Update on Information Session and Plan for Gatherings

The second information session for the Holy Land Tour will be presented at First Presbyterian Church in South Boston on Wednesday March 24th at 7:30 PM. Mrs. Betty Ann Buckley from Alpha Christian TourS (ACTS) will review the plans for the tour, share pictures and videos from the trip from which she is just returning, discuss financial issues, and answer questions. We will also discuss the opportunity for travelers to meet each month to prepare for the journey, and review options to stay connected through the online Blog.



I am very excited to report that we already have over twenty persons that have expressed interest in this trip. Among us are singles and couples, young and mature, persons who attend 1st Presbyterian and many who do not. All of this is important because we want a diverse group that will recognize that this is a great opportunity for a “once-in-a-lifetime experience.” I encourage you to talk to your friends and co-workers and encourage them to come with us. Send me their name, address, and e-mail, and I will put them on the information list so that they will get all the materials even if they cannot attend sessions.



Speaking of sessions, we now have initial plans for monthly gatherings to prepare for the trip. On the third Tuesday evening of each month through January 2011 we will gather at 6:00 PM for fellowship, dinner, information, and trip preparation. The information session will include a review of the place(s) we will visit during one day of our trip from Old Testament, Jesus’ day, New Testament, and geographic or historic importance. We feel that these sessions will not only help us develop a true appreciation of the places we are going to visit, but also help us get to know each other, and share travel tips. We will be surveying the group to determine who is interested in participating in these gatherings. Depending on the size of the group we will determine whether to meet in homes with a cover dish format for dinner, the church, or at a local restaurant with private dining options. Again, we will welcome folks who cannot travel with us but want to share the journey through these get-togethers. Mark your calendar now for the first gathering, Tuesday April 20th at 6:00 PM. We will announce the first gathering place at the 2nd Information Session.