It warmed our hearts when we saw them come into the arrival hall at Ben Gurion Airport. Also in the tour group are people from Havre, Cut Bank, Polson, Ronan and Whitefish. There is also a small group of Spanish-speakers who mostly speak English.

We had time for a swim in the Mediterranean earlier today. Amazingly warm for those of us familiar with the Pacific Ocean. The security man, upon learning we were “touristas”, insisted that we bring the car in through the gate to a secure area. That was nice.

The tour group, because it was Shabbat (Sabbath) and we couldn’t get to the hotel because no one would have our rooms ready, took an side trip to Mt Carmel, which we of course had already done. Unfortunately D&B had been sent on ahead to Nazareth so they missed Carmel. Pretty sad.

Be sure to enjoy Psalm 17 today! Shortest Psalm. But so good. The merciful kindness of the Lord is so great. We will think of you all today at CBC, our wonderful family. Nazareth is billed as the place where 3 religions meet. Well fine for sure. But today we will exalt the only Lord and Master, Jesus Christ, who grew up in this area, and ministered, but who, more than anything showed the kindness of God on a hill outside Jerusalem. Praise His name!

Enough!