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Oct. 20, 2012 – After a great breakfast, we willtravel to the private courtyard at the Garden ofGethsemane, overlooking the Temple Mount.There will be time here for worship, devotionsand prayer led by Lon. From here, we will walkacross the road into the Garden of Gethsemaneitself, where we will see olive trees that wereactually alive on the night Jesus prayed here.From here we go to the Wailing Wall and theTemple Mount. Situation permitting, we will siton the Hulda Steps outside "The BeautifulGate" where the events of Acts 3 took place.Lon will share a devotional here. Then,situation permitting, we will proceed onto theTemple Mount where Lon will discuss with usthe rebuilding of the Jewish Temple and itsimplications for the Second Coming of ourDome of Rock from the Mount of OlivesLord Jesus. For lunch, we will visit an Israeli kibbutz overlooking the town of Bethlehem in the distance. After lunch, Lonwill share a devotional as we look out upon the little town of Bethlehem. Then we will visit the new archaeologicalexcavations at the base of the Temple Mount, where Lon will share a message and you will get to see and touch some ofthe very stones from the Jerusalem temple destroyed in 70 A.D. Then we will go 30 feet below the present streets ofJerusalem and ―walk where Jesus walked‖ literally on the ancient Roman road that took Jesus to the cross. After a greatday, dinner and overnight at our deluxe hotel.Oct. 21, 2012 – After another amazing Israeli breakfast, we will visit the Israeli Museum. Here, we will not only see theDead Sea Scrolls, but also a number of other archaeological treasures that wonderfully authenticate the veracity of theBible. Among the artifacts we will see are (1) the oldest written biblical quotation in existence, from 650 BC; (2) thebone-box (ossuary) of Caiaphas, the high priest who condemned Jesus; (3) the Tel-Dan stele, where we find the onlymention of David's name outside of the Bible; (4) the original Pontius Pilate stone from Caesarea; and many otherincredible finds. Lon will walk us through and explain to us the significance of each of these artifacts and how theyconfirm the authenticity of the written Word of God. We will also visit the model of the ancient city of Jerusalem as itlooked at the time of Jesus. Seeing this and having our guides explain it to us in depth will give you an understanding ofthe layout of ancient Jerusalem that will help put into perspective every site we will visit in Jerusalem. After lunch, webegin the culminating highlight of our time in Jerusalem: our visit to Golgotha and the Garden Tomb. Plenty of time willbe taken here for reflection and meditation as well as a time of worship and a special communion service. Tonight, wehave a special celebration banquet with Israeli believers in Jesus at our hotel in Jerusalem and overnight at our deluxehotel.Oct. 22, 2012 – After breakfast, we leave Jerusalem and head out for an exciting day around the Dead Sea. We first headsouth down the coast of the Dead Sea to the Qumran caves, where the famous Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in 1947.We saw these scrolls at the Israeli Museum in Jerusalem but here we will see their resting place for almost 2000 yearsuntil 1947. Next we will drive by the beautiful oasis of En Gedi, where David found refuge in his flight from King Saul (1Sam 24). Then we will visit Masada, the fortress of Herod the Great. In 70 AD, the last of the Jewish revolutionariesagainst Rome fled here after Jerusalem and the Temple had beendestroyed. They defended this fortress for three years against theRoman 10th legion, eventually all committing suicide rather thanfall into the hands of the Romans. After this, we will head to thesouthern end of the Dead Sea to the ancient area of Sodom andGomorrah. Time will be taken here for you to swim in the DeadSea and you will discover that you are positively unsinkable! Atthis point, our group will divide. Those of us who are going on tothe Mt. Sinai and Petra extensions will continue driving south tothe town of Eilat. Those of us who are not going to Sinai willreturn to Jerusalem for dinner and transfer to the airport.Oct 23, 2012 – After a great return flight, we arrive back inAmerica with precious memories of the Holy Land to cherishforever.
MT. SINAI AND PETRA EXTENSIONS (October 22 – 26, 2012):Oct. 22, 2012 – After our inspiring time in the Holy Land, those taking the pilgrimage to Mt. Sinai will travel to thesouthern tip of Israel, the city of Eilat. Here, we will spend three nights at our 5-star deluxe hotel on the shores of the RedSea. Dinner and overnight at our deluxe hotel.Oct. 23, 2012 – We rise to the beautiful sight of the sun glistening on the deep blue water of the Gulf of Aqaba.THOSE NOT GOING TO PETRA will spend the day here relaxing in the sun, reflecting on the great week in Israel andhaving time to enjoy the new friends we have made on the trip. Those who are interested can snorkel or scuba, or spendthe day shopping or visiting the world-famous underwater observatory in Eilat.THOSE GOING TO PETRA will spend this day touring the city of Petra in Jordan, the capital of the Nabatean Kingdomat the time of Jesus and the Edomite Kingdom before it. You will marvel at the beauty and technology that these peopledemonstrated in carving this city out of solid pink rock. You will ride down the narrow entrance-way called the Suq, anexperience you will never forget. At the end of this exciting day, we will return to our deluxe hotel in Eilat for dinner andovernight.NOTE TO CLARIFY: The Petra Extension is an optionalpart of the Mt. Sinai Extension. Those who take the Mt.Sinai extension have the choice of going (or not going) toPetra. But to go to Petra, a person must also take the Mt.Sinai extension.Oct. 24, 2012 – We rise early and after breakfast set out forMt. Sinai. We begin by visiting St. Catherine’s Monasteryas the base of Mt. Sinai, some 4000 feet above sea level.This monastery was first built by Helena, mother ofEmperor Constantine in the 4 th century AD. The monasteryserves as the repository of some of the oldest mosaics,most exquisite icons and most precious manuscripts in allof Christendom. After visiting the monastery and havinglunch, we will walk part way up Mt Sinai to get a beautifulpanoramic view of the top of the mountain where God gaveMoses The Ten Commandments, and at the valley below St. Catherine‟s Monastery and Mt. Sinaiwhere the Israelites were camped for eleven months. Lonwill share a devotional at this magnificent spot and we will take time to reflect at this wonderful location. Then we returnfor dinner and overnight at the deluxe hotel in Eilat..Oct 25, 2012 – This morning, we rise leisurely and have time to savor all that we have experienced. Those who wish cansnorkel in some of the best waters in the world. Others can simply relax by the pool. In the afternoon we fly to Tel Avivfor our return flight to the USA.Oct 26, 2012 – Today we arrive in New York early in the morning and connect with our homeward-bound flights, withfond memories of an unforgettable trip to the Holy Land.No Interest Payment PlanThis plan is designed to help our Holy Land Tour fit into your budget. Here is how it works:Pay 70% of the total trip cost by June 1, 2012. Your deposit counts towards this amount.Spread the remaining balance over four (4) months after your return with no interest or charges of anykind. Monthly payments begin December 1, 2012.To use this option, simply check the ―no interest plan‖ box on your registration form.
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