Wednesday Evening 4-16-14

It has been a wonderful day! Since it was our first day here we did not have any responsibilities today except to attend a lunch meeting to discuss our busy Easter weekend here. Lots of details to be worked out for the thousands who will be visiting here over the next several days, especially Sunday. Devotion was given by Yoni who is the head of maintenance. He is a Messianic Jew and really brought a wonderful message that blessed our hearts. I can't tell you much about it because Scotty says he is going to preach that sometime. haha. Following lunch Ruth, a very nice volunteer from England, showed us around all the areas of the Garden Tomb (including the bomb shelter) and the best markets in the area for grocery shopping. This will be most helpful in the days ahead. We had a few hours free so we walked up to East Jerusalem and over to the Baptist House to see if any of our friends happen to be in. We arrived just after closing so we only spoke with one couple who we had not met before but have been working in Israel for some time and know many of the people that we know here. After a nice visit we headed back across town, taking the new lite rail part of the way back. Ruth and John who are volunteer coordinators here had us over for dinner so we had a nice visit with them and their friend, Mary who is visiting here from England. Tomorrow we will be up and out at 6:30am cleaning benches, sweeping paths, etc to get ready for the day. Scotty will get his training as a guide and I will be trained to work in the shop. They accept U.S. Dollars, Shekels and the Euro so it will be interesting. This will definitely be a learning experience. The proceeds are a large support for the Garden Tomb because they do not charge any admission. There are many people groups here and they all need Jesus. In the land where He lived so few really believe. Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem!