I feel like I have been lax on posting on this blog. I still haven't finished talking about yesterday and now I have today. It's the hotel's Hotel's "High Speed" Internet. High Speed being the operative words.

I'm pretty sure I have conveyed just how unbelievable, breathtaking, and inspiring Israel is. If not, Israel is unbelievable, breathtaking, inspiring and I could actually go on for another two hours about all the other things but I would probably fall asleep at the computer. The trip has really be amazing.

Part of that has been our group and our guide. This group has gelled from the start. They are all awesome. We are representing, Pittsburgh, Chicago (3 strong), Miami/Ft. Lauderdale (2 strong), San Diego, Kansas, Salt Lake City, Dallas, Albequrque, New York City and Winnipeg, eh? It's been great. No matter what has been thrown at them, they roll with it and are enthusastic to be a part of it. And our guide, Marion, she is truly a gem. She is such a wonderful, knowledgeable and enthuastic person. She has really made this trip.

Yesterday was such a memorable day for all of us. Yesterday, 5 members of our group made the decision to be baptised in the Jordan on our visit at Yardenit. First, Yardenit were amazing hosts. They were so warm and welcoming to us and so incredibly generous.

I have attended a number of baptisms and have always been so excited to share in such an awesome moment of faith with people. It's such an absolute joy to see someone commit their life to Jesus and be born again in him. The opportunity to share that with Russ, Steve, Gloria, Marcie and Colleen was so special especially knowing their commitment was a affirmation and deepening in their relationship with Him. And what better place than to be baptised in the river Jordan as Jesus was by John the Baptist.

Fantastic Day!