Forty members of Calvary Chapel Summerville, South Carolina, are stranded in Jerusalem after violence erupted just three hours before their flight home from a Holy Land spiritual tour.
The Stranding
- Alarms sounded at security; the group rushed to bomb shelters as airspace shut down.
- Sirens have blared repeatedly, forcing 30+ shelter trips in 24 hours amid explosions—Pastor Vic Carroll calls it “surreal.”
Challenges and Response
- All safe, in good spirits, trusting faith amid uncertainty.
- Extra hotel stays and rerouting could cost $100K ($2,500/person); church launched a fundraiser.
- Contacting Rep. Nancy Mace (office prioritizing constituent safety) and officials for secure evacuation—details withheld for security.
Back home, Assistant Pastor Charles Timmerman notes shared anxiety but strong faith. Prayers requested. This SC church’s peril contrasts your recent local tragedies—global danger testing community bonds. Stay safe; updates welcome.
