Historic Four-Star Hotel to Open in Lourdes: Grand Hotel Moderne

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HISTORIC FOUR-STAR HOTEL TO OPEN IN LOURDES
Lourdes most historic hotel is undergoing extensive renovations
for the 150th anniversary of the apparitions with a March 2008 opening

LOURDES, France (November 26, 2007) – In preparation for the 150th anniversary of the apparitions in Lourdes, the city’s most historic hotel is undergoing a major renovation and transformation. Built in 1896 by Benoîte and Jean Soubirous, St. Bernadette’s brother, the Grand Hotel Moderne is a splendid example of late XIXth century architecture that will offer all modern day comfort in the fantastic “Art Nouveau” ambience designed by Louis Majorelle. The exceptional architecture of the hotel makes it a masterpiece of Lourdes heritage.

The Grand Hôtel Moderne combines charm, elegance, and comfort in the heart of Lourdes. Located within a minute walk of the shrine grounds, the hotel offers easy access to the Grotto and the tourist sites of the city: native house of Bernadette Soubirous, basilicas, fortified castle and museums. The five-story building with its 106 rooms will be entirely renovated with an opening in March 2008. The interior retains its warmth and prestige with wooden floors, wall paneling, circular staircase, marble pillars, and antique furniture. All rooms are spacious, decorated with a great sense of taste (fashionable furniture, bathroom luxuriously appointed in Italian marble and white porcelain), and offer a very high level of comfort (individual heating/cooling controls, high quality bed linen, noise isolation) and safety.

“Our main target is to increase the comfort and service level in our hotel because we think that Lourdes deserves to welcome its pilgrims in the best possible way,” said René Buy, Director of the Grand Hotel Moderne. “We want to become the 4-star reference hotel in Lourdes for the U.S. market.”

Having a look at the amenities, the hotel provides a welcoming bar and a charming restaurant named the “Majorelle,” where guests will enjoy typical French-Italian cuisine in a stylish atmosphere. Two meeting rooms are also available for the organization of gatherings, seminars, religious services, or private parties. Other new amenities and services include electronic door systems, Wifi Internet access in the main Lobby, a luggage room (in case of late check out), a TV room equipped with a huge flat screen, and a second elevator (total capacity of 19 persons with both elevators). The Baroque frontage will be restored to its original splendour when it opened under the direction of the Soubirous family in 1902. The very professional and friendly team will welcome you at the re-opening of the Grand Hôtel Moderne.

“The Grand Hotel Moderne is the number one hotel I would recommend for every tour operator in North America. With its four-star ambiance, facilities, and cuisine, combined with its “across the street” proximity to the Lourdes shrine, the hotel serves as the perfect venue for the discerning American traveler. As a tour leader myself, the Grand Hotel Moderne is where I’ll take my groups.” – Kevin J. Wright, WRTA President and Award-winning travel author.

The Grand Hôtel Moderne is currently taking bookings for 2008. To learn more about the hotel or to make reservations visit www.grandhotelmoderne.com, email booking@grandhotelmoderne.com or call +33 (0) 5 62 94 12 32. U.S. residents can also contact Luciana White at 617-953-2761 or lucianawhite@verizon.net.

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About the Grand Hôtel Moderne (Lourdes, France)
Built in 1896 by Benoîte and Jean Soubirous, St. Bernadette’s brother, the Grand Hôtel Moderne is a historic hotel in Lourdes, France. Conveniently located within 150 feet of the world famous shrine, the 106-room hotel will re-open in March 2008 for the 150th anniversary of the apparitions.

For reservations or more information contact:
Grand Hôtel Moderne****
21, avenue Bernadette Soubirous
F-65100 Lourdes
Tel.: +33 (0)5 62 94 12 32
Fax: +33 (0)5 62 42 07 17
booking@grandhotelmoderne.com
www.grandhotelmoderne.com

Expanded Religious Market Coverage - Leisure Group Travel

Expanded Religious Market Coverage for '08 Leisure Group Travel
Two special sections featured - February & August 2008

Willowbrook, Ill...In support of the growing popularity of $18-billion global religious travel marketplace, Leisure Group Travel magazine, the leading group travel publication in North America, is making a major investment by expanding its religious travel coverage in 2008.
The magazine commissioned world-renowned religious travel expert, and founder of the World Religious Travel Association, Kevin Wright to create the most comprehensive analysis of the religious travel market to date. Mr. Wright's article, titled "Religious Tourism: A New Era, A Dynamic Industry" appears in Leisure Group Travel's 2008 Industry Forecast edition published this month. It outlines the many opportunities that are available to group tour planners, destinations and suppliers that are trying to capture their share of this burgeoning marketplace. (Read entire article)

Expanded 2008 Editorial Coverage
For 2008, Leisure Group Travel has commissioned two special supplements on Religious Travel in February and August. February's edition includes coverage of the Globus Religious Travel Symposium, plus market updates on destinations and events prevalent in the religious travel industry. In August, Leisure Group Travel will feature pre-show coverage of the inaugural World Religious Travel Expo, to be held in Orlando, October 2008.
Though the magazine's religious editorial coverage is expanding, Leisure Group Travel is not a newcomer to the religious travel market. Jeff Gayduk, publisher of Leisure Group Travel explains, "Back in 2003, we started to see a noticeable up-tick in the number of churches and religious organizations that were running group travel programs. We set out a plan to identify these organizations offered them a subscription. Through that effort, we were able to amass more than 3,000 religious-oriented travel groups to Leisure Group Travel's nationwide subscription base. Add that to our existing tour operators, travel agents and bus companies that serve the religious market, and we have more qualified circulation than any market competitor."
Gayduk adds that even though the word "religious" doesn't appear on the firm's masthead, that doesn't mean the magazine isn't of appeal to religious groups. "As our studies show, and Mr. Wright articulated in his article, religious groups are running the same type of group trips and retreats that other market sectors do. Whereas in years past, churches ran travel pilgrimages to validate faith, now they are developing travel programs as a social outlet, a way to tie members closer together." Gayduk continued, "Our readers from the religious segment find our articles beneficial, knowing that they may take extra time to explore their faith while on tour or retreat."
Suppliers looking to reach religious group travel planners can see for themselves how exposure in Leisure Group Travel will directly connect them with religious groups from coast-to-coast - making this religious group marketing vehicle the best value for their advertising dollar. Special two-insertion package rates have been established for the religious travel supplements in February and August, with rates from $1,550.

About Leisure Group Travel

Leisure Group Travel is the leading print and online publication serving the group travel industry. With a circulation of 20,000, Leisure Group Travel is the only publication that reaches all core market segments, including fast growing affinity and niche markets like religious tourism. The magazine's industry exclusive advertising guarantee assures that all advertisers receive qualified leads.

For more information about Leisure Group Travel's religious travel supplements, contact the firm at 630-794-0696.

WRTA Member Carnival earns top cruise awards

CARNIVAL’S OUTSIDE SALES FORCE EARNS TOP HONORS IN ANNUAL
CRUISE ONE/CRUISES INC AWARDS
‘Fun Ships’ Also Named ‘Most Improved Cruise Line’

MIAMI (November 8, 2007) – Carnival Cruise Lines was named “Best Outside Sales Force” and “Most Improved Cruise Line” by Cruise One/Cruises Inc., a national travel consortium consisting of top travel agents throughout the U.S. and Canada.
The awards were presented during the recent Cruise One/Cruises Inc. 2007 annual conference and are based on a survey of hundreds of the organization’s field sales representatives who were asked to rate cruise lines in a variety of product- and service-related categories.
“Carnival places tremendous emphasis on maintaining the highest standards of service and quality and to receive this recognition is a validation of Carnival’s efforts to meet the needs of both our guests and travel agent partners,” said Maurice Zarmati, Carnival Cruise Lines’ vice president of sales.
Carnival received its “Best Outside Sales Force” award for its outstanding service provided to travel agents, who are served by a team of 77 business development managers (BDMs) responsible for strategic planning, marketing direction and sales training to help agencies throughout the U.S. and Canada increase sales and maximize profits. BDMs are supported by a staff of 50 business development specialists located at the company’s Miami headquarters.
Carnival’s “Most Improved Cruise Line” award is based on the line’s many recent product enhancements that have resulted in significant upgrades to the “Fun Ship” vacation experience.
Among these is the $250 million “Evolutions of Fun” ship refurbishment program which recently debuted on the Carnival Inspiration and will be incorporated into the line’s other Fantasy-class vessels over the next few years.
“Evolutions of Fun” upgrades include the Serenity adults-only areas, redesigned mid-ship resort style-pool areas, and Carnival Waterworks- an elaborate water park encompassing a four-deck-high, 300-foot-long spiraling tube water slide, a separate 82-foot-long double-lane racing waterslide, and an expansive spray park that offers multiple and varied water spray apparatus.
Other fleetwide enhancements include the Carnival Comfort Bed sleep system, Wi-Fi and cellular phone service. Carnival’s family friendly upgrades include new activities and facilities for its top-rated “Camp Carnival” children’s program, and expanded programming and attractive teen clubs for its “Club O2” teen program. The line will also debut new custom-designed facilities geared towards 12- to 14-year olds which will offer activities and programming specifically for pre-teens.
Carnival is the largest and most popular cruise line in the world, with 22 "Fun Ships" operating voyages ranging from three to 18 days in length to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, New England, Canada, Bermuda, Europe, the Greek Isles and South America.
The line currently has three new ships on order, including the 113,300-ton Carnival Splendor, set to launch Carnival’s first Northern European cruise program July 13, 2008, and the 130,000-ton Carnival Dream and Carnival Magic – to be the largest “Fun Ships” ever constructed when they enter service in June 2009 and October 2011, respectively.
For additional information and reservations, call 1-800-327-9501 (individual) or 1-800-327-5782 (groups) or visit the line’s travel agent Internet portal, bookccl.com.
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Carnival Cruise Lines, a unit of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is a proud member of the exclusive World’s Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises, and The Yachts of Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each guest, and a commitment to quality and value, our member lines appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. Together, we offer exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world’s most desirable destinations.

Jordan Travel Mart Registrations Begin

Jordan Travel Mart - Reserve your spot today in Jordan!

(McLean, VA and Jacksonville, FL) The Jordan Tourism Board North America (JTBNA), a WRTA charter member, has announced its 1st Annual Jordan Travel Mart (JTM)will be held onFebruary 10-12, 2008 at the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center at the Dead Sea. The format of JTM will include two days of pre-scheduled appointments between USA, Canada, and Latin/South America “Buyers” and Jordan “Suppliers,” presentations on various tourism products, and a great selection of exciting pre and post tours throughout the entire Country.

Jordan is a distinctive destination offering breathtaking and mysterious sights, luxury accommodations, exquisite cuisine and countless activities that can provide visitors with inspiration, motivation, rejuvenation, and a guaranteed experience of a lifetime. Jordan attracts many niche markets – luxury; eco-adventure; educational/cultural; medical/spa; cruising; and, of course, religious travel.

Faith tourism from North America to Jordan has increased dramatically since 2000, when JTBNA initiated a long-term marketing and public relations strategy to educate and attract the North American religious market. Years in the making, JTM will serve as a catalyst for suppliers and buyers seeking to strengthen their portfolios and increase their share of Holy Land travel to Jordan.

In making the Jordan Travel Mart announcement, Malia Asfour, Jordan Tourism Board North America Director, said: “This is a tremendous opportunity for travel professionals to learn and become experts on all the wonders Jordan has to offer and truly experience the diversity of this unique destination. We have witnessed a significant increase in interest from the North/South American travelers and have been working closely with the trade to capitalize on this trend. I am sure that Petra winning the title as one of the New 7 Wonders, will also dramatically increase consumers awareness and tourism arrivals to Jordan.”

Irma Coleman, President & CEO of William H. Coleman, Inc., the Jordan Travel Mart Event Management Firm, said: “We are very excited about being a part of the Jordan Tourism Board’s Team, and for the opportunity to help make this Event a vital part of Jordan’s Tourism development activities in 2008, and years to come.”

For additional information on JTM, registration forms, pre-post tour itineraries, and discount airfares please visit the official JTM website: www.jordantravelmart.com

Globus unveils new survey on Religious Tourism

Globus Releases Results of First-Ever Study of International Religious Travelers
November 1, 2007 http://www.globusfaith.com/

For many, traveling abroad is a spiritual experience - visiting magnificent cathedrals, ancient temples and other historic religious sites can have a profound effect on anyone that encounters them. Increasingly, though, Americans are planning international vacations specifically designed to explore their religion and deepen their faith. While many experts agree this is one of the fastest growing vacation trends, until now the travel industry had no way to quantify these spiritual sojourners.

Today, Globus, the world's leader in escorted travel, unveiled the findings of an extensive study about the U.S. market for international religious vacations. Most notably, the Globus Religious Travel Study (conducted by Menlo Consulting Group, Inc.) revealed that one-third of all international travelers - or 15.7 million U.S. adults - are likely to take a religious vacation in the future. In fact, one in 10 international pleasure travelers have already been abroad on a faith-based vacation - or approximately 4.5 million people. The total market of past and potential religious travelers in the U.S. numbers approximately 16.6 million people. The results of this survey fall closely in line with the phenomenon Globus has experienced since introducing a religious travel division (http://www.globusfaith.com/) in 2004. In 2007, year-to-date bookings have increased 74 percent over 2006 figures.

As the first and only large tour operator to have embraced the spirit of faith-based vacations, Globus has steadily increased its religious vacation offerings and now boasts dozens of departure dates throughout the year. "There's no doubt that religious vacations will continue to be a booming trend in the travel industry," said Mike Schields, director of group sales and emerging markets for the Globus family of brands. "One driving factor is how meaningful these trips can be for the traveler. Our study showed that eight in 10 past religious travelers plan to repeat the experience in the future - it's just an incredible testament to the personal enlightenment that many have on faith-based vacations."

Visiting spiritual sites is an obvious activity for religious travelers. However, according to the survey, 42 percent of potential religious travelers say it's not all about pious activities - they want variety, with a 50/50 mix of religious and non-religious activities planned for the itinerary. Also revealed in the Globus Religious Travel Study - past and potential religious travelers aren't the only ones interested in exploring the roots of their faith on vacation. More than 40 percent of all American international pleasure travelers - or 20.1 million people - have at least some desire to get in touch with their religious heritage when they travel.

Other data highlights include:
-- Spirituality in numbers: Religious travelers prefer group travel. Three-quarters of potential religious travelers would opt for an escorted group tour, while fewer than one in five would choose a cruise or independent travel.

-- Who are religious travelers? A majority of religious travelers are well-educated - more than 60 percent have graduated college or attended/completed graduate school. More than half have a household income of over $75,000, and the vast majority (70 percent) are married.

-- Faith at home: Half of all religious travelers are Protestant, and one-quarter are Roman Catholic. More than two-thirds of religious travelers say they are active in their church, temple or synagogue - and nearly half say they volunteer in their local communities.

-- What are the hot religious destinations? Israel tops the list (35 percent) of countries that travelers have already visited on a faith-driven trip, followed by Italy (12 percent) and Greece (11 percent). Israel is the most cited (54 percent) desirable destination for religious trips. Italy is also a top contender of desirable destinations, with 41 percent, along with England (28 percent).

The announcement of Globus' Religious Travel Study comes alongside the announcement of its 2008 faith-based vacation offerings. Catering mostly to Catholic and Protestant/Christian denominations, Globus has increased its departures by 60 percent for 2008. Fitting with the study results, travelers on a Globus religious vacation can balance visits to spiritual sites with shopping, entertainment and exploration. They also receive faith-based insight and story-telling from a special team of Globus Tour Directors.

Highlights of the 2008 offerings include:

-- Legacy of Pope John Paul II (7 days): This week-long vacation offers travelers an intimate look into the life of the beloved pope. Travelers will experience Pope John Paul II's hometown, visiting his birthplace and boyhood home before traveling south through Poland. Other highlights of this tour include visits to Warsaw, Czestochowa and Krakow, all important sites in the Pope's life. This trip also includes a visit to Auschwitz with a stop at the remains the former concentration camp and a martyrdom museum. (Priced from $1,249 - land only(a))

-- Jordan & Egypt in the Bible (10 days): This vacation begins in Cairo, Egypt, with sightseeing at the Great Pyramids and Giza's Sphinx - accompanied by a personal Egyptologist. Then, travelers continue on to Mt. Sinai - where Moses received the Ten Commandments - and the Dead Sea, among other biblical sites. (Priced from $1,649 - land only(a), including intra-tour flight)

-- Christian England & the World of C.S. Lewis (9 days): Arriving in London as their first stop on the vacation, travelers will visit the city's many famous cathedrals before enjoying excursions to Canterbury and Oxford. This stay in Oxford allows travelers a glimpse into Lewis' past with visits to his colleges and favorite pubs. The nine-day trip concludes with a stop in Cambridge where the writer also lived and taught. (Priced from $1,889 - land only(a))

-- Footsteps of Apostle Paul (10 days): Globus' most popular religious vacation, this trip affords travelers the opportunity to visit sites where the Apostle Paul delivered sermons and conducted personal pilgrimages. Travelers will visit Greece and Turkey, stopping in cities such as Corinth and Philippi, famed for the letters and teachings that Paul addressed to them. In addition to seeing religious sites, travelers will also experience a three-day cruise, with visits to the islands of Mykonos and Rhodes - where the apostle landed in 51 A.D. (Priced from $1,729 - land/cruise only(a))

-- Classic Shrines of Italy (9 days): A travelers favorite, this vacation offers a grand tour of Italian religious sites. The tour's first stop in Rome includes visits to the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums, as well as a tour of the Colosseum, a site of Christian martyrdom. As the trip continues, travelers will sightsee in various Italian villages en route to Assisi to experience the life of St. Francis. (Priced from $1,739 - land only(a))

-- New! Oberammergau 2010 Vacation - Catholic Germany & Alps (9 days): Don't be fooled by the date - it's not too early to reserve a seat at this world-famous famous Passion Play. Every 10 years, thousands of tourists descend on the humble German village of Oberammergau. Since 1634, the villagers have been performing this play that portrays the Passion of Christ - from the entry into Jerusalem to the Resurrection. The performances and the hotels sell out every season, but vacationers who travel with Globus are guaranteed first-class seats and accommodations. Before reaching Oberammergau, though, travelers begin on this vacation in Munich. Then, following the Passion Play, they travel through the Alps with stops in Liechtenstein and Switzerland, before visiting the historic cathedrals in Cologne and cruising on the Rhine River. (Priced from $2,669 - land only(a))

For more information about Globus' 2008 religious vacations, please visit http://www.globusfaith.com/. Globus' Religious Travel Study was conducted as part of Menlo Consulting Group's TravelStyles(R) USA 2007-2008 research program. For complete results, or for more information about methodology, please contact Ian Jeffries at ian_jeffries@cohnwolfe.com or (310) 967-2957. (a) Consumers can call 1-866-313-2855 for air-inclusive pricing.

About Globus
Globus is the world's leader in escorted travel with 80 years' experience sharing the world's stories. Globus offers an array of choices with vacation to six continents, visiting over 65 countries, with seven travel styles to choose from. For seven years in a row, Globus has been selected by Recommend Magazine as the best tour operator to Europe, and a top finalist for North America, Asia, Latin America and Africa. Globus was also acknowledged as Travel Weekly's 2006 Readers' Choice for best international tour operator, as well as best tour operator to Asia and South Pacific. The privately held company has offices worldwide with its U.S. headquarters in Littleton, Colo. Globus vacations include: deluxe, superior first class or first class hotels; daily breakfasts, many dinners; professional Tour Directors or Local Hosts; sightseeing; transportation; hotel taxes; service charges and baggage handling. Consumers can book reservations or request a 2008 Globus Religious Vacations brochure by seeing a preferred travel agent, calling toll free 1-866-313-2855 or visiting http://www.globusfaith.com/. About Menlo Consulting Group, Inc. MCG is a strategy consulting and marketing research firm renowned for its expertise in global travel and tourism. MCG helps organizations gain a competitive edge through custom-designed branding and strategy consulting and research projects, as well as through TravelStyles(R), the industry's most respected program of multi-client research with international travelers. For more information, contact us at 650-941-4458 or info@menloconsulting.com. www.menloconsulting.com/ Survey Estimates Millions of

Americans Want Faith-Based Vacations
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Australian-based Mission Travel Services November Newsletter

Mission Travel Services (Australia)
November Newsletter
Misisonary Travel Website: www.missiontravel.com.au
Pilgrimage Travel Website: www.pilgrimage.com.au

Breathe life into our office.
If you haven’t been to our office in Camberwell we have a lovely office on a street corner with lots of natural light. We renovated the space before we moved in last February and it looks fabulous. However a few clients have commented that a few photos on the wall would be nice. So we are calling on you, our world travellers to submit a photo that you would be happy for us to blow up and frame for our wall. Something with a mission feel would be great, but we will consider almost anything! Email your photo to us. A thank you gift will follow if your photo is used.

Airlines at capacity – so plan and book early.
Many airlines are currently enjoying excellent loadings on flights. The latest reports indicate Singapore Airlines is operating at 92% of capacity, Emirates at 73% and even domestic carrier Virgin Blue operating at 85%. It is important where possible to plan and book seats early, particularly for busy times such as December and school holidays.
Many airlines have released Earlybird airfares for travel in 2008 that need to be booked and paid for in 2007. You can save many hundreds of dollars by taking up these offers, so please feel free to contact us for a quote. Over the next year or two many airlines will take delivery of A380 aircraft which will saturate the market with loads of additional seats. Hopefully this will keep airline prices low. We can’t say the same for taxes as they seem to continue to increase. Taxes are subject to fluctuation until the airline ticket is issued, requiring payment in full.

What’s in a name!
The hairdressing industry is alive and well thanks to the business the team at Mission Travel Group is giving them. We are going grey prematurely! Why you ask?? When making an airline reservation, the name in the booking must match the name in the passport EXACTLY! Many airlines charge hefty fees or make you purchase a whole new ticket if the name is not correct. Please help us out by letting us know at the time of booking what your correct legal name is.

Come along with us on a trip to Africa…..
We often have clients asking us of there is a trip that they can join. Well here is one for you to consider: Kidslink are inviting people to travel with them to Mozambique in 2008
They are planning for TWO TEAMS to go into Mozambique in 2008.
Each team will have a maximum of ten people and will be away for just over two weeks.
Team 1 departs on 27 July 2008 until 12 August 2008 and will be involved in the annual Kidslink leaders training seminar along with some aid work and labouring and maintenance work. Team 2 departs 10 August 2008 until 26 August 2008. This will be aid & development construction work i.e. water wells and building construction/maintenance. Space on this team is already limited.
http://sendstudio.giga-sj-001.net/users/link.php?UserID=618273&Newsletter=4300&List=242&LinkType=Send&LinkID=11906

We are also seeking expressions of interest to anyone who would like to visit Africa as a family on a short term mission. We are looking at a trip to South Africa and/or Uganda in the September school holidays 2008. If you have a young family and would like to expose them to African life please contact us.

Congratulations to our 3,000th booking
Wow can you believe it since February 2006 (just 20months) we have made over 3000 bookings! The lucky 3000th booking is Mr. Nathan Visor who is travelling to Uganda in December with the International Support Aid. Nathan a special delivery will be coming your way soon from our friends at http://sendstudio.giga-sj-001.net/users/link.php?UserID=618273&Newsletter=4300&List=242&LinkType=Send&LinkID=11907. Thank you all so much for your business. We truly love serving you all and are amazed at Gods provision for us through this business

Buy a CD and help a worthy cause
Hip hop band Bliss n Eso recently travelled to South Africa and recorded a song and film clip with the Connections Zulu Choir. The song, Bullet and a Target was released this week.
All proceeds from the single will go to The Oaktree Foundation’s Schools for Schools Project and to the Choir. Hip hop might not be your style but is a good gift for young people (Christmas is only 8 weeks away!).

Mission of the Month – Northside Community Church
Thirty-eight members of Northside Church travelled to Uganda last month to Watoto Childcare Ministries to assist with construction of a village kitchen. The church raised $100,000 for the project. WOW! The trip was a great success and more information and a blog can be found on their website www.northsidechurch.org.au then click on Mission Trip Updates.
A big thank you to Carmen in our office who managed this trip for the team.

Congratulations to the lucky Light FM prizewinners….
Deborah Jenkins and her husband Don are heading off to Greece on the Footsteps of Paul cruise in 2008 with Pilgrimage Travel and Tours. Congratulations! We hope you have a wonderful time.

Rgister your interest to Lead a Pilgrimage in 2009- 2010
Interested in leading a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Greece and Turkey, Camino de Santiago, Oberammergau Passion Play or maybe any other special interest group tour?
We are looking for expressions of interest from Leaders, Clergy or Lay people for our 2009 and 2010 programmes. Leaders travel free of charge, when minimun numbers on the tour are met. If you are interested please email Frank to express your interest.