Shalom from Israel

Dear Friends, what a whirlwind tour and conference this has been! Today is our last day in Jerusalem. I have been taxed to my limit physically with the heat and the walking and climbing of lots of stairs but every moment was worth the effort. I've seen and I've walked where Jesus walked and ministered. I've received a deep appreciation for the hardships faced by the people of the Bible. I have a great appreciation for our troops serving in Iraq.

There has been a deep impact on me emotionally as well. Entering Jerusalem, the city where our Lord and Savior gave His life for ours was a powerful revelation, an experience of the heart. As I've listened to our Jewish guide and the Israeli speakers, I've gained a much better perspective on the political climate of the Middle East. The hatred runs deep and Israel stands alone against formidable foes. The history of battles and occupations is very long. They are very grateful for the USA and love the Evangelical Christians since we are strong supporters.

See you soon. Love, Heidi

Preparing for Israel trip

On Monday, July 16, I head for LA via Horizon Airlines out of Santa Rosa Airport. I will spent the night in LA near the airport then catch a 7:50 flight to Dulles in WA DC area on the 17th. After a short layover, it's on to Vienna, then to Tel Aviv. I covet your prayers for this journey. Please pray for safety for all who are going to the Foursquare convention in Jerusalem. Pray for safety for our families and our churches. We have already experienced incredible attack against our health and other safety issues. But, God is faithful. He has healed and protected us! All praise to God our Father, His Son Jesus Christ and the blessed Holy Spirit.