Come and join us for a life changing, life enriching experience in Israel – the heartland of the Bible. In a year of significant modern anniversaries - 500 years since the start of the Protestant Reformation in October 1517, 100 years since the charge of the ANZAC light horse brigade on Beersheva and the Balfour Declaration days later, 70 years since the UN partition resolution and 50 years since the reunification of Jerusalem - ICEJNZ warmly invites you to make this year in Jerusalem, “the City of God”, your year in Jerusa-lem! Enjoy the ICEJ Feast of Tabernacles celebrations in Jerusalem with thousands of believers from around the world, celebrating the theme “City of God” as part of a comprehensive Israel experience with our handpicked licenced Israeli tour guide to lead us.It will leave you with revelation, understanding and personal encounters that will enrich your walk with God in unprecedented ways. It will move your heart in an even deeper way for Godʼs purposes for the nation of Israel and all its people. We will explore Israelʼs multifac-eted layers including biblical faith inspiring history and geography being brought to life, juxtaposed with a modern contemporary Israel with its myriad of security challenges and fascinatingly rich Middle Eastern multicultural, spiritual and political dynamics.We look forward to journeying with you through this wonderful country.Derek McDowell, ICEJ New Zealand Director

ICEJ is a truly global Christian organization dedicated for over 35 years to standing with Israel in the land of Israel and connecting the Church to Israel. ICEJ has hosted the ICEJ Feast of Tabernacles celebration every year since 1980, the largest and most popular annual Christian tourist event in Israel. ICEJ FOT is a dynamic celebration held across several outstanding venues in Jerusalem with specific seminar tracks during the day followed by inspirational evenings of teaching and worship and praise. This yearʼs Feast will be held 6-11 October 2017. See https://int.icej.org/

ISRAEL TRIP ICEJ-NZAROUND THE ICEJ FEAST OF TABERNACLES4TH –19TH OCTOBER 2017

Escorted byDerek McDowell

“And Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now, there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep’s Gate a pool called Bethesda (…) a great number of sick, blind, lame, and paralyzed people were lying in these walkways.” (John 5:2-4). A visit to Bethesda, where Jesus healed a lame man. Visit to the Anna Church, a 12th century church built on the site of the Bethesda pool. Visit the scenes of Jesus' prayer to His Father in the Garden of Gethsemane. [08:30-10:00 PM] Parade of Nations at Pais Arena. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

DAY 5: Sunday, 8 OctoberICEJ FEAST OF TABERNACLES (SUKKOT IV)

[08:00-09:00 AM] Prayer and Worship at Pais Arena. [09:00-12:45 AM] Seminars at Pais Arena. An introduction to modern Israel and the Jewish people in Yad Vashem, Israel’s main Holocaust remembrance and education center. Visit the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Center including the Avenue of the Righteous and the Children’s Memorial. Enjoy an innovative interactive biblical experience that fuses the Land of the Bible with Gods Word. Join a bible session with a rabbi of the Center for Jewish Christian Understanding and Cooperation (CJCUC) at the Bible Lands Museum.[08:00-10:00 PM] Evening Celebration at Pais Arena Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

DAY 6: Monday, 9 OctoberICEJ FEAST OF TABERNACLES (SUKKOT V) [08:00-09:00 AM] Prayer and Worship at Pais Arena [09:00 – 12:45 AM] Seminars at Pais Arena Walk through the Biblical City of David, the very roots ofJerusalem, where archeology confirms the Bible. Visit the David-son Center with excavations of the Herodian Temple, as it stood prior to its destruction by Roman troops in the year 70 CE. See the Hulda Steps and Gates, which used to be the main entrance to the Holy Temple, through which Jesus entered the Temple Mount.• “On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do you want us to make preparations for you to eat the Passover?”(Matthew 26:17). A visit to the Room of the Last Supper, the Coenaculum. According to very old sources, Jesus and his disciples celebrated Passover at this site on Mount Zion. [08:00-10:00 PM] Israeli Guest Night at Pais Arena. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem

DAY 1: Wednesday, 4 OctoberDEPART NEW ZEALAND/AUSTRALIA

Depart NZ today for your Cathay Pacific Flight to Hong Kong and then onto Tel Aviv.

DAY 2: Thursday, 5 October(SUKKOT I)

Arrival on Ben Gurion Airport. Visit Sderot, an Israeli town on the border to Gaza to get an understanding of some of the challenges and triumphs faced by local residents over the past 14 years of intermittent rocket attacks from Gaza. Be'er Sheva, the capital of the Negev Desert, has a history going back all the way to Abraham. A visit to Biblical Tel Beer Sheva. The site contains the ruins of a walled city from the Israelite monarchic period. Due to the mean-ingful archeological finds there, the site is under UNESCO protec-tion. Dinner and overnight in the Negev.

DAY 3: Friday, 6 OctoberICEJ FEAST OF TABERNACLES (SUKKOT II)

Visit the Australian Soldier Park that is dedicated to the memory of the Light Horse regiments, that captured the town from the Ottoman Empire during World War I. Visit the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery, established after the conquest of Beer Sheva in 1917. There are 1,239 soldiers buried there, among them member of the ANZAC troops, including 173 Australians and 31 New Zealanders. Visit to Masada, situated on the top of amountain overlooking the desert panorama to the west and the Dead Sea to the east. The thrilling story of the site reveals the courage of the Jewish defenders of Masada and their battle against the conquering Romans. Floating on the Dead Sea (if time permits) [6:30 PM] Dinner and opening Celebration Feast of Tabernacles at Ein Gedi. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

DAY 4: Saturday, Sabbath, 7 OctoberICEJ FEAST OF TABERNACLES (SUKKOT III)

[09:00-10:30 AM] Communion Service at Garden Tomb. Visit the colorful markets and the Cardo, an ancient Roman site now filled with shops brimming with Middle Eastern artistry. Walk through the atmospheric Jewish Quarter and see the Western Wall. Walk the Via Dolorosa, the traditional way that Jesus went before he was crucified, passing by the Ecce Homo Conven and through colorful markets brimming with Middle Eastern artistry.

DAY 7: Tuesday, 10 OctoberICEJ FEAST OF TABERNACLES (SUKKOT VI) [08:00-09:00 AM] Prayer and Worship at Pais Arena [09:00-12:45 PM] Seminars at Pais Arena Free time in Jerusalem’s Center(To be confirmed) [03:00-05:00 PM] Jerusalem March [08:00-10:00 PM] Grand Finale at Pais Arena Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

DAY 8: Wednesday, 11 OctoberICEJ FEAST OF TABERNACLES (SUKKOT VII)

[09:00-12:00] Prayer meetingVisit the Friends of Zion Heritage Museum – Explore the History of People who were standing in the gap for the People. "And the glory of the Lord went up from the midst of the city, and stood upon the mountain which is on the east side of the city" (Ezekiel 11:23). Drive to the tip of the Mount of Olives, known as the site from where Jesus ascended to heaven after his resurrection. Panoramic view of the Old City of Jerusalem from Mount of Olives. Visit the Commonwealth Cemetery on Mount Scopus, where many soldiers fell in World War 1 are buried. Drive through the Jordan Valley. Dinner and overnight in the Galilee.

DAY 9: Thursday, 12 October(SIMCHAT TORAH)

Visit a Kibbutz, a collectively organized agricultural settlement, in the upper Galilee. Meet a Kibbutznik who will tell about life along the Lebanese border, some kilometers away from the area where Hezbollah, a militant Islamic movement, is in power. Meet Israeli soldiers, young guys that are responsible for Israel’s safety on Israel’s northern border with Lebanon. An on-site briefing regard-ing Israel’s security challenges concerning the Iranian supported Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon. Visit to Banias, the site of ancient Caesarea Philippi on the feet of Mount Hermon, where Jesus asked his disciples who people were saying he was (Matthew 16:13). Drive through some Druze Villages on the way to the panoramic outlook from Mount Bental over Syria and the Golan Heights. Learn about the geopolitical situation of Israel, the conflict in Syria. Time for prayer for the persecuted Christians in the entire Middle East. Dinner and overnight in the Galilee.

DAY 10: Friday, 13 OctoberWalk where Jesus walked around the Sea of Galilee. Board a wooden sailing boat, fashioned after the ancient fishing vessels, for a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee. A time to worship, pray and reflect. Visit the Mount of Beatitudes, the place where Jesus delivered the famous Sermon on the Mount. Visit the Tabgha Church, known as the site of the Miracle of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes. Journey to Capernaum (John 6:24) to visit the first century synagogue where Jesus preached and healed the epileptic boy (Matt. 4:13-17, Mark 9:14-29). St. Peters Fish Lunch. A visit to Nazareth Village, a hands-on experiences that transport guests to life on a Jewish village in the Galilee two thousand years ago. Dinner and overnight in the Galilee

DAY 11: Saturday, 14 October“So King Ahab sent all the children of Israel, and gathered the prophets together unto Mount Carmel. And Elijah came unto the people” (1 Kings 18:20, 21) Visit and teaching at the Muchraka on Mount Carmel, where the Prophet Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal. A view over the valley of Jizreel.[11:00-13:00] Visit to Kehilat HaCarmel, a messianic commu-nity on Mount Carmel. Visit to Megiddo, one of the most important archeological sites in Israel, located in a beautiful national park. Megiddo is recognized at UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005 and is forecast to be the site of Armageddon in the Bible book of Revelations. Dinner and overnight in the Galilee.

DAY 12: Sunday, 15 OctoberVisit the Haifa Home for Holocaust Survivors. In 2009, ICEJ began a partnership with the local charity to provide a Home especially for lonely survivors. It offers attractive assisted-living facilities and a warm family environment. Discover how ICEJ’s work continues to be of great significance. Drive over the Via Maris, "the Way of the Sea" (Matthew 4:15). Explore historic Caesarea Maritima, the Roman Capital of Judea, where Peter followed God's leading to visit Cornelius (Acts 10) and where he proclaimed the gospel to the Romans (Acts 24-26). Jonah’s journey, Tabitha’s restoration to life, and Peter’s conversion of the gentiles all began in Jaffa. A visit to the Old Center of Jaffa with its harbor. Tour through Jaffa’s narrow alleyways and enjoy the view over the sea. Farewell dinner in Jaffa. Dinner and overnight in Tel Aviv

DAY 13: Monday, 16 OctoberVisit the Biblical city of Beth-El, the place where king Jerobeam built his Golden Calf and Jacob dreamt his dream. A small Israeli community resettled Beth-El in 1977. Discover Beth-El's story and meet her people. Tel Shiloh was a religious center for the Israelites even before Jerusalem: it was the place where the children of Israel brought the Tabernacle to. Visit the exposition “Until Shilo Comes”, visit the ancient excavations of the Biblical city Shilo and explore the place where the Tabernacle stood for 369 years. Lookout on biblical Samaria from Mount Gerizim, the biblical Mount of Blessings. A tour through the archeological findings of the Samaritan temple on top of Mount Gerizim. An encounter with the community of the Samaritans that live on Mount Gerizim till this very day. View over Ancient Shechem with the Tomb of Joseph and Jacob's well, the place known for the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman (John 4:4-42) Discuss the meaning of “living water” in the Hebrew Scriptures and Jesus’ teaching. Dinner and overnight Tel Aviv

DAY 14: Tuesday, 17 October[10:30] Transfer to the airport[13:50] DepartureFor those coming straight home, there is a lengthy transit time in Hong Kong. Ask Olive Tree Travel about a day tour, or hotel stopover

DAY 16: Thursday 19 OctoberArrive home to Auckland with wonderful memories of your trip.

TOTAL PACKAGE PRICE PER PERSON: NZD $7,190* (twin share basis) Single supplement: NZD $1650

*price based on minimum of 25 full paying participants. Conditions apply. Subject to change.

HOTELS (or similar):Yerucham Desert Irus (1 night) Jerusalem Prima Royale (5 nights) Tiberias Nof Ginosar (4 nights) Jaffa Ruth Daniel (2 nights)

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Return economy airfares from Auckland - Hong Kong - Tel Aviv return.• Current airport and departure taxes• 12 nights’ hotel accommodation in shared twin rooms• Daily breakfasts and dinners• Transport by deluxe air-conditioned motor-coach (35 seat bus if group smaller than 25 participants)• All guiding and entrance fees• Sightseeing as per itinerary• All tips, porterage and gratuities• Hat, map and water bottle• Feast of Tabernacle Fees• Communion Cup• 1 CJCUC Bible Lecture

PACKAGE EXCLUDES:

• Entrance/sightseeing/meals other than those in the itinerary• Lunches and dinners except those mentioned above.• Single supplement• Travel insurance• Incidental expenses of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, room service etc.• Any services not listed in ‘Price Includes’ above

WHAT TO DO NEXT:

1. Register your interest & obtain a booking form from Derek McDowell or the team at Olive Tree Travel2. To secure your place, a booking deposit of $350 per person will be required by 15th May 2017.3. The balance payment is required by 4 August 2017.

PLEASE CONSIDER…..The Cathay Pacific airfare allows flexibility on your return journey. Would you consider doing a 3-4 day optional Jordan extension including Petra? What about an extended Hong Kong stopover?You could even stay longer in IsraelPurchase a one way ticket to UK/Europe and for a small extra fee, Cathay will fly you from UK/Europe back to Auckland!

See booking form for preferences!

WHO TOCONTACT:

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Derek McDowell+64 21 207 6061mcdowellnz@xtra.co.nzicejnz@ihug.co.nz

Olive Tree Travel Katrina MaggsSuite 1, level 1230 Balaclava RoadNorth Caulfield VIC 3161Toll free NZ: 0800 874 867T: +61 3 8488 9696katrina@olivetreetravel.com.auwww.olivetreetravel.com.au