We started the day early to get in line to clear security to enter the Temple Mount. We were pleasantly surprised how quickly the line moved and we soon found ourselves standing right next to the Dome of the Rock, Al Aqsa Mosque and the back side of the Eastern Gate! If you ever read my previous blogs you might know that the Eastern Gate is a favorite of mine - and - to be able to stand so close to it is always such a thrill for me that I feel 16years old all over again. (giggly!) Yes, as you can see the gate is sealed!



The reason it's sealed is facinating and you simply must come here to find out why! Let's just put it this way...No amount of cement and rock will keep Jesus from returning through this gate when He returns! Nice Try!

From there we went to the Pools of Bethesda and a stop in Saint Anne's Church for some beautiful singing inside an ancient church made for fabulous acoustics. While we were there we noticed that John Hagee was up front singing and praying for people! It was quite a moment for some people.




Look at Anne's face...She's pretty thrilled don't you think?





Walking the stations of the cross was touching and and also an exciting adventure! The Old City market was crazy busy! It's normally crazy but add the "busy" to it and wow!








Hair cut anyone?


At the end of the day Pastor Blakes blessed us with words God provided to him and I could see it on some faces that when he described the day and God's hand on it, that they agreed and felt it too. Off to bed with wonder on how the next day could top this one...
Shalom,
Kim

Saturday, November 13, 2010

More pictures!

Here's more pictures from the day. After dinner we were taken to David's Citadel and watched a very moving sound and light show, then walked to the Western Wall! It was awesome to see the Western Wall at night!


Dinner is over but great conversations with new friends keep going...









Love this picture of Johnnie Mae taken after she was baptised in the Jordan River! Praise the Lord!


And of course... METV is here in the hotel and Dr. Sumrall's teachings as well...


Yawn... early morning tomorrow...must sleep! More tomorrow!

Kim

Jerusalem!

Wow- Israel is jam packed with tourists! I read that over 1 million tourists traveled to Israel in just the first 4 monts alone but now I see with my own eyes the number of tour buses and people from all over the world. They are here! Here with the same purpose. It's so awesome to pass another group...from another part of the world. I love to say Hello and it seems the only way we can communicate is "God Bless You" and I get choked up thinking about how all these people from all over the world are here for the same reason I am - we are truely brothers and sisters in Christ! Whoo Hoo!

Our day started off at Mount Scopus where we took bus photo's and a group photo. It's also a good spot to start and try to get a grasp of where we are, logistically. Then we moved up to the Mount of Olives and walked the Palm Sunday route to the Garden of Gethsemane. JESUS WAS HERE! He prayed here so often! WOW!!!

Here are some pictures... more to come!

Bus #1 - Ami's bus -(below) They were too busy laughing at Ami than my picture! Good thing we had a professional photographer there. Look at those smiles! I love it!




Bus #2 - Eli's bus (above)- You guys did the best job with "visit Israel, you'll never be the same" - I bet you make it on TV when we put the next program together! Fun!!


And Bus #3 - Mark's bus - You guys are WILD! You made me laugh! Look at the smiles!




Eli, Bus #2 tells his group about the Old City walls, explains where the Garden of Gethsemene is from here and how it relates to where the Garden Tomb is...etc. It's a good starting point!


Alfreda Noble -I love your hat! She just bought it from a vender on Mount Scopus! Beautiful!



More pictures and details to come. I just had a few moments so I wanted to share these!
Blessings!
Kim

Friday, November 12, 2010

Arrival into Jerusalem

Today was a big day! We packed and loaded and drove and walked and ate and walked and took pictures and laughed and walked and prayed and drove and walked and took pictures and listened and arrived into Jerusalem with a dramatic welcome singing..."JER - U - SALEM! JER - U - SALEM!" Wow what a fantastic goose pimply way to arrive to the most significate city on earth! The son of God came to Jerusalem and died here...for us. And WE ARE HERE!

We are HERE!

We unloaded, learned about Shabbat...waited for elevators and unpacked and ate and settled into our new hotel here in Jerusalem. Tomorrow morning our day starts with a group picture and the Mount of Olives...and our first time to really gaze on the Eastern Gate and imagine Christ's return.

I was so busy tonight getting everyone checked in and settled in that I forgot my camera...forgive me! I promise to have LOTS of pictures tomorrow!

Here's a few from the past dinners...



Pastor R. C. Blakes spoke briefly on our day while in Tiberias -


Stay tuned to hear about our exciting adventure tomorrow!

Shabbat Shalom!
Kim

Thursday, November 11, 2010

We are here!

I can barely keep my eyes open…but I MUST BLOG!!! I promised I would and so I must! I honestly didn’t know that anyone actually read the blog! But I’m hearing from some of you that you are waiting patiently for a group update. This is exciting and I’m glad you are here!


And YES! We are all here! Yes, even Johnnie Mae! (She’s had trouble with the phone and could not call home and asked me to post this note to her family! She’s doing great and says hello!)
This is Johnnie Mae planting her very own tree in Israel!

We had a couple of ladies who missed the flight from Newark due to an airline mechanical issue but they were blessed to get Lumi to help them secure a flight only a day later and miss only 1 place on the itinerary! It was miraculous what Lumi did! Those flights were oversold and yet these 4 ladies got a seat on the plane! Thank you Lumi!

Oh my, we have done so much in the short time we have been here. Here, is in Tiberias. Our hotel is on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Here is a few from my room – which is similar to everyone. The sunrise is extraordinary, breath taking, magnificent, glorious!!! (I really like the sunrise – can you tell?)
I mean really… WE ARE LOOKING AT THE SAME WATER THAT JESUS WALKED ON! Somebody pinch me!

Some of us got baptized in the Jordan River on the very first day. (Talk about digging right in and experiencing the land of the Bible!) No matter how many times I’ve been here to see this…it still makes me get a lump in my throat. It’s powerful and 81 people on this trip felt the power. Amen!





Here are some pictures to check out… see anyone you know? Want to leave them a message? Just make a comment! I’d love to hear from you!

((above)This is Art - he is one cool traveler!)






We are on our way to Jerusalem tomorrow! WOW!

Kim

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Surrender, for God's best for our lives

September is a hectic month here at LeSEA Tours. Lumi and I are busy preparing for the upcoming November Israel tour! We are receiving final payments, processing airline tickets, name tags, luggage tags and many other documents that need to be completed as we get closer to our exciting departure. It’s easy to get caught up and frazzled in the busyness of the office these days with 40 messages waiting for a call back and a plethora of paperwork to do… I’m sure you can relate in your own way, through your own crazy Monday’s, cluttered desks and living rooms, kids schedules, bills, appointments and deadlines. Stress happens. Recently when I thought I’ve had just about all I can handle, God gently reminded me that He was waiting to take back control of my life if I was willing to surrender it. What a relief! Somewhere I had lost my focus. I am reminded that in surrendering, we admit that God is ultimately in control of everything, including our present circumstances. Surrendering helps us to let go of whatever has been holding us back from God’s best for our lives. Each person in their own way has surrendered to be on this trip. Finances were not easy for some, but they surrendered to Him. Family and friends questioned their judgment, some struggled with taking time off of work; others were uneasy about the unfamiliar foods and culture they would experience. Surrendering is all part of a life changing step. Can you feel that gentle reminder too? 1 Peter 5:7 casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

Sunday, June 20, 2010

It's technical!

Technology can really be awesome and helpful and then there are times when you count on it and it fails. This is one of those times and for whatever reason this hotel has some challenges with its internet. For two days I’ve tried to get online and haven’t been able to. That’s two days of blogging missed! Ugh! I will do my best to update the blog as soon as possible with pictures and stories. I’m doing my best to remember what Pete Sumrall said on the first night “Don’t sweat the small stuff and don’t let small set backs interfere with your time here” So I decided that the internet is small in the grand scheme of life really. But I wanted to let you know anyway...

In the meantime, if you have friends and family on the tour, know that they are having a wonderful time! It’s hotter than average this week and it has worn us out. But overall this has been a beautiful time to be in Israel. Today is the “free day” and 38 people went on the Masada optional tour. I know that they will enjoy getting into the Dead Sea today and cooling off. Tonight we celebrate our farewell dinner together because tomorrow morning we board our flight to come home. Seems like yesterday we just got here…yet we have seen and learned so much that my head is spinning. I’m sure that I’m not alone!

We had an emotional communion service at the Garden Tomb yesterday. It was great to see that tomb empty and to remember… (pictures coming soon!)

We walked down from the Mount of Olives to the Garden of Gethsemane…visited the Upper Room… I tell you these are amazing places to visit. We will be coming home changed people that’s for sure!

Home soon –
Kim

Friday, June 18, 2010

Taking it all in...

I'm sitting on my balcony and thinking about the amazing day we just had. Car's are honking their horns, loud vehicles pass on the street 8 stories below me, groups of people laughing by the pool to my left. Jerusalem is like a different world from where we just came from - the Galilee.

We left this morning heading north and our first stop was Beit She'an, Israel's largest archeogical dig. Beit She’an is a fascinating place; huge and inspiring. A whole city destroyed in an earthquake now uncovered to teach us. I daydream about what it would have been like for me to live back then in this once elaborate city.

Back in the air conditioned bus we head for the Sea of Galilee… a lake actually which is now called Lake Kinneret. This is in the Galilee region of Israel where Jesus spent most of his time. This area, as far as you can see is quiet and peaceful! They can't build a church over the lake...and the have strict rules about buildings built around the lake...so around here it's easy to picture Jesus walking along the water's edge and spending time ministering. We boarded a wooden framed boat very appropriate I would say; to represent a boat Jesus would have taken out on the water.














Before we could sail out to the middle of the lake and cut the motors I looked around and saw people weeping with emotion. I saw faces turned outward onto the lake and hillside, silent in contemplation and I saw hands raised.

My heart aches as I share this experience with people who feel the same way I do. THIS, is my favorite place…

Pastor Al spoke briefly and Ronnie, one of our guides gave us some details of the area before we headed to the other side of the lake for lunch. St. Peter’s fish! (optional of course)

The day passed and most of the group was anxious for our last stop. The baptism! Wearing white robes…I heard someone say that our group looked like angels!

The water was refreshing both physically and spiritually. While waiting their turn in line people sang hymns and prepared their hearts. They were getting baptized in the Jordan River just like Jesus did!

Emotions were high, tears were shed – I saw one woman sob gently after she was baptized, overcome with the opportunity to be in the Jordan River and grateful for our Lord’s sacrifice.

Most of us came here not knowing anyone but I saw today what a closes bond that is being made in the group; looking out for one another, supporting each other physically and spiritually. I can see life long friendships being made already!

It was a beautiful life changing day... what are you waiting for? Come to Israel!

Kim

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Breathtaking day 1

I can barely keep my eyes open, I’m so very tired – but I must update everyone on the first day of touring! Wow- what a g-r-e-a-t day! I rode on bus #2 today and Amnon is the guide. Amnon has this great way of teaching and we are enjoying him greatly. Our day began with breakfast outside in the terrace! Sounds wonderful? It was! We ate outside with the beautiful morning sun and it was a tasty buffet! I LOVE to eat outside.

It wasn’t long and we were traveling along the Old City walls to the Dung Gate. This is the gate closest to the entrance of the Temple Mount and the Western Wall. The Temple Mount was our first stop – climbing the walkway gave us a birds eye view of the Western Wall that not many people have the opportunity to see. Amnon stopped here so we could take pictures. It was breathtaking!



The coolest thing about being on the Temple Mount to me was the opportunity to stand just feet away from the backside of the Eastern Gate! Today was the closest I’ve ever gotten to this very special place…















From here we visited the Pools of Bethesda and St. Anne’s Church where 2 people from our group sang beautifully while the acoustics here in this ancient church amazed us. (Here is a picture of Lisa reading scripture at the Pool of Bethesda)














It was enlightening to walk the Via Dolorosa – way of the cross. We tried hard not to get distracted by the shop keepers calling out to us but it was difficult. There is so much going on in such a small area. We stopped for lunch and ate outside in the market. Some of us got falafel and some got shawarma (does anyone know how to spell that? haha). I’m all about a falafel in the Old City. Its tradition – everyone should have a falafel when they come to Israel! Yum!

We wondered through the Christian Quarter, the Jewish Quarter and Cardo to end up at the Western Wall. We burned a lot of calories today! It was hot, sunny and I was thankful I wore my comfortable shoes!

The Western Wall is a moving place for me. Over 3 million people visit the wall annually. I have to pinch myself because I just can’t believe I am here. I had prepared several prayers on small pieces of paper and when I went down to pray I found peace slipping the prayers into the cracks in the wall. I prayed for so many things and so many people and then…I just gave them all over to Him. Your Will be done is all that kept running through my mind.

If you know me, you know that I love the sun, warm weather and summer time. I drive my kids crazy because I don’t run the air conditioner in the summer. I have a pretty high heat tolerance you might say. But today…after all that walking, when we got back into our air conditioned luxury bus that our bus driver had stocked with water…I was so grateful for Michael Faraday (the inventor of the air conditioner)!

Last stop… Yad Vashem. Coming to Yad Vashem is a necessity to any trip to Israel. Visiting this memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust is heart breaking and leaves me with a knot in my throat for 2 hours. Walking through and hearing the stories, seeing the pictures and items recovered from this tragedy is tough – but so important. Part of me wants to outright sob at times and then I turn the corner and I find myself extremely mad. Mad that the world sat by and did nothing. Nothing! Oh don’t get me started!

I had time to relax before dinner and guess what…it was OUTSIDE! We had a lovely dinner with beautiful tables set up elegantly around the poolside deck. Rafi Ben Hur, the deputy director-general of the Ministry of Tourism spoke to our group during dessert. It was really nice to hear from him! It was a great day – great evening and now… I must sleep because tomorrow is my favorite day and I need my sleep! What is tomorrow you ask? Better stop by and see…. You won’t be disappointed, I’ll be sure to take lots of pictures!
I’d love to hear from you… any messages you want me to pass on to your loved ones on the tour? Just let me know!

Exhausted and blessed,
Kim

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

The Saturday, 630am to Monday 5:30pm blessing..

Some things in life we just know in our hearts of hearts that no matter how difficult they may become we just need to press on and see it through – in the end we are glad that we did. Usually we end up better for having the experience. Funny though, while we are in the midst of difficulty it’s hard to see the other side of it all.
My journey to get to Tel Aviv began at the airport on Saturday at 6:30am – and I didn’t arrive until 5:30pm on Monday! The difficulties I’ve experienced on this road to Jerusalem are all part of the adventure and the plan and part of the blessing. Yes, even waiting 10 hours for a connection, then sitting on the runway for 3 hours and then a cancelled flight…a blessing. It hasn’t been a piece of cake but God never promised us easy living here on earth. There’s a lesson in this! And a blessing in this!

Tonight I met the group as they arrived into the hotel. We passed out room keys, gave directions to dinner and explained how to work the unusual elevators! It was lots of fun to meet the people that Lumi and I have talked to on the phone! I learned that some people in the group had their own struggles to get here… luggage has been lost, a flight was overbooked and someone was bumped, aches and pains and no sleep just to name a few. But they all pressed on and they are here! (ok, well the one who was bumped will arrive tomorrow, with a blessing to share I bet!) I look forward to meeting everyone and learning the story of how God brought them here at this moment in time. Everyone has a story. By the end of this week we will see how the difficulties triumph into blessings… and the people that you kissed good-bye yesterday? Well,they will return no doubt changed; because when you come to Israel whether it's your 1st time or 100th time...you'll never be the same. Stay tuned!

Side note to Mary and Naidean…tomorrow is the wall!

Goodnight for now,
Kim

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Counting down...

Everyone here at LeSEA Broadcasting is feeling the anticipation that comes joyfully before each Israel tour! And personally, no matter how many times I go to Israel – I still feel the butterflies! Yes, the countdown to the June tour has begun. The phones have been ringing with excited voices asking questions about what to pack and what the weather will be like. In less than two weeks we will be walking where Jesus walked; where He taught, where He performed miracles and where He died for us! The 70 people of whom God has chosen for this journey will never be the same. They will meet people that will become life long friends, their Bible reading will come alive and their relationship with Christ will become closer than ever before. If you are not one of the 70 coming with us next month, you can come on our next trip – there are still some openings for you to join us in November. In the meantime, would you please pray for this very special God appointed group? They are coming from all over the United States and meeting in faith in Israel – trusting God as they heard Him calling on their hearts to join this group and visit the Holy Land. My prayer is simple… Father, let each heart be open to the wonderful blessings you so graciously want to present to us. Help us to hear your voice, surrender to your will and allow you to direct our paths… in Jesus name, Amen!
If you want to keep track of the group while we are in Israel you can come back and visit. I'll send pictures and daily updates!

With butterflies,
Kim

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Dear LeSEA Tours,

I felt in awe from the first step I took in the Holy Land. I thought everything was so fantastic…then one day I stumbled on one of the steps while walking on the Way of the Cross. I hurt my foot and was afraid that the tour was over for me. I have arthritis in every bone in my body and hurting my foot did not help. Our next stop was the Western Wall. When I had gotten to the top of the stairs and looked down on the Western Wall I felt a burning inside my body from the tips of my toes to the top of my head! The closer I got to the Wall the hotter the burning feeling became. I placed my prayers in the Wall and told the Lord that I was expecting my healing in the name of Jesus and thanked Him. As I backed away from the Wall and turned and walked away toward our tour guide the pain I felt in my whole body was gone! I to this day have felt no pain in my bones. I told my Doctor. He cried. Thank you and most important THANK GOD! Amen.

Wanda West


Ahhh sweet Wanda West traveled on a LeSEA Tour just last month and took the time to write us about her miracle healing that took place at the Western Wall. The February tour touched not only Wanda’s life, it changed the life of many people. LeSEA Tour’s give’s God the glory and is honored to play a small role in facilitating the travel to such a powerful and important place where lives are transformed. Come to Israel and feel God’s power for yourself. Daily I am reminded of the continued work that the Lord has been doing in our lives since our return home from Israel. From Wanda and Amelia, Mary and Naidean to June's friend and even myself - Had we not traveled to Israel would this all be happening? I truely believe God has blessed us with our love of Israel and our faithfulness to visit His Holy Land. If you are feeling drawn to Israel you are being promised a blessing in hearing His call.

If you've traveled to Israel and God has touched you in a special way, I'd love to hear about it!

Kim

Friday, February 19, 2010

Lumi!


There's nothing like coming back to the office and to be welcomed back by Lumi. Ahh Lumi! She is the sweetest soul I know, and a very crucial member of our team here. I don't know what I would do without her. She has such a heart for Israel and such a heart for people in general. When you call LeSEA Tours, you will most likely be greeted by Lumi's beautiful Romanian accent. She will answer all your questions and guide you thru the easy steps of your journey. She will cry when you cry, laugh when you laugh and after you hang up, she will usually say a quiet prayer for you. She is all about love and we indeed love HER!

Thank you for all you do Lumi!

Kim

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

"Remember when...?"

“It’s hard to leave.” I said sadly to Daniela our Israeli hostess and friend as we waited outside the hotel for the luggage to get put under the bus. A handful of us stood on the side walk, stalling to board the bus until the very last minute. Horns are honking, a dog barking, a warm breeze on our cheeks, and a hint of exhaust drifting over from the street nearby, people walking – Absorbing our surroundings. I bet each of us was vowing silently not to forget this moment. I know I was.

Air travel is the greatest invention! I’m drinking coffee 37,000 feet above the ground. My body is moving at 535 mph and outside my window its -83 degrees. How is this all possible and do I really want to know all these details because it kind of freaks me out! There is 4 hours and 19 minutes to our destination. (Newark) I’ve been watching the tracking map that Continental displays through-out the flight. I watched it a week ago too, but this time I notice that I have a different feeling.

Reyklavink. That’s the city that I see on the map now. Iceland is not far from us. I watched as we flew over Athens, Rome, Berlin and London and wondered what life was like for them. Do they know Jesus?

I had such a wonderful time, met the greatest people, walking the steps of Christ! It’s so bittersweet to leave! I was really excited to hear that Frank gathered everyone’s email/snail mail information and is planning to keep everyone in contact with each other. I also heard the excitement of many people who are planning to return…some are planning another trip this year!

February, June and November every year… I’ll be there and hope you will too! A big fear I have for myself and others is “living with regret”. Lumi and I talk to so many people on a daily basis who we hear in their voice the passion to visit Israel. It’s strong, it’s emotional and they are so hopeful that they will get there someday. I pray that each of you who have yearning in your heart to visit Israel will listen to it…pray about it. God placed it there. He wants you to come, visit, and draw closer to Him in this land… This is where God chose for His son to be born… and for Him to die on the cross for us. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…because it is so true… You will never be the same. Don’t wait too long to do something about that feeling you have in your gut. Life is shorter than we expect sometimes. God wants you to live a full and blessed life. I am thinking about Amy, Derrick, Jessica and Lake right now. This is a family who came this week and will be talking about this trip for the rest of their lives! What a bond, what a family vacation to change the dynamics for the good in each of their relationships. “Jessica, remember when we rode a boat on the Sea of Galilee…?”

What a trip.

With a big sigh,
Kim





Hey, is anyone out there? I'd love to hear from you!

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Scott and Jane!


Oh Scott! You cracked us up in the Old City yesterday! Do you even know how many heads that head-scarf has been on? ewwwww! (Just kidding!)

You and Jane are a blessing to have on the trip!

Mary and Naidean!


For all of you who are curious who are celebrity guests are who are celebrating their 10 year anniversary. (They met here 10 years ago on tour and have been best friends since!) This is their 11th trip to Israel!

Saturday, February 13, 2010

My surprise blessing...

Today was a "WOW" day for me but I didn't go very far away from the hotel. I didn't visit any Holy sites. But I've been touched and blessed! You know, I've been to Israel quite a few times...my heart is here and I love the land and it's people and I am blessed to work for LeSEA and to be able to come often. But sometimes, like today, I wasn't touched by the country or by a specific place I visited - I found myself touched by the people who have come here to experience it. I've gotten to know so many people in the group and I'm amazed how God has put the right people in our lives at just the right time. I'm not surprised...just amazed! I'm sure everyone in this group would agree that God has His mighty hands all over us, working His perfect will into our lives, opening our eyes and hearts to not only His home...but to each other.

Only in this very special place, only this week and only with these God chosen people placed here all together by His loving hands.

Today I went to the U.S. Consulate in Jerusalem. I didn't go alone, I went with another tour member to help her with some paperwork. This remarkable woman shared a fraction of "her story" with me. And as my chest grew heavy and my heart broke, she reassured me that God has blessed her (and even others) through the hardships that she is experiencing. All I can tell you is that she touched me and this is a day that will be engraved in my heart. And this amazing woman will be someone that I will always remember.

Humbled by His love,
Kim

Friday, February 12, 2010

All about the water...

Scott and Jane Johnson say hello to those special blog viewers! You know who you are! We had a beautiful day in the Lord today! Scott and Jane are just two of the many smiling faces!


Today we went up north to the Galilee. Our first stop was Bet She’an. This is the largest archeological dig in Israel and is simply amazing. You could literally spend 2 full days here exploring the city that was destroyed in a major earthquake. It’s one of my favorite spots actually and what a beautiful day!
The sun was out and we enjoyed temperatures in the high 70’s! (Sorry all of you who are snowed in back home!)

After Bet She’an we moved onward to Tiberias. This is the area of the country where Jesus lived and performed most of His miracles…very awesome! We got on a boat that looked a lot the “Jesus boat” that was discovered years ago. (A boat that scientists feel date back to the time of Jesus.) Looking around the area from out on the boat was so beautiful.
The hills surrounding the lake were the greenest I’ve ever seen! Usually the hills are bare and brown because of the lack of rain, but today after a lot of rain in the last few weeks the hills are very green and beautiful! The water on the lake was pretty choppy and there were several times that waves splashed up and blessed our clothes and hair with the water that Jesus walked on! We cut the motors, sang songs, and Pastor David Sumrall talked about Peter and letting God use our failures…


Then he renewed the marriage vows of two couples on the tour. What he said about marriage…wow. He made us all stop and think…



The day was one goose bumps moment after another. After the boat we ate at St. Peter's fish! Well, most of us. Jessica and I thought we'd try out the pasta since the fish looks back at you while you eat it...and if you've read my blog, you know my rule about eating things that look back at you. (It just doesn't happen!) But really it was a fun lunch.

After lunch Capernaum, Mount of Beatitudes, Tabgha and .... yes! The baptism! 80 people braved the cold spring waters of the Jordan River! I'm so glad they did and so are they. I'll just let the pictures of the day speak for themselves.







Tomorrow I have some work business...but it's interesting so come back here about it AND I'll give you the latest group update!

Oh, and a crazy picture of Mary and Naidean! ha!

Night!

Kim