Once at the shore, our group headed to the wooden boat that would carry us across to the western shore of the lake. It was a hazy day and I thought about how unfortunate it was that we might not be able to clearly see the places from the boat where Jesus had spent the majority of his earthly ministry. “Well crap” I said (probably a little too loud) as I looked at the dark splotches on my new top.įinally the bus pulled away from the hotel toward our first stop of the day, a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee. No sooner had I taken my seat when I spilled coffee on myself. I was a little grumpy with my husband due to lack of sleep and being late to the bus (I don’t like it when people have to wait on us).
I felt a little rushed getting ready to head to the tour bus this morning even though I got up thinking I had plenty of time. I’ve been having neck pain that flared up after the long flight here from the US. I mean, I’m getting to see where Jesus lived and walked and taught and died and rose from the dead!īut as I review my day, I have to admit it started off with multiple diversions vying for my attention. You would think that in a country like this with such rich biblical history, that it would be easy to stay focused on my faith…to remain undistracted.
I am here in Israel along with a group from my church for 11 days and so far the trip has exceeded my expectations. Tonight is our second night in a small town by the Sea of Galilee. You dwell.It’s been a beautiful day here in Israel. In the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land Put away the gods that your fathers serviced beyond the River and inĮgypt, and serve the Lord. And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord,Ĭhoose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served “Now therefore fear the Lord and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness. Pastor Jay would love to hear from you. His email address is or you may call him at 85. Pastor Jay and his wife, Kara have been married for 17 years and have two adopted children: Gannon 22 and Jaelynn 17. He earned his bachelor’s degree in history from Murray State University. His master’s degree in Athletic Administration is from Concordia University-Irvine. He earned post-baccalaureate credit in biblical studies at the Baptist College of Florida, and holds a second master’s degree in pastoral ministry from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
George was absent. He is not shy about telling people the opportunity to return and pastor the church he served for a long time is a great honor. He and his family love this church! Jay Powell became senior pastor of The Church at the Beach on February 1, 2021. Pastor Jay comes to TCATB after pastoring at First Baptist Church Bayou George for four years. Before leaving to pastor at FBCBG in 2017, Jay and his family were long-time members at TCATB. He taught youth classes, adult classes, was the deacon chairman, and would fill the pulpit when Dr.
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