new eyes

“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes” - Marcel Proust

Israel/Palestine (the Holy Land) is a place of great interest where history unfolded and where it continues to unfold today. It is a place of great hope and expectation as well as a place of injustice and pain for Jews, Muslims, and Christians worldwide. It is the place where an ancient conflict plays out: the conflict between Abraham's children.

As mentioned in my previous blog post, I've been invited to join a unique learning community made up of men and women from all different professional backgrounds to travel to the Holy Land this June. The experience is being guided by The Global Immersion Project (TGIP), a Christian humanitarian organization that seeks to develop peacemakers through immersion in global conflict. TGIP so believes that conflict is the best classroom for peace – and that those engaged in the work of peacemaking are the best instructors – that the organization has carefully developed a network of Israeli & Palestinian friends who will help train us for the work of peacemaking. Ultimately, TGIP takes seriously Jesus’ call to everyday peacemaking and believes in the local and global impact that North Americans can make as we learn to live in Way of Jesus.

As you know, I am someone who longs to participate, both locally and globally, in God's work of restoration & reconciliation. I view this experience as an environment in which God's cultivation of me will further focus and fuel His just and compassionate reach to others through me. Would you please consider financially investing in my cultivation in this way?

The entire cost of the experience is $2750 + flight ($1375 is DUE May 1; the rest is DUE June 1). All donations are tax-deductible and will be processed through a California registered 501(c)3  organization called “Rama de Olivo Ministries” (TGIP’s affiliated non-profit host).

To contribute financially:

1.  Please write a check made out to “RAMA”.

2.  Write my account number (NOT my name) in the memo: 2002

3.  Mail your contribution directly to Rama de Olivo Ministries:

255 20th Street

San Diego, CA 92102

4.  Upon reception of your contribution of $250 or more, a receipt will be mailed directly to your mailing address. (For contributions under $250, a copy of your check will serve as a receipt for tax purposes.)

Please feel free to contact me directly through email or phone if you have any questions. Thank you in advance for your consideration and your partnership - I am excited for you take part in this journey with me!

♥ mk