During my career in the Marine Corps I was privileged to often be in the
Middle East and especially Israel. I became fascinated initially by
studying the battles of the Bible where they actually occurred. Then my
interest in the Land and the Book grew ever deeper. For more than 35 years
I have been studying, teaching, digging and searching the land of Israel for
the authentic Biblical sites.
"I'll never be the same again!" That's what I keep hearing from those who
have been with me in Israel before. I know it's true! Since 1972 when I
first stepped on the soil of Israel, my own life has been irrevocably
changed for the better and that's why I'm writing to you today.
On the 19th of March I am leading a small group on a Bible study tour of
Israel, the land of the Bible and the land where Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, the
Prophets, King David and Jesus Himself walked, transforming hearts and
changing the world. I have been in Israel more than four dozen times and it
is the joy of my life to introduce His Land and His People to you.
I hope that you will consider joining me on this trip of a lifetime as we
study and consider the Biblical events that happened there starting more
than 3,500 years ago! We will stand on the places where Jesus walked and
visit the places where He healed the sick, taught the multitudes, died on
the Cross - and arose. 2,000 years ago!
This trip is much more than simply a vacation. I believe we truly will never
be the same upon our return. This is an opportunity to see the people,
places, and events of the Bible come alive before our very eyes . an
opportunity to never be the same again!
I look forward to being with you in the stillness of the Garden Tomb and on
the top of the Mount of Olives. I am eager to take you to the Garden of
Gethsemane, and I can only imagine the feelings you will have as you touch
the Sea of Galilee and hear the waves gently meeting the shore.
You'll be surprised at how affordable the tour really is. So please circle
your calendar.for the 03 through the 15 of September, 2011.and then make
your plans to join us!
John Somerville Biography
Colonel Somerville retired from the U.S. Marine Corps, having served in Viet
Nam, Somalia, Okinawa, Honduras, Turkey, Egypt, Korea (and the most
dangerous of all) Washington, DC.
He first traveled throughout the Middle East in the early 70s and has made
more than 60 trips there in the ensuing years. His interest in the Land of
the Bible and archaeology has enabled him to guide and lead dozens of small
groups throughout the land of Israel. In 2005 he was honored with the
annual "Friend of Israel" award. He is a Founding Member of the
Judeo-Christian Alliance for Israel (JCAI).
Somerville earned a Ph.D. from Ohio State University, an M.A Ed from East
Carolina University and B.A. from Hiram College. He has taught and coached
at Princeton University, East Carolina, Georgetown College, and Ohio State.
John and Mary live on a ranch in North Fork, California and have six
children and 10 grandchildren.
John is the Central States Coordinator for CHRISTIANS UNITED FOR ISRAEL
(CUFI), a coalition of evangelicals from a broad spectrum of Christian
denominations committed to the biblical mandate to bless and stand with
Israel and the Jewish people.
John T. Somerville
Christians United For Israel (CUFI)
Central Regional Coordinator
(559) 877-2882
(559) 760-5410 cell
John.Somerville@cufi.org
 
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