Do I look full? I'd just eaten one of the
most memorable meals of my life...
 

Why visit Israel?  One writer puts it succinctly: "Visit the birthplace of Jesus in Nazareth; see where historic Biblical battles took place near Megiddo; cross over the Sea of Galilee where Jesus walked on the water. Take a drive on the coast of the Dead Sea; have lunch in Abraham's Tent and then effortlessly float in the salt concentrated waters of the Dead Sea. Jerusalem is the highlight of your trip, where you will see Golgotha near where Jesus was crucified, the Western Wall, the Temple Mount, the Mount of Olives, Hezekiah's Tunnel and even take part in a Seder meal. A trip to Israel allows you to experience just a taste of the Bible's richness and reality. You will never read your Bible in the same way again as you gain a fuller understanding from your Israel experience."

I couldn't have said it better myself!  Everyone I know who has visited the Holy Land has said it was among the most meaningful trips of their lives, if not the most important, period.  Among the many delights: delicious food!  In the attached photo, I am standing with one of the most gracious hosts I've ever met at his restaurant in the West Bank after eating a meal I still eat in my dreams.  And not only were the many courses of authentic food mouth-watering, but the hospitality was unlike anything you'll experience stateside (unless you're at Grandma's house or something).

If you're interested in a packed, economical trip with a fun-loving, Christ-exalting group, write me at pastordale@aol.com and let me know of your interest so you can be added to our email list and keep up to date on this inspiring, upcoming pilgrimage!  Pastor Dale