HOLY LAND TOUR - 10 DAYS West Texas SDMI with CB & Becky Glidden Pastor, Fort Worth First Church of the Nazarene NAZARETH / BETHLEHEM / JERUSALEM
PRELIMINARY TRAVEL ITINERARY Days 1-2 Welcome to Israel Your spiritual pilgrimage begins as you depart the States on an overnight flight to Israel. You will be welcomed at the airport by your Joshua Expeditions guide and then transfer to your hotel for dinner and some time to prepare for the adventure ahead. Day 3 Sea of Galilee / Capernaum / Kibbutz Nof Ginosar / Mount of Beatitudes / Tabgha / Chapel of the Primacy / River Jordan This morning, following breakfast, your group will board a boat and begin the tour by crossing the waters of the Sea of Galilee. Along the way, you will participate in a special on-board worship service before arriving at Capernaum, the center of Jesus' ministry in Galilee. Your group will visit the synagogue which stands on the site where Jesus taught, and you will recall his teaching and preaching of the gospel of the Kingdom of God. At Kibbutz Nof Ginosar, you will learn about the "Ancient Boat," a rare example of the kind of boat in which Jesus would have sailed, and then your group will travel to the Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus preached to the people. At Tabgha, the traditional location for the calling of the disciples and the feeding of the five thousand, you will visit the Church of the Fish and the Loaves. Your group will also visit the Chapel of the Primacy, where three times Peter professed his devotion to the risen Christ. Your day's tour will conclude at the River Jordan, where you will be asked to remember your own baptism while standing at the Yardenit Baptismal Site. This first day will conclude with group devotions and time to reflect on the ministry of Christ. Day 4 Beit Shean / Nazareth / Tel Megiddo / Roman Aqueduct / Theatre at Caesarea This morning your group will visit the ruins of Beit Shean, which was continuously inhabited for 5,000 years and was one of the Roman cities Jesus passed on his way from Galilee to Jerusalem. You will also visit Nazareth, Jesus' boyhood home, then travel the ancient caravan route to Tel Megiddo, where 20 different cities lie superimposed upon each other. Later, your group will visit the Roman Aqueduct and Theatre at Caesarea, a centre of the early Christians where Cornelius became the first Gentile convert to the new religion and where Paul was imprisoned before being taken to Rome for trial.the day will close with group devotions. Day 5 Jericho / Qumran / Bethlehem / Shepherds' Field Today you will travel first to Jericho and visit the ruins of this ancient city that was conquered by Joshua. From Jericho you can see the traditional site of the Temptation of Jesus, and even today the road from Jericho to Jerusalem twists for miles as it climbs from below sea level into the Judean Mountains. Later, your group will head to Qumran, the site of the discovery of the Dead Sea Scroll, and you will learn about the mysterious community of Essenes who once lived on the shores of the Dead Sea. Continuing to Bethlehem, you will visit the cave revered as the place where Jesus was born, and you will see the church that has been constructed on the site. Before departing for the evening, you will also view nearby Shepherds' Field, where the Good News was first heard. This evening will close with a shared time of devotions.
PRELIMINARY TRAVEL ITINERARY Day 6 Haas Promenade / Mount of Olives / Chapel of the Ascension / Garden of Gethsemane / Mount Zion / Upper Room This morning your group will head to the Haas Promenade to enjoy a panoramic view from the south of Jerusalem, the Old City walls and the hill called Mount Moriah where Abraham was commanded by God to offer his son Isaac as a burnt offering. You will view the Kidron Valley and the Valley of Gehenna, and you will be able to stand atop the Mount of Olives just as Jesus did when he ascended to heaven. The view on the Mount of Olives is remarkable as you take in the "Golden City" of Jerusalem with its Temple Mount and Dome of the Rock. Later, your group will visit the Chapel of the Ascension, then spend some time praying in the Garden of Gethsemane before continuing to Mount Zion to visit the House of the High Priest Caiaphas, where Jesus was imprisoned for a night. Before the evening hours, you will have a chance to stand in the Upper Room, revered as the place of the Last Supper, and then view the site of King David's Tomb. There will be much to share with your group as the evening concludes with a time of devotion and discussion. Day 7 Southern Wall Excavations / Pool of Bethesda / Church of St. Anne / Herod's Antonia Fortress / Via Dolorosa / Church of the Holy Sepulchre A visit to the Southern Wall Excavations of the ancient Temple will include the Teaching Steps and the Western Wall. You will be able to walk the partially-restored Cardo, the ancient main street of the Old City that was once lined with shops, and you will have a chance to view the Pool of Bethesda, where Jesus performed the Sabbath miracle. Your group will stop to sing a hymn in the Church of St. Anne before visiting Herod's Antonia Fortress, where Jesus was brought before Pontius Pilate just prior to his crucifixion. The day will conclude with a reverent walk along the Via Dolorosa, "the Way of the Cross," until you reach the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. This emotional day will conclude with group devotions. Day 8 Masada / Dead Sea Your group will do some exploration on their own today to Masada or explore on your own. Herod's mountaintop fortress which became the last stronghold of the Jewish Rebellion against the Romans. You can ride a cable car to the top then peer down upon the remains of the Roman camps and siege ramp below. Your group could stop briefly at the shores of the Dead Sea for a quick dip in the salt- and mineral-laden waters before concluding the day with devotions and discussion. Day 9 Ein Karem / Garden Tomb / Free time This morning your group will travel to Ein Karem, known as the birthplace of John the Baptist and the place where the Virgin Mary visited her cousin Elisabeth. You will be able to worship at the Garden Tomb, a possible site of the garden of Joseph of Arimathea, and you will share in the reality of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. The remainder of your afternoon will be free for personal exploration before the group gathers together for one final night of devotions. Day 10 Depart for the United States Your tour of the Holy Land comes to a close today as your group heads to the airport for the return flight to the U.S.
THE JE DIFFERENCE MINISTRY / MEALS / EDUCATION / HOTELS 1) PRIVATE TOUR GUARANTEE No combined groups 2) MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES Available on every tour 3) TEACHER CEUs On qualified tours 4) CHRISTIAN TOUR DIRECTORS Educated, Qualified, Christian Leaders 5) QUALITY HOTELS & MEALS 4 star hotels & full meals included 6) FREEDOM TO CUSTOMIZE Any tour, any location can be customized EXPEDITION PRICING PRICE* / GROUP SIZE $3515.00 based on 20 travelers *Prices are subject to change *Prices based on double occupancy. REGISTER BY: May 31, 2017 to reserve your place / $175 Questions? Call Becky at 817-999-7268 or email bglidden@fwf.org. Roundtrip airfare: DFW Private coach transportation 8 Breakfasts / 8 Dinners Quality Hotel Accommodations Daily Devotions Group leader backpack Individual ONLINE accounts GROUP TRAVEL INSURANCE ($75 PER PAYING TRAVELER) is included in the price of this tour. You will receive detailed information. NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR Lunches Tips for Driver and Guide Travel Insurance All listed activities in itinerary Full time, JE and Israeli Tour Guide Expedition shirts for every traveler MAKING A WORLD IMPACT FEED THE HUNGRY CAMPAIGN For every group that travels with Joshua Expeditions a donation is made to provide a week s worth of healthy meals to an entire orphanage. Join us in living out James 1:27: Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world. There will be no additional cost to you, but the benefits to the children will be immeasurable. EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ACTIVITIES / TOURS Roundtrip airfare and private coach transportation 8 nights of quality 4-star hotel accommodations 8 breakfasts / 8 dinners Highlights: Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Kibbutz Nof Ginosar, Mount of Beatitudes, Tabgha, Chapel of the Primacy, River Jordan, Beit Shean, Nazareth, Tel Megiddo, Roman Aqueduct, Theatre at Caesarea, Jericho, Qumran, Bethlehem, Shepherds' Field, Haas Promenade, Mount of Olives, Chapel of the Ascension, Garden of Gethsemane, Mount Zion, Upper Room, Southern Wall Excavations, Pool of Bethesda, Church of St. Anne, Masada, Herod's Antonia Fortress, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Free time optional activities: Dead Sea, Ein Karem, Garden Tomb and more. PH: 1.888.341.7888 G 1.877.603.9817
REGISTRATION INFO To Sign Up: Pay your deposit before May 31, 2017 online at FWF.org or mail check payable to FW First Nazarene, 2001 E. Main, Crowley, TX 76036 by May 15, 2017 Once we receive initial deposits and have an idea of the number of travelers we have we can set the price and will be assigned an Expedition number. At that time, individual accounts, through Joshua Expeditions, will be created for you to make your remaining payments. Once we register with Joshua Expeditions deposits are non-refundable but transferable. PERSONALIZED ONLINE ACCOUNTS PAYMENTS MADE EASY One of the benefits to traveling with Joshua Expeditions is their online account system. This system allows travelers to make payments online, check account balances, receive account alerts and manage their expedition all from the comfort of home. In additional to this convenient online account system, they also accept: Personal checks, money orders and credit card payments over the phone. They accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express. FIT TO TRAVEL STATEMENT Participants registering for the tour accept the responsibility for being in good health and able to walk and travel on the tour. Because many of the sites are not accessible to the physically challenged, those needing oxygen, wheelchairs, or other ambulatory assistance will find the tour extremely limiting to their experiences. A NOTE FROM CB & BECKY: We have taken three domestic and one international trip with Joshua Expeditions and have thoroughly enjoyed each one. Experienced, knowledgeable, Christian guides along with great accommodations, food and of course friends have made each trip a wonderful experience. We expect no less with this adventure to the Holy Land! We hope you ll join us! Questions? Call Becky at 817-999-7268 or email at bglidden@fwf.org. * * * * * * * * * * * Register online at fwf.org or return this portion and payment to FW First Nazarene, 2001 E. Main, Crowley, TX 76036 by May 31, 2017 Name Phone Address Church # of travelers Deposit amount due is $175 per traveler Amount paid PH: 1.888.341.7888 G 1.877.603.9817