Dear Friends –
I want to encourage you to join our Denison Ministries pilgrimage to the Holy Land in May 2024. I consider this an indispensable experience for all Christians. There is nothing like walking where Jesus walked and seeing the Bible through the lens of its original setting. People who go often tell us that it turns the Bible "from two-D to three-D" or "from black-and-white to color." Every time I have gone, I have had the same transformative experience.
I have led this tour more than thirty times over the years--it is one of my favorite experiences in ministry. However, after spinal fusion surgery that limits my mobility and increasing demands from our growing ministry, I am no longer leading our Holy Land trips. In my stead, Dr. Mark Turman will be sharing biblical messages across the tour. He is a brilliant speaker, Bible teacher, and pastor. He serves as Vice President of Denison Ministries and Executive Director of Denison Forum. He will be using the same materials I have shared over these many years, so your experience will be very similar as if I were joining you personally. In addition, I have written a travelogue book that you will receive at the end of your pilgrimage and created a number of videos you will receive beforehand.
Dr. Mike Fanning, who directs our tours, will be participating and sharing historical and archaeological insights as always. Mike lived in Israel for several years while studying biblical archaeology, then earned a Ph.D. in Old Testament and Archaeology from Baylor University. He has led over 150 tours to Israel and takes numerous groups to the Holy Land every year. Mike knows the culture and the sites, and will take us to the most significant and memorable places in Israel.
Tyrone Johnson will serve as our Worship Leader during this pilgrimage. Tyrone holds a Masters degree in Theological Studies from Dallas Baptist University and is the Lead Pastor at OneFaith Community Church in the Dallas area. He has led worship on many of our tours to the Holy Land and other biblically significant sites.
Between Mark, Mike and Tyrone, I am confident that you will meet God in the Holy Land in a way you'll not forget.
Jim Denison
Day One: Saturday May 4, 2024
Depart USA
Day Two: Sunday May 5, 2024
Arrive Tel Aviv
Day Three: Monday May 6, 2024
From Tel Aviv to the Sea of Galilee
Day Four: Tuesday May 7, 2024
The Sea of Galilee Region
Day Five: Wednesday May 8, 2024
From the Sea of Galilee to Jerusalem
Day Six: Thursday May 9, 2024
The Old City of Jerusalem and Bethlehem
Day Seven: Friday May 10, 2024
Old City of Jerusalem and the New City of Jerusalem
Day Eight: Saturday May 11, 2024
Masada and the Dead Sea Region
Day Nine: Sunday May 12, 2024
Free Morning-Garden Tomb-Ein Karem-Elah Valley-Depart
Day Ten: Monday May 13, 2024
Arrive USA.
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
Registration and deposits: An initial deposit of $500 per person is required to secure definite reservations. We regret that no space may be reserved without a deposit.
Final payment: Balance of payment is due on March 1, 2024.
Cancellations and refunds: If the trip is cancelled 120 days or more prior to departure, there is no penalty and a full refund will be issued. If the trip is cancelled between 119-90 days prior to departure, there will be a $100 per person cancellation charge. If the trip is cancelled between 90-61 days prior to departure, there will be an additional $200 per person cancellation charge. If a trip is cancelled within 60 days of departure, there will be no refund. The cancellation penalties may be less if there is a person on a waiting list or if the trip can be sold to another individual. Cancellations must be made in writing; verbal cancellations, whether in person or by phone, are not valid. A special optional trip cancellation insurance policy is available.
Travel and Health Documents: A valid passport is required for all tours. No special inoculations are required unless specifically notified.
Tour price: The price of the tour is based on a minimum of 35 passengers. Should the final membership fall below this number, MBF Enterprises, Inc. reserves the right to increase the tour price.
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