After lots of 12 - 14 hour days, the team finally took a little breather Wednesday. We let everyone sleep in until 11 AM, before small group meetings and lunch.
In the afternoon, we walked to the Old City - to the place of the upper room. This is the room that tradition tells us Jesus and the disciples celebrated communion on the night of His betrayal. It was the place where the Lord washed the disciples feet and tried to prepare them for what was to come.
Even more, it was also the place where the early church gathered in the days following Jesus' Ascension. It was in the upper room where the Holy Spirit first descended upon the church, as tongues of fire that separated and fell upon each one.
We spent some time worshipping and praying together. It was amazing! Other visitors stopped to watch and listen. Several people from other nations came to ask us to pray for them. We love how Jesus draws people in! We then spent some time shopping in the Arab and Armenian Quarters of the Old City. Hopefully many of you reading this will enjoy your gifts! Then it was back to Living Bread for some pita pizza-yummy!
Everyone is still doing great! The Daniel Fast is challenging us to get creative with our pita, fruits, and veggies. We had some time for fellowship, hanging out, playing cards and then it was off to bed- to await the morning call from Gerald the rooster.
Peace out. Bob and Holly
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ReplyDeleteThanks again for these post i love feeling like im with you! glad u guys got to sleep in! love and prayers!
ReplyDeleteThere is a olive press factory near Nimrod's castle where you can get olive oil that is made on sight. I hope you can go there.
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