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Journey to the Holy Land

: The only sycamore tree in Jericho.

: Met a kissing camel named Shu-shu.

: Kissing camel named Shu-shu.

: Shepherds Field-traditionally honored as the place angels announced Jesus birth.

: A night time shot of the Church of the Nativity.

: Jesus Birth Site-Cave under the Church. Kneeling to touch a star in the floor.

: We saw a cave like the one in which Jesus was born.

: Huge tree & Nativity in Manger Square in front of the Church of the Nativity.

: Terrace Gardens-Bittar-settled +4,000 yrs. ago. Palestinian still use self-watering terraces.

: Qumran – Here it all began.

: Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. Service in English and Arabic.

: Tomb of Oscar Schindler.

: Mount of Olives (right side of the picture).

: View of the old city of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives.

: Olive orchard where Jesus went with his disciples after the last supper.

: Dead Sea scrolls were found by Bedouin shepherd hidden in this cave.

: Dead Sea

: Jordan River for an affirmation of our baptism. The water was cold & muddy.

: “Western” or “Wailing” Wall — a remnant of the Jerusalem Temple.

: “Western” or “Wailing” Wall — a remnant of the Jerusalem Temple.

: Old City of Jerusalem – Lion’s Gate

: St. Ann’s Church – singing

: Priest in Jerusalem

: Local bakery making bagels in wood-fueled ovens.

: Family home since 1525 of our tour guide.

: Family home since 1525 of our tour guide.

: The Way of the Cross

: Holy Rock Cafe’

: Church of Holy Sepulcher-site of Jesus’ death, burial, resurrection. Cross was laid in hole.

: Mosaic depicting Jesus’ death.

: Local Spice Store

: Church that commemorates Peter’s denial of Jesus (Rooster atop).

: Seeing snow in Jerusalem,

: Wailing Wall

: Dome of Rock, holy place for Muslims

: View of Mount of Olives

: Huge model of Jerusalem at Israel Museum.

: Church

Haven’s Bowling Team for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County, Maryland

“Bowl for Kids Sake – 2018 Hollywood”

Haven 2018 Pet Blessing

: Pet Blessing 2018

: Pet Blessing 2018

: Pet Blessing 2018

Haven’s 2018 Church Picnic

: Gather for our meal.

: Enjoying a fun game of corn-hole.

: Member celebrating his 100th birthday at the church picnic.

2017 Confirmands

: Pastor Alessandri with the 2017 Confirmands

: 2017 Confirmands showing there cat socks off for Pastor Alessandri

: 2017 Confirmands

: 2017 Confirmands at Worship

: 2017 Confirmation Celebration

: 2017 Confirmands with Charter Member

: 2017 Confirmands with member

Haven Youth Fundraiser ~ Dessert and a Show 2017

: Potomac Playmakers performing “A Whale of a Tale” A Whodunit Murder Mystery Comedy

: Potomac Playmakers performing “A Whale of a Tale” A Whodunit Murder Mystery Comedy

: Youth waiters and waitress for the Youth Dinner and a Show fundraiser

: Haven members and guests enjoying the show

: Haven members enjoying the show

: Youth Fundraiser has a great turn out

Haven’s Bowling Team at the
“Rock n Bowl for Kids Sake”
to support
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Wash. Co.

GOOD FRIDAY TENEBRAE SERVICE – The Tenebrae Service is a traditional Good Friday service of Light and Word commemorating the Passion and Death of our Lord. As we move through the events leading to the crucifixion, we extinguish candles, letting the darkness of the betrayal, abuse adn abandonment Jesus experienced surround us. This year our Senior Choir and a narrator will lead us through that fateful Friday. Be ready to be moved. Be ready to leave marveling at the depth of the Lord’s love for us. Be ready to walk into Easter with deep appreciation. April 2017 Service information: Setting by Joel Raney Words and Music by Tim Hughes Presented by The Adult Choir of Haven Lutheran Evangelical Church. (Click on GOOD FRIDAY TENEBRAE SERVICE to see the YOUR4 STATE Local News report.)

Haven’s Annual Church Worship and Picnic 2016