Now more than ever…an unforgettable journey of faith
New Israel Support Mission/Tour Programs
Groups and teams can go NOW…and it is safe!
Ed Hill Tours took its own Solidarity & Support Mission to Israel February 26 – March 6. It was gratifying to be able to give aid and comfort to wounded soldiers, the displaced, Holocaust survivors, and those who had lost family, friends, homes, and all their belongings. Team members took extra suitcases packed with clothing, shoes, toys, and other needed items that we donated at several locations including Friends of Zion Heritage Center and King of Kings Congregation. Our activities were “hands-on”…we engaged in projects such as picking thousands of oranges that would have gone to waste, cleaning a Christian school, giving food vouchers to displaced families, and visiting an evangelical church in Bethlehem to support Palestinian Christians.
We certainly do not seek acclaim or praise for giving to the needy (Matthew 6:1-4), yet we do hope to inspire others to do something similar to support Israel during this difficult time. We want tour leaders who are interested in taking a mission to know that it’s safe to go to Israel right now! We know that can be difficult for many people to understand, but we know first-hand that it is true. We can provide the names and contact information of pastors and team members who went with us who will be happy to answer questions about the mission itself and about safety.
Because we feel so strongly about supporting Israel at this crucial time, EHT has decided to offer two unique new programs designed for pastors and leaders who may wish to host either a Solidarity/Support Mission or a Holy Land Tour combined with elements of a Solidarity/Support Mission. Since these are custom programs, we will only be able to quote exact prices when travel dates are selected and we know the expected number of participants.
Program #1 – A Solidarity & Support Mission. This program will be very similar to the mission EHT took in late February and early March. Activities and benevolence locations to visit will be developed wherever the need is greatest at the time of the trip. Click here for Solidarity/Support Mission Detailed Itinerary
Program #2 – Holy Land Tour plus Solidarity Mission. Our second program is designed to be a slightly shorter than usual Holy Land tour combining many of the important sites of Jesus’ ministry with solidarity and support activities. This is a unique and never-before-done itinerary and it can be customized according to the tour host’s preferences regarding sites to visit and other details. Holy Land Tour plus Solidarity/Support Mission Detailed Itinerary
After looking over both programs and itineraries, please contact us by email at: tours@edhilltours.com or toll-free at 800-780-7801 with questions. We look forward to helping prospective hosts learn how they, church members, and friends can be involved in a such a rewarding aid and benevolence experience. Or consider combining that experience with elements of a Holy Land tour designed for both first-timers and those who have gone to Israel before.
Regarding safety: Our first priority at Ed Hill Tours is the safety of our groups. The primary conflict with Hamas is now limited to a portion of southern Gaza. Although the needs of many Israelis is still great, life in most of the country goes on somewhat normally…people go to work, freeways are busy, markets and restaurants are busy. Note: At the conclusion of our recent mission in Israel, we asked if anyone had felt unsafe at any time. Without exception, every member said they had felt absolutely safe at all times wherever we were.