On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate to the river, where we expected to find a place of prayer. We sat down and began to speak to the women who had gathered there. 14Â One of those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message. 15Â When she and the members of her household were baptized, she invited us to her home. “If you consider me a believer in the Lord,” she said, “come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us. (NIV) Acts 16:13-15
Gangitis River
Traditional place of Lydia’s baptism at the Gangites River located about 1/2 miles from the city of Philippi
Church of Lydia
First Century Cemetary near church
Dear Mike,
We’re following you on Paul’s journey’s. Be blessed, safe and healthy as you walk this marvelous experience.
Bill & Marni
Thanks Bill. It’s great here. Learning a lot and having the Bible become more real as we see the land that Paul went through. Will see you when I return home.
Awesome! It is like travels of our past…you realize every inch of the Bible is true!! thanks
Mike, This is wonderful, You are in my prayers many times a day. Great pictures and a thrill to see what you are showing us and as always your explanations are super. God bless you today.
love you, Sherry