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!Inspirational and Educational11-Day Journey of Israel

November 3 - 13, 2011

JEMS

Rev. Dr. Sam Tonomura - JEMS

Rev. Cory IshidaSGVBC

  Inspirational and Educational Journey of Israel 11 – Day Tour November 3 – 13, 2011

hosted by: Rev. Dr. Sam Tonomura, JEMS and Rev. Cory Ishida, SGVBC Only $3795* per person, double occupancy

Dear Friends:

We believe we have an outstanding opportunity to travel across modern day Israel, visiting many Biblical sites, following in some of the steps of Jesus, and recounting events in the Bible. We anticipate experiences that will make Godʼs Word come alive, help us grow in faith, and deepen our joy as Godʼs Spirit works amongst us. We seek to worship God and express deep gratitude to Him as we journey together. Besides traveling throughout Israel, a unique highlight of this tour will be a time of study at Kehilat HaCarmel with Rev. Peter Tsukahira entitled “Israel Today: The Prophetic Significance of Israel in the Word of God.” We will also participate with Jewish Christians in a Shabbat worship service. Our group is limited to a maximum of 40 therefore reservations with deposits will be accepted on a first come first served basis. You may register by completing the enclosed form and mailing it, with your deposit, to JEMS. Come expectantly, and be blessed! Rev. Dr. Sam Tonomura & Rev. Cory Ishida

Special Features School of Ministry with Rev. Peter Tsukahira

Shabbat Worship Service Plus Major Biblical Sites Includes taxes, tips, and current fuel surcharge Non-Stop Flight from LAX to Tel Aviv, Israel

Price of tour includes: Round trip airfare from LAX

breakfast and dinner daily 8 nights first class hotel accommodations

double occupancy, all transfers porters at hotels , deluxe motor coach

7 days sightseeing program all entrance fees on itinerary

one day and one half days of Ministry School tips to driver, guide and hotel staff

English speaking licensed Israeli guide tour price is cash/check discount rate

airline tax and fuel surcharge at current rate (subject to change)

Not included: Charges for passport, single room

lunches, bottled water or beverages travel or cancellation insurance personal items or room service

use of credit cards for tour payments

*Please Note: Air l ine Taxes and Fuel Surcharge

are included in the tour price at the current rate of $500. The airline will not guarantee the tax and fuel surcharge and this fee may change. If the airlines impose an increase, the difference will be collected before departure.

Sponsored by Japanese Evangelical Missionary Society (JEMS)

948 E. Second Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 613-0022 www.JEMS.org Rev. Rick Chuman, Executive Director

Arranged by www.madisontravel.com WST #603017148

Day  1,  Thur,  Nov  3  —  Depart  Los  Angeles  at  2:30  p.m.  on  El  Al   Airlines  for  your  non-­‐stop  ;light  to  Tel  Aviv.  Day  2,  Fri,  Nov  4  —  Upon  arrival  in  Tel   Aviv,  you   will   be   met   by   our   representative   and  directed   to   your  guide   and   bus  driver.   Your  journey   through   Israel   begins   at   Caesarea  Maritima.   This   important   Roman   city   has  well-­‐preserved   aqueducts,   hippodrome   and  theatre.  We   then   continue   north   to  the   Dan  Panorama  Hotel  in  Haifa.  

Day  3,   Sat,  Nov  5  —  This  morning   we  have  the   privilege   of   joining   a   local   congregation  of  believers  at  Mt.  Carmel  Worship  Center  of  Kehilat  HaCarmel.  Following  the  services  you  will   enjoy   a   delicious   Falafel   lunch.   In   the  afternoon   we   will   visit   the   traditional   site  where   Elijah   defeated   the   prophets   of   Baal  on  Mt.  Carmel,  Mukhraqa.  A  very  special  time  of  teaching   from   the  School   of  Ministry  is  in  store   for  our  group.   Before   returning   to  our  Haifa  hotel,  we  will  visit  Louis  Promenade   for  magni;icent   views   including   Haifa   Bay   and  the  Lebanese  mountains.    Day   4,   Sun,   Nov   6   —We   return   to   Kehilat  HaCarmel  for  an  inspired  time  of  teaching   on  Israel   today  and  the  prophetic  signi;icance  of  Israel   in   the   Word   of   God.  This   afternoon   a  local   Pastor   will   offer   his   testimony,   ;irst  hand  information  on  believers  in  Israel,  their  struggles   and   victories.   Return   to   Haifa   for  overnight.

Day  5,  Mon,  Nov  7  —  Today  we   travel   from  Haifa   and   visit   the   boyhood   home   of   Jesus.  We  drive  by  Cana,  the   site  of  the   ;irst  miracle  then  continue   to  Galilee   to  visit  sites  of  Jesus  ministry.   At   Capernaum   we   will   see   the  Apostle   Peter’s   home   and   the   ancient  synagogue   where   Jesus   taught.   Then   to   the  site   of   the   miracle   of   the   loaves   and   ;ish,  Tabgah.   We   will   walk   on   the   Mount   of  

Beatitudes,   site   of   Sermon   on   the   Mount.  Next  we  will   see  the  ancient  boat  discovered  in   1986   that   is   consistent   with   boats   built  from   Jesus’   time.  Enjoy  a   time   of  worship   on  a  2,000  year  old  replica  boat  as  we  sail  across  the   Sea   of   Galilee.   Overnight   on   the   Sea   of  Galilee  at  Kibbutz  Haon  Hotel   where   we   will  stay  while  in  the  Galilee  area.  At  dinner,  enjoy  the  panoramic  views  of  the  Galilee.  

Day   6,   Tues,   Nov   8   —   Our   journey   today  takes  us  to  northern   Israel.  At  Banias,  one   of  the   headwaters   of   the   Jordan   River,  we   visit  the   site   of   ancient   Caesarea   Philippi.   Then,  walking  through  the  beautiful  nature   reserve  of  tel  Dan,  we  will   see   the   site  of  Jeroboam’s  Altar   and   an   ancient   Canaanite   mud   brick  gate.   Continuing   north,   we   travel   to   the  highest  point  in  Israel,  Mt.  Hermon.  We   visit  the   Golan   Heights  and  look   into  Syria   from  Mt.  Bental,  the  remains  of  an  Israeli  military  outpost   from   the   Six   Day  War.  We   end   the  day  at  the   baptismal  site  at  the  Jordan  River,  Yardenit ,   where   you   wi l l   have   the  opportunity  to  be  baptized.

Day   7,   Wed,   Nov   9   —   Leaving   the   Galilee  area,   we   drive   down   the   Jordan   Valley   to  explore   Israel’s   largest   excavations   at   Beit  Shean.   Walk   through   this   massive   city   and  see   the   ancient   gymnasium,   bathhouse,  theatre,   public   toilets,   shops   and   temples.  The   adventurous  can  can  climb   to  the   top  of  the   tel  where   the  bodies  of  King  Saul  and  his  sons  were   hung   after  they  were   defeated  by  the   Philistines.   Continuing   down   the   Jordan  Valley   we   drive   along   the   Israel-­‐Jordan  border  and  drive  by  Jericho,  one  of  the  oldest  cities   in   the   world.   We   enter   Jerusalem,   the  Holy  City,   and   stop   at   the   Mt.   of  Olives.   Our  guide   will   give   us  an   explanation  of   the   city  then   we   will   walk   down   the   road   where  Jesus  made  his  triumphal  entry  into  the  city,  the   Palm   Sunday   Road.   Next   we   visit   the  

Garden   of   Gethsemane,   where   He  spent  that  agonizing   night  of  prayer  before   His  arrest.  We   see   the   place  where   Jesus   was   held   before   trial,  Caiaphas’  House,  and  the  traditional  Upper  Room  before  we  arrive  at  the  Jerusalem  Gate  Hotel  where  we  will  stay  for  the  reminder  of  the  tour.  

Day  8,  Thurs,  Nov  10  —  We  begin  the   day   at   the   Temple   Mount,  circumstances  permitting.  We  will  

see  the  Pools  of  Bethesda  where  Jesus  healed  the   lame  man  and  walk  through  the  old  Arab  Markets   in   the   Old   City   along   the   Via  Dolorosa  to  the  Church  of  the  Holy  Sepulcher,  one  of  the  sites  believed  to  be  the  place  of  the  cruci;ixion.   Then   we   enter   the   Jewish  Quarters   and   see   the   ancient   Roman   Cardo  and  Hezekiah’s  Wall.  Enjoy  a  personal  time  of  reflection   and   prayer   at   the   Wailing   Wall  before   walking   through   the   Wailing   Wall  Tunnel   to   see   remarkable   underground  excavations   of   ancient   Jerusalem.  From   here  we   walk  over   to   the   Davidson   Center   to   see  the   Southern   Steps   of   the   temple   during   the  time  of  Christ.  

Day   9,   Fri,  Nov   11   —   Traveling   outside   of  Jerusalem,   we   drive   to   the   lowest   place   on  earth,   the   Dead   Sea.   We   will   visit   Qumran,  site   of   the   Dead   Sea   Scrolls   discovery   and  take   time   to   “float”   in   the   Dead   Sea.   We  continue   along   the   Dead   Sea   to   Ein   Gedi,  where  David  hid   from   Saul.  Then  to  Masada  to  tour  the   famous  archaeological   site  where  Jewish   Zealots  made   their   last   stand   against  Rome  in  AD  73.  

Day  10,  Sat,  Nov  12  —  Our  ;inal  day  in  Israel  begins  with  a   time  of  communion,  prayer  and  worship  at  one   of  the   sites  believed  to  be  the  burial  site  of  Jesus,  the  Garden  Tomb.  Then  to    Bethlehem,   the   birthplace   of   Jesus.   We   will  visit   the   Church   of   the   Nativity   and   the  Shepherds  ;ields  where  the  birth  of  Jesus  was  announced.  We   will   also  visit   a  natural   cave  in  a  beautiful   setting  to  give  us  insight  on  the  birth   of   Christ.   Next   we   stop   at   the   Israel  Museum   to   see   the   Dead   Sea   Scrolls   and   a  miniature  model   of  Jerusalem   from   the   time  of  Christ.  We   leave  Jerusalem  and  stop  at  the  Elah   Valley,   the   site   of   David   and   Goliath,  before   enjoying   a   wonderful   farewell   dinner.  We   transfer   to   the   airport   for  our  late  night  departure.    Day  11,  Sun,  Nov  13  —  Departing  Tel  Aviv  at  1:10   a.m.   on   El   Al’s   non-­‐stop   ;light   to   Los  Angeles,  we  arrive  at  6:45  a.m.  with  a  lifetime  of   memories   of   our   inspirational   journey  through  Israel.  

Flight  schedules  are  subject  to  be  changed  by  the  airline.

Itinerary  sequence  can  be  changed  at  the  discretion  of  your  local  

guides  and  leaders.

For a tour quote or more information contact:

Madison Tours and Travel, Inc.P.O. Box 1474

Wenatchee, WA 98807(509) 667-1407 • (888) 837-9640 (toll-free)

WST #603017148www.madisontravel.com

TERMS AND CONDITIONS Reservations and Rates: Reservation is made with a $350 deposit per person to confirm space on or before May 1, 2011. Seats are limited and tour will be closed when filled. All rates are in US dollars, per person, double occupancy. The tour price reflects a 3% discount for purchases paid by cash or check. Visa, MasterCard and American Express may be accepted as a convenience to our customers and are subjected to a 3% non-refundable convenience fee. Payments: $1200 is due on July 1, 2011 and the balance is due August 26, 2011. Failure to remit full balance at this time may result in automatic cancellation of reservation. Make payments payable to JEMS, Japanese Evangelical Missionary Society. Cancellations & Refunds: Full refund, less $150 handling fee, will be made up to 120 days before departure: 119-60 days, $350; 59-30 days, 50% of tour price; less than 29 days, non-refundable. All applicable airfare and overseas operation cancellation fees will be added to the above. All cancellations must be submitted in writing and will take effect upon date of receipt by MTT. Upon cancellation of the transportation or travel service, where you, the customer, are not at fault and have not canceled in violation of the terms and conditions, if any, of the contract for transportation or travel service, all sums paid to MTT for services not received by you will be promptly refunded by this said company unless you otherwise advise us in writing. Important Note: Sickness, death, personal or business injury does not constitute a waiver of cancellation penalty. Tour members are encouraged to protect themselves against covered occurrences through the application for Travel Insurance. Travel Insurance: We strongly advise cancellation insurance, which may grant full refund in case of illness or unforeseen events. Travel insurance also covers emergency medical expenses, trip interruption or missed connection and baggage delay. You will find policy details and coverage in the insurance brochure that will be sent to each passenger after the initial deposit and registration has been received, or you may visit www.madisontravel.com for more information. Late sign-up: Registration received within 30 days of departure is subject to a $50 surcharge. Expenses incurred as a result of special delivery or overnight delivery services of tour documents or information to late registrants will be passed to tour member. Refund or Exchange of Unused Arrangements: Unused portions of the tour costs are not refundable. Not included in tour price: Travel Insurance, excess baggage charges, meals other than those provided for, items from hotel room, mini-fridge, telephone calls, laundry, bottled water, liquors, after dinner coffee or teas, US Customs & Immigration fee, if any, anything not mentioned as included and anything of a personal nature. Itinerary Changes: A $50 charge per person, per change, will be assessed for those wishing to deviate from the prepared tour Itinerary. No changes can be accepted within 30 days of departure. Itinerary change fees are non-refundable. Air Transportation: The fare is based on advance purchase excursion rates. The services of any IATA or ARC carrier may be used in conjunction with the tour. Hotel: Tour price is based on two persons sharing a room. Unless passenger has a preferred roommate, MTT will make every effort to assign a suitable roommate. Be advised though that MTT is not responsible for, nor does it guarantee the finding of a roommate. If no roommate is available for placement, or if passenger elects to room individually, the applicable single room supplement charge will apply. First Class hotels will be used throughout the tour. MTT reserves the right to substitute hotels should conditions so warrant. Baggage: Limited to one standard size suitcase per person not to exceed 50 pounds (or according to airline requirements) in combined total weight. Carry-on luggage is subject to weighing and must be capable of being stowed beneath seat or in the storage area above. Travel Documents: Each passenger is responsible for securing a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of tour termination. No Vaccination Certificate is required. Travelers should check with physician. Rate: Tour price is based on a minimum number of passengers. Should the minimum number not be met, tour price would be subject to change. All tour prices are based on tariffs, rules and currency exchange rates effective January 2011, and are subject to change. Validity: November 3- 13, 2011. Responsibility: MTT and all cooperating agencies act only in the capacity of agents for the hotels, airlines, bus companies, owners or contractors providing accommodations, transportation or other services, (hereinafter: supplier) and all coupons, exchange orders, receipts, contracts and tickets issued by tour operator are issued subject to any and all tariffs, terms and conditions under which any accommodation, transportation or any other services whatsoever are provided by such suppliers or by any person in their employ. By the acceptance of tour membership and/or such coupons, exchange orders, receipts, contract and tickets, the tour member agrees to the foregoing and also agrees that neither the tour operator, nor any of its employees or affiliates shall be or become liable for any loss, injury, damage, added expenses or costs, resulting directly or indirectly from any acts of God, hostilities, civil disturbances, strikes, riots, acts of terrorism, wars, epidemic, quarantines, medical or customs regulations, improper visas, passports or other travel documents, defaults, delays from any causes beyond the tour operator’s control, or for any loss or damage, resulting from the negligent or omission of any supplier or other parties. By embarking upon his/her tour, the traveler voluntarily assumes all risks of damage or loss involved with such a tour, whether expected or unexpected. Traveler is advised to obtain appropriate travel insurance coverage against them. Tour operator reserves the right to refuse any person, before or during the tour, and to cancel or change the tour, hotel, airlines or sightseeing should circumstances warrant, at tour operator’s judgments. In calculating the cost of the tour, MTT has relied on the enforceability of these terms, and the traveler’s consent to each and every one.