ISRAEL TRIP

Dr. Troy Temple and Dr. Adam McClendon, the dean and associate dean of the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity, accompanied a group of 56 students and faculty on a study trip to Israel. We had many first-time visitors to Israel, and seeing and hearing their perspectives is always exciting.

Aside from experiencing sites that included the Sea of Galilee, Megiddo, Mount of Olives, the Garden Tomb, and the Old City of Jerusalem, we served alongside Leket Israel. Leket Israel addresses food insecurity in the region, and on the day that we arrived, we had over 16,000 lbs. of food that needed to be sorted. Our team jumped in and sorted the food, completing a typically 4-hour task in about 2 hours. It was a great time of service and team building.

It is a privilege to walk and study in Israel. The Bible really came alive as we walked where the patriarchs, the apostles, and, of course, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ walked. Our time was enriched during those ten days with Liberty family who gathered from around the world to focus on the foundations of our faith.

We are already planning a trip for January 2024, so be on the lookout for those announcements.