Testimony about the tour

Below you’ll find the info Pastor Nour sent of his trip to Israel  & Jordan this fall.  The question I get asked most often is “did you feel safe”?, The answer is “YES”, I did.  Here’s what I thought about a year ago when I signed up.

** I’d rather go to a place where there are a lot of guns than no guns.  Where are most of the shootings...in schools etc. where there aren’t any guns!!!

** If it’s my time to die, it’s going to happen no matter what country I’m in.

** If something would break out when I was in Israel I’d be better off with Pastor Nour who has family over there and being a native of that country he knows what’s going on than just a sitting duck tourist not knowing where to go!!!  Believe me, Pastor Nour takes GREAT care of you!!!

Hope it works for you all to go!!  It truly is the trip of a lifetime.  You’ll never read the Bible the same again after going the places that Jesus was!!  To use Pastor Nour.s words, “up until now you’ve read the Bible in black & white and after the tour you’ll read it in color”!  How true!!   Now when I read about the Sea of Galilee, I can picture it, just exactly how it looks, a couple weeks ago I was reading in Matthew that Jesus was in the synagogue of Capernaum and I stood on those very stones in the floor that Jesus stood on!!  Did you know that Mt. Moriah, where Abraham was called to sacrifice Isaac is the same Mt. where Jesus hung on the cross?  Names change over time.  I never realized so many Old & New Testament events happened the exact same places.   We saw the Valley of Gahanna, we visited the Garden of Gethsemane and so many things that on some days Maxine and I had to look at our notes as we couldn’t remember all the places we had been and things we had seen!!

Sign up b/f the bus is full and they leave w/o you!!!  Marjo

2014 - Nour Tour

Testimony from one saint who went with me to the Holy Land in 2011

Dear Saint and Shepherd Pastor Nabil!

I read this and I just want to go back again!! Hopefully one day I will! It was such an amazing journey of faith and it will stay in my heart forever! When I close my eyes and meditate on the places we went and the things we saw and then I open my Bible and read the scriptures I am again there! Thank you for such a wonderful experience with you as our shepherd! I am also so grateful that I got to spend time with Jean, your beloved! She is such a woman of God! Billy and I were truly blessed to be part of the "Nour Tour Family"!

Love and Prayers! God Bless! BARB - Gma and Fellow "Footwasher" in Christ!

2012 Holy Land Nour Tour

You are invited to join me, a native of Israel, born in Nazareth to Journey to the Holy Land and Jordan for the spiritual experience of a lifetime October 22-November 04...walk where Jesus walked...where every page of the Bible comes alive...cruise the Sea of Galilee...climb the Mount of Olives and view the Old City of Jerusalem...visit Tabgha, scene of the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes...the Mount of Beatitudes, site of the Sermon on the Mount and where Jesus chose his Twelve Apostles...walk the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher...stroll in the Garden of Gethsemane...visit Bethlehem...the Church of the Nativity and in Jordan...Madaba...Nebo... and Petra

What to expect: During this 14-day tour, you will experience the sounds, smells and sights of two civilizations the old and the new. You will stand at the cross roads of history and feel the vibrant influence of how this land shapes all other lands.

We will do more than just visit sights. We will go off the beaten path and have personal and daily devotions. The Bible will be our map and guide. Experience Israel–a place like no other. Please join me on this pilgrimage.

The price is $3980.00 and includes air fair from Minneapolis to Tel Aviv and back to Minneapolis, hotel accommodations (for double occupancy)  tips, entry fees and all meals.

For further information contact:
Pastor Nabil Nour
P. O. Box 158
Armour, SD 57313-0158
605-724-2722 (H)
605-724-2489 (O)
605-201-6998 (Cell)
nabilsnour@hotmail.com

The Holy Land Tour with Pastor Nabil Nour.

Departing October 24, 2011 from Minneapolis
$3,698
All Inclusive! (except lunches)

“You can’t escape the feeling and the presence of God here. This is His special land”

Dear friends in Christ,

You are invited to come and join me (a native of Israel) on a spiritual journey to the Holy Land, Israel, which I promise to be a journey and an experience of a lifetime. On this journey, you will hear the Good News and follow in the footsteps of the Savior, Jesus. You will see glorious sights, smell wonderful aromas and get a taste of foreign delicacies. We will be departing on October 24, 2011 for 11 days.

If this is a trip you want to take, now is the time to take this exciting adventure of a lifetime. You will come back refreshed and rejoicing because you walked the walk of our only Savior, Jesus Christ. The Bible will come alive and the names and places will jump out at you whenever you read or hear them.
The price of $3,698 for the 11-day trip includes airfare, hotels, tips, taxes and two meals a day.

For further information, contact:

Pastor Nabil S. Nour (Phil. 1:6)

Redeemer Lutheran Church P.O. Box 158 Armour, SD 57313-0158
(605) 724-2489 (ofc) (605) 724-2722 (hm)
redeemarmour@unitelsd.com

Your Journey Features:

• Round-trip air transportation from Minneapolis
• Deluxe and first class hotels
• Land transportation via deluxe, private motor coach
• Professional, English-speaking guides
• Tips ($87) and airline taxes & fuel surcharge ($546) included
• Breakfast and dinner daily
• Entrance fees to all sites on itinerary
• Masada and boat ride on the Sea of Galilee

Please Read This Important Information:

Each tour member must hold a U.S. passport that is valid up to 6 months after the scheduled return. Application forms are available at your local Passport Office or U.S. Postal Service. Any required visas will be processed for US citizens only. Non-US citizens are solely responsible for obtaining any required visas.
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Rates based on double-occupancy, the airline fuel surcharge and currency exchange rate(s) at the date of quotation to your host. Subject to change up to 30 days prior to departure.

The Holy Land

Day 1 Mon, Oct 24: MINNEAPOLIS - EUROPE - TEL AVIV. Tour members gather at the ticket counter at the airport two hours prior to departure to Europe. Dinner and breakfast are served in-flight.

Day 2 Tue, Oct 25: TEL AVIV. Upon our arrival at the Tel Aviv airport, we are met and transferred to our hotel in a suburb of Tel Aviv - situated on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Dinner is served at our hotel. Weather permitting; we suggest a walk on the beach after dinner.

Day 3 Wed, Oct 26: MEDITERRANEAN SEA - CAESAREA - MT. CARMEL - HAIFA - PLAIN OF ARMAGEDDON - TIBERIAS. After a good nights rest and a hearty breakfast, we begin the thrilling journey of following in the footsteps of Jesus. At Caesarea by the Sea, we visit the Crusader's Castle, the Roman Amphitheater and water duct, and the port from which the Apostle Paul sailed to Rome. We continue northward along the Mediterranean coast to Mount Carmel where Elijah defeated the prophets of Baal by the Brook Kishon. After Haifa, we view Megiddo and the Plain of Armageddon, Jezreel and Esdraelon. Eastward, we arrive in Tiberias and get our first glimpse of the beautiful Sea of Galilee. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.

Day 4 Thu, Oct 27: MT. TABOR - DEBORIYA - NAIN - BETHSHEAN - TIBERIAS. Traveling westward across Galilee, we visit Mt. Tabor (Psalms 89:12), Deboriya, the hometown of the Prophetess Deborah, at the foothill of Tabor (Judges 4 and 5). Continue to the Village of Nain where Jesus brought life to a young man (Luke 7:11-18). Then, on to Nazareth the hometown of Jesus where we tour the Church of the Annunciation (Luke 1:5-42) and Mary’s Fountain (Luke 4:16-22). On the way back, we stop by Cana—the site of Jesus first Miracle.

Day 5 Fri, Oct 28: TIBERIAS. Today is a free day at leisure for shopping or other pursuits on our own.

Day 6 Sat, Oct 29: TIBERIAS - SEA OF GALILEE - CAPERNAUM - MT. OF BEATITUDES - TABGHA - CAESAREA PHILIPPI - MT. HERMON - GOLAN HEIGHTS - JORDAN RIVER. This will be an exciting day in the Galilee area. After a delicious breakfast, we depart the Roman hot springs resort city of Tiberias via a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum (John 6:24) to walk among the ancient ruins of this first century synagogue where Jesus preached (Matthew 4:13-17). Then, on to the Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), and to Tabgha, the chapel dedicated to the multiplication of the loaves and fishes (Mark 6:34-44). We then proceed to Upper Galilee and the site of Peter's Confession (Matthew 16:16) at Caesarea Philippi and to Mt. Hermon (Psalm 89:12), the probable site of the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-8) and the present day Golan Heights where Israel, Lebanon and Syria come together. We follow the fresh mountain waters of Mt. Hermon to the Sea of Galilee and to the outlet passage at the southern tip of the sea. Next, we stop at the beautiful Pilgrims Park at the Jordan River. Return to our hotel for overnight.

Day 7 Sun, Oct 30: BETHSHEAN - JERICHO - BETHLEHEM - JERUSALEM. Early morning departure to Bethshean, then head south through the Jordan Valley to ancient Jericho, where the walls came tumbling down (Joshua 6:1-27), view of the Mt. of Temptation (Matthew 4:1-11), and Elisha's Fountain. Continue to Bethlehem where we visit the Church of the Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus, and Shepherds Fields (Luke 2:1-20) then the Field of Boaz and Ruth (Ruth 1:16-17 & 4:13). We return to Jerusalem passing Rachel's Tomb (if viewable) to our hotel in Jerusalem for overnight.

Day 8 Mon, Oct 31: JERUSALEM. After a night of rest and a hearty breakfast, this exciting day begins with a drive to Mt. Scopus and the Mt. of Olives (Matthew 24:3) for a panoramic view of the Old City of Jerusalem, visiting the Chapel of the Ascension, the Church of Pater Noster and the Dominus Flevit. Walk along Hosanna Road to the Gethsemane to see the Church of All Nations that stands on the Rock of Agony where Jesus was betrayed by Judas (Matthew 26:36-57). See the Pillar of Absalom, the Eastern (Golden) Gate and the Pinnacle of the Temple. We then drive to Mt. Zion where we visit the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu on the site of Caiaphas' House, the Room of the Last Supper (Luke 22:14-20) and the Tomb of King David. Continue on to tour New Jerusalem: Hebrew University, the Shrine of the Book that houses the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the Model City of Jerusalem which depicts in miniature the Holy City as it appeared in the first century. Return to our hotel for overnight.

Day 9 Tue, Nov 1: MASADA - DEAD SEA - QUMRAN - BETHANY. This morning, we drive via the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea - the lowest point on earth. A beautiful new road takes us south along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada, a truly remarkable piece of history. Ascend to Masada by cable car to visit the magnificent ruins of the fortress where, from 70-73 A.D., the Jewish defenders made the last stand of the Judean Revolt against Rome and where the remains of storehouses, cisterns and a sixth century Byzantine church are still on view. Return along the Dead Sea to Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Visit the remains of the Community Center of the Essenes and the Caves of the Scrolls. We continue on the Jericho Road viewing the Inn of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37). If possible, we visit Bethany, the home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus’s tomb (John 11:1-46) on the return to Jerusalem. On to our Jerusalem hotel for overnight.

Day 10 Wed, Nov 2: JERUSALEM. Today begins at the Western (Wailing) Wall where the faithful Jews cry their petitions to God, continue to the Temple Area of Mt. Moriah. Visit the El Aksa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock, which is built on the ancient site of Solomon's Temple (Genesis 22:9-14) and over the Rock of Sacrifice where Abraham offered Isaac (Genesis 22) and the ceremonial sacrifice of animals took place. After this, we walk along the Via Dolorosa to Pilate's Judgment Hall, the Chapel of the Flagellation, the Ecce Homo Arch (John 19:13) where Jesus was tried before Pilate (Mark 15:6). Then, we continue through the Old City bazaars to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Visit the Garden Tomb and Golgotha - Place of the Skull - for a worship service. Dinner and overnight at our hotel

Day 11 Thu, Nov 3: TEL AVIV - EUROPE - MINNEAPOLIS. Early morning departure for our flight home - the end of a most enjoyable journey.

Itinerary–for Holy Land Nour Tour is scheduled for October 24, 2011

The Holy Land
Day 1 Mon, Oct 24: MINNEAPOLIS - EUROPE - TEL AVIV. Tour members gather at the ticket counter at the airport two hours prior to departure to Europe. Dinner and breakfast are served in-flight.
Day 2 Tue, Oct 25: TEL AVIV. Upon our arrival at the Tel Aviv airport, we are met and transferred to our hotel in a suburb of Tel Aviv - situated on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Dinner is served at our hotel. Weather permitting; we suggest a walk on the beach after dinner.
Day 3 Wed, Oct 26: MEDITERRANEAN SEA - CAESAREA - MT. CARMEL - HAIFA - PLAIN OF ARMAGEDDON - TIBERIAS. After a good nights rest and a hearty breakfast, we begin the thrilling journey of following in the footsteps of Jesus. At Caesarea by the Sea, we visit the Crusader's Castle, the Roman Amphitheater and water duct, and the port from which the Apostle Paul sailed to Rome. We continue northward along the Mediterranean coast to Mount Carmel where Elijah defeated the prophets of Baal by the Brook Kishon. After Haifa, we view Megiddo and the Plain of Armageddon, Jezreel and Esdraelon. Eastward, we arrive in Tiberias and get our first glimpse of the beautiful Sea of Galilee. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
Day 4 Thu, Oct 27: MT. TABOR - DEBORIYA - NAIN - BETHSHEAN - TIBERIAS. Traveling westward across Galilee, we visit Mt. Tabor (Psalms 89:12), Deboriya, the hometown of the Prophetess Deborah, at the foothill of Tabor (Judges 4 and 5). Continue to the Village of Nain where Jesus brought life to a young man (Luke 7:11-18). Then, on to Nazareth the hometown of Jesus where we tour the Church of the Annunciation (Luke 1:5-42) and Mary’s Fountain (Luke 4:16-22). On the way back, we stop by Cana—the site of Jesus first Miracle.
Day 5 Fri, Oct 28: TIBERIAS. Today is a free day at leisure for shopping or other pursuits on our own.
Day 6 Sat, Oct 29: TIBERIAS - SEA OF GALILEE - CAPERNAUM - MT. OF BEATITUDES - TABGHA - CAESAREA PHILIPPI - MT. HERMON - GOLAN HEIGHTS - JORDAN RIVER. This will be an exciting day in the Galilee area. After a delicious breakfast, we depart the Roman hot springs resort city of Tiberias via a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum (John 6:24) to walk among the ancient ruins of this first century synagogue where Jesus preached (Matthew 4:13-17). Then, on to the Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), and to Tabgha, the chapel dedicated to the multiplication of the loaves and fishes (Mark 6:34-44). We then proceed to Upper Galilee and the site of Peter's Confession (Matthew 16:16) at Caesarea Philippi and to Mt. Hermon (Psalm 89:12), the probable site of the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-8) and the present day Golan Heights where Israel, Lebanon and Syria come together. We follow the fresh mountain waters of Mt. Hermon to the Sea of Galilee and to the outlet passage at the southern tip of the sea. Next, we stop at the beautiful Pilgrims Park at the Jordan River. Return to our hotel for overnight.
Day 7 Sun, Oct 30: BETHSHEAN - JERICHO - BETHLEHEM - JERUSALEM. Early morning departure to Bethshean, then head south

through the Jordan Valley to ancient Jericho, where the walls came tumbling down (Joshua 6:1-27), view of the Mt. of Temptation (Matthew 4:1-11), and Elisha's Fountain. Continue to Bethlehem where we visit the Church of the Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus, and Shepherds Fields (Luke 2:1-20) then the Field of Boaz and Ruth (Ruth 1:16-17 & 4:13). We return to Jerusalem passing Rachel's Tomb (if viewable) to our hotel in Jerusalem for overnight.
Day 8 Mon, Oct 31: JERUSALEM. After a night of rest and a hearty breakfast, this exciting day begins with a drive to Mt. Scopus and the Mt. of Olives (Matthew 24:3) for a panoramic view of the Old City of Jerusalem, visiting the Chapel of the Ascension, the Church of Pater Noster and the Dominus Flevit. Walk along Hosanna Road to the Gethsemane to see the Church of All Nations that stands on the Rock of Agony where Jesus was betrayed by Judas (Matthew 26:36-57). See the Pillar of Absalom, the Eastern (Golden) Gate and the Pinnacle of the Temple. We then drive to Mt. Zion where we visit the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu on the site of Caiaphas' House, the Room of the Last Supper (Luke 22:14-20) and the Tomb of King David. Continue on to tour New Jerusalem: Hebrew University, the Shrine of the Book that houses the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the Model City of Jerusalem which depicts in miniature the Holy City as it appeared in the first century. Return to our hotel for overnight.
Day 9 Tue, Nov 1: MASADA - DEAD SEA - QUMRAN - BETHANY. This morning, we drive via the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea - the lowest point on earth. A beautiful new road takes us south along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada, a truly remarkable piece of history. Ascend to Masada by cable car to visit the magnificent ruins of the fortress where, from 70-73 A.D., the Jewish defenders made the last stand of the Judean Revolt against Rome and where the remains of storehouses, cisterns and a sixth century Byzantine church are still on view. Return along the Dead Sea to Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Visit the remains of the Community Center of the Essenes and the Caves of the Scrolls. We continue on the Jericho Road viewing the Inn of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37). If possible, we visit Bethany, the home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus’s tomb (John 11:1-46) on the return to Jerusalem. On to our Jerusalem hotel for overnight.
Day 10 Wed, Nov 2: JERUSALEM. Today begins at the Western (Wailing) Wall where the faithful Jews cry their petitions to God, continue to the Temple Area of Mt. Moriah. Visit the El Aksa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock, which is built on the ancient site of Solomon's Temple (Genesis 22:9-14) and over the Rock of Sacrifice where Abraham offered Isaac (Genesis 22) and the ceremonial sacrifice of animals took place. After this, we walk along the Via Dolorosa to Pilate's Judgment Hall, the Chapel of the Flagellation, the Ecce Homo Arch (John 19:13) where Jesus was tried before Pilate (Mark 15:6). Then, we continue through the Old City bazaars to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Visit the Garden Tomb and Golgotha - Place of the Skull - for a worship service. Dinner and overnight at our hotel
Day 11 Thu, Nov 3: TEL AVIV - EUROPE - MINNEAPOLIS. Early morning departure for our flight home - the end of a most enjoyable journey.

Itinerary - Lutheran Germany & the Holy Land November 2-14, 2010

For further information, contact:
Pastor Nabil S. Nour
(Phil. 1:6)
c/o Redeemer Lutheran Church
P.O. Box 158
Armour, SD 57313-0158
(605) 724-2489 (ofc)
(605) 724-2722 (hm)

Itinerary - Lutheran Germany & the Holy Land Tour

November 2-14, 2010

• Day 1 Tue Nov 2: MINNEAPOLIS - GERMANY. Tour members gather at the ticket counter three hours prior to the departure to Europe. Dinner and breakfast are served in flight.
• Day 2 Wed Nov 3: BERLIN. Morning arrival at Berlin Airport where we are met by our tour escort and motor coach. Berlin is one of the greenest capital cities with more than a third of its territory comprising forests, lakes and parks. It has international flair and many places of interest and less familiar nooks and crannies as well as a flourishing cultural atmosphere. This afternoon, we visit the Reichstag (House of Parliament) on the roof terrace with glass cupola. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
• Day 3 Thu Nov 4: BERLIN - WITTENBERG. This morning, we leave Berlin and drive southward to Wittenberg, the birthplace of the Reformation and city of Frederick the Wise who was patron and protector of Luther. Luther lived here from 1508 until his death. We visit All Saints Church (Schlosskirche Allerheiligen) where Luther nailed in 95 Theses to the door and which contains the graves of Luther and Melanchthon. We then see the University where Luther taught and visit Luther’s House which is the largest and greatest museum of Reformation in the world. We also visit the Stadkirche of St. Marien where Luther used to preach. See the Luther Monument and Renaissance Town Hall. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
• Day 4 Fri Nov 5: WITTENBERG - EISLEBEN - ERFURT. This morning we drive to Eisleben which ranks amongst the most significant of all places having a connection with Luther. Although he only spent a little time here - he was born here on November 10th, 1483 and died here on February 18th, 1546 - old manuscripts indicate that he felt a special affinity towards Eisleben. We also visit the house of his birth and see the house where he died; St. Andrew’s Church where he preached his last sermon and where his body was laid out, the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul (Luther’s baptism church) where he was christened, and the Luther Monument. Continue to Erfurt for dinner and overnight.
• Day 5 Sat Nov 6: ERFURT - WEIMAR - EISENACH. Drive today to the historic town of Erfurt where Luther studied at the university and where our tour in Luther’s Footsteps includes a visit to the Barfusserkirche - Cathedral and Church of the Minorites II, a view of the Kramer Bridge lined on each side with timber-framed houses restored to their original condition. Then, we pay a highlight visit to the important Augustinian Monastery built in 1277 and now beautifully restored. The Monastery contains an exhibition on Martin Luther who was a monk here from 1505 until 1511. We continue to Weimar to visit to the Stadtkirche – St. Peter & Paul (Herderkirche) is included. Then to Eisenach birthplace of Johann Sebastian Bach. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
• Day 6 Sun Nov 7: EISENACH - WARTBURG - COBURG - FRANKFURT. This morning, we drive the short distance to Wartburg to visit the formidable Castle where Luther found refuge during the Imperial Ban. The castle was built in the 11th century and is where Luther translated the New Testament in the years 1521-1522 – we will see the “Luther Stube”. Then visit Bach’s house, whose birthplace we will visit to listen to some of his marvelous music played on historic instruments. Continue to Coburg to visit the art collection. Then on to Frankfurt for dinner and overnight.
• Day 7 Mon Nov 8: FRANKFURT - TEL AVIV. This morning, we fly to Tel Aviv. Upon arrival, we are met and transferred to our beautiful hotel in a Tel Aviv suburb where the thrilling journey of following in the footsteps of Jesus begins. Dinner is served at our hotel. Weather permitting; we suggest a walk on the beach.
• Day 8 Tue Nov 9: THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA - ANCIENT JOPPA - CAESAREA - MT. CARMEL - HAIFA - PLAIN OF ARMAGEDDON - TIBERIAS. After a good night’s rest and a hearty breakfast we visit ancient Joppa on the Sea where Jonah set sail and where Peter raised Dorcas from the dead. Joppa was also the home of Simon the Tanner. At Caesarea by the sea, we visit the Crusader's Castle, the Roman Amphitheater and water duct, and the port from which the Apostle Paul sailed to Rome. We then continue northward along the Mediterranean coast to Mount Carmel where Elijah defeated the prophets of Baal by the Brook Kishon. After Haifa, we visit Megiddo and the Plain of Armageddon, Jezreel and Esdraelon. Visit Nazareth and Cana. Eastward, we arrive in Tiberias for dinner and overnight at our hotel and get our first glimpse of the beautiful Sea of Galilee.
• Day 9 Wed Nov 10: TIBERIAS - CAPERNAUM - CAESAREA PHILIPPI - MT. HERMON - GOLAN HEIGHTS. This day will be an exciting day in the Galilee area after a delicious breakfast. We depart from the Roman hot springs resort city of Tiberias via a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum (John 6:24) to visit the ancient ruins of the first century synagogue where Jesus preached (Matthew 4:13-17). Then on to the Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus preached the "Sermon on the Mount" (Matthew 5-7) and to Tabgha - the chapel dedicated to the multiplication of the loaves and fishes - (Mark 6:34-44). We then proceed to upper Galilee and the site of Peter's confession (Matthew 16:16) at Caesarea Philippi and to Mt. Hermon (Psalm 89:12), the probable site of the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-8) and the present day Golan Heights where Israel, Lebanon and Syria come together. We follow the fresh mountain waters of Mt. Hermon to the Sea of Galilee and to the outlet passage at the southern tip of the Sea. Then, we stop at the beautiful Pilgrims Park at the Jordan River for a baptism. Return to our hotel for overnight.
• Day 10 Thu Nov 11: TIBERIAS - NAZARETH - JERICHO - BETHLEHEM - JERUSALEM. Early morning departure to Cana and then on to Nazareth, the hometown of Jesus, where we will visit the Church of the Annunciation (Luke 1:5-42) and Mary's Fountain (Luke 4:16-22). We continue past Bethshean and then south through the Jordan Valley to ancient Jericho where the walls came tumbling down (I Kings 17:1-6 and II Kings 2:19-22) and a commanding view of the Mt. of Temptation (Matthew 4:1-11) and Elisha's Fountain. Then continue to Bethlehem and the Church of the Nativity, Manger Square, the Christmas Bell and Rachel's Tomb. Visit the Fields of Boaz and Shepherd's Fields and Caves. Shopping time in Bethlehem before driving to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight.
• Day 11 Fri Nov 12: DEAD SEA - QUMRAN - MASADA - BETHANY. Early morning departure to the Dead Sea, lowest point on earth. Then to Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in 1947. Continue to Masada, truly a remarkable piece of history. We ascend Masada by cable car to walk among the magnificent ruins of the fortress, where, from 70 -73 A.D., the Jewish defenders made the last stand of the Judean revolt against Rome, and where the remains of storehouses, cisterns and a 6th century Byzantine Church are still on view. We continue on the Jericho Road viewing the Inn of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37). On the return to Jerusalem we visit Bethany, the home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus (John 11:1-46). On to our Jerusalem hotel for overnight.
• Day 12 Sat Nov 13: JERUSALEM. Drive up to the Mt. of Olives for a panoramic early morning view of the city. Visits include the Chapel of Ascension, Pater Noster and Dominus Flevit. Walk the Hosanna Road if you like. Stop at the Garden of Gethsemane and Church of All Nations. View the Golden Gate, visit the Pool of Siloam and Hezekiah's Tunnel. Afternoon visits include St. Peter's in Gallicantu, Mt. Zion, King David's Tomb, Room of the Last Supper and Shrine of the Book housing the Dead Sea Scrolls. Continue to the ancient Old Walled City, highlighted by the Western (Wailing) Wall, the Temple area, Dome of the Rock, Via Dolorosa, Ecce Homo Arch, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Pilate's Judgment Hall, Chapel of the Flagellation, Pool of Bethesda, David's Tower, Damascus and Jaffa Gates. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
• Day 13 Sun, Nov 14: TEL AVIV - MINNEAPOLIS. Early this morning, we transfer to the Tel Aviv Airport for our return flight to the United States - the end of our most memorable journey.

2010 LUTHER AND HOLY LAND NOUR TOUR (updated June 16, 2010)

Lutheran Germany & the Holy Land
Your Invitation Dear friends in Christ, You are invited to come an d join me (a native o f Israel) on a spiritual journey to Lut her Land, Germany and the Holy Land, Israel, which I promise to be a journey and an experience of a lifetime. On this journey, you will hear the Good News, see the places Luther translated, taught and preached the Good News and also follow in the footsteps of the Savior, Jesus. You will see glorious sights, smell wonderful aromas and get a taste of foreign delicacies. We will be departing on November 2, 2010 for 13 days.

If this is a trip you want to take, now is the time to take this exciting adventure of a lifetime. You will come back refreshed and rejoicing because you walked the walk of our only Savior, Jesus Christ. The
Bible will come alive and the names and places will jump out at you whenever you read or hear them.

The price of $4,199 for the 13-day trip includes airfare, hotels, tips, taxes and two meals a day.

For further information, contact:
Pastor Nabil S. Nour
(Phil. 1:6)
c/o
Redeemer Lutheran Church
P.O. Box 158
Armour, SD 57313-0158
(605) 724-2489 (ofc)
(605) 724-2722 (hm)
redeemarmour@unitelsd.com

The Quest Travel Group
Presents:
13 Days Hosted by:
Pastor Nabil S. Nour
November 2—14, 2010 $4,199 from Minneapolis
All Inclusive!
(except lunches)
Your Journey Features:
• Roundtrip air transportation from Minneapolis
• First & tourist/superior tourist class hotels
• Land transportation via deluxe, private motor coach
• Professional, English-speaking guide(s)
• Tips ($91) and taxes ($490) included
• Breakfast and dinner daily
• Entrance fees to all sites on itinerary
• Masada and boat ride on the Sea of Galilee
Rates based on double-occupancy, the airline fuel surcharge and  currency exchange rate(s) at the date of quotation to your host. Subject to change up to 45 days prior to departure.

The Quest Travel Group
P.O. Box 53419
Atlanta, GA 30355
QuestGroup@earthlink.net
(404) 467-8041
(404) 467-8042 FAX
www.questtravelgroup.com

Nour Tour to the Holy Land - October, 2009

Come and join me (a native of Israel) on a spiritual journey to the Holy land. Hear the good news, see the wonderful and glorious sights, smell the rich aroma, and get a taste of foreign delicacies. We will be departing from Minneapolis on October 27.

2009 for 11 days. If this is a trip you wanted to take, now is the time to take the adventure of a life time. You will come back refreshed, rejuvenated and rejoicing because you walked the walk of our Lord, Jesus Christ. The Bible will come alive and the names and places will jump at you whenever you read or hear them. The price for the 11 day trip including airfare, hotels and two meals a day is $3050.00 One of those nights you will be a guest at my parents home in Haifa. The only thing that you are responsible for is you noon meals and spending money.

Upcoming Holy Land Nour Tour - 12 DAYS THE HOLY LAND

You are invited to join me on the Holy Land Nour Tour" We will leave from MN on Thursday September the 30th for an 12 day tour. The price is $3250.00 per person. If you are interested please contact Pastor Nour via e-mail.
redeemarmour@unitelsd.com
nabilsnour@hotmail.com
or phone:
(605)724-2489 (O)
(605)724-2722 (H)
http://afootwasher.org

Itinerary

DAY 1 Tue Sept 30: USA / ISRAEL. Tour members will gather at the ticket counter at the airport three hours prior to their departure. Dinner and breakfast will be served in-flight.

DAY 2 Wed Oct 01: TEL AVIV. Upon our arrival at the Tel Aviv airport we will be met and transferred to our hotel in a suburb of Tel Aviv - situated on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Dinner will be served at our hotel. Weather permitting; we suggest a walk on the beach after dinner.

DAY 3 Thur Oct 02: THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA / CAESAREA / MOUNT CARMEL / HAIFA / PLAIN OF ARMAGEDDON / TIBERIAS. After a good nights rest and a hearty breakfast, we will begin the thrilling journey of following in the footsteps of Jesus. At Caesarea by the sea, we'll visit the Crusader's Castle, the Roman Amphitheater and water duct and the port from which the Apostle Paul sailed to Rome. We will continue northward along the Mediterranean coast to Mount Carmel where Elijah defeated the prophets of Baal by the Brook Kishon. After Haifa, we'll visit Megiddo and the Plain of Armageddon, Jezreel and Esdraelon. Eastward, we will arrive in Tiberias for dinner and overnight at our hotel and get our first glimpse of the beautiful Sea of Galilee.

DAY 4 Fri Oct 03: MT. TABOR / DEBORIYA / NAIN / BETHSHEAN / TIBERIAS. Traveling westward across Galilee, we will visit Mt. Tabor (Psalms 89:12), Deboriya, the hometown of the Prophetess Deborah, at the foothill of Tabor (Judges 4 and 5). Continue to the Village of Nain where Jesus brought life to a young man (Luke 7:11-18). Continue to Nazareth the hometown of Jesus where we will visit the church of the Annunciation (Luke 1:5-42) and Mary’s Fountain (Luke 4:16-22) and on the way back we stop by Cana - the site of Jesus’ first Miracle.

DAY 5 Sat Oct 04: TIBERIAS. Today is a day at our leisure to shop, rest or visit other sites on our own.

DAY 6 Sun Oct 05: TIBERIAS / THE SEA OF GALILEE / CAPERNAUM / MOUNT OF BEATITUDES / TABGHA / CAESAREA PHILIPPI / MT. HERMON / GOLAN HEIGHTS / THE JORDAN RIVER. This day will be an exciting day in the Galilee area. After a delicious breakfast, we will leave the ancient Roman resort city of Tiberias via a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum (John 6:24) to see the ancient ruins of the 1st century synagogue where Jesus preached (Matthew 4:13-17) and the excavated house of Peter. Then, on to the Mt. of Beatitudes where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7.) Next, a short drive to Tabgha - the chapel dedicated to the multiplication of the loaves and fishes (Mark 6:34-44). Visit the recently discovered “Jesus boat” - an ancient fishing vessel that Jesus’ time. We will then proceed to Upper Galilee and the site of Peter's Confession (Matthew 16:16) at Caesarea Philippi and to Mt. Hermon (Psalm 89:12), the probable site of the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-8) and the present day Golan Heights where Israel, Lebanon and Syria come together. We will follow the fresh mountain waters of Mt. Hermon to the Sea of Galilee and to the outlet passage at the southern tip of the sea. We will stop at the beautiful Pilgrims Park at the Jordan River. Return to our hotel for overnight.

DAY 7 Mon Oct 06: BETHSHEAN / JERICHO / BETHLEHEM / JERUSALEM. Early morning departure to Bethshean and then head south through the Jordan Valley to ancient Jericho, where the walls came tumbling down (I Kings 17:1-6 and II Kings 2:19-22), view of the Mt. of Temptation (Matt. 4:1-11) and Elisha's Fountain. We continue to Bethlehem where we will visit the Church of the Nativity - the birthplace of Jesus. We then travel to the Shepherds Fields (Luke 2:1-20) and the Field of Boaz and Ruth (Ruth 1:16-17 & 4:13). We return to Jerusalem passing Rachel's Tomb to our hotel in Jerusalem for overnight.

DAY 8 Tue Oct 07: JERUSALEM. After a night of rest and a hearty breakfast, this exciting day will begin with a drive to Mt. Scopus and the Mt. of Olives (Matt. 24:3) for a panoramic view of the Old City of Jerusalem. We visit the Chapel of the Ascension, the Church of Pater Noster and the Dominus Flevit along the way. Walk along Hosanna Road to Gethsemane to see the Church of All Nations that stands on the Rock of Agony where Jesus was betrayed by Judas (Matt. 26:36-57). We see the Pillar of Absalom, the Eastern (Golden) Gate and the Pinnacle of the Temple. We then drive to Mt. Zion where we visit the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu on the site of Caiphas' House, the Room of the Last Supper (Luke 22:14-20) and the Tomb of King David. Next, we visit Hezekiah’s Tunnel. Continue to tour New Jerusalem: Hebrew University, the Shrine of the Book that houses the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the Model City of Jerusalem which depicts in miniature the Holy City as it appeared in the first century. Return to our hotel for overnight.

DAY 9 Wed Oct 08: MASADA / DEAD SEA / QUMRAN / BETHANY. This morning, we drive via the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea - the lowest point on earth. A beautiful new road takes us south along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada, a truly remarkable piece of history. Ascend to Masada by cable car to visit the magnificent ruins of the fortress where, from 70-73 A.D., the Jewish defenders made their last stand of the Judean Revolt against Rome and where the remains of storehouses, cisterns and a sixth century Byzantine church are still on view. Return along the Dead Sea to Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Visit the remains of the Community Center of the Essenes and the Caves of the Scrolls. We continue on the Jericho Road viewing the Inn of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37). If available, on the return to Jerusalem we visit Bethany, the home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus’s tomb (John 11:1-46). Then, back to our Jerusalem hotel for overnight.

DAY 10 Thur Oct 09: JERUSALEM. Today is a day at our leisure to shop, rest or visit other sites on our own.

DAY 11 Fri Oct 10: JERUSALEM / Airport. Today begins with a walking tour of the Old City of Jerusalem. Starting at the Western Wall (Wailing Wall) where the faithful Jews cry their petitions to God. Continue to the Temple Area of Mt. Moriah. Visit the El Aksa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock where the Moslems replaced Solomon's Temple with their own (Genesis 22:9-14) and over the Rock of Sacrifice where Abraham offered Isaac (Genesis 22) and the ceremonial sacrifice of animals took place. After this, we walk along the Via Dolorosa to Pilate's Judgment Hall, the Chapel of the Flagellation, the Ecce Homo Arch (John 19:13) where Jesus was tried before Pilate (Mark 15:6). Then, continue through the Old City bazaars to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Visit the Garden Tomb and Golgotha - Place of the Skull - for a worship service before having a Farewell dinner. Later we proceed to the airport to check in for our flight home.

DAY 12 Sat Oct 11: Arrive NORTH AMERICA. Early morning arrival in New York and then continue on our next flight to Minneapolis - the end of a most enjoyable journey.

Nour Tour of the Holy Land for 2008.

You are invited to join me on the Holy Land Nour Tour" We will leave from MN on Thursday May the 15th for an 11 day tour. The price is $3200.00 per person. If you are interested please contact Pastor Nour via e-mail.
redeemarmour@unitelsd.com
nabilsnour@hotmail.com
or phone:
(605)724-2489 (O)
(605)724-2722 (H)
http://afootwasher.org

In Christ's love and in His service,

Rev. Nabil S. Nour Pastor and foot washer Phil. 1:6
Redeemer Lutheran Church
P. O. Box 158
Armour, SD. 57313-0158
(605)724-2489 (O)
(605)724-2722 (H)
http://afootwasher.org
redeemarmour@unitelsd.com

"Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ" Philippians 1:6

2007 Nour Tour - Testimonial Letter

Dear Pastor Nour:

How do I begin to thank you for for such a memory filled trip as we have just experienced with you? Words to that effect seem rather insignificant when compared to the volume of "Christ filled" time and information we all received.

I spoke with you early in the trip as to different reasons people accompany you on such a trip of a lifetime. Why we came? I know my original thoughts were of retracing the footsteps of Christ and in so doing learning the geography and history of the land. Through Raed, our Israeli guide; we certainly weren't disappointed there. However, through you, we received an insight into the Bible; I'm sure other tours miss completely. You made the Bible come alive, not only through prayers, devotions, and scripture readings, but also through your first hand knowledge of the country and the customs and idiocyncracies of the local people; and in so doing, lit the fire of the living Christ within us all. I come from this trip a better Christian, most certainly an enlightened and better educated one; and hopefully a better person.
Why I came? It doesn't matter. How I left.....that matters.

I wish you and your family the very best and send a special prayer for your sister.

Most sincerely,
Dave Wenzel

Holy Land Nour Tours

Pastor Nour a native of Nazareth, Israel, leads tours to the Holy Land once a year.

This year's tour is scheduled to depart from Minneapolis, MN on October 2nd. We have a total of 35 tourist.

The tour is for 11 days and inclusive of flight and ground transportation. Five star hotels, two meals (breakfast and supper), tips and all entry fees.

This is more than shrine hopping, but more of a Biblical journey in the steps of the Savior, Jesus Christ. I will share with you the rich heritage and culture of the Middle East. Allow your senses to smell and taste and hear and feel the land, its people and the food.

Next Year’s tour is scheduled for May the 11th. The price is $3150.00 per person double occupancy.

For further information contact:
Rev. Nabil S. Nour Pastor
P. O. Box 158
Armour, SD 57313-0158
(605)724-2489 (C)
(605)724-2722 (H)
redeemarmour@unitelsd.com