Trip Blog Posts

Jerusalem: We’re Finally Ready

posted on Monday December 17 2018 at 2:30 am UTC

We started at the Temple Mount (Dome of the rock) built on top of the Second Temple (Temple of Jerusalem). We got to hear the word of God spoken quietly because it is not allowed by the Muslims. Praying at the Western Wall: The opportunity to pray at the Western Wall was meaningful. The prayers that...

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The East-West Road

posted on Sunday December 16 2018 at 2:30 am UTC

Hey Everyone, Shalom from Jerusalem! We had another impactful day here Israel. We started our day, leaving the Galilee region, and heading toward the Israel’s Mediterranean coast. Our first stop was in an ancient biblical town of Beth-She’an. This is the notable town of where the Philistines...

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Where Jesus walked...

posted on Saturday December 15 2018 at 2:30 am UTC

Shalom shalom! Today we started early and went all day throughout the Sea of Galilee. We spent the entire day learning about and experiencing the ministry of Jesus! We went several places, so here are a few highlights of the day... We started the day on a boat ride on the Galilee where we spent some...

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Stronghold and Living Water

posted on Friday December 14 2018 at 2:30 am UTC

This morning started at 6:30AM with a mud-covered float in the Dead Sea. Once we collected our salt crystals, we were off to the fortress of Masada which means 'stronghold'. (Scholarly note: dont skip over names and places in the bible. They all have a specific meaning and can fill in holes of knowledge)....

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God can handle it

posted on Thursday December 13 2018 at 2:30 am UTC

Hi everyone! Our trip “family” is Woog and Red Wohlgemuth, Brenda Jacobson, Sanny and Beth Uy What day is it? Hump day! Yes, it is Wednesday and our camel ride day. How awesome is that? We started our day at Beersheba where Pastor Dave Epstein taught about Isaac and Ishmael and...

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Shalom family and friends at home!

posted on Wednesday December 12 2018 at 2:30 am UTC

What a wonderful first day we have had! Today’s tour sites included Kiriath-Jearim, Beth Shemesh, Azekah, Adullam, Bet Guvrin/Maresha, and Lachish. Our understanding of geography and culture grew exponentially today, and to say that this trip is bringing the Bible to life is a real understatement....

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We Made It!

posted on Monday December 10 2018 at 2:30 am UTC

1 flat tire on the bus from Bakersfield to LAX... 3 back up vehicles... 1 van overheated... 1 luggage lost… Today has been a day full of traveling adventure, but… WE MADE IT!! It’s 10:45p on December 10th and we’ve made it to Tel Aviv. We’re off to the first hotel for some much...

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Preparing for Israel

posted on Thursday September 27 2018 at 2:30 am UTC

Our trip will be here before you know it! Once we're on the ground we'll post periodic updates and photos. Check back often or get update notifications using the subscribe options on this page. We'll be sharing our travel experiences online with you, our friends and family, to not only bring you...

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