This week we went to Bethlehem. Bethlehem is just a little bit north of Jerusalem, within a 20 minute drive. However, it is in the West Bank which means I got to cross the seperation barrier for the first time.
The church of the nativity is built over where Christ was probably born and is the oldest standing christian church in existence. Unlike I had previously thought, the nativity doesn't necesarily mean a barn, rather a cave where animals were kept. This picture is of all the students in the cave where we got to sing a few songs, inlcluding my two favorite Christmas songs, "O Holy Night" and "Silent Night." It was a spiritual experience to imagine that we were right where Christ was born.
The church of the nativity is built over where Christ was probably born and is the oldest standing christian church in existence. Unlike I had previously thought, the nativity doesn't necesarily mean a barn, rather a cave where animals were kept. This picture is of all the students in the cave where we got to sing a few songs, inlcluding my two favorite Christmas songs, "O Holy Night" and "Silent Night." It was a spiritual experience to imagine that we were right where Christ was born.
1 comment:
Hi Daniel,
Wow, to be there where Christ was likely born! What a spiritual and moving experience that must have been.
To sing the songs would have brought the spirit in even stronger. We are thrilled you are able to be there and have these opportunities! You are blessed!
I have been in Oklahoma helping Rob and Tonya with the kids, etc. after little Clara Mae was born, earlier than expected. She's a cutie!
Love you! Mom
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