Testimonials
Christian Pilgrims
"We enjoyed it greatly, it was a very enlightening and awesome experience. We thought the trip was very well planned and organized and appreciate the time and effort that was put into it. Everyone is loving the pictures and the information we are sharing with them. It's amazing when you show them on the map what really happened and what is currently happening how things seem to click. It seems that the first question is always did I ever feel worried, and they are stunned when you say not at all, and confused by what the media is portraying."
Steve and Melissa
"I have been privileged and spiritually refreshed this season having had the experience of seeing for myself The Holy Land. My experience from the time we arrived at the airport… we were greeted, welcomed, and cared for by our tour guides and the people of Israel were polite and kind during our visit there. My whole entire time there I felt very honored with having guest speakers visit with us and touring their places, they provided us with a lot of helpful information of Israel. To this day the sites of the Bible are still being revealed through excavation. What stays with me being back from Israel is it brings the events in the Bible more alive to me having visited many sites mentioned in the Bible. I am more prayerful for Israel as were told in scripture to "pray for the peace of Jerusalem" (Psalms 122:6). My faith has been deepened having walked the path of Jesus."
"I would like to say thank you to First Melissa and Pastor Trey for being obedient to God and allowing our church to have the opportunity of making this trip."
Gracie Lynn
"Visiting Israel was the most amazing experience of my life! I hope to save the money to go again. Honestly, I would move there if I could. I didn't get to see Haifa, but right now I would probably choose Tel Aviv. Swimming in the Mediterranean Sea there was the best swimming experience ever! Don't get me wrong, floating on the Dead Sea and swimming in the Red Sea were pretty awesome as well."
"And the food! Oh my, it is wonderful. Falafel, hummus, those wonderful salads, most of which don't even have lettuce. Mmm, mmm!"
"Cap all that off with walking where Yeshua walked! I have a picture of a 2,000-year-old olive tree in the Garden of Gethsemane. It was there the night He was arrested. Another picture is of a statue in Yaffo holding a sign that reads "Historical Site." I cracked up. I mean the whole country is a historical site. We ended by having the Lord's Supper next to the empty tomb. We even got to keep the olive wood cups. I observe the Lord's Supper at home sometimes using that cup."
"Pastor Trey was so right that first day. Before my trip, I read the Bible in black and white. Now, I read it in color!"
Shalom!
Marsha
"I want to thank you for making it possible for me to have a trip of a lifetime! I never dreamed that I would ever get to go to Israel- that was just a place that I saw documentaries on television or that other people went. Now that I have been, a whole new world has opened up to me. Not, only have I shared pictures, stories, the rocks that I gathered from all of the sites that we visited, the water from the Jordan River, Sea of Galilee, the olive branches/leaves, sand from The Dead Sea, and the thorns, but, now, I am able to share Christ because I walked through the Bible in Jesus' footsteps! The Bible is the living Word of God and now, as I read the Bible, I'm able to live in it, too! I was there, I saw it!"
"I am asked what is my favorite thing. My answer is "which day?" There was something "favorite" about every day! And many days had many "favorites" such as Baptism in the Jordan River, floating in the Dead Sea, the speakers at night, the food was to die for, camel rides, praying at the Western Wall, praying in the Garden of Gethsemane, boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, arriving in Jerusalem to the music of the Holy City and the toasting, the Garden Tomb, the Old City with its shops, the excavations, the countryside, breathtaking sunsets, walking where Jesus walked, and our informative and compassionate pastor and guide."
"I have been asked if I felt safe. I never felt unsafe the whole time that I was in Israel. In fact, tiny little children are seen going to school and stores by themselves. I haven't seen that happen here. I can hardly wait to go back- As I always say, "if you don't go, you won't know!""
"Thank you again, Trey. I cannot express to you how much I appreciate everything that you did to make our trip such an "awesome" experience!!"
Carol
"Reta and I enjoyed the trip and consider it to be one of the best experiences we have ever had. Reta was really hesitant to go because of security concerns, but we never experienced any problems and felt as safe there as if we were in our own hometown. The accommodations and travel arrangements were first class. If you love history and if you love reading your Bible, this is a trip that you MUST experience."
"Being able to visit the sites of Jesus' ministry make the Bible come to life in a whole new way. It is like experiencing the Bible in high definition. Listening to the scriptures being read at the actual places where it occurred gives you a feeling that is very hard to explain. It makes you feel very close to God. This trip has changed the way we read and interpret the Bible. When we read it now, we can really feel and visualize the areas in which the historical/Biblical events took place."
"This trip has the potential to change your life."
Melvin and Reta
"God has blessed me with opportunities to travel to various countries, but nothing has touched me as much as my trips to Israel. It was an honor to walk where Jesus walked and scripture became more clear and meaningful. I would encourage everyone to make this trip at least once and experience it for themselves. Israel is a safe and modern country, although it is rich with history and culture. I was able to take my daughter on my second trip to this amazing country and she was blessed as much I was. It's a worthwhile investment of your time and money. Don't miss out on this opportunity to deepen your faith."
Tammy
"My trip to Israel was amazing, just being where Jesus was is indescribable. This trip is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will deepen your walk with the Lord. I never felt safer being there knowing that Jesus was there with me and that we were in God’s country. I would highly recommend going with Trey because he has so much knowledge to share. When you read the Bible and see the maps, you always reflect back to the trip. I would encourage anyone to go if they are interested in a life-changing experience."
Stacey
Israeli Leaders
"As an activist for Israel for over thirty years and focusing on pro-Israel Christians for over a decade, I can say that Trey Graham is a top leader in this field. Trey stays on message no matter what the medium -- radio, social media, leading trips to the Land, the football field, and especially preaching at church. I am EXCITED to see what he has in store for this next project of his. I'm going to partner with him and I urge you to do so as well! Israel needs you!"
Gidon Ariel
Co-author of Israel FIRST!
Co-founder of www.Root-Source.com
"Each time we have had the pleasure of hosting Pastor Graham and the members of First Melissa at our Shalom Yerushalayim Center in Jerusalem, his steadfast commitment to sharing the fulfillment of biblical prophecies in Israel were emulated with the utmost enthusiasm. Pastor Graham and the community which he represents, never fail to support Israel and consistently mobilize support for an undivided Jerusalem. Their visits have enabled us to strengthen ties between Christians and the government of Israel, which is a vital element in protecting and defending the Judeo-Christian values which we all hold so dear to our hearts."
Josh Reinstein
Director, Knesset Christian Allies Caucus
"Pastor Trey Graham is a true hero for Israel and the Jewish people. He loves the Jewish state and its people and wears his heart on his sleeve and in everything he does. He has become an expert on Israel from his many visits and the connections he has built with the country's movers and shakers. He passes on that expertise and love to his congregants, who are inspired by him. As an Israeli, I am glad that Trey exists, and the more Christians learn from him and follow in his footsteps, the better."
Gil Hoffman
Writer and Reporter, Jerusalem Post
"Israel by the Book" is a great name, but it only tells half the story -- it also should be titled "Israel by the heart -- and soul," because the Reverend Trey Graham has been defending Israel and celebrating Israel for years now. He delights in Israel's spiritual heritage, he champions Israel's strategic value, and, he values the shared values that unite Jews and Christians, Americans and Israelis, in support of Israel, the United States, and Western Civilization. Thank you Reverend Graham for all your great work.
Dr. Gil Troy
Professor of History, McGill University
Visiting Scholar, Brookings Institution
Author, The Age of Clinton: America in the 1990s
www.giltroy.com
"Pastor Trey Graham knows the Land and has many personal connections to its People. All of his tour groups have a special visit at Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Memorial and Education Center. I have been privileged to host these tours and I warmly recommend visiting Israel with Pastor Trey Graham."
Dr. Susanna Kokkonen
Director, Christian Friends of Yad Vashem
www.yadvashem.org
"Pastor Trey Graham is a spiritual ambassador for Israel who is constantly working to bring the truth of Israel to the Christian world. Without compromising theologically, his years of dedication have brought Christians and Jews closer to each other and is a living example of what one man can accomplish by serving God with humility and commitment."
Rabbi Jeremy Gimpel
Radio Host, TV Host, Speaker
www.TheLandofIsrael.com
"Pastor Trey Graham is one of the few Christian leaders who really understands the complexities of Jewish-Christian relations, and the great opportunities we have today to bridge the gap. He leads with great sensitivity and love for the Jewish people and the Torah, and I for one, am extremely appreciative of what he is doing. I always enjoy meeting with the groups Pastor Trey brings to Israel and would encourage any Christian looking to deepen their roots by exploring Israel to join him on one of his special tours to Israel."
Rabbi Tuly Weisz
Founder and Director, Israel 365
www.Israel365.com
"I am honored to call Pastor Graham a close friend. But he is not only my friend - he is a dedicated friend of Israel. The missions that he brings to Israel introduce the participants to the holy and spiritual side of Israel and enable all who join to develop their own, deep connection to the Holy Land. I strongly encourage anyone with a thirst for knowledge and an injection of spirituality should join Pastor Graham on a visit to Israel."
Rabbi Dov Lipman, former member of Knesset
"It is always a pleasure to spend time with my personal friend and respected leader, Pastor Trey Graham. I have worshipped with him in his home congregation in Texas and he has worshipped with us here in Jerusalem. We have shared meals at his house and at ours. Trey has a true passion for the Jewish people, the Land of Israel and God's process of end time prophetic fulfillments. Trey has instilled in his family, his church and in the groups he brings to Israel, an accurate knowledge of the Middle Eastern background of the Bible and the Jewish Roots of the Christian faith. He is truly a friend of Israel and of Jewish believers. We are always honored to partner with him and the congregation of First Melissa."
Rev. Chad Holland
Senior Pastor, King of Kings Community Jerusalem
www.kkcj.org
"I've been impressed by Pastor Trey Graham's reverence for Israel and by his knowledge of, and respect for, the Jewish people and our Torah. Christians considering visiting Israel with him will get much more than a typical Christian tour of Israel since he is so well-connected to so many Jews in Israel. I look forward to continuing to work together with Pastor Graham and his church, both in Israel and in Melissa, Texas, to help build bridges between our communities."
Rivkah Lambert Adler, Ph.D.
Editor, Ten From The Nations: Torah Awakening Among Non-Jews
"There is no doubt that Israel is moving forward to bring the entire world to the Messiah and Trey Graham is one of the rare souls with the eyes to see this. He knows where to look. And every time I connect with him and his group I am amazed to meet deeply thoughtful people who came to Israel as part of a transformative spiritual journey. With Pastor Trey, the boundaries separating Christians and Jews, Israel and the world, all fall away. He sees the Holy Land, the Land of the Bible. Not many people from outside of Israel "get it" but Trey does, and I have seen him bring people along this amazing path towards prophecy unfolding. When I sit with his groups, I am confronted by people who are no longer outsiders. These are people who ask the most powerful questions. I listen to the people from his group and think that this is what Israel should be; a place to pray and to bring God into our lives in the most real manner possible."
Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz
Author, Reporter, Israel 365
