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You Cannot Leave Unaffected
Tuesday, October 18, 2022, by Phil and Lori Prins Tuesday was a very eventful day. We started the day by visiting Yad Vashem. It is Israel’s official memorial to the six million Jews that died in the Nazi’s design to implement their “final solution” to exterminate the Jewish people. Going through the main building which
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Meeting Peacemakers
Monday, October 17, 2022, by Charlie Lewis It was another very educational and inspiring day among those of us traveling to meet the peacemakers. We began our day by meeting with the Anglican Bishop at St. George Cathedral, Hosam Naoum, who serves two families faithfully, his own wife and children in his own home and
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Bedouin Encounter
Sunday, October 16th, by Judy Wright This Sunday afternoon’s experience was a highlight for me for two main reasons: the majestic barrenness of the desert and the gracious hospitality of the Bedouin community. I grew up in the west Texas desert of El Paso and looking out of the window of our bus that was
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Sunday worship with Christmas Lutherans
Sunday Oct.16, 2022, by Daren Barstad Began day hearing call to worship early, then ringing of church bells – another reminder we are in the holy city. Holy to many people in many ways. We had the as usual delicious breakfast buffet and bit more leisurely start to day, allowing more time to visit. We
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Rachel is weeping…
October 15, 2022 Rev. Matt Paul This is my second visit to Bethlehem, my first being in 1989 when I traveled here to visit the Church of the Nativity, and witness the site where Jesus is believed to have been born. I can tell you, much has changed in 33 years. And yet, some things
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Positive Energy and Gracious Nature
The second half of our first full day in Bethlehem began with a delicious lunch at Wi’am prepared and served by our hosts. Some of us tried a new fruit, referred to as “guava” but seems to be something entirely different. I had to be sure I liked it, so I had three! We then
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