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Come along on a once-in-a-lifetime Reformation Tour
with Turning Point Ministries where we’ll see the
famous Oberammergau Passion Play |
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Beginning our adventure in the great city of Prague, expect to have the same wonderful time laughing and growing with like–minded travelers as we explore some of the best sights of Europe. We’ll visit breathtaking German and Switzerland towns, discover ancient churches, private homes, candle-lit studios and cobblestone streets, where men of faith walked hundreds of years ago. Stand in giant cathedrals, walk the steps of stone castles, and look out over ancient towns as we retrace the steps of belief that ignited a whole continent to new Faith.
In each city and every stop along the way, we’ll share the story of great men of passion and belief who fanned into flame ideas that would become the foundation for the Protestant faith. Hear of Martin Luther’s passionate pounding on the church door, of Calvin and Zwingli’s efforts in Switzerland, and of John Huss and John Wycliffe, who took radical steps toward new thought and dared to stand on the Bible as their source for belief. Inevitably, the story of the Reformation is a story of these men and their great vision—one that will encourage and transform your faith as you hear it retold.
While tracing the story of the Reformation, we’ll stop in Oberammergau, Germany in perfect time to see the famous Passion Play, a special event performed every 10 years. This five hour play tells the story of Jesus’ last days on earth in a compelling way that will also stir your faith to action. Throughout the tour I will lead you in special teaching times of praise and worship along with our special guest, Charles Billingsley.
I can’t imagine a better opportunity to get away or learn more about the history of our Faith. Fulfill your dream of seeing Europe by coming with us on this wonderful tour. Donna and I would consider it a privilege to host you for this exciting Turning Point tour, and hope to see you there.
Sincerely,
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June 5—Depart U.S.
June 6—Arrive & Overnight In Prague
June 7—Prague, Czech Republic
Bethlehem Chapel
Old Town Square
Clock of the Apostles
Charles Bridge
Huss Statue
Wenceslaus Square
Hradcany Castle
June 8—Leipzig, Germany
St. Thomas Church
Bach Museum
St. Nicolas Church
Explore Leipzig
June 9—Erfurt
Augustinian Monastery
Drive by St Mary’s Cathedral
St. Severus Church
Explore Erfurt
June 10—Wittenberg
Castle Church
-Wittenberg Door & Organ
Town Square Q & A
Lutherhalle Museum & Statue
Melanchthon House
St. Mary’s Church
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June 11—Eisenach
St. George’s Church
Luther Haus
Bach Haus & Museum
Bach Statue
Wartburg Castle
June 12—Mainz / Worms
Guttenberg Bible Museum
Luther “Here I Stand” Plaque
Reformation Monument
June 13–Oberammergau
Passion Play
June 14–Bavarian Region, Germany/ Zurich, Switzerland
Neuschwantein Castle
June 15–Zurich
Grossmunster Church
Reformation Bells
Zwingli Monument
St. Peter’s Church
June 16–Geneva
City drive to view United Nations
World Council of Churches
Reformation Wall
St. Pierre’s Cathedral
Knox Auditorium
June 17–Depart for U.S.
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See the architecture and beauty of one of the few cities to escape destruction in WWII as we trace the routes of the reformation by learning of Huss’ influence and visit famous sites like Hradcany Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, the Charles Bridge.
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Wittenberg is forever famous as the place where Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on the door of the Castle Church, igniting the Reformation that would take Europe, and impact the world.
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Towering above Eisenach is the imposing Wartburg Castle, a magnificent medieval fortress, where Luther took refuge and did much of his translation work.
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Situated in the Bavarian Alps of south central Germany, Oberammergau is a popular tourist resort, noted wood-carving center, and home of the famous Passion Play.
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Against the backdrop of Lake Zurich and the River Limmat, and framed by the Swiss Alps, Zurich’s many churches point skyward as
landmarks to their Christian heritage.
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The historical center of Calvinism, and birthplace of modern Protestantism, Geneva’s breathtaking scenery, numerous monuments, famous sites, and the St. Pierres Cathedral.
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Once every 10 years, at the start of a new decade, local residents of the small German town of Oberammergau perform the Passionsspiele (Passion Play), a dramatic recreation of the last days of Christ. Gathering over 2000 actors, singers, instrumentalists and technicians, residents of the village participate in bringing the story of Jesus of Nazareth to the ears and eyes of the audience in a five-hour presentation on the impressive open-air stage.
One of Germany’s oldest festivals, the Oberammergau Passion Play was first performed in 1634 as a result of a vow made by the inhabitants of the village that if God spared them from the effects of the bubonic plague, they would perform a play in dedication to Him every ten years. When death rates subsided, the inhabitants of the village believed they were spared—and have been performing the Passion Play since with few interruptions.
The Oberammergau play has a running time of approximately five hours and a meal is served during the intermission of the play. Audiences come from all over the world, in numbers ranging in the hundreds of thousands, to watch and participate in giving glory to God. The play comprises spoken dramatic text, musical and choral accompaniment and scenes from the Old Testament depicted for the audience by actors accompanied by verbal description.
Come, join us in 2010 to see the village perform the play for the 41st time, and share this world-famous event with believers from all around the globe!
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