Shalom, Thanks, and Blessings!
As we prepare to celebrate Purim, we would like to share about our journey and the meaningful similarities of this season. The Book of Esther tells the story of a threat to the Jewish people and their trust in the Lord during a time of great difficulty. If you have seen any of the photos from our trip to Israel that we posted on social media, you will see that we had an incredible time there, and we all agree that it was our best tour ever!
When we were given the mandate to go on another tour after our last one in February 2023, Ralph sensed that the Lord was saying He had a gift for us. Our theme would be to marry ourselves with Him and to the Land, as stated in Isaiah 62:4. We began to plan accordingly. We knew that when we went to Israel, we would do what we always did - dance in the Land, meet with the Living Stones, and tour the sights. However, this time, our focus would also include committing ourselves to Him - Betulah in marriage. Like traditional marriage vows, our vows acknowledge that we will be with our Beloved in good times, hard times, sickness, health, and even death. These were promises that everyone had to grapple with before choosing to go for a time such as this!
When October 7th happened and the war started, we waited on the Lord to hear what we should do. For us, everything unfolded day by day. Would we be going or not? There was quite a bit of discussion among the group beforehand, and some of the discussion was challenging, not unlike a courtship if a betrothal is to follow. Ultimately, everyone who signed up for the tour had to trust and depend on Him for their direction, and those who went on this tour were resolute in their spirit that they were supposed to be there for a time such as this! Like Queen Esther, each of us had to pray, fast, and trust that no matter what happened, it was in the hands of the Lord. One of the rewards we received was the overwhelming response from everyone we met in Israel; they were grateful that we came to stand with them during this time!
Several of us arrived a few days early and stayed later to minister. We partnered with Brian and Yamit Slater of Abundant Bread of Salvation. Thanks to your support, we organized a banquet and presented gifts to several Holocaust survivors at a beautiful Mediterranean restaurant. Additionally, we provided assistance to those in need at their distribution center. During our time in Israel, we had the opportunity to participate in several meaningful ministry activities. Some included planting trees with new Ethiopian immigrants at the Aliyah Absorption Center, transporting boxes of goods, picking up trash with Jordon Marcellino's ministry, The Beautiful Land Initiative, and participating in a prayer walk through the shopping mall with Carolyn Hyde. We also taught dance and Krav Maga at Jerusalem's Makor HaTikvah, a Messianic school with over 130 students who were thrilled to have us visit.
Every day, we danced in prayer at such places as Cesarea, Bet Shean, Mount Carmel, Meggido, on the Faith boat on the Sea of Galilee, the Dead Sea. the Southern Steps of the Temple, and the Judean Hills. After the tour, several people stayed in Jerusalem and went up to the Temple Mount with Rabbi Yehudah Glick. Additionally, we ministered together with the Living Stones, such as the Slaters, Shai Sol, Micha'el and Ashley Ben David, Daniel Carmel, Jordon Marcellino, Carolyn and Richard Hyde, Elisheva Shomron, Gaby Danieli, Doron Keidar, Tamar and Talia, and Yariv Goldman.
Finally, like a royal diadem atop a beautiful queen, there was the culmination of why we were there for a time 'such as this.' We made a covenant with our King by planting a seedling in the Judean Hills and marrying ourselves to Him under the chuppah. We can say confidently we were chosen for a time such as this!
Thank you for your partnership in blessing the Living Stones, who received your generosity as an invaluable gift.
The $6,000 goal is to support the believers and their ministries in Israel.
As of March 4th, 2024, $8,830 has been raised out of the $6,000 needed.
(The final day to receive an art print signed by the Living Stones of Israel was Tuesday, February 27.)
"We will continue to raise contributions for any additional needs we may encounter."
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Here is a list of some of the ministries we will be meeting and serving within Israel:
Heart of G-d Ministries with Richard and Carolyn Hyde
Abundant Bread of Salvation with Brian Slater
The music ministry of Shai Sol
Avi Mizrachi of Dugit
The music ministry of Yariv Goldman and Hands of Mercy
The music & teaching ministry of Micha'el Ben David
Special Guest in Jerusalem
Tamar and Talia, translation advisors in Israel for The Chosen series
Rabbi Yehuda Glick - ministry for orphans and widows - Temple Mount House of Prayer
Danny Carmel - Faith Boat
The Aliyah Return Center
Beautiful Land Initiative
Tour Your Roots featuring Artist & Harpist Gaby Danieli
Messianic Dance Camps International presents
The Israel Ministry & Dance Tour
Becoming Married to the Land!
Isaiah 62:4
Experience a Wedding as we are betrothed to Him and become one with the Land, for He delights in us!
Minister & Worship with the Living Stones as we Dance Through the Land with Prayer and Worship!
March 3-14, 2024
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Tour itinerary – March 3 - March 14, 2024
Day 1 (March 3rd, 2024 – Sunday) – On the way to God’s Promised Land!
Depart from different cities and travel together to Tel Aviv, Israel. Please, try our very best to get to Tel Aviv mid-afternoon!
Day 2 (March 4th, 2024 – Monday) – Arrival in the Holy Land!
We will arrive in the afternoon in Tel Aviv. After the Passport check, and in the carousel area, we will meet our Tour Your Roots’ representative, who will gather us as a group and take us to the reception hall, where we are going to meet our tour operator and guide, Living Stone Yosef Rachamim Danieli. We will stay in Tel Aviv for our first night in the Promised Land. After having dinner, dancing unto our King, and meeting with Living Stones we will have a good night’s sleep!
Day 3 (March 5th, 2024 – Tuesday) - Fellowship with local Living Stones and down to the beautiful Galilee region!
After our first Israeli breakfast we will meet with local Believers - Avi Mizrachi Ministry Prayer Tower/or Coffee House. We will then drive to Old Jaffa, where we will begin dealing with the beautiful story of Peter and Cornelius (Act. 10). We shall then drive and visit Caesarea Marittima, where we shall end with this great story and rejoice through dance! Before dinner we have an opportunity to rededicate our lives unto Him through mikveh in the Sea of Galilee. In the evening we will have a special time of worship with local Living Stones
Day 4 (March 6th, 2024 – Wednesday) – Sites which have to do with some future end-time prophecies.
This morning we will visit Mt. Carmel (1 King. 18), and Tel Megiddo, one of Solomon’s ancient chariot cities, for a view of the Jezreel Valley and the future sight of Armageddon. We will rejoice before Him and then we will revive our bodies with lunch there. We shall end this day on Mt. Tabor, which is one of the possible (traditional) places for Yeshua’s transfiguration. There we will also have a beautiful outlook, viewing the Jezreel Valley (Armageddon). After dinner, for these who wish, we will drive to Yosef’s home sweet home, which is near by our hotel, to have some time of fellowship with Gaby his wife, on the Harp (and other musical instruments!). The visit will also include going down to Gaby’s pottery studio, to see her beautiful unique art works (some are for sale!)
Day 5 (March 7th, 2024 – Thursday) – Yeshua’s Ministry around the Sea of Galilee
Today we will concentrate on places where Yeshua visited, healed, and taught in frequently. We will also have opportunities for service to the people of Israel. We shall start with yet another potential place of His transfiguration – Nimrod Castel on Mt. Hermon. We will continue with Mt. Bental – viewing the Israeli – Syrian cease fire line, while also considering Shaul’s conversion on the Road to Damascus (These sites and other activities will probably be closed due to the “special situation” in the North!) We will then drive back to the Sea of Galilee and visit Yeshua’s very “headquarters” – Capernaum. We will end this day with a sunset Boat ride and worship with Living Stone Danny Carmel.
Day 6 (March 8th, 2024 – Friday) – On the way to the lowest spot-on Earth!
Today we are heading down to the lowest spot-on Earth - the Dead Sea. On the way we will visit Beth Shean, which was a very important city in both Old and New Testaments time. We will then drive by Qumran, in which area the Dead Sea Scrolls were found, and on to Ein Gedi, where we will walk in the beautiful nature reserve all the way to the cave in which David and his men hid from king Saul (1 Sam. 24). In the afternoon we will arrive and check in at our beautiful hotel, by the shores of the Dead Sea, so we can enjoy a nice float on its very special waters, and also enjoy the hotel facilities (spa etc.). After dinner we will spend our Erev Shabbat worshiping the King of Kings through song and dance with special guests.
Day 7 (March 9th, 2024 – Saturday): A Sabbath Day of Rest!
It is Shabbat. We will rest, pray, and those who wish, are welcome to fellowship and study His Word in a meeting room, with some “Living Stones.” Or have a free day to see and enjoy the beautiful surrounding area.
Day 8 (March 10th, 2024 – Sunday) – The Desert Experience & Up to the city of the Great King!
Today we are going to study the desert/s in the lives of true followers of the God of Israel! The “Desert Experience” theme will include visiting sites such as, Tel Beersheba (Abraham & Isaac our forefathers – Gen. 21&26). We will then continue with some “Bedouin Hospitality,” not far from the desert city of Arad. This experience will include a light lunch and a short Camel Ride. We shall then make our way up to the city of the Great King, and time permitting (!), visit a beautiful Model of Jerusalem in Yeshua's time and see some of the Dead Sea Scrolls in the Shrine of the Book. We will then check in our hotel for the first night in Israel's eternal capital - Jerusalem! We will meet with Living Stones after dinner for a time of worship.
Day 9 (March 11th, 2024 – Monday) – Walking through the history of the city in Yeshua's Time
We will start this day with a visit to the City of David, where all the story of Jerusalem began. A visit which will include a 15 century BC (dry) tunnel, and the Pool of Siloam. We will then sit and then dance at the very Southern Steps of the Temple, where Yeshua and His contemporaries sat while studying Scripture. We will end this day at the Western Wall, for some time of prayer, and also for a visit of the Western Wall Tunnels. We will exit the Old City Walls through the Lion’s Gate, to meet our driver who will take us back to the hotel. We will worship with Living Stones and have a Marriage Ceremony and Chuppah after dinner.
Day 10 (March 12th, 2024 – Tuesday) – Walking through the history of the city in Yeshua’s Time – Part 2
Today will start at the Jaffa Gate, where we will enter the Rampart Walk. We will walk on the walls of Jerusalem and then rejoice together through dance, all the way to Zion Gate, where we will discuss its recent history, and then use it to enter the Old City once again; this time to the Jewish Quarter, where we will visit sites such as, the Cardo, and the Temple institute. The rest of the day will be dedicated for a last-minute shopping and getting ready for our next day departure.
Day. 11 (March 13th, 2024 – Wednesday): Last Days in Yeshua’s Earthly Ministry and His Great Suffering!
Our very last day in God’s Promised Land will start with worshiping Yeshua while seeing the glorious view of the Old City of Jerusalem (Which will take your breath away) from the Mount of Olives. We will walk down to Gethsemane and see its ancient olive trees, remembering Yeshua’s prophetic prayer, for us ‘to be one,’ where we will rejoice through dance. Our last visit will be to the Garden Tomb, where we shall see the empty tomb of Yeshua, and remember that there is still a great living hope for all of us! Just before we have our Fare-Well dinner, outside the city, we are going to “leave something behind,” in remembrance of a loved one! Yes, we are going to plant a tree in the mountains of Jerusalem! After our nice Fare-Well Dinner, we are going to make our way to the airport for our night flight back home!
Day 12 (March 14th, 2024 – Thursday): Safe Arrival back at home – With God’s Help!
Back in the U.S.A, full of joy and wonderful memories of a life changing tour of the Holy Land – By His Grace!
[As always, itineraries are subject to changes.]