Saying Goodbye

Shakespeare had it right: “parting is such sweet sorrow.” I just walked out of the final meeting here in Jerusalem as Dr. Andrew Snelling brought a stirring challenge to our tour group. Leaving these people is a bit emotional, as we have indeed bonded as a group and made many new friends.

This Sunday began as I preached from Psalm 84 in a large hotel room that overlooked the great city of Jerusalem. People told me how they could now visualize the places that I preached about.

The more I am in Jerusalem, the more I love this place. As we came into the city four nights ago, we played the great hymn “Jerusalem” over the PA system on the bus, and you could feel the anticipation as Christians for the first time saw the Holy City. What a thrill for me to show them the city and the nation of Israel.

Here is what one of our young ladies had to say about this journey:

Wow! Now I understand why, out of all places in the world, God chose this particular place for His people and why He keeps bringing them back here. My mind has been blown away to realize that any given spot in this beautiful country is a tribute to and a reminder of God’s mighty power. And, what a treat to share this incredible learning experience with other creation minded, Bible believing followers of Jesus. Thank you Answers in Genesis.

– Jessica Mulder

Our Tour Members:

Dr. David Crandall - International Director of Answers Worldwide, Tour Leader, Bus Captain
Andrew Snelling - Aig Speaker and Geologist
Kym Snelling
Jim Stiles - Aig Outreach Department, Bus Captain
Carolyn Stiles
John Samec
Andrew Halvorson
Danielle Halvorson
Lewis Manwarren
Barbara Manwarren
Brian Waddell
Roger Scovil
Evelyn Verner
Wendy Verner
Kathleen Bottemiller
Christine Kasper
Ronald Gordon
Louise Gordon
Douglas Parsons
Jennifer Parsons
Sharon Olivares
Misty Stadler
Jack Parsons
Jessica Parsons
Terrance Vlug
Penny Vlug
Merrill Parsons
Janan Moses
Wendy Sanctuary
Rachel Schmidt
James Wilson
Brenda Wilson
George Ostrum
Elaine Ostrum
Alan Boone
Phyllis Boone
Charles Thompson
Debra Thompson
Jessica Mulder
Rhonda Stroud
Donald Schmalzried
Laura Schmalzried
Eldon Helmuth
Ethel Helmuth
Virginia Nielsen
Cherie Wilson
David Wilson
Robert Caudill
Sara Caudill
Ben Williams
Lola Williams
David Waldie
Jesse Turturice
Brenda Turturice
Charles Bauer
Viola Bauer
Larry Elger
Retha Elger
James Wright
Yolanda Wright
David Sproles
Neena Sproles
Daniel Saunders
Nicole Saunders
Henry Schooling
Betty Schooling
Roger Sanders
Judith Sanders
Donna Rider
Jon Beams
Chadwick Thornton
Justin Stokes
Royce Janssen
Beverly Janssen
Walter Jackson
Christopher Jackson
David Spaeth
Carol Spaeth
Pamela Jackson
Linda Ringo
Patricia Mclaughlin
Amy Bates
Barbara Motsinger
Thomas Motsinger
Raymond Robins
Cindy Robins
Leslie Wilson
Beverley Wilson
Gregory Lefever
Noreen Lefever

Watch for details of our next AiG Holy Land tour and check out the details on the All Asian Creation Conference.