Jerusalem

Jerusalem, from the bus window
a view of the sunset in Jerusalem from our hotel window

We arrived at our hotel in Jerusalem and were "greeted" by what appeared to be thousands of people outside and in the lobby. A large group of Indians was checking out and a group of 300 from Ethiopia was checking in. It was quite and experience, but we are all in our rooms now, after having had dinner -- with all 300 Ethiopians!

Steve and A. J. collecting shells from the Mediterranean Sea

This was a long day and tomorrow we start early for another ambitious schedule which includes Bethlehem, the church that commemorates the nativity, shepherds' fields, etc. Please pray for us all. Some of us are getting exhausted but it is all for a good reason.

Next year in Jerusalem!

Pastor Ivanildo C. Trindade

itrindade@woostergrace.org