Beirut!

Hello All (Joyce),
I am currently in Beirut having a great time. I have had the opportunity to go and see some historical sights and also to take a lot of pictures. We went to The Dog River which unfortunately was only a puddle when we were there. However, this was a popular passage way for many armies coming through the area and they all "left their mark" (a side note: I tried to convice my friend that this is way it is called Dog River. Apparently there are other reasons! I thought I was pretty clever though). There were carvings dating clear back to 1265BC. I took MANY pictures but unfortunately there is not much wireless access around here, so I won't be able to post any of them until I get back to Amman.
On Sunday I was able to go to the very first service of an Alliance church. I brought my camera along and as it turns out it was the only one around. So, I all of the sudden became the photographer. I was able to take some video as well and put together a little movie for the pastor and this new congregation. It was a priviledge to be able to bless them with this gift.
From this little project it seems like I have some upcoming work in the movie making business. The school that I am visiting would like something similar put together, so I am very happy to do that for them. This will be a larger project which is probably going to require me coming back in April! I know, it's a tough life, but somebody needs to do it :)