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Me and Trey in Beit Sehoor (House of Waking) just south of Bethlehem where we're staying. We're on top of one of the more significant buildings in the area, because it's owned by a related member of our household (as is just about everyone on the block! Things are like that around here...huge families that cluster together.
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Looking north toward Bethlehem
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Me and the other Beit Sehoor-ers outside The Shepherds Field (Like, where the shepherds saw the angels! Or at least the traditionally believed location. Probably close enough )
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The "Peace Wall." An ever-present reminder of the crazy prejudice going on here... from inside looking toward Israel, you'll see all the graffiti. Some it it is pretty powerful stuff...more to come. Not to sound like the political agenda is sinking in, it's just that the local politics are ever present and the grim reality of the situation inescapable.
I've got more pics from the other day too I'll be getting up here. We got Trey's bag from Jerusalem (Thank the Lord!) and spent some time exploring with one of our friends along with more of Bethlehem. Today we're doing some traveling also, I'll keep ya'll posted. ;)
Mas Salaam!
These pictures are awesome! Glad to here you got there safe!
ReplyDeleteTheo, I'm the guy in the Seattle area who made the connection between The Inn and the pse experience back in 2008. I had hoped to meet with you and Trey (and your parents) before you guys headed off to the holy land, but the connection never happened. Main thing I want to say for now is "listen, observe,and listen some more" every day, or as my friend Allen Belton likes to say "Boy, you have two ears, two eyes and one mouth; use them accordingly!" I trust that John Mark will be of help to you as a bridge to work through any issues that might arise in your daily discoveries and service. Take the time to learn about what your host organization is up to in building a more hopeful future for all the peoples of the place you are visiting. I look forward to reading your blogs and also to debriefing with you upon your return home. UPC has been one of my support fellowships since the late 1970s and your success is my prayer and desire.
ReplyDeleteCheers, John Berg