This document describes a 5-day pilgrimage to holy sites in Israel culminating in a 4-day conference called "Christ at the Checkpoint" in Bethlehem from May 23 to June 1, 2018. The trip will be led by Stacey and J.R. Atkins and will include visits to sites related to Jesus's life, a tour of Jerusalem, and the Christ at the Checkpoint conference which will explore theological topics related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The estimated cost of the trip is $3,000 not including some meals and souvenirs.

1. CHRIST AT THE CHECKPOINT TOUR 2018
5-day pilgrimage to the Holy Land culminating in a 4-day
conference in Bethlehem called Christ at the Checkpoint.
May 23, to June 1, 2018

2. INTRODUCTION
Join Stacey and J.R. Atkins as they lead a
group of graduate students and adults
through a 5-day pilgrimage to the Holy Land
culminating in a 4-day conference in
Bethlehem called Christ at the
Checkpoint where you will explore the
nature of being a Christian in the Holy Land.
May 23, to June 1, 2018.
Stacey Has a Masters in Theological Studies
and J.R. will complete his Masters of Divinity
in May 2018.
Both have traveled extensively, especially in
the Holy Land

3. PILGRIMAGE: 5 DAY TOUR OF HOLY LAND SITES
See sites such as the birthplace of Jesus,
walk the places where he taught, sail on
the Sea of Gallalie, sit on the hill where
Jesus delivered his teachings, and
remember your baptism or be baptized in
the Jordan River. Next, we will travel to
Jerusalem where Jesus prayed in
the Garden of Gestheminie and walked
into the city on Palm Sunday. We will visit
each of the 12 stations of the Cross on
the Via Delarosa and end at the Church
of the Holy Sepulchre, where Jesus was
crucified.

4. CONFERENCE: CHRIST AT THE CHECKPOINT
About the People of Christ at the Checkpoint: We
are a community of Christians who believe that
following Jesus with integrity means that our lives
are formed by our love for God, the teaching of
the Bible and a fearless life of discipleship in the
complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We
believe that one of the first hallmarks of
discipleship is love for both our own community
and for our enemies. We wish to find Jesus at the
center of everything we do and to make his life
our life. Which means finding courageous love for
Palestinian Arabs and Israeli Jews alike. See more –
The Christ at the Checkpoint Manifesto

5. CONFERENCE: CHRIST AT THE CHECKPOINT
About the Content at Christ at the Checkpoint:
Speakers will explore topics such as “Whose
Land is it Anyway?” and “The Land and the
People” as conference attendees strive to
understand the issues of the land and the
theology supporting different views. Breakout
sessions allow for open discussion with
speakers and attendees. Previous speakers
have included: Rev. Dr. Alex Awad, Rev. Naim
Ateek, Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac, Rev. Dr.
Stephen Sizer, Rev. Colin Chapman, Salim
Munayer and Lisa Loden.

6. ESTIMATED COST: $3000.00
Not Included in Estimated Costs:
• 1 Meal Per Day
• Snacks
• Additional Beverages
• Souvenirs
Estimated Costs Include:
• Airfare
• Ground Transportation
• Hotel (Double
Occupancy)
• 2 Meals per day
• Entrance Fees
• Tips and Gratuities

7. WHO SHOULD GO?
• This trip is ideal for the “First
Timer” or for the person “wanting
to know more.” By combining a
pilgrimage to holy sites with the
conference, travelers get a very
rich experience.
• Schedule an “Interest
Meeting” for you, your friends, or
your church. This 60-minute
presentation includes details
about Holy Sites, pictures, a
conference briefing, as well as
time for Q&A.

8. CONTACT INFORMATION
• Phone: 214-707-1705
• Email: Stacey@SomethingDifferentMinistries.org
• Website: www.somethingdifferentministries.org
• Social Media: www.facebook.com/Something-Different-
Ministries-241072462758138/
• Download Tentative Itinerary