Well, here we are, a year and a half ago, at the Garden Tomb. Then we were tourists, worshipers of the risen Lord Jesus Christ, but tourists as well. Now we are less than 2 weeks from departure for the Garden Tomb, still worshipers of the same Good Shepherd, but going as volunteers. We are looking forward very much to this opportunity to serve under and with the folks who were such a blessing to us in our first visit.

We have been reading a wonderful book that we want to recommend to you if you are interested in the background of this place in Jerusalem, just outside the Damascus Gate. The book is, "A Special Place: The Story of the Garden Tomb, Jerusalem" by Bill White, published in 1989 by Stanborough Press in England.

Pray for us in preparation for leaving. The regular schedule at Central Bible Church continues and there are several matters to attend to before we leave.

If you are part of our church family, our personal family or network of friends and you did not receive a copy of the devotional booklet on Abraham, "Faith and Faithfulness", please let us know. It includes a letter about our upcoming ministry trip and we would love for you to have a copy.

Ron & Cindy