Israel Trip October 2014
Round trip from Boise, Idaho to Tel Aviv, Israel
Total Estimated cost of trip is $ 3,900 based on an 8-person occupancy.
(Call 208-703-8688 ASAP to reserve space).
This will be a wonderful, life-changing trip!
Pictured above IMCNews publisher/news reporter Dr. Anthony Harper sitting atop the Mount of Beatitudes overlooking the Sea of Galilee.

Estimated cost for ground travel in Israel is $1993 per person. This will cover the expenses for on-the-ground - the welcoming Shabbat dinner, 8 nights at hotel (Jerusalem Hills Inn), breakfast and dinner each day, transfer from airport to hotel, and from hotel to airport, daily transportation in a deluxe air-conditioned mini-bus, entrance fees to all museums, parks, and sites, and tips for hotels and mini-bus driver. Not included in this price: travel insurance and medical insurance, lunch each day, and personal expenses. There is an extra $215 added to the overall price for a single room supplement. Estimated round trip Boise to Tel Aviv is $ 1,700-1,900. Total estimated cost of trip is $ 3,900 based on an 8-person occupancy. Airfare arranged via a AAA Travel Agency. Ground travel in Israel provided by Jerusalem Hills Inn. (Call 208-703-8688 ASAP to reserve space - limited space for only 8 passengers to join this trip).

Proposed Itinerary below:
T.B.A.: Depart Boise, Idaho Airport

T.B.A.: Arrive Ben Gurion Airport, transfer to Jerusalem Hills Inn; overview of Kiriath Jearim, where the Ark of the Covenant rested for 20 years; share a traditional Jewish Shabbat dinner with the Singerman family. Overnight at Jerusalem Hills Inn. Click here for Jerusalem Hills Inn web site.

T.B.A.: Visit the Mt. of Olives, where Jesus ascended to Heaven, and where He will return; enjoy the panoramic view of the Temple Mount and see the closed Eastern Gate that the Messiah will pass through when He returns; visit the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus was betrayed and arrested; visit a Messianic Jewish congregation for an Israeli worship service; visit the Garden Tomb to hear about the Resurrection. Overnight at Jerusalem Hills Inn. Click here for Jerusalem Hills Inn web site.

T.B.A.: Jerusalem – New and Old: Visit the City of David, the original Jerusalem and walk through Hezekiah’s Tunnel; visit the Israel Museum where we’ll see the model of 2nd Temple Period Jerusalem. Afterwards, we’ll visit the Shrine of the Book where Dead Sea Scrolls are on display; visit the Holocaust Museum Yad Vashem. Overnight at Jerusalem Hills Inn. Click here for Jerusalem Hills Inn web site.

T.B.A.: Explore the Old City of Jerusalem: Jaffa Gate, Zion Gate, the place of the Upper Room where Jesus shared the Last Supper with His disciples, King David’s Tomb, the House of Caiphas & the Dungeon where Jesus was held, tour the tunnels of the Western Wall, see the Via Dolorosa & Church of the Holy Sepulcher; souvenir shopping in Old City market. Overnight at Jerusalem Hills Inn.
Click here for Jerusalem Hills Inn web site.

T.B.A.: Wilderness and Dead Sea: We travel this morning to the lowest part of the earth! We will visit Qumran where we can see where the Dead Sea Scrolls were written and later found. Then we will explore the mountain fortress of Masada, location of the historical last stand of the zealots against mighty Rome. At En Gedi we will learn about David and King Saul, and hike to the waterfalls. And we’ll end the day with a swim in the Dead Sea. Overnight at Jerusalem Hills Inn. Click here for Jerusalem Hills Inn web site.

T.B.A.: Sea of Galilee: Drive through Jordan River Valley to Tiberias; enjoy a Boat Ride and worship on the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus walked on the water; hear the story of the Jesus Boat, a 2000-year-old boat that was discovered by modern-day fishermen; visit Capernaum which was Jesus’ base of ministry and was known as “His own town;” visit the Mt. of Beatitudes, where Jesus gave the Sermon on the Mount, Tabgha where Jesus multiplied the loaves and the fishes, and St. Peter’s primacy where Jesus reinstated Peter after the Resurrection; Overnight at Jerusalem Hills Inn.

T.B.A.: Attend the Messianic congregation Tents of Mercy and join for worship; visit Mt. Carmel where Elijah defeated the prophets of Baal; Overnight at Beth Shalom Hotel in Haifa. Click here for Beth Shalom Hotel in Haifa. Also visit Tel Megiddo, the location of the battle of Armageddon; explore the ruins of Caesarea where Cornelius received the Gospel and Paul stood before King Agrippa; visit Joppa where Jonah was swallowed by a great fish and enjoy a swim in Mediterranean Sea; Overnight at Jerusalem Hills Inn.

T.B.A.: Depart from Ben Gurion Airport

T.B.A.: Arrive Boise, Idaho Airport

For more information, contact:

Rev. Anthony Harper, Ph.D.
P.O. Box 1829
Boise, ID 83701
Tel. (208) 703-8688
InterMountain Christian News

Spiritual Reflections of my time in Israel 2013–A Blessing from GOD I praise Him for!
by Rev. Dr. Matthew Anthony Harper, Ph.D., InterMountain Christian News

Sunday March 17, 2013 – after flying to Toronto, Ontario Canada from Washington, D.C.. My first over seas plane trip on Air Canada leaving from Toronto, Ontario to Tel Aviv, Israel.

Monday March 18 (10:30AM) – approaching the coast of Israel I was so excited, a dream come true, coming home to the homeland of my King JESUS. What a spiritually emotional experience this was for me!


Pictured above IMCNews publisher/news reporter Dr. Anthony Harper Saturday morning March 30 at The Garden Tomb in Jerusalem (likely site of the burial place of JESUS).

What a deeply spiritual experience standing in the likely tomb of JESUS. I praise GOD that JESUS has risen from the dead!

Pictured above IMCNews publisher/news reporter Dr. Anthony Harper Saturday morning March 30 at Hill called Golgotha (likely crucifixion site of JESUS).

Standing facing Golgotha, thinking about JESUS sacrifice on the cross at the top of this mountain was so overwhelming. The pain that JESUS went through for me and so many others. I praise You JESUS for giving of your self for me and so many others that we could live. You are my Life!

Pictured above IMCNews publisher/news reporter Dr. Anthony Harper Sunday March 24 at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem.

I was able to place my prayer on a card in the wall of request for JESUS return (Maranatha – please come quickly LORD JESUS). What a strong yearning for my KING JESUS to be there and ruling from the Temple mount – One day that dream will come true when I see Him face to face – Oh what a blessed day that will be!

Pictured above IMCNews publisher/news reporter Dr. Anthony Harper Friday March 20 standing in the Sea of Galilee. What a moving experience thinking about all the times that JESUS spent here with the fishermen and so many others – teaching them, fishing with them, eating with them.


Pictured above IMCNews publisher/news reporter Dr. Anthony Harper Friday March 20 sitting atop the Mount of Beatitudes overlooking the Sea of Galilee.

This was the most peaceful place on my tour of Israel. I thought about the time that JESUS taught people in the Sermon on The Mount. Reading out loud from the new testament from Matthew 5: 1-16 (King James Version):

1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
2 and he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid.
15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!

Special thanks to the following individuals who helped make my 2013 trip, stay and tour to Israel and Ramallah possible:
GOD my FATHER, Christopher and Debbie James, Chaim and Ruti Singerman/JerusalemHillsInn.com, Simcha and Bella Davidov, Jonathan Moore/SarElTours.com, Mike and Linda Sasso, Nicholas and Amber Bostwick, Gloria Hansen, Kris Long, Dan Milholland, Barry Hultgren, Paul Stroud, Adam Graham, Bruce Mason, Terri Kilroy.