Join Pastor Tim Molter and Calvary Chapel Fergus Falls, MN for a trip of a lifetime to Israel in 2025 (dates still yet to be determined).
We’ll join Calvary Chapel Chico, CA (with Pastor Sam Allen, where Pastor Tim came from) and Shoreline Calvary International (with Pastor Tonye Holyde based in Redondo, CA and London, Tonye is Sam’s brother).
You can start saving now for the trip. The cost is $3000 (plus flights ~$1500). Please also work on getting your passport issued or renewed if needed https://passportinfo.com/location/minnesota/fergus-falls-mn/otter-tail-county-treasurer-56537/
Included:
- All Transfers
- Bus, Driver, Guide (and appropriate tips)
- Site Entrances,
- Hotels, (and appropriate tips)
- Breakfasts
- Dinners
Example of Sites:
- Have a baptism in the Jordan River
- Go through the Sermon on the Mount on the Mount where it took place
- Spend an hour or more in Worship on the Sea of Galilee – Go to the calling of the fishermen on the coast
- See the Calling of Matthew in Caesarea where It happened – Descend the Mount of Olives where Jesus walked on His Triumphal Entry
- Read through Jesus’ arrest in Gethsemane where it happened – Have Communion at the Garden (Empty) Tomb
- Hike the hills of En Gedi where King David fled
- Head to the Valley of Elah where David slew Goliath – Head to a first Century community to make bread, thresh wheat and have a bedoin feast (Hafla)
- Float on the Dead Sea
- And So Much more!
Tentative Itinerary:
- Day 1 – Fly to Tel Aviv, Israel
- Day 2 Morning at site of Calling of Disciples, Mt of Beatitudes, Capernaum (calling of Matthew)
- Day 3 – Tel Dan Hike, Caesarea Philippi, Kursi (site of the Man of the Tombs)
- Day 4 – Morning Prayer sea of Galilee, Worship on Sea of Galilee, Baptisms in Jordan River
- Day 5 – Nazareth Village, Kfar Kdem, Mt Carmel (overlooking valley of Armageddon)
- Day 6 – Diet Shan, Qumran, Float in the Dead Sea…
- Day 7 – Life of David Hike over En Gedi, Head to Jerusalem
- Day 8 – Davidson Centre, Southern Steps, Wailing Wall, Temple Mount, Rabbi’s tunnel, Temple Institute
- Day 9 – Caesarea, Valley of Elah
- Day 10 – Jesus’ last night – Walk the steps from Jesus’ Arrest to Crucifixion
- Day 11 – Hezekiah’s tunnel, Communion at Garden Tomb, Prayer at Mount of Olives
- Day 12 – Mon, 18th – Jaffa Port for Devo – Fly back to home as changed people
Payment Options:
- 1st Payment = $1000 + Registration (reserves your seat when deposit is paid)
- 2nd Payment = $1000
- 3rd Payment = $1000 (non-refundable after booking)
- Airfare Cost = ~$1500 (MSP to TLV round trip – we will book as a group)
To simplify, please make checks or payment to “Calvary Chapel Fergus Falls” or use our online method at: https://givlia.com/g/ccff?fund_id=n39xzqerp64vylmk&amount=1000
Send the filled out information below as an email to: SCPRAY4ME@Gmail.com (cc: CCFergusFalls@gmail.com – Thanks!)
Registration:
Name: _______________________________________________________ Preferred Roommate: _____________________________________________________
Email Address: _______________________________________________
Mobile: ______________________________________
Passport # ___________________ Country: ___________ Issue date: _________ Exp date: ____________
_____ Deposit paid today
______ Single Supplement Request ( $1250) all hotel room stays with only you in them
Israel Trip 2024 Checklist:
- Personal Information:
- Registration
- Passport Copy (if lost we can use the copy to get another at the Embassy)
- List of Current Medications
- Payments:
- $1000 Deposit
- $1000 2nd Payment
- $1000 3rd Payment
- Airfare cost
- Things to Bring:
- Bible, (AND, but not “or” Bible App)
- Journal
- Current Passport
- Spending money for Lunches, incidentals
- Shoulder, knee cover as needed – (Zip-off convertibles, Sweats, etc. – There will be a Catholic site that requires shoulders and knees to be covered)
- Comfortable walking / hiking shoes
- Swimsuit (Float in the Dead Sea, Baptism at the Jordan River)
- Small Portable Phone Charger
- Backpack
- Shoes that can get Wet (if taking Hezekiah’s Tunnel)
- Contact your bank that you will be using your cards out of country
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- To Note: Commonly asked
- Bringing American Currency: there are places to exchange
- Wi-Fi: on the Bus as needed
- Traveling Insurance isn’t a bad idea in case of sickness or health issues
- This is a 1st World country that caters to tourists: you can get the basics there
- As a tourist country: Most locals speak enough English to get along
- All hotel meals are buffet style: so you can cater to your diet as needed