Israel Trip 2010 – new dates -
May 27, 2010 by Lorn Gieck
Filed under Adults, Featured, Ministries
What can you do to really increase your understanding of the Bible? Let me make you an offer. This winter I will be leading a tour to Israel departing Saskatoon February 21st through to March 5th. This will be my 5th trip to the Holy land and with each trip I have used the same Jewish tour guide. He is a remarkable man who will help you understand the scriptures in a way you would never have imagined. You will come back to Canada with a brand new appreciation of your faith. You will have a renewed hunger to study the places you have had the opportunity to visit.
Imagine with me riding in an open boat on the Sea of Galilee while reading the story of Jesus walking on water. We will walk into the Garden of Gethsemane and you will enter the empty tomb or at least what they believe is the best possible location for the empty tomb. I will take you to the top of Mount Carmel where Elijah fought the prophets of Baal. We will walk the ancient cobblestone streets of old Jerusalem. You will sit on the slopes of the Mount of Beatitudes leading down to the Sea of Galilee where Jesus fed the multitudes. This is just a small sampling of the many places you will experience on our tour.
We will also be going into the country of Jordan for a one day trip where we will see one of the wonders of our world…Petra. Much has been written about Petra but you really have to see it to believe. I was blown away the first time I walked that path in that remarkable country. Petra does have Biblical associations which you will learn about while journeying there. For many people the trip to Israel truly ends up being a trip of a lifetime. The greatest joy I have is when I return and hear people say, “I read my Bible differently now.”
I have a full two week itinerary and a price schedule for you if you are interested. Please contact Kathy Janzen at our church office either by phone or email and she will get you the information you need (ask Kathy about the trip, she’s been there).
I have been there as well and used the same tour guide. It is an incredibly moving experience and totally life-changing journeying through the Holy Land. I will be going back for the 3rd time, Good Lord willing, because I love it so! You won’t be sorry to make this spiritual investment into your life!