The decision and planning

Many thanks to Dr Mike Cogdill, Professor at Campbell University Divinity School and our Interim Pastor at Rosewood First Baptist Church. During a Deacon Retreat on January 5th at Campbell University, and after touring Butler Chapel (below) we had a random conversation regarding the Holy Land.  It seems that the Divinity School was planning an 11 day trip in May 2013.  Dr Cogdill encouraged me to sign up and I did.  It was that simple. Excitement and anticipation immediately began to build.


Orientation was April 16th.  Lots to think about and to plan.  From what to pack, how to pack, and what is to go on my head and my feet. Since we are going through the Divinity School, many students are also going.  They have the honor of planning for and sharing a daily message or devotional - and at each of these incredible sacred spots.  Can you imaging being a young student of the Bible and having the opportunity to share God's word with a small congregation .....at the Sea of Galilee or the Mount of Olives.  How AWESOME is that!?

I have been pondering and researching how to keep this blog current during the journey.  My goal will be to bring the scriptures alive through pictures and verses on a daily basis.  This will hopefully help to capture every nugget of inspiration and blessing and will be the easiest for a dated and failing memory.  :) Fortunately I found a cable that will help the download of pictures from my Canon PowerShot SX30 to my I-Pad.  This will minimize the equipment needed, and backpack weight, through the trip.

Your prayers are coveted during this time of spiritual and logistical preparation.