A New Dawn for ACTS
Alpha Christian TourS is in it's third year of operation. Our organization of clergy and laity is building a solid base of operation with dedicated travel hosts and travel representatives. Our goal is to bring you a "hassle free" journey wherever your destination
may be. We will know you by name and treat you with
respect. We believe the "Golden Rule" (see separate
article) applies to your travel as it does to each facet of
life. We have company representatives escorting each
group to enable you to feel comfortable when you are
away from home. You will always travel with a small
congenial group of travelers who are looking for
"something special." As you can see from the
Journeys on the Horizon we have expanded our
worldwide travel menu. Although holy land is our deep
love and attracts many passengers, we are always
excited when we can add another destination.
ACTS is happy to accommodate the experienced
travel host in customizing their trip. We obviously
believe that you should travel to the places which
interest you rather than our directing where you should
go.
The enclosed brochure describing an Alternative
Way to Travel is for your consideration. Read it
carefully and then decide to come and travel with us.
You will not be disappointed.
Palestinian Feature
Do you understand the Palestinian Issue? Do you
know any Palestinian people or is your awareness
limited to what you see on television? If you answer
YES to these questions, you should consider making a
journey to The Land of the Bible, where the Palestinian
people live. You will see their lifestyle first hand. You
will rejoice with them in their accomplishments and
weep with them in their sorrows. You will come to
know them as people and see their children as you see
other children around the world; children with dreams,
hopes and expectations for a meaningful life. Don't be
confused by the pictures you see on the evening news --- come and find out for yourself who the Palestinian
people really are!
Journeys on the Horizon
- Mediterranean Cruise May 5, 1999
Only a few cabins remain on the 12 Cruise from
Barcelona to Venice aboard Royal Caribbean's luxurious
Splendor of the Seas. Join a friendly group of folks who
will travel from Barcelona to Rome to Sicily to Venice,
among other stops. Hurry, while cabins last on this "sold
out" cruise.
- Footsteps of Paul (Greece/Turkey) April 28, 1999
A magnificent experience awaits you as the Biblical
journey of Paul along with many classical Greek centers
are highlighted. The crowning jewel of the trip will be a
three day Aegean Cruise to Ephesus in Turkey.
- Alaskan Cruise May 27, 1999
Explore picturesque and pristine Alaska aboard your
cruise ship from Vancouver through the inside passage.
Marvel at the untouched landscape and thrill at the
Creator's majestic beauty. Your cruise will be aboard one
of Holland America's superior ships.
- Hymns of Faith (England/Wales) Sept. 20, 1999
Hear the story of our faith through our hymns and
hymnwriters as we visit the places they lived and loved
throughout England and Wales. Dr. William Weisser,
Director of Music at Edenton Street UMC in Raleigh will
provide seminar leadership. A must for those interested
in church music.
- Women of the Bible (Holy Land) February 6, 2000
Give special attention to the women of faith who have
intersected our lives through their strength, leadership and
wisdom as we survey Old and New Testament sites where
they lived and worked.
- Passion Play - See Oberammergau Opportunity
Oberammergau Opportunity
Have you always heard about the Passion Play in Germany and wondered what it would be like to attend? Did you realize that it is the oldest drama performance in the world and that it is performed every ten years? People from everywhere will be attending this electrifying production, so why not you? ACTS has several different itineraries
operating in the summer of 2000 and we still have space for you, although space will be totally sold in the next few months. Choose from one of the following dates and itineraries and register now!
- May 21, 2000 Blue Danube: Treasures of Austria, Germany and Liechtenstein
- June 21, 2000 Pilgrimage of Faith: Treasures of the Holy Land with Oberammergau
- July 6, 2000 Alpine Splendor: Treasures of Austria, Germany and Switzerland
- July 19, 2000 Music of the Heart & Soul: Treasures of Austria, Czech Republic and Germany
- July 20, 2000 Italian Masterpiece: Treasures of Italy and Germany
- July 24, 2000 Music of the Heart & Soul: Treasures of Austria, Czech Republic and Germany
- Sept. 21, 2000 Italian Masterpiece: Treasures of Italy and Germany
All of the itineraries include overnight in the quaint village of Oberammergau where you can live amongst the villagers
who dedicate so much of their lives to fulfilling the promise made by their ancestors more than 365 years ago. Call our
office for a full color brochure.
Have You Given Any Thought To.....
- Giving a Journey as a GIFT to someone special who has made a difference in your
life? You can make a difference in the life of
a family member, Sunday School teacher or
friend by surprising them with a trip! We can
help you work out the surprise....
- Customizing your Holy Land Pilgrimage or
Designing your own Journey anywhere in the
world? ACTS can help you create an exciting
itinerary and plan the trip. Taking care of all
the details is our trademark!
- Allowing ACTS to assist you in obtaining the
lowest airfare for your mission trips? "Every
dollar saved on airfare is one more dollar for
Kingdom building."
The Golden Rules
Golden Rule #1: Put the Customer First
A recent three year study by the National Federation
of Independent Business (NFIB) in Washington, DC
showed that small businesses which put heavy emphasis
on customer service were more likely to survive and
succeed than competitors who emphasized such
advantages as lower prices.
Personal Care sets ACTS apart from other travel companies
Golden Rule # 2: Stay Close To Your Customer
The Best business owners are not only committed to
staying close to their clientele, but also identify with
them. They give their customers the level of service
they themselves would expect to receive.
Escorted Service sets ACTS apart from other travel companies
Golden Rule # 3: Pay Attention To The Details
Group Leaders do not want to be embarrassed by
inferior hotels, herding of their passengers or...
Honesty, Integrity and Trust set ACTS apart from other travel companies
From the Mailbox
Comments from recent Holy Land Travelers include:
"I would not take a million dollars for the time in Jordan! Coming into the holy land through Jordan just makes the problems of the area and the economic hardships a reality before entering the land of "milk & honey." Surely I am not the only American who has been ignorant of the situation of the peoples other than the Jewish community in this area of the world. Thank you for showing me a clear picture of the situation in the Middle East through the travel in Jordan."
"The impact of making this pilgrimage will remain with me throughout my lifetime. So many things we saw and did affected me personally and hold deep meaning in my heart. I kept thinking how remarkable at times that we walked the very same ground that Jesus walked and about he added meaning now in our Scripture readings. I think I probably began my journey looking for actual places where certain events happened. However, very shortly afterward, I was so caught up in the awe of being there, that the experience itself was much more valuable. This is not a geographic journey;
it is a spiritual one. We came away with a change of heart and a deepened faith to sustain us through the rest of life's journey. I will never forget Moses' view of the Promised Land, crossing the Sea of Galilee, Beatitude Mountain, the ceremony at Cana, the Stations of The Cross on the Via Dolorosa, the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. There were many other vistas, but these were my favorites."
"I am writing to thank you once again for everything you did to make our tour of the Holy Land such a wonderful and memorable experience. Your meticulous planning and attention to detail offered a packed agenda with a wide variety of opportunities to visit momentous Christian places while making this journey as effortless as possible for our
group. You made certain that everyone's needs were taken care of and we were happy campers. The choice of accommodations, meals, tour guides, transportation, photographers and everything else behind-the-scenes were all first-rate."
Home