Like they say, "You Work Hard; You Play Hard" Yesterday we worked at Kaplan until 2pm painting the older A/C units in the basement and roof. These A/C units supply cold air to the doctors, nurses, and patients in Kaplan for those hot Israel days. The group is doing such a good with their work at the hospital and kibbutz. Their dedication to hard work without pay surprises the Israelis at the hospital. Everybody is excited to meet the famous volunteers from America just so they can practice their english. After work we went back to our apartments and prepared for an evening of fun at the pool at Kibbutz Shiller. We relaxed under the sun playing volleyball with our friends at the kibbutz. Gal is a good friend who is always excited to see us when we come to Israel. He lives on the kibbutz and worked in the fields with our group from last year. Gal is always encouraged as a believer in Israel by the presence of the believers from America. Let me tell you he made a mean ice cream sunday for the whole group yesterday, and I know we have his well known banana shakes to look forward too.
As I type this (from McDonalds) several of the guys from the group are playing softball with the locals from Rehovot. I have a few pictures for you all to see from their game, sadly I don't know the score (check ESPN jk).
Today (Friday/Yom ShiShi) is the beginning of Israel's weekend because tonight begins Shabbat. The group will be split up this evening enjoying Shabbat dinner with several different families from the Kaylah (church) and the city of Rehovot.
We start work again on Sunday so continue to pray for our work at the hospital and kibbutz as we minister to the community of Rehovot and beyond.
Praise God.
Chris
3 comments:
Ahhh, there is nothing better than the feeling of working hard and playing hard. I wish I was there!!! First, I want to say to Joy that yes I do remember you. I didn't know who you were until you put your last name. I'm so blown away by how much we look alike! I'll have to send you a picture sometime. Now, for everyone, I'm glad to hear all is going well. Keep up the good work... and the play because that's important too!!! I'm praying for you all and hope you will get the chance to go to the IDF. Have fun and stay safe!!!
Love,
Dawn Johnson
P.S. In February, I moved to a really small town in Illinois surrounded by more really small towns and I'm not sure I remember what a mall looks like!!! Did you take any pictures? j/k :)
Thanks for keeping us all up to date, Chris. Keep the pictures coming. Following your trip with much interest and prayer. Encouraged all the staff to do the same at devotions last week. Give our love to all the kids, Bruce, and all our friends in Rehovot.
Tom Geoghan
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