Israel - Day 1

Wow, guys! I'm here! I've been in the country for only 14 hours and I've already seen 15 different places! There's so much to do and see in Jerusalem. It has been fun walking the stone streets and alleys. It gives you an idea of what the town was like when Jesus was alive - how AMAZING!

As you read the blog, I hope you get inspired to pull out your Bible and study things you've never studied before - or maybe haven't studied in a long time. I'll give you today's highlights, and you'll see what I'm talking about.

Today we walked on roof tops and had an amazing view of the Old City, we went to an 800 year old basilica (Catholic church,) Elvis shrine (I know, crazy!), a possible tomb for King Herod and his family, the Arab food market, seen the road where Jesus appeared to the men walking to Emmaus, the battlefield where Joshua got an extra 15 minutes of daylight, and the desert Ruth & Naomi journeyed through.

Here's a picture of me on top of a roof with Jerusalem in the background.

Check out these two pictures of the walls at Herod's tomb. One is in English, the other in Hebrew - how fun!

Especially for my Kidz City Kids:

I got your video questions from Miss Rebecca on Sunday, and I'll be replying with a video soon.

And! I read some of your cards today. You guys are great artists! I read a few cards with no names, and also a card from Yanexa and one from Alondra. I'm praying for your praye reuests, and I love you all so much!

Last Wednesday

The countdown is at 4 days!!!

I still have to get on that packing thing...I told the kids on Sunday that this week I need to start adjusting my sleep schedule so that each night I'm going to bed earlier and waking up earlier each morning so that by this Friday I'm going to bed at 5pm and waking up at 2am (the equivalent of midnight and 9am in Israel.) That's going, slowly but surely.

I'm really excited about the other announcement I made to them on Sunday - periodically, I'll make up little contests on this blog. For instance, one day I may say "whoever e-mails me first with our theme of the month will win a souvenire from Israel!" So, if you're a kid or parent from COL, make sure to check in often! I know there are going to be amazing photos and videos to come!

It is my last Wednesday service - I'll be saying goodbye tonight. I can't even write any more. I think I'mma cry.

Getting Ready for Israel

Hey, guys,

If you're already checking the blog, you're fast! The countdown app on my iPhone currently reads:

Of course, I'm very excited, but at the same time, hearing some of the kids say things like "I like you here" and "Don't leave" is tugging at my heart. I know that everything I discover in Israel will only enhance what God is doing at City of Life and in Kidz City. I'm currently thinking about packing...thinking about practicing the piano since I'll be leading worship in Israel...and thinking about all the great things God is going to do here while I'm gone. A lot of thinking. I better get to doing! Only 12 days left!

Love in Him!