The following message was sent to me, at my request, by Joan Wasserott of the Charlottesville District, a member of the recent Virginia Conference team (led by Rev. Wes Astin, Dean of Chapel and Religious Life, Ferrum College) that visited Israel and Palestine as part of a mission event sponsored by the General Board of Global Ministries. I wanted all of you to have a firsthand report on what they experienced, and I am grateful to Joan for sharing her personal impressions with us. Betty Whitehurst President, Virginia Conference United Methodist Women 1761 Princess Anne Road Virginia Beach, VA 23456...