Our first stop in Nazareth was to the
Nazareth Village. It's an area in Nazareth where they have recreated what the village life would have been like during Jesus' time.
It's interesting to see the old village but to be able to look out and see the modern city of Nazareth. In the Nazareth Village we walked around with a tour guide to see a few different stations. We saw a shepherd watching over his flock.
We also saw an olive orchard with trees that showed how branched were grafted into the olive trees.
We also saw how the olives where pressed to create the olive oil. It was interesting to see the process. We also got to visit with the 'local' carpenter. He showed us some of the tools of the trade. He even let us try out the drill. It made me very thankful for power tools, it would take so long to get anything done.
We also got to visit with the weaver. She was a super friendly lady who kept telling us that we made her feel young again. She showed us how they would weave the sheep's wool into thread.
We also had to take a group picture with her, cause she really did enjoy being around such a young crowd.
The last stop on the tour was to the
synagogue. There our tour guide talked about the importance that the
synagogue played in the village.
She also shared a simply testimony how Christ still lives and that we are responsible to share his light with the world. Once again it was so refreshing to hear the testimony of someone who isn't necessarily a member of the church, but believes in Christ and the goodness of his life.
After we left the Nazareth Village we head up to the Church of the
Annunciation. The church is built over the site that is believed to be where the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary. One cool thing about the church was that all around the church were depictions of Mary and Jesus from different countries around the world. After the Church of the
Annunciation we headed to St Gabriel's Church and the site of Mary's Well. There is a special spirit around Nazareth that it kind of cool to feel.
It's interesting to see the old village but to be able to look out and see the modern city of Nazareth. In the Nazareth Village we walked around with a tour guide to see a few different stations. We saw a shepherd watching over his flock. 
We also saw an olive orchard with trees that showed how branched were grafted into the olive trees. 
We also saw how the olives where pressed to create the olive oil. It was interesting to see the process. We also got to visit with the 'local' carpenter. He showed us some of the tools of the trade. He even let us try out the drill. It made me very thankful for power tools, it would take so long to get anything done. 
We also got to visit with the weaver. She was a super friendly lady who kept telling us that we made her feel young again. She showed us how they would weave the sheep's wool into thread.
We also had to take a group picture with her, cause she really did enjoy being around such a young crowd. 
The last stop on the tour was to the synagogue. There our tour guide talked about the importance that the synagogue played in the village. 
She also shared a simply testimony how Christ still lives and that we are responsible to share his light with the world. Once again it was so refreshing to hear the testimony of someone who isn't necessarily a member of the church, but believes in Christ and the goodness of his life. 
After we left the Nazareth Village we head up to the Church of the Annunciation. The church is built over the site that is believed to be where the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary. One cool thing about the church was that all around the church were depictions of Mary and Jesus from different countries around the world. After the Church of the Annunciation we headed to St Gabriel's Church and the site of Mary's Well. There is a special spirit around Nazareth that it kind of cool to feel.
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