Rodney’s classes were an excellent review of the history of the Holy Land. Jim Norman and Reverand Oran Warder at the opening reception. Jim’s quote: “you see, there IS historical evidence of a 7:45 AM service”
Photograph by St. George’s College
The view of the Old City of Jesusalem from the Mount of Olives: Beit Abraham. The Mount of Olives and the Russian Church of the Ascension
Lezlie Booth
I have visited the Holy Sepulcher many times and found it crowded and confusing. But this time, and much to my surprise, it became the place that I felt closest to Jesus. Preceding Pages:
Lesley Markham
The Stations of the Cross on Golgotha (Calvary) inside the Holy Sepulchre The tomb of Christ
The Church of the Visitation
The education on Jesus’ life was beyond all of my expectations. FabulousTrip. Sign me up for the Advanced section in five years. Caroline Norman
Bethlehem: The Shepherd’s Field Marsha and Bernard Murphy at lunch in Beit Sahour Approaching the Church of the Nativity via Stars and Bucks Entering the Birthplace of Jesus Barnard and Mary Ann listen to our guide
Under a watchful eye, pilgrims visit the birthplace of Jesus at the Church of the Nativity. Guided for the first time through the Palestine of Jesus, I find my faith enriched by the experience and my senses unsettled by the continuity of religious conflict in “the center of the world.� Ginny Hamill
The “Star of Bethlehem� in the Grotto of Nativity
A depiction of the visitation of the magi. There is a story that the painting saved the church during one of its many raids over the centuries. it is said that the when Persians attacked, they saw the painting, and magi looking like them and dressed like them, and decided to spare the church. A recollection by Reverend Oran Warder
Masada, The Judean Desert, and the Dead Sea The St. George’s College course helped pilgrims fully experience the many layers of the theological landscape of the Holy Land. From the Hebrew Scriptures, to the life of Jesus, the witness of the early Church, and the complex challenges of the present day, the journey was both enlightening and inspiring. This was a soul nourishing and life changing adventure. The Reverend Oran Warder
Photographer unknown at least to me. Since he cropped me out of the photo, he will remain unknown
The Judean Wilderness, Wadi Qelt Overlook
Dorothy Pearson and Caroline Norman
Cindy Brack’s new desert look.
Reverand Mike Billingsley
Alain Bashore checking in.
Sue Setliff and HeidiSchneble
AnnKavaljian Cameron Gilreath
Christ Church,Nazareth
One of the most moving moments of the pilgrimage for me was our worship opportunity at Christ Church in Nazareth. Interacting with the clergy, and congregation was one of the most vivid examples of how the Church is truly a global community. I will always remember the rector stating that our presence shows them they are not alone. I will always remember how that day filled me with hope and faith for the future. Heidi Schneble
The Church of the Annunciation and the Church of St Jospeh in Nazareth
The Capernaum synagogue
Cindy and Dennis Brack, photo by Alicia Ragsdale
Tommie Watkins Jim Norman
As I contemplate the incredible memories, I think of all those pilgrims from all over the world, past and present, and pray for those who face and have faced unbelievable difficulties worshipping Jesus Christ. Alicia Ragsdale
Fr. Duane Nettles and Jane-Allison Wiggin Lezlie Booth and Lisa Eskew An evening at Pilgerhaus Guesthouse on the Sea of Galilee
The Sea of Galilee from the Mount of Beatitudes
The arson damage at the Church of Fishes and Loaves at Tabgha.
Oran, Barbara and Rosemary
Mary Ann Rudy: An inspiration to all of the St Paul’s pilgrims
Rodney Aist Sea of Galilee Weather Vane at the Church of Fishes and Loaves “Wine is like life to men, if you drink it in moderation” The Mount of Beatitudes on the Sea of Galilee
Fr,Duane Nettles and JaneAllison Wiggin
We hope your time here with us has been a blessing, and that your memories of the Holy Land will continue to bless you in the days and years to come. It was a pleasure to meet you, get to know you, and to travel in the foot steps of Jesus with you The Reverend Michael Billingsley and Judy Billingsley
The Sea of Galilee
The Jesusalem Archaeological Park (The Davidson Center) “This was the trip of a lifetime shared with wonderful new friends.” Marie Hahn Barbara Warder at The Huldah Gates, The Wailing Wall,men’s side
Dorothy Pearson coming out of the Tomb of Lazarus
Dorothy Pearson and Reverand Oran Warder. Since Dorothy is retiring from heading St. Paul’s Lazuras project, this is a meaningful photograph for both.
Marsha Murphy
Tommie Watkins Jr.
Ann Kavaljian
The Reverend Rosemary Beales riding a camel named Michael Jackson in the town of Bethany
Dr. Bernard Murphy
Lezlie Booth
The Chapel of the Ascension. on the Mount of Olives The pilgrimmage gives a whole new perspective on the First Century; I want to re-enroll in New Testament 101 and start over. Jim Norman
Bernard’s ride
Pater Noster/Eleona
“My preaching will be forever changed; I will never look at the Annunciation or the entry into Jerusalem, or many scenes of Jesus’ ministry, the same way again.” The Reverend Rosemary Beales
The Garden of Gethsemane
The Canacullum/Upper Room/Last Supper
The value of our pilgrimage was shown to me. At the Five o’clock service Reverend Greg Millikin talked about Jesus’s message at the last supper. Our visit to Mount Zion, The Cenaculum/upper room gave me a visual basis to understand his words. Dennis Brack
My faith was deepened by witnessing the faith of our fellow Palestinian Christians and the challenges they face every single day for their beliefs and their very existence. Cindy Brack
St Peter in Gallicantu/The House of Caiaphas. The Trial of Jesus and the Denial of Peter
Three Words:
Unforgettable, inspirational, and togetherness. Ann Kavaljian
The ubiquitous wall Our pilgrimage and journey through the holy land uplifted and invigorated my faith in Jesus Christ through the experiences we shared learning about his life and ministry. I have much greater insight to the issues he faced and affinity for the teachings of the Bible and how they came to life through our travel, studies and reflection time. Rebecca Wetherly
Walking through the streets of Jerusalem you can sense the generations before us all coming here to walk the same path as Jesus. Lisa Eskew