Shalom #76 Visiting families in the Israel District

Shalom #75 The Bunker family visit's Jerusalem

Last Sabbath we were pleased to have some special visitors from home come and join our church services at the Jerusalem Center. Randy and Arlene Bunker and Blake and Mikell Bunker had come to Israel on business and pleasure. They had been touring and arrived in Jerusalem for the Sabbath and to spend the last few days of their trip in Jerusalem. The Branch had planned a "linger-longer" so they were able to join us and then come to our apartment for a visit. We were fortunate that several days later they had a free afternoon that we could spend some time with them and take them to one our favorite places to shop!

Arlene, Randy, Mikell and Blake.........at the Oasis enjoying lunch with the branch.

Several days later we were able to have lunch at one of our

"quiet" spots in the Old City..........Austrian Hospice........there is

a lovely garden spot for lunch......notice our "special visitor"

What's a visit to the Old City without stopping by

Shaaban's to find the "deals"! Do you recognize

the new Shiek and his Queen??

Ali Baba

Mikell.......found just the right outfit.....good color on her

Dear Bunkers.......thanks for the memories

SHALOM # 74 WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY.....SAHARA

WE ARE SO HAPPY TO INTRODUCE OUR NEWEST GRANDDAUGHTER

SAHARA "SUE" JOBE

7 IBS. 12 OZ.

August 28, 2009

HER MOTHER HAD A WONDERFUL DELIVERY .....

BOTH MOTHER AND BABY ARE DOING GREAT.....

WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR SKYPE..........IT WAS ALMOST LIKE BEING IN THE DELIVERY ROOM................

PROUD GRANDPA TAKES PICTURE OF KARIN AND SAHARA...........GRANDPA AND GRANDMA WATCHING FROM ISRAEL


HAPPY PARENTS......JENSEN AND KARIN ....

SAHARA HAS A OLDER BROTHER STOSH 3 YRS ( IN SEPTEMBER) AND STACIA 2 YRS.

***SAHARA IS OUR #35 GRANDCHILD........WAY TO GO KARIN AND JENSEN

BABY DRESS DESIGNED BY AUNT KELSEY......"BABY COUTURE"

SHALOM #73 WELCOME JIM AND PAULA MCDOWELL

VISITING THE WESTERN WALL


Hezekiah's Tunnel
On the roof of the Austrian Hostel.....looking over the Old City
At the Western Wall

SHALOM #72 FAREWELL DINNER

FAREWELL DINNER FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2009

OUR CHEFS - JIMMY, OMAR AND OSAMA

DINNER WITH MALAK SHARIF AND GEORGE AND SHARON MASTERS

HEAD CHEF:JIMMY, BOB AND ERAN HAYET

SAYING 'GOODBYE' .......

SHALOM #71 DAVID & GOLIATH??

WE WERE WITH THE STUDENTS JUST OUTSIDE THE TOMB OF LAZARUS WAITING OUR TURN TO GO INSIDE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THIS LITTLE MAN NAMED "DAVID" CAME UP TO BOB AND SAID, "YOU LOOK LIKE GOLIATH", "I WANT TO CHALLENGE YOU TO A FIGHT" ......WELL WITH HIS SLING AND STONE.........THE FIGHT WAS WON.....

Shalom #70

COOKIE NIGHT AT THE ALLEN'S

THE WORD IS OUT....THERE IS ALWAYS OATMEAL, CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH IN OUR REFRIGERATOR WAITING TO BE BAKED.......COME ON OVER.

IT'S GOOD MEDICINE FOR BOYFRIENDITIS, HOMESICKNESS, DON'T WANT TO DO HOMEWORKITIS, NEED A BREAK FROM ROOMMATEITIS.....

Shalom #69 CALL TO SERVE

CALL TO SERVE.............

George and Sharon Masters......

They had started their mission papers before they were asked to teach

this semester at the Jerusalem center and then during this semester completed the application. Their "White Envelope" was waiting for

them upon their return from Galilee.......CES Winnipeg, Canada

It was exciting to help Rachel Curtis, Yuma, Az. prepare her mission papers this semester. We helped her to see the Dentist, fill out her medical portions of the application and then fax her mission papers to Salt Lake City. While the students were in the Galilee for 10 days her "White Envelope" arrived. Everyone was so happy for her as she read her call......Chicago, North - Spanish....

Shalom #68 Good Bye to our Professors

Even though the Spring/Summer semester doesn't end until Aug 13, we had a farewell dinner for the Professors and their wives.  These are wonderful, dedicated teachers who love the scriptures and the Holy Land.  They have enriched all of our lives. 

Jeanna and Roy Huff.  This sweet couple had 4 of their 6 children with 

them this year.  The children ranged in age for 12 - 18.  

He is a Professor at BYU Idaho.  We have enjoyed this

wonderful family and will miss them.....especially the

special hugs from their youngest son - Zack.

Janet and Andrew Skinner.  He has been the Professor for Near Eastern Studies.

We have had some wonderful experiences with this great couple and will miss them.

They arrived shortly after we did last August and taught fall, winter and now 

spring/summer terms.  Janet has served as our R.S. President.  

George and Sharon Masters came for the Spring/summer semester.

They are from So. Jordan, Utah.

He is retired from CES and last week  they received a mission call to 

Winipeg, Canada to work with CES for 23 months.  It was exciting

for them to receive their call while teaching at the Jerusalem Center.

Shalom#67 Linen Exchange Spring/Summer 2009

Shalom #66 District Visit to the Galilee Branch

We had our "first" assignment together as District representatives.  Bob is 2nd Counselor in the Israel District and I am the District Relief Society President.    We were both asked to speak at the Galilee Branch.  We invited 3 students to join us......Kellyn Briggs, Rachel Lee and Chadwick Densely.  They brought a wonderful spirit to the meeting with their talks and a beautiful song.   Including the 5 of us, there were a total of 24 saints at the meetings.  The Branch members are such sweet, humble saints and the service couple, Dean and Susan Madsen from Logan, Utah are doing such a  wonderful job as the Branch President.  Susan is my counselor in the District RS.  Susan has authored several books on the mother's of the Prophets. 

Standing on the balcony of the Galilee branch with the Sea of Galilee in the background

Several of the Galilee Branch members

Susan Madsen, Nanette Beckstead, Ann Hansen, Sue

Susan is my counselor in the District RS

Nanette and her husband,  Merrill, are  Service Couples in Haifa

Ann Hansen -a long time resident of Galilee....Michael's wife and faithful member of the branch

**Notice the song boards......English, Russian, Spanish and Hebrew