After returning from a fast, furious and magnificent trip to Kansas, I started preparing for a new academic year at the University of the Holy Land and for the High Holy Days which are three of the appointed feasts from the bible. First was Rosh HaShannah, the Jewish New Year which is now 5777. Second was Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.

Between Rosh HaShannah and Yom Kippur the people meditate on repentance of our sins. Then on Yom Kippur the people fast and pray together for both Israel and the nations. Just before Yom Kippur this year, groups of Jews gathered together to pray for their neighbors in Syria. 

Today, we are celebrating Sukkot. Sukkot is one of my favorite feasts because it is "God with us." God was with the Israelites in the desert so long ago and He is with us still today. 

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This month I have been so blessed to have the opportunity to preach at the Arabic speaking congregation inside the Old City of Jerusalem, and a Korean congregation inside the new city of Jerusalem. Both inspire me to reach out to the nations.

David's Waterfall

I have also been busy assisting with School of Worship ministry, which sometimes includes taking guests to some very special places.....Ein Gedi and the Dead Sea.

 





 

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Thank you to all the congregations, groups and individuals who made my September trip to Kansas so great.