In what may be a first of its kind pilgrimage by voluntary social organization, the Naga Council Dimapur team of 30 members had the blessed privilege to travel virtually the length and breadth of Israel, visiting numerous Holy sites and memorial Churches of Lord Jesus Christ who lived, died and rose again in the Holy Land of Israel and Egypt more than 2000 years ago.
The Council team began its pilgrimage from the Northern Israel and completed the journey in Egypt. Among the many historical places visited include Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, the village of Cana, Nazareth, Tiberias, the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Bethany, Lazarus’ tomb, Golgotha where Christ was crucified, the Garden Tomb of Jesus, the sites and magnificent memorial Churches built on the spots where Jesus turned water into wine, multiplied 5 loaves and 2 fish to feed 5000 men, Church of Annunciation, Church, etc.
The journey through Israel was indeed breadth-taking and magnificent where words fail to define the glorious experience in the Land of Jesus. To see the rich agricultural lands in the Jordan valley with its verdant cultivation springing out of the desert was indeed beyond description!
The visit to the Dome of the Rock was a historic event in itself. Here, suddenly, we were at the very spot where the fate of the world will be decided when the Temple is rebuilt by Israel which will also herald the imminent return of Christ to the world, commonly called the Second Coming of Christ.
The roads of Israel and its people are magnificent. It is amazing to find that the Biblical events and holy sites are meticulously preserved even after 2000 years.
The Naga Council team prayed and sang devotional hymns at selected Holy sites and along the Via Dolorosa, the Way of the Cross. This is the path where Christ walked as He took His Cross to Calvary to be crucified for the sin of humanity. There are 14 stations along the way which marks the spots where Christ stopped and fell due to exhaustion and pain as He carried The Cross for us to Calvary.
Naga Council considered the Holy Land tour was appropriate as a first choice in its pilgrimage-cum-exposure trip for all tribal Councilors. The divine example of servitude, truth and sacrifice is best set by Christ. It is with the fond dream that leaders would learn from the divine compassion of Christ and emulate the same as we serve the Naga society with truth and honesty.
The tour was funded by individual Councilors raiding own 50% of the entire cost, while the remaining half was mobilized by the Office of the Naga Council and the generous contribution by the following leaders for which Naga Council stands ever grateful :
1. Shri Imkong Imchen, Home Minister, 50,000/-
2. Shri TR Zeliang, Planning Minister, 1,00,000/-
3. Shri Kuzholuzo Nienu, Medical Minister, 1,00,000/-
4. Shri Azheto Zhimomi, MLA & Advisor, Seri & Coop., 1,00,000/-
5. Shri Z. Mero, IPS, SP Dimapur, 50,000/-
The entire cost of the tour for 13 days (international & domestic) stood at approximately Rs. 26 lakhs.
Naga Council Dimapur would also like to express profound thanks and gratitude to Miss Whetono Terhuja of Gospel Press for Passport acquisition for Councilors, Travel Liaison & Printing works for Naga Council Team, Mr & Mrs Sachin Morey, Shalom Holy Land Tours, Mumbai the official Tour Company for escorting the Team throughout the trip.
Further, the Council express deep gratitude to Mrs Judith of RTT, the best Tour Guide true to reputation in Israel, Mr Benny Binyamin, Proprietor of RTT Israel, Mr Sherif El-Ghamry & Mr Walid of Cairo, Egypt for the special tour treatment to the Naga Team to safely witness Cairo’s famous Tahrir Square civil demonstrations on 25 November and a panoramic tour of Cairo sites such as the Pyramids, Sphinx, Cairo Museum, Suez Canal, etc. Naga Council is also grateful to Mr Stas Misezhnikov, Minister of Tourism, State of Israel for awarding Appreciation Certificates of Tourism Goodwill Ambassadors for Israel to all Members of the Naga Team.
Naga Council is grateful to the President Pastors Fellowship and his team, other Pastors, prayer teams and the various families who have, as assured us, offered constant prayer vigil of our team throughout the journey. The tour was a grand success blessed by God through your dedicated prayers! May God richly bless all.
Issued by Naga Council Dimapur
The Council team began its pilgrimage from the Northern Israel and completed the journey in Egypt. Among the many historical places visited include Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, the village of Cana, Nazareth, Tiberias, the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Bethany, Lazarus’ tomb, Golgotha where Christ was crucified, the Garden Tomb of Jesus, the sites and magnificent memorial Churches built on the spots where Jesus turned water into wine, multiplied 5 loaves and 2 fish to feed 5000 men, Church of Annunciation, Church, etc.
The journey through Israel was indeed breadth-taking and magnificent where words fail to define the glorious experience in the Land of Jesus. To see the rich agricultural lands in the Jordan valley with its verdant cultivation springing out of the desert was indeed beyond description!
The visit to the Dome of the Rock was a historic event in itself. Here, suddenly, we were at the very spot where the fate of the world will be decided when the Temple is rebuilt by Israel which will also herald the imminent return of Christ to the world, commonly called the Second Coming of Christ.
The roads of Israel and its people are magnificent. It is amazing to find that the Biblical events and holy sites are meticulously preserved even after 2000 years.
The Naga Council team prayed and sang devotional hymns at selected Holy sites and along the Via Dolorosa, the Way of the Cross. This is the path where Christ walked as He took His Cross to Calvary to be crucified for the sin of humanity. There are 14 stations along the way which marks the spots where Christ stopped and fell due to exhaustion and pain as He carried The Cross for us to Calvary.
Naga Council considered the Holy Land tour was appropriate as a first choice in its pilgrimage-cum-exposure trip for all tribal Councilors. The divine example of servitude, truth and sacrifice is best set by Christ. It is with the fond dream that leaders would learn from the divine compassion of Christ and emulate the same as we serve the Naga society with truth and honesty.
The tour was funded by individual Councilors raiding own 50% of the entire cost, while the remaining half was mobilized by the Office of the Naga Council and the generous contribution by the following leaders for which Naga Council stands ever grateful :
1. Shri Imkong Imchen, Home Minister, 50,000/-
2. Shri TR Zeliang, Planning Minister, 1,00,000/-
3. Shri Kuzholuzo Nienu, Medical Minister, 1,00,000/-
4. Shri Azheto Zhimomi, MLA & Advisor, Seri & Coop., 1,00,000/-
5. Shri Z. Mero, IPS, SP Dimapur, 50,000/-
The entire cost of the tour for 13 days (international & domestic) stood at approximately Rs. 26 lakhs.
Naga Council Dimapur would also like to express profound thanks and gratitude to Miss Whetono Terhuja of Gospel Press for Passport acquisition for Councilors, Travel Liaison & Printing works for Naga Council Team, Mr & Mrs Sachin Morey, Shalom Holy Land Tours, Mumbai the official Tour Company for escorting the Team throughout the trip.
Further, the Council express deep gratitude to Mrs Judith of RTT, the best Tour Guide true to reputation in Israel, Mr Benny Binyamin, Proprietor of RTT Israel, Mr Sherif El-Ghamry & Mr Walid of Cairo, Egypt for the special tour treatment to the Naga Team to safely witness Cairo’s famous Tahrir Square civil demonstrations on 25 November and a panoramic tour of Cairo sites such as the Pyramids, Sphinx, Cairo Museum, Suez Canal, etc. Naga Council is also grateful to Mr Stas Misezhnikov, Minister of Tourism, State of Israel for awarding Appreciation Certificates of Tourism Goodwill Ambassadors for Israel to all Members of the Naga Team.
Naga Council is grateful to the President Pastors Fellowship and his team, other Pastors, prayer teams and the various families who have, as assured us, offered constant prayer vigil of our team throughout the journey. The tour was a grand success blessed by God through your dedicated prayers! May God richly bless all.
Issued by Naga Council Dimapur
