Its hard to believe that we have already been in Israel for two weeks! It feels like its been forever and I am excited that we still have another 3 months! I am constantly blessed with learning and trying to apply new things that God has revealed to me! It has been an awesome two weeks of exploring, hanging out, and going to classes.[Even in Israel, Mark and I can find places to hang out hammocks!]
[Exploring right next to the potter's field where Judas hung himself.]
A couple nights ago, we had our first touch of the rainy season since we got here. It was about 40 degrees and we had a pretty big rainstorm. It was pretty sweet to see how the climate changes so quickly and to understand the differing of the seasons. When most people think of Israel they always think of a hot country with no water. But really this land has the same amount of rain that London gets but packed into 6 months! It was really cool to see everything perk up in green just from one rainfall!
Tonight was the weekly Shabbat, and I must say it is something that we all should have in America. For the Jews Shabbat begins at sundown on Friday and goes till sundown on Saturday. Some Jews are very particular about following Shabbat and not doing any work. Here at JUC we have a weekly ultimate Frisbee game at 4 pm and then at 6 pm a special dinner followed by a worship service called Vespers. It is a great time to hang out and thank the Lord for the many blessings he has given us, and also take some time to get away from the books and have some fun.
Tomorrow we head out for a 12 hour field study around Jerusalem and the surrounding area. We will be traveling to Bethlehem, the Herodium, and several other places.
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