Day 1-3

Wed. = leave Brownfield 0330 am for airport.
flight leaves Lubbock 0505 am for Houston
Depart Newark, NJ for Tel Aviv 430 pm
Thurs. = Arrive Tel Aviv 1045 am (8 hour time change)
Travel by van with another missionary from my group named Levi, who is a college freshman at Bethel College in California originally from Nebraska. We take what was the original road to Emmaeus up to the Judean Hills to await the rest of the group arrivals. We have orientation and meet roomates. My roommate is a 17 year old who has been a Chrsitian for one year. Her name is Merideth and she is from Toronto, Canada.
Friday-we were in Nazareth most of the day. There were actually members of the Hammas having a rally in the street. Over a loud speaker they were screaming that they hate Christians and Jews. Even though I could not interpret the actual words I could hear the anger and rage in their voices. It made me feel so sad because I know that they are angry because they have an empty hole in them where the love of God belongs. So sad that the scales of hate cover their eyes. For the first few days the team is working to get to know each other and study and prepare for the task ahead. Father, teach me to see all things through your eyes. Holy Spirit surround me with your covering of peace in the midst of turmoil.
Saturday-Shabot shalom. Boat ride and morning devotional in a fishing boat on the Sea of Galilee. Team prepares to spend Saturday on Israelli Army base. Ministering love to those who guard and protect God's chosen land. Father, use me as a vessel to bring the same peace that Jesus spoke to calm the storm on the Galilee to calm the fears and anger in the hearts of the soldier I will meet. Thank you Father that you are still and always a God of miracles.