URGENT IMFORMATION

Hello Everyone


I hope you are getting excited about the trip.

Here is an important update so please pay special attention to this message

1. We are to the point of definite commitment now, tomorrow airline tickets will be purchased THIS MEANS THAT AFTER THIS POINT IF THE TRIP IS CANCELLED FOR ANY REASON THAT YOU WILL LOSE $250. I want this to be clear so there are no hard feelings in the future.

2. Also this means IF ANY ONE JOINS THE TRIP IN 2010 THAT THE PRICE FOR AIRFARE WILL GO UP, that means someone could join the trip but that the $2900 will not hold if someone adds after this point.

3. I strongly recommend that you consider buying Trip Insurance for the trip, this way can have insurance which can reimburse you. I am not endorsing any particular company, you can find many listed on the web. This website lets you compare several plans all at once http://www.quotewright.com/ I checked it quickly it is seems you could get a policy from about $75-$110 that would cover the trip and there are many options and variables.

4. Please find below a list of the names I have for those that tickets will be purchased tomorrow, please double and trip check this list to make sure it is correct

PASSPORT NAMES
1. Potter, Paul Delbert
2. Justus, Breanna Leigh
3. Justus, Brian Allen
4. Blackburn, Adam Corey
5. Heller, Seth
6. Neyhart, Brian Phillip
7. Peek, Michael Matthew
8. Brown, Jesse Douglas
9. Clifton II, Marion Ricahrd
10. Moore, Jimmy Lee
11. Prater, Isaiah Dexter
12. Swartzentruber, Mitchell Ray
13. Sanders, Olivia Lynne
14. Wineland, John Dennis

Here is what I need you to do:
1. Read this email carefully and understand that your money ($250) is committed once the tickets are purchased
2. Carefully consider trip insurance
3. Triple check your passport name listed above
4. Send me your passport number as soon as possible!!
5. If you have any concerns or questions send them to me immediately
6. Start dreaming about a trip of a life time

Thanks for your help,
Dr. John D. Wineland
Grayson, KY

The Trip is On!!!!

Cave 4 at Qumran

Hello Everyone,


I have some good news for all of you tonight. The trip is on!!! The travel agent has agreed to hold the excellent price we have even though we don’t have 16. Of course there is still time for people join us so keep spreading the news.

1. Passport Information:
We have 12 people who have given me passport information here are the names please double check them for me

PASSPORT NAMES
1. Potter, Paul Delbert
2. Justus, Breanna Leigh
3. Justus, Brian Allen
4. Blackburn, Adam Corey
5. Heller, Seth
6. Neyhart, Brian Phillip
7. Peek, Michael Matthew
8. Brown, Jesse Douglas
9. Clifton II, Marion Ricahrd
10. Moore, Jimmy Lee
11. Prater, Isaiah Dexter
12. Swartzentruber, Mitchell Ray

One person has not sent me her passport information: Lauren Ratcliff.

2. Deposits:
I still need deposits from Lauren Ratcliff and Marion Clifton, also I need $400 more from Mitch Swartentruber.

3. Payment Schedule:
*VERY IMPORTANT: BEFORE THE END OF DECEMBER OUR TRAVEL AGENT WILL BE RESERVING OUR AIRPLANE TICKETS THIS REQUIRES HIM TO PLACE A NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF $250!!What this means is that very shortly half of your deposit will be committed, of course this is no problem if go on the trip but if you do not go on the trip will forfeit this money.

**ALSO IMPORTANT YOU WILL NEED TO GIVE ME ANOTHER $500 BY THE START OF SPRING SEMESTER JANUARY 11TH

** FINAL PAYMENT $ 1900 by FEBURARY 1ST!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Let me know if you have questions.

John Wineland

FAQs about the trip

Bethlehem

Ride where Indy Rode!!!

Be in Jerusalem just days before Palm Sunday

These are some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Spring Break Holy Land Trip

1. Is it too late to sign up?

No there is still time and room to come along.

2. How do I signup?

Contact Dr. John D. Wineland wineland@kcu.edu

3. Can I get credit for the trip?

Yes you can get undergrad and graduate credit for the course.

4. What can the trip hours “count towards”?

Either History hours (esp History and Archaeology) or as a Bible elective either NT or OT, see the registrar to sign up for credit

5. How much is the trip?

$2900

6. How much is the deposit?

$500

7. Can my financial aid help me on this trip?

Yes in many cases it can, of course it depends on your situation.

8. Are the credit hours included in the trip price?

No the trip price covers your participation on the trip not the credit hours.

9. Do I have to “take a class” to come on the trip?

No credit hours for the trip are optional.

10. Is this trip only for KCU students?

No it is open to the public, including alumni, friends, relatives, parents etc.

11. What is included in the trip price?

Airfare roundtrip New York to Amman, ground transportation (we will have our own bus and local guide as we travel), Breakfasts and Dinners, lodging, entrance fees

12. What will we see on the trip?

Many sites mentioned in the Old and New Testaments including Amman, Mt. Nebo, Kings Highway, Karak castle (OT site with a fine Crusader castle), Petra (of Indiana Jones fame our trip includes a horse ride at Petra!), Jericho, Qumran (Dead Sea Scrolls), Masada (a fortress of Herod the Great), The Dead Sea, Bethlehem, Jerusalem (including many sites Mt. of Olives, Gethsemane, Garden Tomb, Via Delarosa etc), Sea of Galilee boat ride, Tiberius, Capernaum, Cana, Nazareth, Mt. Carmel, Jerash, and more.

13. What are the dates of the trip?

March 18-27, 2010

14. How do I get more information?

You can check out the trip blog at http://kcuspringbreak2010.blogspot.com/

You can also email Dr. Wineland at wineland@kcu.edu

Talk to your parents and relatives about the trip too, this could be your Christmas gift (maybe your Birthday and graduate too). I have tried to talk one couple into being married at Cana the place where Jesus did his first miracle at a wedding!! I hope you can join us.


John Wineland
Grayson, Kentucky

Passports and Deposits

Bethlehem

Hello Everyone,
I hope you had a great Thanksgiving.  Please remember that you will need your passport as soon as possible. It can take 4-6 weeks to get one processed so please apply now.

We have 12 paid deposits and I believe another one is on the way, that means we still need 3 or 4 more people for the trip. I know of several people who are thinking about the trip but have not decided yet. Please spread the word that it is not too late to sign up and come along. I am optimistic that we will get the numbers we need to make the trip work out as planned.

I hope your getting excited as Christmas approaches because soon you will see Bethlehem and Nazareth and Jerusalem and may other places mentioned in the Bible.

Let me know if you have any questions.

John Wineland
wineland@kcu.edu

Deposits and more

The Western Wall of the Temple Mount, Jerusalem

Greetings Everyone,

I hope you are getting excited about the Spring Break trip to the Holy Land. We will get to see and experience the land of the Bible.

• Remember it is not too late to sign up
• Remember you do NOT have to take the trip for credit
• But you need it, both graduate and undergraduate graduate are available (either Old Testament, New Testament, or History)
• Talk it over with your family during Thanksgiving
• The deposit of $500 will be refunded if the trip is cancelled by unforeseen circumstances.
• Remember if you take it for credit you can use your financial aid to help pay for the trip.
• Remember if you dont have a passport you need to apply now, more information here: http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html

• I have received 11 deposits as of today. With one that is on its way through the mail.
• Remember we need 16 people (not counting me) to hold the price of the trip. We are well on our way with 12.
• We need 4 more so please spread the word to your family and friends and encourage them to come along.

I have received deposits from

1. Adam Blackburn*
--2. Kala Blevins*
--3. Jesse Brown*
-4. Corey Ferguson*
5. Seth Heller*
6. Brianna Justus*
7. Brian Justus*
--8. Jimmy Moore*
--9. Brian Neyhart*
10. Matthew Peek*
11. Paul D. Potter (check in the mail but not yet received)
--12. Isaiah Prater*

These are people who have expressed interest but I have not received a deposit from them.
1. Andrew Keeney
2. Joseph Clark
3. Savanna Coning
4. Sarah Demas
5. Ian Evans
6. Francesca Diana Fischer
7. Kera Howard
8. Mel Morse
9. Lynda Stephens
--10. Mitch Swartzentruber
11. Jodi Thomas

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I will do whatever I can to help you be able to travel with us.

Dr. John Wineland
wineland@kcu.edu

Deposits, Passports and More

Come Ride Where Indy Rode!! Petra the Rose-Red City

Hello

Image yourself riding a horse into the red sandstone gorge of Petra, walking down the Roman streets of  Jerash, climbing the walls of the Crusader castle of Karak, taking a boatride on the Sea of Galilee and seeing the Old City of Jerusalem.

Plans for our trip are starting to come together.

I have heard from some of you since I was able to send out an email last night. My computer crashed last week and that has slowed down some of my work. I need to hear from all of you.

1. I wanted to encourage you to get your passport applications started now. Even if some of you are not sure if you will be able to find the funds to come if you have your passport then you will be ready to go.

2. If your having trouble with the deposit it is still possible to go along on the trip, please write to me and we can try to work things out with you.

3. Please let me know, if you have not already, if you have a passport or if you have applied for one. This is VERY important. Please don’t wait on this.

I have a list of about 30 people who have expressed interest in the trip, we need 16 people to really keep this price on the trip.

I am excited about the upcoming trip and I hope you are too. Use the Thanksgiving Break to ask friends, relatives, churches, to help you go on this once in a lifetime trip.

Remember you DO NOT have to take this trip for credit but UNDERGRAD and GRAD credit are available for this trip if you need it.

John Wineland
Grayson, Kentucky

Reminder

Roman Aquaduct at Caesaria

Hello Everyone,


I wanted to remind you that there is still time to get your deposits in for our exciting trip coming up in March.

Please send me a $500 deposit as soon as you can. Make the check payable to Cross Culture Travel and Tours. You can put the check in campus mailbox at KCU which is Box 2001 or you can mail it to me

Dr. John Wineland
KCU
100 Academic Parkway
Grayson, KY 41143

Also remember you need a passport for the trip. If you do not have one please bring the process now, you can get started at your local post office.

Please send me an email with an update about your plans for March. Let me know

1. if you have a passport.

2. if your still planning to go on the trip.

3. if you have signed up for the trip for credit.

4. If your having trouble getting the deposit money together

Remember we need 16 people (apart from me) going on this trip to keep the price as listed.

Right now I have received 8 deposits and I know 2 more deposits are on the way. So we need at least 6 more people.

Thank You

John Wineland
wineland@kcu.edu

Time For Deposits

Masada

Greetings,


I hope you are all getting excited about the upcoming trip.

1. Be sure that when you preregister for classes that you sign up for the trip, if you want credit.

2. Remember that your $500 deposit is now due, please make checks payable to Cross Culture Travel and Tours. If you are having trouble getting the deposit money together please contact me.

John Wineland
Grayson, KY

Things to Do Now

Petra: The Treasury, you might remember a guy named Indiana visited here once.

Here are some things to do now to get ready for the trip.

1. Remember you will need a Passport, you can start the process at your local post office.

Here is some more information, http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html 

2. You need to get your $500 deposit to me the first week in November, please make a check payable to Cross Culture Travel and Tours. You can put it in my campus mail box at KCU which is Box 2001, or mail it to me at Dr. John Wineland, Department of History, KCU 100 Academic Parkway, Grayson, KY 41143.  If you have any questions about this or concerns feel free to email me at wineland@kcu.edu or you can call me at 606-474-3178.

3. You do not have to take this trip for credit but if you do you should sign up at PreRegistration for the course which is labelled BHI 422 New Testament Archaeology with Field Trip which has a fee attached which pays travel portion of the trip. This way you can apply any financial aid that you have to the trip. This trip can count for 3 hours History credit or 3 hours of either OT or NT elective.  If you need more hours or different hours something might be able to be worked out.

John Wineland

Grayson, KY

Basic Information about the Trip

HOLY LAND STUDY TOUR SPRING BREAK 2010

Friday March 19 to Sunday March 28

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DAY 1: Friday March 19

Royal Jordanian Airlines will probably be our carrier for the trip

Departure New York to Amman:
You can arrange you your own transportation to New York or our travel agent can help you.

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DAY 2: Saturday March 20

This the Roman theater in the center of old Amman

Arrive Amman, Jordan Dinner & overnight:

We will arrive in Jordan and spend the night in Amman the ancient home of the Ammonites

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DAY 3: Sunday March 21

This is Karak one of the best preserved of all the Crusader castles

This day we visit: Madaba / Mount Nebo / Karak, Overnight Petra:

We will travel down the Kings Highway from Amman to Madaba to see the oldest map of the Holy Land which is a mosaic on the floor of a Byzantine Church, then on to see Mt Nebo where Moses viewed the Promised Land before he died. We will travel south to Karak to visit a nicely preserved Crusader castle. We will spend the night at Petra.

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DAY 4: Monday March 22

This the Treasury at Petra you might recognize it from the Indiana Jones movie

Full day at Petra, Overnight Amman:

You will be able to spend the day exploring the amazing city of Petra with tomb facades carved into the red sandstone cliffs. A horse ride is included in the tour. Then we will travel to Amman to spend the night.

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DAY 5 Tuesday March 23

Here is an aerial view of Masada with the three tiered palace of Herod the Great

Cross to Israel, visit Masada / Qumran / Jericho, overnight Jerusalem
We will cross the Jordan river and stop at the ancient city of Jericho and then on to Qumran where the Dead Sea scrolls were found and then up to fortress of Masada which overlooks the Dead Sea. We spend the night in Jerusalem.
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DAY 6, Wednesday March 24

This is the Dome of the Rock which is built where Solomon's temple once stood

This day we visit: Mount of Olives / Church and Garden of Gethsemane / Bethlehem / Old City of Jerusalem / Garden Tomb, Overnight Jerusalem:
This will be a full day touring the important sites in and around Jerusalem. We will visit the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, and the Garden tomb. We also walk through the Old City of Jerusalem and visit Bethlehem.
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DAY 7 Thursday March 25

This a painting of fishermen at the Sea of Galilee

This day we visit: Tiberias / Capernaum / Boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, Overnight Tiberias:

We will head north to the Sea of Galilee area. We will visit Tiberias and Capernaum. Our group will take a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee.
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DAY 8 Friday March 26

This is an aerial view of the harbor of Caesarea

This day we visit: Cana/Nazareth/Mt. Carmel/ Caesarea, Overnight Jerusalem:
We will leave Tiberias and visit Cana where Jesus performed his first miracle and then on to his home town of Nazareth. Later we will go to the coast of the Mediterranean and visit Mt Carmel where the prophet Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal. We will then Caesarea on the sea, the Roman harbor built by Herod the Great.
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DAY 9 Saturday March 27

Here is main street of Jerash (ancient Gerasa)

Cross to Jordan visit Jerash /Amman, Overnight Amman:
We will cross the Jordan river again and visit the Decapolis city of Gerasa (Jerash), It is one of the finest preserved Roman cities in the Middle East.
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DAY 10 Sunday March 28

We will fly from Amman to New York and then head for home.

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Your Tour Coordinator
Dr. John D. Wineland
Dr. Wineland has a Ph.D. in ancient history from Miami University.
He is a field archaeologist who has excavated 12 summers in the Middle East.
He has lead seven study tours to the Mediterranean area, to Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Syria, Turkey, Greece, and Italy.

Pricing Information
The price is $2900 this includes round trip airfare, New York to Amman, ground transportation, double occupancy lodging, breakfasts, dinners, entrance fees, and visas.
It does not include drinks, lunches, personal items and anything else not mentioned above.
A deposit of $500 is needed by November 2, 2009.

Credit Available
Undergraduate credit is available in history or Biblical studies through Kentucky Christian University.
Graduate credit from Kentucky Christian University is also available for this trip.

Who can participate?
This trip is open to KCU students, alumni, parents, friends, and people from your home church too.

Questions?
Contact Dr. John D. Wineland
wineland@kcu.edu
Office phone: 606-474-3178

Welcome to the KCU Spring Break 2010 Study Tour Blog!!!

Jerusalem as seen from the Mount of Olives

Greetings,
I have created this blog to help get ready for a once in a life time trip. This will be a good way all of us to communicate about the upcoming trip. I hope you are starting to get excited!.

John WIneland
Grayson, Kentucky