Only eight weeks til I'm back in Jerusalem!!

In exactly 8 weeks from now I will be headed back to Jerusalem do another semester of study at Jerusalem University College. This will be my third semester (out of 4 required to complete a Masters degree in Middle Eastern Cultures and Religions). In 2012 I completed the first 2 semesters, and earned a Master's certificate.  I did not anticipate ever going back to continue the degree program, since earning the certificate was an experience and accomplishment all in itself. But now I find myself about to return to do it all again...How blessed I am!!!

This time, I will not be living on campus, but will be staying in an apartment that is right next door to Succat Hallel - a 24/7 House of Prayer which overlooks the Temple Mount. In addition to my on campus studies and classes, and as part of my schooling this fall, I am required to do a "Practicum in Ministry", i.e. 150 hours of service at a ministry...and this will be completed at Succat Hallel, where I will be able to lead prayer watches, worship, pray and intercede, and serve in whatever way they need me.  The photo above is a view through the window of Succat Hallel, and will also be the view from the apartment I'll be staying at -- Look closely and you will see the Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount in the distance, right in the center of the photo.

If you'd like to follow my blog while I'm in Israel, just watch for each time I post a new link to this blog on facebook. OR if you'd rather have the blog sent directly to your email, please email me at cltyler1@juno.com and ask to be added to the blog email list. Hope you'll read the blog and come along with me for the journey!!!