Explore Egypt with Foundations of Faith!

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Home to the most recognizable archaeological sites in the world, Egypt's origins and ancient civilizations date back more than 5,000 years. Take the trip of a lifetime by experiencing Egypt with Foundations of Faith!

Check out our sample itinerary:

Cairo

• The Great Pyramids of Giza

Nile Cruise

• See Upper Egypt and the ancient temples and burial places of the Pharaohs

Memphis & Sakkara

•  The Sphinx and the Colossus of Ramses the Great
• “Stairway to the Sky,” the original pyramid

Luxor & Karnak

• The Temple of Luxor
• Donkey ride to Karnak to see the Avenue of the Sphinxes, the unfinished Propylon

the Hypostyle Hall, the Obelisks of Queen Hatchepsut and Tutmosis III, the Temple of Amon,
the Granite Scarabeus of Amenophis II and the Sacred Lake

• Thebes and the Valley of the Kings
• Colossi of Memnon, the first ruins visible when arriving by ferry and the sole surviving remains of the funerary temple of Amenhotep III which, according to recent discoveries, was more vast than the complex of Karnak
• The Temple of Karnak, the most important place of worship in all Egypt during Theban power

If an experience like this is of interest to you, please contact Ron at ron@foundationsoffaith.com for more information!

Foundations of Faith is a full-service travel agency specializing in designing religious pilgrimages that allow individuals, groups, and churches to further explore their faith. To learn more about their services, please visit their website at http://foundationsoffaith.com/

Experience the Wonders of Jordan with Foundations of Faith!

Jordan is a country rich in contrasts and biblical heritage. The experts at Foundations of Faith have created a trip to this magical country to leave you with lasting memories that are sure to last a lifetime.

Experience a trip to Jordan with us and visit the following places:

Petra

• A UNESCO Heritage site, this capital of the Nabateans carved into the Rose Red Edomite Mountains (often referred to as the 8th Wonder of the Ancient World)
• City of Herod’s youth

Makawir

• Biblical Machaerus, this was the site where Herod had John the Baptist exectued

Jerash

• Gerasa, generally acknowledged to be one of the best preserved Roman provincial towns in the world, which came under Roman rule in 63 B.C. and was one of the 10 great Roman cities

Madaba

• The amazing Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics of the “City of Mosaics,” located along the 5,000-year-old Kings’ Highway
• The famous 6th century Mosaic Map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land, depicting hills, valleys, villages and towns as far as the Nile Delta with 2 million pieces of vividly colored local stone (in St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church)
• The church of the Virgin and the Apostles

Mount Nebo

• One of the most revered holy sites of Jordan, this is the place from where Moses looked out over the Holy Land. During his visit to Jordan in 2001, the late Pope John Paul II preached here.

Bethany Beyond the Jordan

• The area where John the Baptist lived and Jesus was baptized

For more information or any questions about this trip, please contact Ron directly at ron@foundationsoffaith.com!

Foundations of Faith is a full-service travel agency specializing in designing religious pilgrimages that allow individuals, groups, and churches to further explore their faith. To learn more about their services, please visit their website at http://foundationsoffaith.com/

Pilgrims Flock to Jerusalem to Celebrate Easter

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Today we're bringing you a wonderful article written by Robert Berger of VOA News that highlights the influx of pilgrims to Jerusalem this Easter season. Berger writes that after a beautiful sunrise service on Sunday that the group of pilgrims headed to the historic tomb where it is believed that Jesus was risen.

Berger spoke with one of the pilgrims after the service where he described his experience. “Being here where Christ was caused me to strengthen my faith,” Travis Cullimore, an American from San Francisco, California, told VOA. “It really provides a good perspective on who Christ is and what other people believe about Christ, and also it causes me to reflect on what I truly believe about Christ.”

Berger continues to illustrate the spiritual surroundings where pilgrims came from all over the world to experience Easter where, according to the New Testament, these events took place. 

Read more of Berger's account of the day by clicking HERE! 

Looking to experience your faith with a once-in-a-lifetime experience? Contact the experts at Foundations of Faith today! Foundations of Faith is a full-service travel agency specializing in designing religious pilgrimages that allow individuals, groups, and churches to further explore their faith. To learn more about their services, please visit their website at http://foundationsoffaith.com/

Upcoming Pastor Trips with Foundations of Faith!

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Today we're featuring our upcoming pastor trip! If you're interested in experiencing this trip with us, please e-mail us today for more information!

MINISTERS FAMILIARIZATION TOUR TO ISRAEL

Dates To Be Announced

$1,979 per person for ordained congregational pastors (based on double occupancy)

$2,179 land package per person for pastor’s spouse (based on double occupancy   

$349 Single occupancy supplement

Package includes:

• Round-trip airfare on El Al Israel Airlines including fuel charges and taxes
• First class hotels
• Itinerary specially designed for spiritual enrichment and Bible study
• Breakfast and dinner daily including a special Farewell Dinner
• Group meet & assist on arrival at airport and group transfer to/from airport/hotel
• Sightseeing with outstanding English speaking licensed Bible scholar guide in private deluxe vehicle.
• Entrance to all sites on itinerary

We're always updating the Pastor Trips page of our website so be sure to check back frequently!

 Foundations of Faith is a full-service travel agency specializing in designing 

 religious pilgrimages that allow individuals, groups, and churches to further explore their faith. 

   To learn more about their services, please visit their website at http://foundationsoffaith.com/

Foundations of Faith New Website!

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We're so excited to announce that our brand new website is officially live! Be sure to check out the new look and read into all of our destinations and exciting trips for Pastors and Ministers. Whether you're looking to plan a journey of a lifetime for yourself, your family or your religious group, we can help you do just that.

Visit our new site HERE!

 

Foundations of Faith is a full-service travel agency specializing in designing religious pilgrimages that allow individuals, groups, and churches to further explore their faith.

1,400-Year-Old Coins Discovered Near Christian Pilgrimage Site in Jerusalem

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Today we're bringing you some fascinating news about a cache of 1,400-year-old coins that were just discovered in excavations near Jerusalem.

JNS.org states, "According to the IAA, the cache of nine bronze coins were found in a large complex that served Christian pilgrims en route to Jerusalem, and provide “evidence of the Persian invasion at the end of the Byzantine period,” as the coins feature the images of three Byzantine emperors (Justinian 483-565 CE, Maurice 539-602 CE and Phocas 547-610 CE)."

Find the full article HERE!

The Holy Land is full of amazing historical findings. Do you want to plan your next pilgrimage to visit these breathtaking sites? Contact the experts at Foundations of Faith today! Foundations of Faith is a full-service travel agency specializing in designing religious pilgrimages that allow individuals, groups, and churches to further explore their faith. To learn more about their services, please visit their website at https://foundationsoffaith.com/

Being Christian in the Holy Land

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Today we're sharing a special article out of The Catholic Spirit that describes the connection between the holy season of Lent and pilgrimage. Deacon Mickey Friesen writes, "Lent is an annual pilgrimage to renew our faith in Christ as we retrace his footsteps and walk with his disciples on the way to Jerusalem - the way to the cross."

When Jesus took this journey himself, he passed through Galilee, Samaria and Judea to teach, heal, forgive, feed and raise up those in need. Pilgrims are now taking this time to experience this holy journey and walk the path he traveled.

To read more into this special pilgrimage, read the full article HERE!

Foundations of Faith is a full-service travel agency specializing in designing religious pilgrimages that allow individuals, groups, and churches to further explore their faith. To learn more about their services, please visit their website at https://foundationsoffaith.com/