DAY 1- Monday, March 27: DEPARTURE FOR ISRAEL(map)
We depart Atlanta aboard our Luftansa Airlines jumbo jet bound for the Holy Land! A delicious dinner & breakfast will be served aloft. Our adventure has began!
DAY 2- Tuesday, March 25 ARRIVAL IN ISRAEL
Staying at the Renaissance Hotel(pictured at right) located on the beautiful shores of the Mediterranean Sea. A delicious welcome dinner is followed by overnight rest at our hotel.
DAY 3- Wednesday, March 29 NORTH TO TIRERIAS
After breakfast we tour (Caesarea, Herod’s port city and once the capital of
Israel. Continue north to Megiddo, chariot city of Solomon and Ahab. Explore the impressive excavations. Ascend Mount Carmel, visit El Muhraka for a magnificent view of the Plain of Jezreel. From here the road winds down to Tiberias on the shores of the Sea of Galilee.(pictured at left) After dinner we attend a beautiful multi-media show ‘The Galilee Experience “Overnight at Ein Gev Holiday Hotel.(click here for sweet info about Caesarea.)
DAY 4- Thursday, March 30th VISIT BIBLICAL GALILEE (click here for sweet pics)
Begin the day with a morning cruise on the lovely Sea of Galilee and tour Capernaum, the town of Jesus. Visit the Mount of Beatitudes and Chorazin, then have a St. Peter’s Meal at Ein Gev on the shores of the Sea. Visit the excavations at Beit Shean, Close the day at the Spring of Herod, where Gideon chose his 300 men. Dinner and overnight at Ein Gev Holiday Hotel.
DAY 5 - Friday, March 31: NORTH & WESTERN GALILEE
Drive north to Caesarea Philippi and Banias,, situated in the foothills of Mt Hermon, source of the Jordan River. Drive to Safed, and old Jewish community perched on a high mountain top and at 3,000 feet Israel’s loftiest city. In the heart of the old city we visit the 16 synagogue and stroll through the quaint artists’ colony. On south to the historic seaside town of Acre to tour the Crusader Castle. End the day at “Yardinet” the baptism site at the Jordan River. Dinner and overnight at the Ein Giv Holiday Resort
DAY 6 – Saturday, April 1: THE DEAD SEA AREA (click for pics)
We visit Tiberias Hot Springs and Harnat Tiberias not far from Maagan. The synagogue was built in 341 A.D. The town occupied a special place in Jewish life during the period of the Mishna and Talmud. Then we head south through the Jordan Valley, stopping for an interesting visit at at Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. On to the Dead Sea, lowest spot on earth. Enjoy shopping or sightseeing at your leisure. Dinner and overnight at the Novotel Hotel
DAY 7- Sunday, April 2: UP TO JERUSALEM
After breakfast, our group will visit Masada, the fortress retreat of King Herod, and ascend by cable car to the top of the mountain. We will tour the amazing excavations. Then we drive up the Jericho Road to Jerusalem, the “city of the great king”. Visits include the Temple Institute, Mt Zion and King David’s Tomb. See the Model City of Jerusalem, and excellent model depicting first-century Jerusalem. On to the Shrine of the Book to see the Dead Sea Scrolls, and Yad V’Shem, a memorial to the six million Jews who died in the Holocaust 1913-1945. Dinner and overnight at the Olive Tree.
DAY 8 - Monday, April 3: TOURING IN JERUSALEM
This morning we drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the Kidron Valley and the City below. Descend by the Palm Sunday Road to Dominus Flevit, a tear-shaped chapel with its breath-taking view of the Eastern Gate and Old City. Other visits include the Garden of Gathsemane(left), the Church of All Nations, the Old City, The Church of St. Anne, and the Pool of Bethesda. We will visit The Temple Steps at the Then a fascinating walk through The Western Wall Tunnel.DAY 9 - Tuesday, April 4: FINAL DAY IN JERUSALEM
Today we visit the Upper Room and Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu, built over the traditional house of Caiaphas, the High Priest. We conclude the morning with a visit to The Garden Tomb and the site of Gordon’s Calvary. The rest of the day is free time for last-minute shopping, packing, or visiting a favorite site. Tonight enjoy a nostalgic farewell dinner and a good night’s rest at the Olive Tree Hotel.
DAY 10 - Wednesday, April 5: HOMEWARD BOUND
From now on the Scriptures will “come alive” as we read them and as we share lasting memories with our friends and loved ones. Shalom . . . Welcome Home!
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Thanks, Tina and Clif. this is great. We are getting more and more excited. Pray for us that we will learn all that God has for us. This is something we never dreamed of doing. It will be something to stand and see places that I teach about in Sunday School. We love all of you and look forward to sharing all of this with you. Better get to bed
Love, Mom
Wow. how I wish I was a little mouse today. why? well I would have jumped into moms carry on. L+L and I went to bid mom and dad farewell this morning. Mom and dad were so cute. You could just feel there excitement. Dad was introduceing me to people he didnt even know. Mom was wanting to take our photo by theshuttle van. HaHa they were just so excited they were like kids going to disneyland. Yes I know this is quite different. Im just looking for a way to describe there excitement. we really need to remember to pray for there safety. They are so far away. I already miss mom. we talk everyday. She has really been a great friend to me these past few years more so than ever. We have really built a new dimension to our relasionship;different than we have ever had. Any way. arent you all so happy for mom and dad. I am so thrilled that they have such a wonderful congregation that treats them so wonderfully. I will close for now. I had my 3rd party tonight I have 4 this week. my family is suffering this week with a unorganized house and quicky meals. Chuck has been so wonderful to help so much. after this week things are going to be much more simple. 2 partys a week is my goal.April is already full. :) O I said i was closing. oops.
Cita, thanks for the description of Mom and Dad's departure excitement! I'm so glad they are able to go. Thought it was interesting - there was some big election going on over there today. Hope that didn't/doesn't cause them any bumps in the road. Has anybody heard any thing from them? Clif, I may be popping you a posting here in a day or so as soon as April has a chance to edit it. Hope all is well for everyone.
Take Care.
Sounds good. Look forward to hearing from you. Headed to run a few errands. Love you all.
Cary and Clair...uhhh...you guys still alive?
I hope they bring back one of those little olive wood camels. Those things are so cool. Cita, your right April is "full".:) Things are going good here. I had the widow/widower banquet this evening at church. It is put on by the deacons of the church. We had a good time and it was well attended. Talk to you all later.
love, CDR
Cary, so glad to hear from you. Sorry for continually ribbing you about not commenting. Caleb reminded me that not everyone is as "bloghappy" as I. Widow/Widower banquet. That is interesting. I have never heard of that before. Definitely biblical though. Widows and orphans are supposed to recieve special care. That is awesome. Anyway...Anyone heard from Mom or Dad. No news is good news I would suppose, but just wondering.
Going to bed. Tell all of the children that Uncle Clif and Aunt Sally say hello.
Peace out.
well I havent heard frome m+d but I think we are gonna try to call them. Just for fun. Chucks idea.
I have 5 down and 1 to go. that is my 6 in 12 partys. They have been fun I am tired but I am excited about the whole TS thing. I am anxious to get my web page. not sure when that will be. Tomorrow is my first party with a group of people where I do not know anyone not even the host. She seems very sweet. It is going to be a bridal shower party. I will also be sampleing all the new sping products for the first time. So I have some studying to do. I also need to work on getting bookings at the partys. I am praying that the sales will be very good. I have a great idea that they will be. this is a group of wealthy executive people. This is a lead I got from the Taste of Chatt.
Well my kidos are well. Landry had a rough experience at the dentist. He Had to get a moler pulled. He had a filling that absessed (not sure on that spelling) Any way is was a whopper. The tooth fairy brought him 5 bucks. Remember the days of .50. Well I thought he deserved it. was scary for him the shot and all. God is blessing Chuck with plenty of work. On top of his regular hvac work he is doing contract work for Absolute Appliance. He works in million dollar homes installing fancy stoves and vents and other stuff. He really enjoys it. Also he has been talking up my products to these rich cooks.:) Lorena is doing fabulous in school. She is growing up so fast. I am praying for her heart to become more tender to the things of the Lord. She often says mommy I try so hard to always be sweet but sometimes its so hard. Boy, do I agree with her. She is so much like me with her little mouth getting her in so much trouble. She is so out spoken.go figure! She is a very intelligent young lady. I love her so much.Pray for me as I seek Gods word for wisdom asI seek to raise her inthe nuture and adomoniton of the Lord.
Well today is my catch up day. I had better get my tail in gear.
I love you all so much.
Daddy called today. I didnt get the call so he left me a message to pass along on the blog. Here it goes. Dad said they are having a wonderful time. They went across the sea of Galilee and they ate "St.Peters Fish" Dad said they serve the fish head,tail and all. Mom ate the whole thing. He did not! They are going to the Dead Sea on Sat. Sunday they go to Jeruselem and Daddy gets to preach. He said mom is handling the steps and mnt. climbing very well. they are feeling well and are haveing a great time. they are anxious to tell us all about the trip.
thats that. Sounds great!
It was so good to have been in the house of the Lord. What a great sermon this morning. Trust all of you were lifted up as well.
Hey folks. Great day today Grace Church. Glad to hear your morning went well too Cita.
Caleb, I have not forgotten about you post. It is just that I forgot to email it to my hotmail acct and i have not had access to it this weekend. I will put on soon. I also have pics of the cherry blossoms to add. I will get them on soon. Sorry about that bro. Talk to all soon.
Hi everybody, we're home!!!!
It's great to be back. We had a wonderful time. Saw SO much and did SO much in SO little time!!!!!!
Anxious to share with you all. Give us a little time to get caught up, on sleep and things in general. I've been awake since 5 and I hungry for lunch. In aboutn 6 hours I'll be ready for bed.
Well I better start the fun of unpacking. Talk to you all later. Love you all so much, Mom
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