REVISED 7/27/2017 2018 Holy Land Tour Concord Christian School Knoxville, TN January 30, 2018 February 10, 2018 The Romans destroyed the Temple in Jerusalem in 70AD. Visit the only remnant of the Temple area, the Western Wall that surrounded the Temple Mount. And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Romans 12:2 Tour limit is 20 guests cost, including taxes, $2775.00 *Taxes are subject to change Travelers May be asked to pay any airline tax fees that exceed those included in the package
Invitation from Friends of Nazareth, I have traveled to the Holy Land over thirty times. Each time, I am profoundly transformed by the experience. The Holy Land s significance to Christianity is unmatched. It is the place of our Savior s birth, childhood, ministry, death, burial and resurrection. It is the place to which He will return. In October 2016, Kenda McHale, CCS International Director, traveled with Friends of Nazareth to the Holy Land. The purpose of her travel was to survey the ministry of Nazareth Baptist School (NBS) and entertain a partnership between NBS and CCS. There was an immediate connection between each school. In April 2017, a group of students and two teachers from NBS visited CCS for a Study Tour that included time with students, families and teachers. NBS is excited to host a team from CCS to its school in February 2018. The CCS tour will be for Biblical studies and a cultural exchange. Team members can expect to tour holy sites, meet Christian brothers and sisters and minister at NBS. Friends of Nazareth (www.friendsofnazareth.org) is your host. Friends of Nazareth will travel with you from Atlanta to the Holy Land. The Friends of Nazareth ministry is dedicated to enriching and enlarging the evangelical witness of the Nazareth Baptist School in the hometown of Jesus. You will be a partner that helps meet this objective. This is a tour designed to enrich every believer s walk with Jesus and expand her or his understanding of the Old and New Testaments. It will be a time to immerse yourself in the unique culture of the Holy Land. Our Christian tour company is Twins Tours. Their Born-again guide will meet the group at the Tel Aviv airport. They will ensure that our every need is met. We will travel by a modern coach tour bus. Our hotels will be safe, clean and convenient. Mosaic in the Garden Tomb area. Our journey will explore various areas throughout Israel: In the hometown of Jesus, Nazareth. The team will get acquainted with students at Nazareth Baptist School, be a part of some of their classes and explore Jesus hometown, including sights such as: Mary s Well, St. Gabriel s Church, the Church of the Annunciation. We will visit Mount Precipice (Luke 4:16-30) and take in the breathtaking views of the Jezreel Valley. The group will 2 P a g e
worship at the Local Baptist Church which meets in the Nazareth Baptist School. It is the largest of the evangelical churches in the Holy Land. The team will fellowship with students and families. Around and on the Sea of Galilee to learn about The Ministry of Jesus Around the Lake. We will enjoy a time of spiritual reflection and meditation at sights such as Capernaum, the base of Jesus ministry (Mark 1:31-38); drive along the Via Maris where Jesus fed His disciples after his resurrection (John 21). We will visit the town of Magdala, where Jesus surely visited, preached, healed and met Mary Magdalene. We will stand in the 1 st Century synagogue where Jesus likely worshipped and taught. We will seek to understand what the Jewish people of 2000 years ago expected of the Messiah and how that was fulfilled in Jesus. We will ride on the Sea of Galilee and experience the beauty, majesty and mystery of the area where Jesus spent most of his ministry. In and around the Jezreel Valley. Located in this area is: The Valley of Armageddon (Revelation 16:15-16), a place that reminds us that God has a plan for the end of days; Mt. Carmel where Elijah prayed and God defeated 450 prophets of Baal with fire from Heaven (1 Kings 18). As we drive the Jezreel Valley to travelers will see Mt. Gilboa (1 Samuel 31) where Saul and his sons died. In the Jewish Quarter Jerusalem. We will seek to understand Jerusalem at the time of Jesus. We will see the huge stones that were thrown down from the Temple Mount when the Romans destroyed the Temple and left not one stone standing upon another (Mark 13:2). We will join the Jewish people at their holiest site the Western Wall. Throughout Jerusalem. The group will make visits to the Mount of Olives; Palm Sunday Road; Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations; the Via Dolorosa including the Church of the Holy Sepulcher; and much more. We will make a visit to the Garden Tomb to remember the resurrection of Jesus and share a special time of worship, prayer and the Lord s Supper. We will prepare our hearts to take the Gospel to all Nations (Matthew 28:18-20). In the Judean Desert and Dead Sea. We will meander to the Judean desert and along the western shore of the Dead Sea. We will make a stop at the Dead Sea, the lowest spot on Earth. If desired, you may float in the healing waters. Please be sure to bring water proof/closed toed shoes as the bottom of the Dead Sea is very rough. Weather permitting. The Ends of the Earth. We will see the extensive ruins of Caesarea, an ancient port city built by King Herod and where he died (Acts 12:20-25). It later became the seat of government of the Roman governors. It is the place where Peter proclaimed the Good News to the Roman Centurion (Acts 9 and 25). It was here that the Gentile household of Cornelius (Acts 10) was baptized with the Holy Spirit which reconciled the Jews and Gentiles as part of the family of Christ. Paul s missionary journeys departed from Caesarea. We hope to behold a sunset on the Mediterranean before returning to the USA. Our born-again guide(s) will be teaching throughout the tour. Bring your Bible, camera and your journal. This truly is a trip of a lifetime! Please read this brochure in its entirety. I look forward to learning that you will be joining us as we explore God s Word and walk upon the soil of the Holy Land! Donna Chisam Executive Director Friends of Nazareth 3 P a g e
Important Information Each tour member must hold a US Passport that is valid for up to six months following the scheduled return to the United States. It is the tour member s responsibility to secure a valid passport. The passport information will be needed to secure your tour. Church at the Mount of Beatitudes, Galilee Area. Inside the temple in Capernaum. Capernaum was the headquarters of Jesus ministry. It was the home of Peter s mother-in-law and the place of many miracles that Jesus performed. All rates are based upon double occupancy. The airline fuel charge is subject to change up to 30 days prior to departure. Any additional fuel surcharges will be the responsibility of the traveler. Travel insurance is not included in the tour package. Each traveler is required by the State of Israel to have international health insurance; this is best acquired through travel insurance. Therefore, each traveler must purchase travel insurance. A representative of Concord Christian School will provide purchase details. A school s representative must validate that each traveler has travel insurance. 4 P a g e
Registration and Financial Information: Registration is open until September 15, 2017. A non-refundable deposit of $300 per traveler is due at the time of registration. This amount, when paid, will be deducted from the total cost of the tour. Tour price (double occupancy) is $2775.00, including taxes. Flights must be paid in full no later than November 9, 2017. Payments to Friends of Nazareth must be paid in full no later than November 9, 2017. Tour price includes coach airfare and double deluxe accommodation (two-people/room); meals; guided tours including entrance fees; transfers and excellent Biblical teachings. Single room and upgraded seats on flights are not included. The hotel accommodations are double occupancy. Some locations may provide triple occupancy. If a traveler wants the hotel option in Nazareth it will add another $350.00 per person to the price. Departure is scheduled from Atlanta, GA. Transportation to Atlanta, GA shall be arranged by Concord Christian School and is not part of the tour cost. Costs not included are: Beverages other than those offered with the meal; airline baggage fees, if applicable; passport and insurance fees; laundry services; incidentals; souvenirs; internet services; and meals not included in the itinerary. Checks should be made to: Friends of Nazareth. Concord Christian School will consolidate the payments and forward the respective funds to VIP Travel, ATTN: Vanita, 2054 Taylor Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32308, Phone: (850) 878-4657 and Friends of Nazareth, 3482 Keith Bridge Road, #215, Cumming, GA 30014 5 P a g e
Tour Conditions and Agreement 1. Agreement. The terms set forth in this Tour Conditions and Agreement form a Binding Contract between Concord Christian School and Friends of Nazareth. Your submission of the Tour Registration Form and payment of the deposit constitutes passenger acceptance of all terms, conditions, assumptions of risk, and releases from liability set forth in the Tour Conditions and Agreement. 2. Price. Tour price of $2,775.00, double occupancy. Some locations may offer triple occupancy. Taxes are included, but subject to change as stated elsewhere in this brochure. 3. Deposit. A non-refundable deposit of $300.00 is due at the time of registration. 4. Travel Medical Insurance. This is required by the Department of Tourism of Israel. Insurance is available through VIP Travel (viptravel@centurylink.net) or online. Each traveler must provide a copy of her or his medical/travel insurance verification to the school s tour leader. 5. Payment. You may make payments to Concord Christian School on or before due dates. Failure to make the required payments may result in forfeiture of reservation and payments made to date. Please read ALL the information in the Holy Land Brochure to ensure that you understand the terms, conditions and risks. 6. Cancellation of Reservation. If you cancel for any reason prior to November 1, 2017 you will be refunded any money due to VIP Travel. Thereafter, no money for the flight will be refunded. If you cancel before November 1, 2017, you will be refunded any money due to Friends of Nazareth over and above the $300.00 non-refundable deposit. Cancellation beyond either of these dates will result in a cancellation fee of 100% of the total cost due to the respective provider. These cancellation fees are firm. Thus, Friends of Nazareth urges you to purchase Travel Insurance. It may be purchased directly from a travel agent or service provider of choice. Friends of Nazareth is not responsible for offering travel insurance. 7. Accommodations. All accommodations are standard lodging. Price is based upon double occupancy, two persons to a room. If a traveler prefers a single room or a roommate cannot be located, an additional fee for single occupancy will be charged. The single occupancy rate requires an additional $425.00 fee. 8. Meals. Your meals are covered as stated in the Brochure. 9. Guide. Your guides will be licensed and English speaking. They will ensure that all entrance fees are paid to sights included in the tour. 10. Items not included. Beverages at meals, other than those provided as a part of the meal package. Personal items such as laundry. Snacks and beverages. Additional airline baggage charges. Passport/Visa fees. Increases in fares/taxes. Souvenirs and other personal purchases. Internet access. Room service. 11. Airline Arrangements. Your airline arrangements will be finalized and your ticket written by VIP Travel, Tallahassee, Florida. Once your ticket is written, it cannot be rewritten or refunded. Your flight times are subject to change without notice. Neither VIP Travel nor Friends of Nazareth is responsible for changes and/or delays in airline schedules and does not reimburse passengers for 6 P a g e
expenses resulting from delays. Note: Your travel insurance may cover such expenses, if incurred. Tours may be lengthened or shortened due to airline changes or other unforeseen conditions or circumstances. In the event of an increase in airline fare, the cost is the passenger s responsibility. 12. Any upgrade cost is the sole responsibility of the passenger. Any fuel surcharge imposed by the airline after the published price will be the sole responsibility of the passenger. 13. Itinerary and Possible Changes to Itinerary. Friends of Nazareth reserves the right to alter the published itinerary at its sole discretion without notice and/or while the tour is in progress. 14. Possible Cancellation of Tour. Friends of Nazareth reserves the right to withdraw, cancel or change the tour, in whole or in part, at any time, at its sole discretion. In the event of the tour being cancelled for unforeseen circumstances, refunds will be paid first by the travel insurance and secondly by Friends of Nazareth, less reservation fees and any other non-refundable fees, e.g. airlines may provide credit instead of refund. 15. Possible Revocation of Right to Travel Before or During. Friends of Nazareth reserves the right to refuse or revoke travel to anyone who is determined to be, in the sole judgment of Friends of Nazareth, incapable of group travel. Every traveler needs to be fit enough to handle walking, often on rough terrain, flying lengthy distances, tolerating foreign conditions, etc. If this determination is made while the tour is in progress, Friends of Nazareth reserves the right to send any passenger home early. In such cases, there is no refund for any unused services and the traveler is responsible for all additional costs that result from the change. 16. Personal Medical Responsibility. Every traveler is responsible for ensuring that her or his shots are up-to-date and that s/he has international medical coverage as well as no physical travel limitation set forth by a physician. The State of Israel requires that each traveler provides Friends of Nazareth with proof of travel medical insurance. 17. Assumption of Risk in View of the Inherent Risks and Dangers of International Travel. International travel involves certain inherent risks and dangers, including without limitation the following: a. Risk of accident, severe injury and even death during travel by air, bus, boat or other means of conveyance, and at all other times during the tour. b. Risk of negligence by private carriers or their employees used during the tour. c. Risk of violent attack by terrorists. Some or all the destinations indicated in the Brochure may be covered by travel warnings or advisories issued by the U.S. State Department before or during the tour. Some of the destinations listed in the Brochure may present more significant risk than others. Friends of Nazareth will endeavor to take reasonable precautions to avoid risks. However, there is no guarantee that they will be successful in doing so. Accordingly, by signing the Registration Form, which will become a binding contract when accepted by Friends of Nazareth, the traveler is voluntarily and expressly agreeing to assume all such risks and hold Friends of Nazareth, VIP Travel and its agents, tour hosts harmless for any injury or loss that may occur because of such risks, and to release them from all liability, claims or causes of action that may arise from the occurrence of such risks. Friends of Nazareth and the tour hosts assume no liability whatsoever for actions by any person, or that result for any reason, outside of the direct 7 P a g e
control of Friends of Nazareth, including but not limited to events such as strikes, revolts, terrorist actions, civil unrest, wars, natural disasters, inclement weather, closures of airports, hotels, roadways, or the breach of contract, negligence or misconduct of any private carrier used during the tour. Friends of Nazareth and the tour hosts are not responsible for any injury or loss that may occur while you are on board any airplane, bus, boat or other carrier provided by Friends of Nazareth under this Tour Agreement. 18. Release of Liability for Loss or Injury Resulting from Ordinary Negligence. Friends of Nazareth assumes no liability or responsibility for any loss, injury, inconvenience, illness, or damage of any kind (including general and consequential damages) occasioned by the ordinary negligence of such persons or by other circumstances and risks outside of their control. 19. Liquidated Damages for Breach of Tour Agreement. In no event, will Friends of Nazareth, its agents or tour hosts, be liable for loss of profits or any special, incidental, or consequential damages, however caused, even if Friends of Nazareth has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Any action arising under this Tour Agreement or because of its breach must be commenced within one year after the cause of action accrues. From the nature of the services to be provided by Friends of Nazareth, it is impracticable and extremely difficult to fix the actual damages, if any, that you may incur because of Friends of Nazareth failure to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement. Accordingly, if Friends of Nazareth is found liable for loss or damage arising from breach of this Agreement, its liability will be limited to the refund to you of an amount equal to the total amount you paid for the tour as liquidated damages and not as a penalty; and this remedy shall be exclusive. 20. Modified Travel. All passengers shall travel with the tour group, except as pre-arranged by the host. Passenger originations may vary, but all passengers must travel together from the tour departure point in the USA and back to the USA together, unless otherwise arranged and approved by Friends of Nazareth. 21. Children. Must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or temporary custodian. The parent or legal guardian must sign release of liability forms and give permission to a temporary custodian along with permission to seek medical attention, if necessary. 22. Dress. Modesty and appropriateness are essential. Comfortable travel shoes and attire is important. Females should bring a head covering (scarf or hat). They shall not wear clothing that exposes their shoulders or is low cut. All women s clothing should cover, at a minimum, to the top of the knees. Males may not wear shorts or shirts that expose their shoulders. Males should remove hats before entering any of the holy sites. No traveler shall wear clothing that has sayings that might be questionable or offensive to Israel s multi-cultural residents. Travelers may want to include one business casual type outfit. It is cool during February in most places. The temperatures vary significantly between areas. For example, it is rarely below 85 degrees at the Dead Sea; while it might be in the 30 s in Nazareth. Therefore, it is wise to pack outwear with a hood. If the traveler is sun sensitive, s/he should include a hat and wear sunscreen. Please do not wear expensive jewelry or any item that draws attention to yourself. 8 P a g e
Registration form Please complete this form, or a copy, and submit it to the Finance Office, Concord Christian School. All registration forms must be accompanied with a $300.00 non-refundable deposit. Please make check(s) payable to Concord Christian School. Upon receiving approval from Concord Christian School of the registration, each traveler must set up a Managed Missions account and complete the Managed Missions form for CCS that is located at www.friendsofnazareth.org. Please see brochure for trip details, including what is included and what is not included in your trip payment. Please complete the following information. One form per passenger. Check all that apply: Double Occupancy or Single Occupancy (Additional $425.00) Non-refundable registration Fee of $300.00 due at the time of registration. Lump sum payment $2475.00 on or before the deadline. (Total is: $300 + $2475 = $2775). Costs not included in the tour package are described in the Brochure. Name as on Passport: Passport Number: Expiration Date: Note: Passport must have six (6) or more months left, after February 10, 2018, until expiration to be valid for this trip. Name as preferred on Nametag: Mailing Address: City: State: Zip Code: Physical Address: (if different from the mailing address) 9 P a g e
City: State: Zip Code: Home Phone: Cell Phone E-mail Address: Sex: Male Female Date of Birth* *Required for international travel. Is the passenger 18 years of age or older? Yes No. If no, please state age of the passenger. If no, is the passenger s parent or legal guardian a registered passenger on the Tour? Yes No. If No, please provide the name of the child s custodian for the trip and the contact information? Frequent Traveler Program Numbers: American Airlines FF# Preferred roommate during the Tour is: Signature of Parent if Traveler is under 18 years of age. Signature of Traveler, if 18 or older. (Required for each passenger) I have read in its entirety the Brochure and the Tour Conditions and Agreement, including all information about refunds, cancellations, risks and release from liability. I agree to all the terms and conditions set forth herein. Signed: Date: 10 P a g e
Administrative Use Only Contract Number: Date Received: Deposit Payment, Check or Money Order Number: (Copy form of payment and attach to Registration Form) Date Reservation was Faxed to VIP Travel: Date of payment to VIP Travel: Date of payment to Friends of Nazareth Payments: Non-refundable Deposit of $300 Date Received Received by Airline payment to VIP Travel. $1104.18 (NLT 11/10/17, along with passport information) Date Received Received by Friends of Nazareth payment. $1670.82 ($300 deposit +$1370.82 = $1670.82, total due to FON). Due NLT 11/15/17. CCS will mail to: FON, 3482 Keith Bridge Road, #215, Cumming, GA 30041. Date Received Received by Total Paid: $2775.00 Date: Initials $425.00 (single) Date: Initials Total Received: Date: Initials Date flight payment transferred to VIP: Date payment made to Friends of Nazareth Initials Initials 11 P a g e