A few weeks ago, my husband and I had the privilege to travel to Israel with a group from our church. The trip was a gift and celebration of my man’s upcoming retirement from the Marine Corps. I can’t think of anything he would have enjoyed more. This trip marked the beginning of a major life transition from 24 years of active duty service to our nation.
As it is Easter weekend, I want to share a few photos from our trip that pertain to Holy Week. It was a joy to take pictures as an act of worship that I will enjoy sharing. Today we will take a quick visit to the Mount of Olives and the Garden of Gethsemane.
Gethsemane was a place that Jesus often visited with His disciples. It was here that He agonized in prayer the night He was betrayed by Judas.
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![Rooftops in Jerusalem](https://b2071576.smushcdn.com/2071576/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_0764-500x375.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Rooftops in Jerusalem
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Golgotha–the place of the skull
This location is thought to be the sight of the crucifixion, based on its high visibility to major highways and location near a private tomb.
Ginger,
What beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing them and directing us toward Easter with them. I can see why you enjoyed your trip so much from an artistic perspective.