This morning Pastor Bonnie led us down the Mount of Olives.
We remembered Jesus teaching us to pray, "Our Father, Who art in Heaven....." And weeping over Jerusalem, longing to embrace her like a hen gathers her chicks.
We saw the Russian Orthodox Church of Mary Magdalen with its gold onion domes. A stroll along the Old City walls, then to the Western Wall with the Jewish families at prayer.
A delectable lunch for hungry travelers....not a day goes by without hummus.
After lunch, free time exploring the Old City. Saffron, a scarf, a rug, a necklace, zatar. Pomegranate juice by Damascus Gate, and a walk to the Garden Tomb.
A glorious Jerusalem day! We gathered for worship and communion before dinner. Then said goodbye to three of our group heading home tonight. Traveling mercies to Hildy, Agnes and Glen.
Eugenia Sherman Brown
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