團友感言
Ivan Chan, Toronto ON
I like to thank God for His grace and mercy that I could go on this wonderful trip
to the Holy Land. I have thought of going for a very long time but there wasn’t
any opportunity to go. Once I have learned about this tour that was going to be
led by Pastor Francis Choi & his wife Nadia, so I decided to join up. I know for
the fact that Pastor Choi and Nadia have been leading tours to the Holy Land for
many times and they are veteran tour directors to the lands of the Bible. This was
a well organized tour with so many sites of biblical and archaeological importance
to visit, good food (three meals a day), good accommodation and the expertise and
knowledge of our tour directors, plus you are in a good company with so many fellow
Christians. Throughout our tour, our tour guides from Equip to Serve and the local
ones were so knowledgeable about the history, culture and customs of the land. They
looked after the needs of people in the tour very efficiently and professionally;
even handled very smoothly with emergencies. I would highly recommend the tours
by Equip to Serve to anyone; it would guarantee a very unforgettable tour experience.
Catherine & David Lam, Vancouver BC
今次到以色列朝聖之旅充滿許多的驚喜和「第一次」! 有蔡春曦牧師和師母超出我們所想所求的貼心安排及詳盡講解，又認識了許多很好的新朋友。不論是為加深對聖經的認識或旅遊，對我們來說都有意想不到的收穫!
Sandy Cheung, Vancouver BC
This is a pleasant trip that you are not only step in "Holy Ground" and experience
every place that mentions in the bible, you also know lots of brothers and sisters
in different church (we also experience God' love and caring family on earth).
Linda Lin, Vancouver BC
這樣的旅行無論對於基督徒或非基督徒都大有裨益，因為它實在不同於普通的觀光v這樣的旅行可以幫助我們深刻了解人類歷史，也提高我們對現實社會例如中東問題的認知和分析判斷力。對於基督徒來說更是我們屬聖靈生命上的一道不可不嘗的營養豐盛的大餐。通過這次旅行，你再讀聖經，會覺得聖經上所描述的故事不再遙遠，就在眼前，這些記載是那麼的真實可信，是眼可以看見，手可以觸到的，因為身邊的一塊石頭，一台磨，一棵橄欖樹都見証著主耶穌的行蹤，更不用說為了紀念主所建的教堂，紀念館和博物館了。身置於聖經世界，你會覺得自己與神的關係是那麼的近，靈裡的豐盛好像要滿溢出來，你會按捺不住要跟別人分享你的收獲。所以每一個基督徒，有生之年至少要去聖地一次。否則這樣的大餐錯過了何等可惜!
Pauline Lin, Victoria BC
The trip is valuable. We learnt a lot. When we read the place in the Bible, it gives
us a solid image. For example, Jerusalem, gates in the Bible. Another example, this
morning I read the Bible Jeremiah 18:3 "So I went down to the potter's house, and
I saw him working at the wheel." I remember what is wheel and how the potter works
(we saw it in Pharaonic Village). I saw stars in the Mt Sinai. I have never seen
so many and so beautiful stars. I loved camels. In my life, this is the first time
I saw so many camels sit/rest on the Mt Sinai. Thanks for the trip.
Vivian Lee, Toronto ON
Before this trip, no matter how many times I have read the life of Jesus, for some
reason, things just weren't connect together. Even I have software tools that allow
me to see maps and see various city virtually in 3D, I still cannot remember where
the places are. I am glad that the trip has given me an opportunity to see the places
that Jesus walked in person. Now, as I read the Bible, I can finally know where
the places are in my head and can visualize the setting. The trip also helped me
to pick out the significance of the festivals and offer me a much better understanding
on the historical and cultural background. This helps me to understand the Bible
better and as Jesus walk, I can imagine in my head as if I was there too. Thanks
again for offering us such a memorable trip.
Leanne Ao-Yeong, Vancouver BC
I really enjoyed the trip. The experience is definitely unique and beneficial spiritually.
I definitely have a different perspective when reading the bible and coming across
the names of the places we visited. It puts everything to perspective.
I can’t really describe the feeling but just “closeness” with the Lord when I went
to the places that Jesus has once been to. Just seeing everything from the path
he walked on, the thorns that were once on His head, and the location where he was
nailed on the cross and tortured by the soldiers made it really realistic to me.
As for enjoying God’s creation, I really loved the camel ride and the climb up Mt.
Sinai. Just seeing the sky and stars so close was amazing. I was able to use the
1 hour camel ride to put everything aside and fellowship with the Lord.
Another location that took my breath away was Masada and seeing the Dead Sea. The
view was phenomenal.
If only I could have spent more time at each location and each place.
