2015 Gateway Global Trip | Israel
Ministry Service Partner | BFP
Trip Leaders: Mark Anthony & Sarah Tiemann
Trip Name: Service Project: Israel 2015
Purpose: Mission trip with tour package.
Possible Mission Partner Projects: Jerusalem Assistance Center Food Bank, Home
Repair, Cheer Basket, School Starter Kit, Victims of War, Immigrant Welcome Gifts.
For all participants who wish to stay in Jerusalem as short-term volunteers,
arrangements will need to be made with Bridges for Peace.
Dates: December 12-20, 2015
Estimated Trip Cost: $4,170
Itinerary:
Day 1 – Travel Day
Day 2 - Arrival at Ben Gurion in Tel Aviv.
Upon arrival to Israel, each participant will go through customs and pick up their
luggage. Our tour operator will be waiting and greeting each participant outside the
baggage claim area. The tour company will then take the passengers to the hotel in
Jerusalem to rest and wait for the other passengers.
In the evening, guests will be grouped together and will participate in the first team
meeting where everyone will receive the necessary materials for the trip as well as
meet the ministry partner we will be working with in Israel, Bridges for Peace.
Accommodation: Jerusalem
Day 3 – Service - Jerusalem
Project in Community. Be prepared to have a great experience as we bless the
people of Israel.
Accommodation: Jerusalem
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Day 4 - Service - Jerusalem
Project in Community. Be prepared to have a great experience as we bless the
people of Israel.
Accommodation: Jerusalem
Day 5 -– Service - Jerusalem
Travel to Jerusalem
Project in Community. Be prepared to have a great experience as we bless the
people of Israel.
Accommodation: Jerusalem
Day 6 - Service - Jerusalem
Project in Community. Be prepared to have a great experience as we bless the
people of Israel.
Accommodation: Jerusalem
Day 7 - Tour - Jerusalem
Masada:
Hike up the ramp to the top of Masada, the palace-fortress of Herod
the Great, used by the Zealots in the Great Jewish Revolt against Rome. Descend by
cable car down Masada.
Dead Sea Spa: Float in the Dead Sea!
Ein Gedi:
Where David hid from Saul as recorded in 1 Samuel 23:29.
Accommodation: Jerusalem
Day 8 - Tour - Jerusalem
Mt. of Olives: Where Jesus is coming back to
Dominus Flavit:
An amazing view of Jerusalem where the Lord wept over the
city – Luke 19:41-44
Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus wept
House of Caiaphas: Where part of Jesus’ trial occurred – Mt 26:57
Garden Tomb:
A site believed to be the burial place of Jesus
Accommodation: Jerusalem
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Day 9 - Tour - Jerusalem
Kotel Tunnels:
The archeological site surrounding the ancient temples
Via Dolorosa & Holy Sepulcher
Jewish Quarter of the Old City
Temple Mount
The site of the two temples
Western Wall:
The holiest site in Judaism
City of David:
The original site of Jerusalem from the time of King David.
Accommodation: Jerusalem
Day 10 - Service - Jerusalem
Project in Community. Be prepared to have a great experience as we bless the
people of Israel.
Accommodation: Jerusalem
Day 11 –Last Day/Depart in Evening
Yad Vashem: Holocaust Memorial Museum in the morning
Our last day will also include a time of team debriefing and prayer.
Once the trip is completed, we’ll travel toward the airport. You will be assisted with
the pre-boarding procedures.
Depart Tel Aviv in the late evening.
(All tour participants who plan on staying in Jerusalem with Bridges for Peace for
extended mission service will transfer their baggage to BFP headquarters.)
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