Dates: June 27-August 5, 2013 Preteen #13071
CANCELLED 1/24/2013
Literally follow in the footsteps of Jesus in the Holy Land! After training at the Lord’s Boot Camp, you bus to theOrlando International Airport for a flight across the Atlantic Ocean to Frankfurt, Germany. From Frankfurt, your connecting flights continue across the Swiss and Italian Alps and the Mediterranean Sea to Tel Aviv, Israel.
You then bus to Hope Secondary School in Beit Jala, located within walking distance from Bethlehem. Imagine looking at the valley where David fought Goliath as you work on construction projects around the school grounds. In nearby Bethlehem, you may see the Church of the Nativity and Shepherd’s Field, 
where it is believed that the angels appeared to the shepherds to announce Jesus’ birth.
On a visit to Jerusalem, you may attend services at Christ Church, the oldest Protestant church in Jerusalem or follow Jesus’ footsteps on the Via Dolorosa in the Old City. Other historical sites you may see include the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus prayed, the Garden Tomb, the Church of the Holy Sepluchre and the Eastern Gate where Jesus is to return. Souvenirs of your stay in the Holy Land may include olive wood carvings, delicate glassware, Arab clothing and Hebron glass. Be sure to barter to get the best deal!
TRAVEL UPDATED (12/1/2012)
Project Expense: $3990 U.S. plus $30 Registration Fee
Register Online Now! (Note: Teams are filled on a first come, first served basis.)
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Kaitlyn
January 14, 2013 at 6:43 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I am planing on going on this trip if i can. My parents are not sure if it is safe because of the fighting going on there. So, are we near all of that? Or are we somewhere far from there? KAITLYN, HAVE YOUR PARENTS CALL US WITH THEIR SPECIFIC CONCERNS.
Malinda
January 11, 2013 at 12:00 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
My son wants most to go on this team but if he does not raise enough support, will he be able to go on another team? Since there are only a small number of preteen teams, what are the chances of the other teams being too full at that point? He wouldn’t want to miss out on going at all.
What is the work project(s) for this team? MALINDA, WE WILL CALL YOU BEFORE FINAL TICKETING AND AT THAT POINT, YOU CAN SWITCH HIM TO A CHEAPER TEAM IF NEEDED. THEY WILL BE DOING VARIOUS PROJECTS AT THE SCHOOL.
Marla Dieterle
January 3, 2013 at 12:52 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
My son will be 13 at the end of July. Does he consider this level trip or a teen trip? Is there any information on how a parent can serve on the trip on the website regarding what is involved? Are parents notified when the children land in Israel? Thanks, Marla
Beth Kostner
January 3, 2013 at 7:55 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Maria, He can attend either a teen or preteen team. If you are interested in serving as a leader, please call our office on Tuesday, Jan. 8 (when everyone will be back from Christmas break). The leaders will email when the team arrives at the PROJECT SITE (which will be some time after landing). However, you can know when the plane lands if you follow the airline’s website). If you have more specific questions, please call our office or email us. We will be back in the office on Jan. 8.
Pam
January 2, 2013 at 9:58 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Can I go on this trip with my 12 year old daughter? We are looking to serve together.
Beth Kostner
January 2, 2013 at 11:43 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Pam, You could go as a leader and your daughter as a team member. Please give Leader Placement a call on Jan. 8 or later.
Hannah
December 16, 2012 at 7:23 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
All right. Thanks very much for your help.
Hannah
December 14, 2012 at 10:10 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
So it won’t be announced on TMI website? In other words, someone would just sign up for the team and then because of all the craziness going on there, would just face the fact that the trip might be cancelled. That wording was kind of frank, but at the moment I’m not sure how better to ask the question
Beth Kostner
December 15, 2012 at 7:05 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Hannah, If the team is cancelled, we will call or email you. We have no way of knowing if enough will sign up, if the political situation gets worse, or if the missionary cancels. If the team is cancelled, you will have your choice of where you want to switch to and all of your support switches with you. We will take the team off the website if it cancels.
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