Section
Holyland

Reviews

"'Fascinating, exciting, informative, spiritually moving' are some of the terms that come to mind. There were many highlights .... It is not hard, however, to name the most important result for us. It was the spiritual impact of seeing and hearing those sights we have read about in the Bible all our lives -- a real renewal experience."
-Dr. and Mrs. Gilbert Heebner, Devon, PA

"I thank you for the love shown by you and the members of our group [she was 82 years young]. I had no dream of the many places, things and learning that could take place in such a short time. The Lord blessed us with a beautiful experience."
-Claudine Wicks, Philadelphia, PA

"A note to thank you for all you did for us during the Israel trip. I learned a new perspective on just about everything--my faith, the Bible--everything. I think that it was the most important trip I have taken in my life. Thank you!"
-Kurt Dutra, Ellicott City, MD

"I believe a guide more or less sets the tone of a trip and your enthusiasm was contagious, your patience and tact amazing, all contributing to making the tour a trip I will never forget....One of the important things that helped to make the trip memorable were the students from Eastern College. They were very caring....their energy and good humor were contagious.... I wanted you to know what fine young people they are and how much I appreciated being with them...."
-Dottie Hirokawa, Lansdale, PA

"I have been very much impacted by this trip and have done a lot of reconsideration concerning myself, my life, and my goals. I don't want this journey to end when I return to the states.... My own "inner pilgrimage" can continue wherever I am. Still, I don't want to leave Israel, and I hope to return someday. Thank you for your patience; I respect and appreciate your faithfulness and diligence as our leader. Thank you very much."
-Juliette Palmer, Metuchen, NJ

"We cherish our memories, and many times we still question if it all has been real and if it has really happened to us. Thanks for helping a lifetime dream come true. Each time we talk about our experience and show the video and pictures, it is like reliving our three weeks all over. I had over 100 small pages that were recorded by hand. We still can not believe that we truly walked where Jesus walked. The stories in the Bible are so much more meaningful. You made our trip even more interesting and your enthusiastic manner made it even better. The group we were with sure made an impression on my life. Wonderful memories. Just THANKS again."
-Drew & Betty Adams, Marysville, OH

"My daughter and I are still talking about our extraordinary experiences and blessings. They have profoundly altered our way of perceiving others as well as enriching our spiritual lives."
-Maureen Hamby, Jeffersonville, PA

"Thank you for a wonder-full trip. You are an excellent guide, teacher, and friend. Your sense of humor and flexibility are a wonder to behold. We are all most fortunate to have shared in such a Grand Tour of the Holy Land as a group."
-Karen Hoffman, Tiffin, O

"I want to thank you again for absolutely everything. I don't think I could have enjoyed it more. God showed me so much & took me closer to Him on the Next Level. It was most definitely a life enriching, changing experience....it is such an awesome ministry & I know that it touches many lives."
-Becky Barnett, Glen Arm, MD

"Thank you for making it possible for us to encounter ourselves in the Holy Land, and thank you for being the kind of person who leads us toward a closer encounter with God. It was a wonderful pilgrimage!"
-Sandy Meyer, West Chester, PA

"Already we feel homesick to see our tour group again....It was a trip of a lifetime. You truly made it just perfect with your tremendously interesting instruction and dramatic account of each and every place. It's really hard to convey to others our deep emotions and the wonder of it all. It was a very informative and inspirational study, and I have been preaching it ever since. Please know again how much we enjoyed the trip and how greatly it enlightened us. We'll be thinking and remembering it for the rest of our lives."
-The Rev., Dr. and Mrs. A.D. Ellison, Charleston, WV

"It was a wonderful and exciting trip. You gave us a lifetime of memories .... George and I can never thank you enough. I will always remember the singing."
-Mrs. Anita Walker, Wayne, PA

"It was an experience we shall never forget. Your teaching and biblical insight meant so much to us and has truly whet our appetites for more in depth study…. Again 'thanks for the memories' we shall never forget the Holy Land or you."
-Frances and Bob Fannon, Hilliard, OH

"I want to express my deep appreciation for the trip….Thank you for your patience, your gifted way of handling people of all sorts. Thank you for your teaching, for the interesting little insights you kept giving along the way. Thank you for making each of us feel a part of the family….May God bless you as you continue your teaching at Eastern College and continue to lead trips like this to Israel/Egypt."
-Marian O. Boehr, M.D., Portland. OR

"I am writing to share with you our praises for the overall excellence of our study tour. Dr. Maahs organized an itinerary and curriculum which beautifully balanced religion, archaeology and history. His lectures and spiritual messages were superb. His logistics management was unfailing and his handling of personalities was adroit and sensitive….The combination of students and adults enriches the experience for both. We hope that these special study tours will continue in the future for others to receive as much benefit and enjoyment as we did."
-Raymond & Ruth Albright, Chevy Chase, MD

"The best guided tour that I have ever taken."
-Peter Sloan, Broomall, PA