Travel to the Holy Land with Bishop Keaton

   People from across the Michigan area are invited to join Bishop Keaton February 8-17, 2011 on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land.  Visit such sites as Capernaum, Nazareth, Jericho, Bethlehem and Jerusalem.  Sail across the waters of the Sea of Galilee and experience a time of worship together.  Remember your baptism at the River Jordan and celebrate holy communion near the Garden Tomb.  Take a dip in the mineral laden waters of the Dead Sea.  Visit Bethlehem Bible College and Princess Basma Hospital and experience their ministries to the people of Palestine.  The group will hear three lectures, including a contemporary dialogue on the situation of Palestine/Israel.  The cost is around $2,500 and includes round-trip airfare from Detroit or Grand Rapids, hotel stay, breakfast and dinner daily, taxes, tips and surcharges. 

   The Reverend Ann Emerson, Director at Lake Huron Retreat Center, will then lead a group on the Nile Cruise extension.  This 7 day extension covers Cairo, The Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.  The group will also spend time in Aswan, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings and Queens and the Temples of Luxor and Karnak, all the while enjoying a memorable experience cruising on the Nile River. The Reverend Gayle Bernsten is also serving as a Tour Host and can be contacted for further information. The cost of the extension is approximately $1,398.

   Learn more about this trip by visiting http://www.eo.travelwithus.com/ and looking up Tour HL11.  To register for the Bishop's trip on line, one must enter the code 020811K.  You can also contact the GR District Office at 616.459.4503 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to obtain a 4 page color brochure.  Questions can be directed to Reverend Emerson, project coordinator, at 810.327.6468 (home), 810.327.6272 (work) or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .