Israel Trip Blog

Traveler Dick Morgan relates the events of the group’s last day in Israel: a morning communion service in the chapel at the Mar Elias Education Institution in the north, and

As the trip comes to a close, travelers Deb Gamble & Jayne Smith reflect back over the ups and downs of the past two weeks, and tell with delight about

Traveler Marcia Myhre reflects on the trip as a whole, what she has learned and seen, and what she will take away as she returns home. Click HERE to read

Celene Lillie, our Director of Adult Education and Spiritual Formation, sent along a couple of pictures from sites visited today, Friday, October 25.

This day, as described by Tim and Lisa Otterbacher, included a boat ride on (and putting feet in!) the Sea of Galilee, the Primacy of Peter, and Magdala, believed to

Here are some wonderful photos that give us glimpses into the experiences that Anna, Brenda, Celene, and Lisa are having in Israel. Take a look! CLICK on any photo for

FUMC member and Office Assistant Anna Schoettle writes about a day with visits to interesting archaeological sites, spending the evening at the Mar Alias School, and a harrowing stop at

FUMC member Lisa Dixon writes about visiting Jacob’s Well Church in Nablus, the site of the well where Jesus met the Samaritan woman. The well is still functioning today. Click

Traveler Don Schultz writes about walking the Wall in Jerusalem (and seeing thought-provoking street art there), visiting some other well-known sites in the city, and enjoying a special meal prepared

Traveler Mary Beth Byrne writes about meeting Rami and George, a Jewish Israeli man and a Palestinian man who have both had daughters killed in the ongoing violence in Israel.

Traveler Bev Abma writes about visiting Jerusalem and some of its best-known locations including the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, Dome of the Rock, the Western or Wailing