After a year of quarantine and hearing the word “Cancelled” over and over… cancelled family reunions, cancelled recreational activities, cancelled concerts, cancelled vacations, cancelled public events…I think we are all ready for a change. Dennis and I love to travel, and needing to “cancel,” (postpone) our Transformissional scheduled trips has...
Continue ReadingIsrael 2021 Tour Rescheduled
Due to the uncertainty of when international travel groups will be allowed back in Israel, we have moved the March 10-19, 2021 trip back ten months to January 14-23, 2022. We rescheduled to the earliest date that our guide was available. This additional ten months should allow the pandemic to...
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I pray this for the United States and for the whole world! ONE of the MANY reasons we love to introduce our friends and acquaintances to the people of the Middle East. Our USA media portrays mostly fighting and hatred among those of Arab and Jewish descent. Our TransforMissional Tours...
Continue ReadingPlan Now for the Future
Now is the time to dream and plan! Just because many of us have been on other-imposed or self-imposed travel restrictions, doesn’t mean it will always be that way! We are excited about the 4 trips we have planned for you! Don’t miss out! We still have a trickle of...
Continue ReadingSecret Galilee Gallery
Our friend and Israel guide, Erez B’Galil, just opened up a website Secret Galilee Gallery to help some of the artisans near where he lives in the Galilee area. If you invest 30 minutes, you can also watch a video he recently produced to introduce people to the famous historian of Jesus’ time, Flavius...
Continue ReadingTime to Normalize the Temple Mount
Linda and Dennis Gingerich love to host tours to Israel. Sharing this opinion article by Nave Dromi from the Jerusalem Post, describes our prayer for Jerusalem, especially the Temple Mount. This is not a political statement or a religious statement. This is not an argument for past mistakes by either...
Continue ReadingNew Archaeological Findings
Today, the IAA [Israel Antiquities Authority], published great archeological findings from around Jerusalem. While preparing the infrastructures for a new neighborhood, archaeologists uncovered a very large collection of royal Kingdom of Judah seal impressions at a massive First Temple-period public tax collection and storage complex. It is close enough to...
Continue ReadingTravels Inspire Thoughts During Holy Week
“Palm Sunday” marks the beginning of Holy Week for Christ Followers. Palm branches waving. People shouting. “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” Jesus’ last week on earth before his crucifixion. Have you ever wondered how the throng of people who were standing at the Jerusalem gate flourishing...
Continue ReadingGOD HOVERS OVER CHAOS – A Coronavirus Perspective
Every newscast, every news website and every newspaper leads with the latest coronavirus development. Fear is heard in the voices of those standing in line at big box stores trying to get cases of hand-sanitizer and disinfectant wipes. How are those who proclaim trust in God to respond? David Stamps,...
Continue Reading2022 Israel Trip ~ REGISTER NOW!
Registration is now open for the March 17-27, 2022 “In the Footsteps of Jesus” tour to Israel. Also, we are offering on this tour for the very first time, an optional 3-day extension to Jordan! So, get started right away! Save $150 with an early bird discount by getting your...
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