November 5th in Israel

The Garden Through Judy's Eyes

We are still pinching ourselves that we are really here. This morning after seeing we have a new president, I went up to Golgotha to pray for America and our new president. We have the privilege of being alone in the garden before people arrive. What an oasis this place is. Yesterday we watched groups from all over the world worship here. What a blessing it was to see that.....each praising God in their own way.




We have a lovely apartment which is more than adequate for our needs (guess we are still on Africa mission mode). BY THE WAY, THE NAME OF OUR APARTMENT IS THE WHITEHOUSE!

The people working here are terrific. There seems to be great unity..everyone here for the same purpose...loving God and wanting to serve Him with their whole hearts. Yesterday Al learned the ropes and today he starts guiding. When he isn't guiding, he will walk around taking to and assisting people. You know he hates that!!!!!!! This seems to me to be a perfect fit for him and he is very happy. I start this afternoon setting up communion. Each group chooses the way they want communion set up.

We are 2 blocks from the Damascus gate so I have begun going in and walking around. I have made 1 “friend”. Today I will go shop for meat. Yes there is hanging meat. They took me to a meat shop they all shop at which is very clean. So today begins Judy's big adventure...shopping for food in another culture. Glad I love adventure.