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October 2006 |
Bishop says Holy Land trip in February is a 'Go'
After receiving a positive report from a delegation including two Hoosiers who recently conducted a safety inspection trip of Israel, Bishop Mike Coyner has determined that the previously planned trip the Holy Land with Educational Opportunities is a "Go." The trip already has more than 130 participants registered, but many have been waiting for word about the safety of traveling to Israel in light of the recent unrest between Israel and Lebanon.
The Rev. Corrine Boruff of Noblesville and the Rev. James Gentry of Indianapolis reported: "Entering post-intifada Israel on Sept. 22 with a small group of Americans, we were apprehensive, anticipating travel to be limited and our daily schedules to be dictated by military movement. We found quite the contrary to be true. Nine of us with our guide and bus driver traveled freely and without security issues from the Dead Sea to the northern shores of the Sea of Galilee. The cities of Nazareth and Tiberius, which had received fire from the recent unrest, were included without any hesitation or safety concerns. We are planning to return to Israel in February 2007 with a tour group."
Coyner said, "While no one can promise absolute safety anywhere in the world, including here in Indiana, it does appear that a trip to Israel in February of 2007 will carry no unusual concerns. Obviously every individual has to make her or his own decision about going on the trip, but Marsha and I plan to go and welcome interested United Methodists and friends to travel with us. A trip to the Holy Land is not a vacation or just a tourist trip; it is a spiritual pilgrimage, so I am glad to hear these reports that our trip can be accomplished as planned."
People who are interested in joining Bishop Coyner on the trip are welcome to contact the Indiana Area Foundation at 317-924-1321 or contact Educational Opportunities directly to register for the Indiana Area trip that will be Feb. 12-22, 2007.
Last updated on 25 Apr 2008