ברוכים הבאים

(That's Hebrew for "Welcome", pronounced as Broo-kheem Ha-ba-eem)

اهلاً وسهلاً
(And that's Arabic for "Welcome", pronounced as Ah-lan Wa Sah-lan)

וָאֶשָּׂא אֶתְכֶם עַל־כַּנְפֵי נְשָׁרִים וָאָבִא אֶתְכֶם אֵלָי

"And I shall carry you on the wings of eagles and bring you to me" (Exodus 19:4)

Welcome! Rev. Paul Brown of Lewisville UMC is very pleased to invite you to join this wonderful pilgrimage to the Holy Land, January 31 - February 10, 2024.

Our pilgrimage will visit some of the most important sites from the Old and New Testaments, following in the footsteps of Jesus in the Galilee, Jerusalem, Bethlehem and the Dead Sea area.

This pilgrimage will be a wonderful opportunity for us all to bond as friends, share in our faith, have lots of fun together and come back with memories to last a lifetime.  The price is based on a minimum of 13 participants.

For more information about the pilgrimage, please click on one of the buttons for information about the following:

1. Full brochure for Holy Land pilgrimage (January 31 - February 10)
2. Brochure for the Petra extension (February 10 - 12)
3. Group insurance policy - Basic information
4. Group insurance policy - Full Description of Coverage
5. Registration
6. Payments

It is important to read and understand all the information prior to registration. During the registration process, you will be asked about several options:

1. Would you like to share a double room with someone else, or stay in a single room?
2. Would you like to add the Jordan (Petra) extension to your pilgrimage? There are 10 seats available on this extension.
3. Would you like to opt in or out of the group travel insurance policy? Opting out means you will be purchasing your own travel insurance or none at all (not recommended).

After you register, please return to this website and click on the "Payments" button for information about making the initial deposits. If you opt to join the Jordan (Petra) extension, there is no additional deposit required beyond the pilgrimage deposit. The costs of the Jordan extension and/or the travel insurance will be added to your final balance payment.

Please keep in mind: Registration is open until September 1, 2023.

Remember: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of return. Processing times for passports can be longer than 3 months. It is highly recommended you apply now for a passport if yours expires before the end August, 2024.

Registration by September 1, 2023 with a non-refundable deposit of $200 per person, in addition to $28 for the travel insurance.

After acquainting yourself with all the tour details, please click on the button below to register. Be sure to have ready:

• Your passport(s)
• Optional: Your United Airlines frequent traveler account(s)
• Optional: Your TSA-Pre or Global Entry number.(s)

We look forward to welcoming you on board and to traveling with you to the Holy Land!

Rev. Paul Brown and the team at Scopia LLC