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1 LcwfTOiif The Trip of a Lifetime arch 28 - April 9, 2011 srael and Jordan $3859 per person from Newark, NJ

2 r= Dear Friend) We want to invite you to join us on a trip to the Holy Land. This tour is designed to provide new insight into your Bible and enrich your personal walk with the Lord. Imagine viewing the Promised Land as Moses did from Mt. Nebo, walking the streets ofjerusalem as King David did, sailing on the Sea of Galilee as Jesus did, or viewing the empty tomb as Mary Magdalene did. It can happen if you come with us. Our Bible teacher will be Dr. Homer Heater. His knowledge of the Scriptures, Bible history and archeology and practical insight will make our touring come alive. Dr. Marty Windle will share devotional thoughts along the way. We will be available to assist you in every way possible before we leave and throughout the tour. Our guides, buses and hotels will be of the finest quality. Plan on being a part of this tour. Make your reservation now! Sincerely, Dr. Bob Evans Tour Leader International Representative I Dr. Homer Heater,Jr. Bible Teacher Minister at Large Dr. Marty Windle Host and Devotional Speaker President ITINERARY Monday - bay 1: Leave from Newark, New Jersey on Continental Airlines in the afternoon to begin our exciting trip to the Land of the Bible. Tnesday - Day 2: Arrive in Tel Aviv, Israel in the afternoon and be met by our guide and bus driver. We will travel along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea stopping at the seaport of Caesarea where the Apostle Paul was imprisoned, visit an ancient Roman amphitheater and hippodrome from the time of Christ, then travel to our hotel by the Sea of Galilee for dinner and overnight. Wednesday - Day 3: Nazareth, Megiddo (Armageddon), Mt. Tabor, Ein Harod, Beth Shean. We begin the day in Nazareth where the Angel appeared to Mary announcing that she would be the mother ofjesus. Then on to Megiddo, the ancient fortress city that overlooks the Jezreel Valley. We will visit Mt. Tabor and Ein Harod where Gideon chose his 300 warriors. Beth Shean is the place where the bodies of Saul and his sons were fastened to the wall by the Philistines and in the Roman period was one of the cities of the Decapolis. - Day 4: Galilee Region, Capernaum, Golan Heights, Caesarea Philippi. Today we rise early and board our boat for a cruise on the Sea of Galilee. We disembark at Kibbutz Ginossar, where we will view the "Jesus Boat" of2,000 years ago. The Galilee area is where much of the ministry ofjesus -took place, where He shared the beatitudes and performed many miracles. We then proceed to the Golan Heights and the border with Syria. We will hear the explanation of the strategic and political significance of this area, then visit Caesarea Philippi and the ancient ruins of the Thursday City of Dan.

3 .. Friday - Day 5: jordan, Amman, Mt. Nebo, Petra. We will cross into Jordan at the Northern border and drive South to Amman, the capital ofjordan and then ascend to the top ofmt. Nebo to view the Promised Land as Moses did centuries before. The day will end at our hotel in Petra. Saturday - Day 6: Petra. The "Rose Red City" is surrounded by the rugged mountains of Ed om in Southern Jordan. You may choose to walk, ride a horse, or a camel while in Petra. Passing through the narrow entrance that leads into Petra and viewing the carved temples, houses and tombs is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You will be thankful for the comfortable accommodations at the hotel that night. then start the climb to Jerusalem to the Dan Panorama Hotel. In the evening you may want to visit Ben Yehuda Street and enjoy the atmosphere of modern Israel. Tuesday - Day 9: Mount of Olives, TempleMount, Old City. This morning we start the day at the Mount of Olives with a breath taking view and introduction to the City ofjerusalem. We will walk down the Palm Sunday Road to the Garden of Gethsemane, continue to the Temple Mount marked today by the Dome of the Rock, then on to the Western Wall, the newly excavated tunnels and the ancient City of David. Wednesday Monday - Day 8: Massada, Eingedi, Qumran,jerusalem. We ascend by cable car to the top of Massad a, one of Herod's magnificent fortresses and the site where 960 Jewish zealots took their stand against Rome. We will visit Eingedi where David cut off Saul's "skirt." We will visit Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered and Friday - Day 12: Old City ofjerusalem, Via Dolorosa, Garden Tomb. We enter the Old City through St. Stephen's Gate, visit the Pool of Bethesda where Jesus cured an invalid man, continue to the Praetorium and view the ancient remains in the fortress of Antonia, site of the public trial of Christ. We continue through the picturesque market streets passing the Stations of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. We conclude our touring with Communion at the Garden Tomb. The day will end with a special Israeli farewell dinner. - Day 10: Model City, Shrine of the Book, Shepherd's Field. Sunday - Day 7: Eilat, Red Sea, Dead Sea. We cross back into Israel near the City ofeilat and take a cruise on the Red Sea where you will see beautiful coral and fish. Driving North we pass by ancient Sodom and Gomorrah to overnight at the Dead Sea, the lowest spot on earth. Here you might like to visit a spa or float in the Sea, so bring your bathing suit. will have a great day doing whatever you want. The new city ofjerusalem is on today's agenda. We will drive past the Knesset, Israel's parliament building, on the way to visit the model city ofjerusalem and the Israel Museum where you can delve into the mysteries of the Dead Sea Scrolls at the Shrine of the Book. From there we will visit the Shepherd's Field near Bethlehem and continue to the picturesque village ofein Kerem, the birth place ofjohn the Baptist. Thursday - Day 11: Day injerusalem. Today you can visit the Old City, shop, walk on the Walls, tour Hezekiahs Tunnel, visit the sidewalk cafes in West Jerusalem or just relax. We are sure you Saturday - Day 13: We say goodbye to Israel and wing our way back to the USA. You will be saying, "I hope I can go again! SPECIAL FEATURES Experienced Tour Leaders Quality Bible Teaching Cruise on the Red Sea Special Two-day Visit tojordan Explore Israelfrom North to South Swim in the Dead Sea Encouraging Christian Fellowship Make your reservation for this excitingjourney today!

4 TERMS AND CONDITIONS TOUR PRICE: $3859 per person, double occupancy based on air, hotel and exchange rates at time of printing. Any changes will affect the price accordingly. Travel will be on scheduled carriers; the price is from Newark, NJ to Tel Aviv and return. Deposit $350 per person. Reservation Deadline: December 15, INCLUDED: Buffet breakfast and hotel dinner daily in Israel and Jordan, all entrance fees, tips, taxes, service charges, transfers, visas and porterage of one suitcase. NOT INCLUDED: Passports, insurance, porterage at US airports, any expenses incurred resulting from injury or accident, loss of or damage to luggage and items of personal nature; coffee, tea, mineral water, food or beverages not on the regular menu of the included meals. ACCOMMODATIONS: Twin bedded rooms with private bath in 5 star hotel in Jordan and 4 star hotels in Israel. Single rooms are available for an additional charge of $798. Those passengers for whom the organizer is unable to find a roommate must pay the single supplement. SIGHTSEEING: The itinerary as described is subject to local conditions at the time of the tour. PARTICIPATION: In an honest endeavor to ensure congenial fellowship on the tour, the organizer reserves the right to refuse the application of anyone considered incompatible with the interests of the party as a whole. Reserving space on this tour constitutes consent to abide by the discretion of the organizer to defray any expenses resulting from dismissal from the tour. The tour is based on a minimum of 30 people. In case of less participants, there may be a price increase. PASSPORTS: In order to obtain a passport, go to your local main post office to receive an application or check the US Passport Office on line. This should be done immediately. A passport must be valid for at least 6 months following the date of the tour. No visas or inoculations are required for Israel. The tour company will obtain the visas for Jordan. BAGGAGE: Passengers are allowed one checked bag with total dimensions not to exceed 72 linear inches or 50 Ibs. One carryon bag is allowed in the cabin but must fit under the seat or in the overhead locker. CANCELLATION: Cancellation within 45 days of the tour is subject to any cancellation requirements of the airline plus costs paid by the tour operators which cannot be recovered from hotels and foreign agencies. RESPONSIBILITY: Blue and White-Israel Tours in accepting booking for the tour clearly stipulates that they are not liable for the faults or defaults of other companies and persons that may be used in carrying out the tour services, nor for accidents, baggage losses, strikes, political unrest, riots, acts of war, or acts of God. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable to alter the itinerary or arrangements, such alterations may be made without penalty to the tour operator. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the passengers. The right is also reserved to withdraw this tour and decline to accept any persons or members of the tour. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any acts, omissions, or events during the time passengers are not board. BeM International PO Box 249, Akron, PA Toll-free: e. trl e ~..::i~... BeM BIBLE CENTERED MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL Cat. No. 543/USA

5 ~ BCM HOLY LAND TOUR RESERVATION FORM To reserve your place on the Holy Land Tour, please complete the reservation form and mail it with a deposit of $350 per person. Additional information will be sent to you on receipt of your reservation form and deposit. (Please Print) Name Address City Telephone: (Home) State (Office) Zipcode I am enclosing a $350 deposit (due with reservation form) and will pay the balance by February 1,2011 I am enclosing $3859as full payment for my tour. I desire a single room, $798 additional. RESERVATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 15,2010 Payment of deposit for this tour signifies full understanding and acceptance of the mentioned conditions. If you desire additional brochures or have any questions, please call us. Mail reservation form to: Mrs. Janice Smoyer - Holy Land Tour BCM International P.O. Box 249 Akron, PA jsmoyer@bcmintl.org ~ BeM BIBLE CENTERED MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL