Joel Rietema: Trip to Israel
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Hi! My name is Joel Rietema and I teach Bible classes at Pella Christian High School in Pella, Iowa. I am very passionate about my job and the students that I teach. I am also extremely passionate about the Bible and a gospel-centered approach to teaching it. This requires me to know the historical context of scripture as well the cultural and geographical setting in which it took place. This education can all be done in the classroom of course but nothing can replace actually being where the events of the Bible took place and learning from those who know the culture of the Bible best.
An opportunity has arisen for me to travel to Israel next summer with renowned Jewish expert, Ray Vander Laan, who is an expert in the cultural and archeological sites of ancient Israel and has taken over 10,000 people on a first-hand journey through the Holy Land. He has graciously concented for me to join his group next June that will be traveling to regions of the Galilee, Jerusalem, Dead Sea and the Jordan River Valley.
Due to the high cost of the trip I am asking people to partner with me financially who are willing to invest in me and in turn, the students at Pella Christian. All of the proceeds (besides an 8% fee to gofundme) will go towards the cost of the trip. I am hoping to have all of the money raised by the end of April 2017 at the latest in order to meet all the deadlines.
I recognize that there are many opportunities for you to give to fantastic organizations who are doing amazing things for the kingdom of God around the world and I don't want you to feel that you should stop that support in any way. But if you are willing to invest in me and my education I will certainly be faithful in using the gifts that I have to teach all that I know to my students so that they may also do the same once they leave school to go out and serve in God's world, for the glory of and exultation of Christ.
I have wanted to go to Israel all my life, ever since I started reading the Bible, and I have that chance next summer. I would love to make it a reality.
I thank you in advace for considering supporting me in whatever small or large way you can! I have been blessed beyond measure by your love and fiendship to me already - thank you from the bottom of my heart.
An opportunity has arisen for me to travel to Israel next summer with renowned Jewish expert, Ray Vander Laan, who is an expert in the cultural and archeological sites of ancient Israel and has taken over 10,000 people on a first-hand journey through the Holy Land. He has graciously concented for me to join his group next June that will be traveling to regions of the Galilee, Jerusalem, Dead Sea and the Jordan River Valley.
Due to the high cost of the trip I am asking people to partner with me financially who are willing to invest in me and in turn, the students at Pella Christian. All of the proceeds (besides an 8% fee to gofundme) will go towards the cost of the trip. I am hoping to have all of the money raised by the end of April 2017 at the latest in order to meet all the deadlines.
I recognize that there are many opportunities for you to give to fantastic organizations who are doing amazing things for the kingdom of God around the world and I don't want you to feel that you should stop that support in any way. But if you are willing to invest in me and my education I will certainly be faithful in using the gifts that I have to teach all that I know to my students so that they may also do the same once they leave school to go out and serve in God's world, for the glory of and exultation of Christ.
I have wanted to go to Israel all my life, ever since I started reading the Bible, and I have that chance next summer. I would love to make it a reality.
I thank you in advace for considering supporting me in whatever small or large way you can! I have been blessed beyond measure by your love and fiendship to me already - thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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Joel Rietema
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Pella, IA