Group Letters

Deborah Group

June 2005

 

 

 

 

 

My Dear Deborah Group,

It has been a month since returning from your 18-day tour to Israel and Jordan. I’ve talked to many of you and the jetlag and exhaustion have disappeared – leaving in its place a not-so-subtle yearning to return to the Land. Thoughts of your new “home” have already started to flood your hearts and minds!

Indeed, your lives have been greatly impacted by “the Bible coming to life!” Not will your understanding of the Word continue to change, but you will find everyday experiences taking on new dimensions. It’s almost like each day has facets that radiate new light and color! One simply views life in a whole new way!

You were a wonderful group – so attentive too. You were savoring each moment, I could tell. There were times of awe, great spiritual awakening, joy, and certainly laughter! (Trav, you still offered the best story for the most uncontrolled laughter!) There was a bonding as a “family” with the spirit of being a “brother’s keeper” that warmed my heart. Many also enjoyed some great high adventures: e.g. climbing down Arbel and rafting down the Jordan River.

It was truly awesome to stand on so many biblical sites. We gazed out over the vistas, trying to fathom the layer-upon-layer of history unfolding – meshing history with biblical history. How exciting was that?!

 

Certainly, “PAPA” (Dr. Stephen Langfur), is to be thanked for his brilliant scholarship, patience, and kind attention to detail. (Both on tour, and all those pre-tour hours working on my numerous requests and itinerary details.) And a special thanks to Khader Mascobi for making sure the final stage of the tour was done with a flare!

And to Don Bechtel, thank you for your spirit of ministry to the group; to Jennifer Lile, thank you for taking on the burden of “back up”; and to Jeffry Sample, for being there for me and just about everybody else! You have one big servant’s heart!

A final “thank you” to all of you! You were simply marvelous and showed the stamina, inner resolve and courage of Deborah! I bless you for that.

Friends, your will lives will reflect His presence in a new way; finding new ministry in a subtle … or maybe an obvious way. Wait and see!

One thing is for sure – your life HAS changed for the better!

My love and hugs,

Kay Money (Mother Money)

P.S. Since “repeaters’ make up about 50% of my tours – I hope to see many of you on another tour!