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Aikenites Tour Middle East Witness Shifting Peace Views
A group of 20 Aikenites led by Rev. Robert James and Rev. Henry Chennault toured Egypt Jordan and Israel in early November noting varied peace hopes. James reported more military activity than prior trips while Egyptians welcomed peace optimism Jordanian skepticism and Israeli doubts emerged. They crossed from Amman to Israel via Allenby Bridge visited Christian sites and observed security checks. James plans a future return to the Holy Lands for spiritual refreshment.
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Middle East
Robert James
St. John's United Methodist Church
Henry Chennault
First Baptist Church
Egypt
Jordan
Israel
Holy Lands
James
West Bank
Golan Heights
Plage
Palestine Liberation Organization
Aman
Mideast
Aiken
Rome
Cairo
Amman
Allenby Bridge
Jordan River
Garden of
Bethsemane
Chapel of the Assension
Mount Zion
Garden Tomb
Bethlehem
Jericho
Mount of Temptation