Tanas Alqassis, CMS-UK transcultural mission manager writes…
What makes this tour unique? First of all, most tours of Israel/Palestine focus much more on the past than the present. While it is fascinating to visit historical sites such as the Via Dolorosa, the Pool of Bethesda and the Garden Tomb – and our tour will go to many places like these – it’s equally exciting to visit sites that are significant to people living in the Holy Land today. On our tour, we will visit places like the bustling city of Haifa as well as the Knesset and a refugee camp. We’ll also meet parliament members and human rights workers.
Secondly, this tour will help you go behind the headlines. You’ll meet and pray with Palestinian Christians and Messianic Jews as well as people who are working for reconciliation within the Middle East. In doing so, you’ll gain a greater understanding of the current climate in the Holy Land and the people living there.
Perhaps the biggest difference between our tour and some others is our heart for mission. CMS has a network of longstanding friendships and connections in the Middle East. I think you’ll enjoy meeting some of our partners. As you get to know them, it will help fuel your prayers for peace in the Holy Land.
The cost of the trip is £1,400 per person in double occupancy (Single occupancy is £1,600).
• Non-refundable registration fee: £250 • Deadline for registration is 1 May 2012 (we have limited places as we like smaller groups, so please do not wait till the last minute) • Full payment has to be made by 1 September 2012 • Early registration before end of January gets 5% discount
The price includes all transportation, flight and land, three meals a day, entrance fees to sites and honorarium to speakers. It also include tips for hotel staff, driver and guide. We will have a fully licensed guide with us the whole time.
Further details from:
Tanas Alqassis CMS transcultural mission manager – Europe, Middle East and North Africa Mobile: +44(0) 7804 834249 Office: +44(0) 1865 787424 Email: Tanas.Alqassis@cms-uk.org