Showing posts with label Scotland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scotland. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Wouldn't you love to visit England and Scotland this Fall?



This September, you are invited to join Pastor-Emeritus Dr. Malcolm Bane, Associate Pastor Dr. David Strawn and members of the First Baptist Church of College Station, Texas as we explore places in Scotland and England where God was reforming His church through men and women of faith. Graduate Credit in Reformation Studies is also being offered with additional studies through the B.H. Carroll Theological Institute.


What does the tour include?

  • Tour of majestic Edinburgh, including the Castle, the Queen's Holyrood Palace, St. Giles Cathedral and John Knox house.

  • Exciting Stirling, with its fabulous Castle, and William Wallace Monument.

  • Historic Hadrian's Wall

  • Medieval York, including worship at York Minster

  • The delightful village of Lutterworth, where John Wycliffe ministered

  • Fascinating Bedford, with its many connections to John Bunyan and the Pilgrims.

  • William Carey's villages of Moulton and Olney, including the little village school where he taught.

  • Magnificent Oxford with its glistening spires. Our tour includes the Reformer's Monument, the Cathedral and the opportunity to dine at Regent's Park College Hall.

  • Lastly, the thriving metropolis of London, including Westminster Abbey, John Wesley's Chapel and home, St. Paul's Cathedral and the Globe Theater.

  • Our final visit is to Charles Spurgeon's Metropolitan Temple where this great Baptist preacher held his revival meetings.

  • The tour also includes plenty of free time to shop and relax.

This is a guaranteed departure and we do have room for a few more. If you would like more details, please visit our website or call 1-800-303-5534.

Friday, February 20, 2009

In the Footsteps of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and Shakespeare

Looking for a trip to England this Spring? For only $1,999 land only, you can take a 10 day trip to England (4 day extension to Scotland is $819). Join Dr. Matthew Heckel and Rev. Chris Baker from Wildwood Christian School in St. Louis on a literary tour of England and Scotland.

During the tour you'll hear about C.S. Lewis, J.R. R. Tolkien, Shakespeare and varous preachers, Bible translators, Reformers, pastors and evangelists. You'll also enjoy two Shakespeare plays and many other cultural delights.

This is an ideal trip for high schoolers, graduates, homeschoolers etc. Call 1-800-303-5534 to request more information or check out the tour on our website.

The tour includes:
  • G.K. Chesterton sites in Beaconsfield, including st. Theresa's Church
  • C.S. Lewis sites in Oxford, including the Kilns, the Eagle & Child pub, Holy Trinity Church
  • Shakespeare sites in London and Stratford-upon-Avon, including two live performances
  • J. R. R. Tolkien sites in Birmingham, including Sarehole Mill, Moseley Bog, Edgbaston and the Oratory
  • Guided tours of Oxford, Stratford, London, Cambridge, Canterbury
  • Extension to Scotland, with guided tours of Stirling, Oban, Mull, Iona and Edinburgh