If you were to tell someone about the Bethel Series Holy Land Pilgrimage, what would you say?

Go! 
2/28/2018 9:43 AM 

You need to go with a group. People on the Bethel trip were wonderfully interactive and friendly. No one was isolated from the group. Price is reasonable given the number of days and meals provided. With our own bus, we could basically be very creative in our planning and timing of visits. Jeff and Faraj were wonderful leaders. 
2/26/2018 2:31 PM 

 A wonderful tour that gives a very complete review of the Holy Land and the significance of its history 
2/10/2018 6:02 AM 

It was well organized, very spiritual and meaningful. 
2/9/2018 6:27 PM

Sign up and prepare to be inspired both emotionally and spiritually!
2/9/2018 5:29 PM 

 Take the trip at your first opportunity. 
2/9/2018 11:40 AM 

 I would tell them about the reading of the scripture at every stop and how it was very meaningful. The landscape in the north of Israel surprised me, though it would all be mountains and rocks. I am surprised God would choose that land --the terrain is really rough. I would tell them about the Tent of All Nations, which was a real eye-opener for what the Palestinians need to do to keep their land and to survive. I would tell them about Jacob's well and drinking the water from it. I would tell them about the boat ride and visiting the places where Jesus performed miracles. 
2/9/2018 10:33 AM 

So far, I'm speechless! But I can say that what we saw, and did, and learned was beyond anything I could've conjured up in my mind and I will highly recommend it to anyone with a desire to travel there! What an experience! Thank you! 
2/9/2018 9:40 AM 

That it was a real blessing for me and also a surprise. The blessing in walking the walk of Jesus, and the surprise in the denseness of the cities, the height of the hills, the stony ground - but the beauty of the area. Thoroughly enlightening! 
2/8/2018 5:34 PM 

Don’t miss this opportunity. You will be amazed by what you see and even more so by how the Holy Spirit touches your heart as you walk the steps where Jesus walked. 
2/8/2018 5:18 PM 

It is such a wonderful experience to walk in the Holy Land and experience the places where Jesus lived out His life. It makes the Bible come to life. You can picture it in your mind. 
2/8/2018 5:00 PM 

Go.... it is the trip of a lifetime. Cultures so varied politics are confusing but the people are wonderful. Truly God's land
2/8/2018 3:40 PM 

It is an amazing experience that provides a much deeper connection to God's Word and the people of Israel. My heart leaps when I read or hear Bible stories that reference places we visited because I have a better understanding of the context and the setting. I have a stronger interest in the news of what is happening in Israel and I pray for peace and God's will to be done. Overall, this pilgrimage is a very special and impactful opportunity that I highly recommend.
4/9/2019 2:15 PM

Awesome trip! Jeff and Toni were the best! I loved his preaching. Gifted! Toni kept us on the move and watched out for us. Cherished memories and friendships.
3/30/2019 9:14 AM

I would recommend you try to keep the size of the group to ours. 20 to 25 I think is ideal.
3/29/2019 4:09 PM

It’s a spiritual, historical trip. Be in shape. Enjoy walking with Jesus. Jeff and Toni were the best. Loved his preaching...Gifted. Toni kept us going and watched out for us. Always smiling and fun. Cherished memories and friends
3/30/2019 9:14 AM

I would recommend it. Jeff and Toni were excellent hosts. Bible readings and devotionals contributed to the deeply moving experience.
3/29/2019 7:29 PM

This trip will bring the gospels home to you. It will give you invaluable context.
3/29/2019 6:55 PM

The trip gave me the visibility I wanted both spiritually and insights into the geography and culture in Israel and the West Bank.
3/29/2019 4:09 PM

Fantastic experience! Good Shepherd Tours took care of it all... Great tour guide (Faraj ) and spiritual director, Jeff Quinto.
3/29/2019 11:22 AM

If you have a chance to go to the Holy Land with Jeff and Toni, just do it! They are knowledgeable, spiritual and a lot of fun. Thanks!
3/29/2019 11:03 AM

Outstanding
3/29/2019 10:49 AM

If you have any inclination or desire it is an experience not to be missed.
3/29/2019 10:30 AM

These are the comments from pilgrims on the 2018 and 2019 Bethel Series Holy Land Pilgrimages in answer to the question, “If you were to tell someone about the trip what would you say?” 

The comments speak for themselves.

The Bethel Series Holy Land Pilgrimage for 2020 will be January 14-24, 2020. 

If you are interested in being one of the 25 people on next year’s pilgrimage, please contact Jeff@BethelSeries.org or call the Bethel series office at 608-579-5700.

Worship at Bethel Church - Kisumu, Kenya

There are many things that we can learn from our brothers and sisters in Kisumu, Kenya.  One of the most important things we can learn is to be uninhibited in expressing our joy in worshipping together,

You can see from the short video that Toni Quinto took during worship that everyone in the Bethel Church in Kisumu, Kenya was excited to be there, young and old alike.  Our Bethel Series/Manna Ministries Mission to Kisumu Team got into it! No frozen chosen here!

Speaking of young and old, here is a picture of the kids after the service.  The old guy in the back is me.

Soli Deo gloria!

The most wonderful day!

Yesterday was the most wonderful day!

Our day began at the River Jordan at the place where we celebrate the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. Here is a picture of Toni and I remembering our baptism.

In the background across the Jordan River you can see St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church.  It is in Jordan, and we are in the Palestine.  The buoys in middle of the Jordan River form the boundary between Jordan and Israeli-occupied Palestine.  

We ended the day at Wadi Qelt on the trail between Jericho and Jerusalem.  It is better known as "The Valley of the Shadow of Death." 

You can see a deep valley behind us. The valley is riddled with caves where robbers would hide waiting for travelers. Ancient hearers of the Scriptures would have pictured this place when they heard the words of the 23rd Psalm, "Yes, thou I walk through the shadow of death, I will fear no evil."  When Jesus tells the parable of the Good Samaritan on the road between Jerusalem and Jericho, this is the image that ancient hearers would have had of the place where the man was robbed and beaten.

Overlooking the valley on the hillside is the Monastery of Saint George of Choziba which dates to the fifth century AD where it is believed that Elijah was fed by ravens (1 Kings 17:5-6).

In between these two remarkable places, we visited Masada where 960 Jewish patriots committed suicide rather than live as Roman slaves in 73 AD,  and Qumran where the Dead Sea scrolls were first discovered in 1946.

This has been an amazing Spirit-filled trip with a wonderful group of twenty-one pilgrims!

Soli Deo gloria!