The church on the mountain

Garden in front of the church

While there were many memorable places we visited in Israel, one of my favorite stops was at a church on Mt Carmel, Kehilat HaCarmel.

The front steps of the church

I love studying about the Old Testament prophet Elijah and his time on Mt Carmel. Visiting a church built where he walked was a moving moment for me.

Worship team

Every part of the church is built with a purpose. There are twelve stones around the platform that were retrieved from different regions of the country, representing the twelve tribes of Israel.

The church's ten supporting pillars symbolize the commandments. There are four windows in the ceiling, each facing the North, South, East or West. They represent the four gospels going out to the four corners of the earth.

Skylight

The skylight built over the alter serves as a reminder of the fire Elijah called down from heaven. (1 Kings 18:38)

Prayer room under the church

There is a room under the church that is dedicated to prayer. Part of the mountain that the church is built upon is exposed inside this room. It is a reminder that Jesus is our rock and prayer the foundation of our life.

This sweet lady showed us around and gave us a quick history

I wish I had taken more pictures and could remember more of the significant things that went into building this church. If you would like to see more you can check out their website by clicking here, Kehilat HaCarmel

Church sign

Coming up next time ... On top of Mt Carmel