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On a Spiritual Adventure of a Lifetime!
M A Y 1 - 1 2, 2 0 2 3
The Journeys of Paul
Pastor Jeff Smith invites you...
No VAX
Required!
Italy
Glories of Rome
The glories of this ancient city are difficult to capture. The sights, sounds, smells of a vibrant metropolis somehow embrace the intimate charm of streetside cafes, small alleyways, artisan shops, and lively gathering places like the Spanish Steps or the Piazza Navona, one of Rome's most famous squares. You'll experience many of these places and understand more fully why Rome has earned the title, The Eternal City.
“At last we came to Rome. The brothers and sisters there had heard we were coming. They traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. When Paul saw these people, he thanked God and was cheered up. ​When we got to Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself. ​But a soldier guarded him.”​
​Acts 28:14-16
Imperial Rome
You start your full day of touring in the eternal city at the Colosseum, one of the many monuments that captures the might and power of Rome. From there, you’ll see the Forum and the Piazza Venezia, dominated by the imposing monument to Vittorio Emanuele II. The day ends deep in the Roman Catacombs, where Christians hid to escape Roman persecution and where many of them died. It’s an experience you will long remember.
Christian Rome
Your second day will take you to St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel, well-known around the world for its magnificent ceiling, beautifully decorated by Michelangelo. Finally, the group will gather in the Prison of St. Paul where he awaited his fate at the hand of the Romans. Together you’ll celebrate the reality that awaited this saint – and all saints – as he anticipated his glorious reunion with Christ.
A Farewell Dinner at one of Rome’s wonderful restaurants will conclude your journeys and prepare you for the flight home.
“ Through Isaiah the prophet the Spirit said, ….‘Here is what I want you to know. God has sent His salvation to people who are not Jews. And they will listen.’ For two whole years Paul stayed in a house he rented. He welcomed all who came to see him. He preached boldly about God’s kingdom. No one could keep him from teaching people about the Lord Jesus Christ.
Acts 28:28-30
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