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Here are some upcoming trips Finishing The Footsteps has planned. For a little detail about the location of each trip, click on the name of the trip. Please contact us for more information including specific dates, costs, etc... Email us at info@finishingthefootsteps.org
- Russia July 2010
- Lebanon Sept. 2010
- West Bank Israel Oct 2010
- Greece March 2011
- Peru May 2011
- Africa July 2011
- Turkey September 2011
- West Bank Israel November 2011
GREEK TREASURES
March 2011
Follow the footsteps of the apostle Paul and see reminders of the past lingering everywhere in a land covered with broken columns and crumbling ancient walls. Today’s Greeks represent combinations of all the invaders who have occupied the country since ancient times. The people of Greece celebrate their traditions, manifested by dress, festivals, dancing, singing and feasting.
The apostle Paul made several trips to Greece in the first century: the spread of Christianity followed. Though 98 percent of the Greek population identify themselves as Greek Orthodox, many churches remain locked. Join our team as we explore Corinth, Philippi, Thessaloniki and Athens. Help us distribute Christian DVD’s to the warm friendly people of the islands of Greece.
back to trip listingPeru
Peru was home to the Norte Chico civilization, one of the oldest in the world, and to the Inca Empire, the largest state in Pre-Columbian America. The Spanish Empire conquered the region in the 16th century.
Come with me back in time as we explore Machu Picchu and learn about lost civilizations, now one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Meet local women in the Sacred Valley where Quechan speakers in colorful woven clothing maintain an ancient lifestyle. Visit the Valley of the Condors and see the majestic birds with their immense wingspan.
Each day we will give gifts of the Jesus Film in the Quechua language to the people. We will spend time with the locals and learn of their cultural and religious traditions. Experience the wide diversity of art, cuisine, literature and music as we mingle among the Peruvian people and share Christ with them.
back to trip listingWest Bank Israel
Capernaum is situated on the north shore of the Sea of Galilee near one of the main highways connecting Galilee with Damascus Syria. It was reported to have been the home of the apostles Peter, Andrew, James and John, as well as the tax collector Matthew. Jesus also called it home and much of His ministry took place in this area. Come to the Galilee and explore this land. Walk the paths of the disciples and Jesus. Learn about the history and culture from the people themselves living in the area. See an ancient boat from the time of Jesus.
On this journey we will visit sites of Biblical history, and we’ll stroll the sands of Galilee and visit the Old City of Jerusalem. Stand atop Mt. Carmel and gaze at the Valley of Armageddon. We will experience Nazareth as it might have been during Jesus’ childhood. Lap water just as Gideon did at Herod’s Spring, and travel the roads that Saul and Jonathan once walked.
In addition to exploring the historical ruins of these places we will build living relationships with descendents who love the Lord Jesus vibrantly. We will share Christ with those that have never met Him.
This land with many clashing religions’, teems with passion, faith and need. Join us as we seek to encourage those who believe and shine a light on those walking in darkness.
back to trip listingRussia
July 2010
Come and experience this awesome country that spans two continents and 11 time zones, and bring the gift of Jesus to many unreached people in and around St. Petersburg, Russia. This sea port on the Baltic was created by Peter the Great as a “window to the West.” We will travel for two weeks and experience many famous places in St. Petersburg and Moscow.
Russia has 10 million children-at-risk. Once they turn seventeen, orphans are moved out of institutions and forced to make a way for themselves. Most don’t succeed. Of the 10,000 “graduates,” from the Russian state orphanage system, 8,500 of these will fall into drug dealing, prostitution, other crime, homelessness and 500 commit suicide per year.
Visit and work with a mission called The Harbor that is making a difference in these statistics. Hear the first-hand story of several orphans that have overcome the tremendous problems faced by millions of children today in Russia. Be a part of this “window” of opportunity to help give every Russian one chance to hear the gospel.
back to trip listingAfrica
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to have your life changed—on Reunion Island. Tucked away among the trade winds of the Indian Ocean, the tiny island of Reunion, Africa glistens as a fusion of color. A French colony, Reunion boasts deep gorges and volcanic flows, as well as beautiful seascapes. Warm breezes scented by spice plantations weave through forests of tamarind trees, with moss spiraling from twisted branches. Famous for its white beaches and sparkling, blue-green sea, Reunion will greet you with lush forests, dramatic mountain peaks, and the warmest people you would ever want to meet.
Come for two weeks with us to the intriguing island of Reunion. Our goal is to provide many opportunities to show the JESUS Film, and The Story of Jesus for Children. The children’s version of JESUS, which portrays the life of Christ through the eyes of the first century young people, touches the hearts of Reunion’s Creole children and their parents. As 50 percent of Reunion’s people are under the age of 20, The Story of Jesus for Children has the potential to change this nation. We need you to be the heart and hands of Jesus.
back to trip listingLebanon Sept. 2010
Lebanon is a country on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered by Syria to the north and east and Israel to the south. Lebanon's location has dictated its rich, sometimes violent history, and shaped its unique cultural identity of religious and ethnic diversity. In ancient times, Lebanon housed large forests of the Cedars of Lebanon, which now serve as the country's national emblem.
Since the start of the war in Iraq, many residents fled to the neighboring Arab countries, some of whom chose to find refuge in Lebanon. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the estimated number of Iraqis residing in Lebanon has now reached 50,000 persons.
Join us as we work with Heart for Lebanon and minister to some 200 Iraqi families by providing clothing, food and house-hold items. Home visits will allow you to meet the refugees, hear their heart-wrenching stories, and to be able to bring them hope for a future in Jesus Christ.
back to trip listingPILGRIMAGE TO REVELATION
September 2011
Turkey remains the largest unreached nation in the world. Once a bastion of Christianity it since has become a strong propagator of Islam. The Christian population has declined from 22 percent to .2 percent since 1900—and most of these Christians are non-Turkish. Few of the 55 million Muslims have ever heard the gospel.
Their ears are open. They seek spiritual answers.
Turkey is second only to Israel in the number of biblical sites it offers to Christian pilgrims. Christians are being beckoned to come to Turkey and recover their lost legacy. We will go for two weeks as tourists and visit all major biblical sites including The Seven Churches of Revelation. While visiting the tourist areas, we will distribute Christian DVD’s. Distribution is done casually: offering “gifts” to people. You may be the first to offer the gospel to those you meet.
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