We are at the Dead Sea tonight and tomorrow. Brooke, Ben & Karl - you were with us in spirit today. RVL was explaining that this last year, Israel got little to no rain. Tribes of Bedowin's have been having to send their flocks via trucks to more northern areas of the country for adequate grazing grounds. Just when we thought we wouldn't see any flocks - our friend Kylen spotted some - which means the bus immediately pulled over and we all RACED off the bus, down a hill, over a hillside to try and catch up with them. (I was personally relieved that the flock slowed down - RVL would have followed them all the way back to the Red Sea!) The flock did turn back and the film crew arrived just intime to capture the sheperdess calling out and singing to them. They know their sheperd's voice - perfect picture of God being our gentle shepherd and His desire for us to know His voice. It was stunning to watch them graze on the paths of righteousness - yes that is what they are really called.
Started off the day at Timna where the Egyptians ran a copper smelting slave camp. You can see examples of their worship at different points including worship of Hathor - which includes a calf. Sound familiar? Imagine smelting copper in 120 degree heat! They also have recreated the Tabernacle. Scott won't let me give away the teaching on the Tabernacle - huge insights and oh my gosh - I've never been interested or cared before, but I'll say it is another way God is trying to tell His story.
We have 2 big hiking days to come then off to Jerusalem. Trying to post some more photos later tonight. Love to everyone - God is good and His love endures forever.
Cathi & Scott
While we share a common home. We regularly travel far and near. Whether that be on mission, a study tour, or a great family vacation, we thought it would be fun to stay in touch. Here's the latest adventure...
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Missing you guys so much!! I am so so so excited to hear about what you all are learning. Cathi, how do you look so good...must be so much cooler now then when we went or you have a makeup person just for you. You guys look great. I remember the hotel well, you should go swim in the dead sea since you didn't get to last time. Thanks so much for keeping us updated. I love the information about the camera crews. Can't wait to hear all about it when you get back. Mark was awesome at church today by the way. Love you both. Praying for you.
Gosh - so interesting with the camera crews! I can only imagine. Yall look great and I love seeing the photos...amazing. Looks like its almost is not real! WOW! THinking of Moses hiking all that way 4 times - makes me feel like a spiritual wimp. Church is great! WE miss you both - there is an obvious void. I am so excited to see yall! Cathi - I know you are missing your babies. Kevin says they had such a great time playing with the kids and Ryan won like 350 tickets at Gattiland! Very fun times. Kids are great and you will see them soon...in exchange for a lifetime of lessons. Love you both very much! Scott, things are still brewing in Boerne ..cannot wait to chat about it all when you guys get home. See yall soon!
Court
Scott and Cathi,
Happened across the blog just poking around the church web site. So glad to hear what is going on and see your pics.
We had our house blessing yesterday. First time in all these years and through many houses. So very good for us to have had this time with old and new friends and the Holy Spirit. Missed having you both here so we will have you over when you get back.
Anxious to hear all about your personal reactions when you return.
You guys are missed and loved. Blessings and prayers, today for "fresh eyes" to see.
Mark and Lacey
Cathi-- Check you email if possible...there is a little something from the community in your inbox. Try and check it before you leave the dead sea.
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