I can't believe our trip is coming to an end already!Today was a very special day, as we walked in two different places that might well be the garden where Jesus spent His last days on earth. In one place we were absolutely taken with the serenity of the environment and were so glad that Pastor Bob chose this place to celebrate communion with us. I personally will never forget the experience of sharing the elements with my brothers and sisters in this place.
We also walked to the Mt. of Olives and saw a breathtaking view of the city of Jerusalem and surrounding neighborhoods. This was the area from where Jesus ascended and it is the area He is coming back to. Remember, the Mt. of Olives will be split in two? I was so glad I chose to take this walk and looked at the city, not exactly the way the Lord saw it -- the Dome of the Rock was not there!
But something also happened today that was like the icing on the cake. Johny, our diver for several days now, invited us to come over to his house in the old city, located in the Armenian Quarter. We were welcomed by his wife and children and enjoyed not only their wonderful hospitality but an assortment of cakes and treats which she had prepared herself. The whole team felt so honored to be in the home of this man and we thank God for this opportunity.
From Johny's house we had some free time to walk around and do some shop. Everywhere my wife and I went, whenever we mentioned that we were Brazilians, we were treated with kindness and words like "Brazilians are good people;" "We love Brazilians." One young man even showed us a Brazilian flag which was glued to a wall inside his shop. We felt special.
Now we are at the Ambassador Hotel, where we will have our dinner later on. We are freshening up in a couple of rooms which Pastor Bob graciously arranged for us to have before our long flight back to the U. S.
Thank you for following us through the blog and if you keep checking over the next week, I will be posting more pictures here.
And please pray for our return trip!
Shalom,
Pastor Ivanildo C. Trindade
2 comments:
Thanks for taking the time to post all the pictures and make comments. They were fascinating to follow. (for someone who never gets out of the county)
These are great photos. It is almost like being there. I am sure a visit to the Holy Land can change a person's life. To be where Jesus has lived and walked must be a real blessing.
Thanks for sharing!Beth
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