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Mayfair Travel for Information and to Register 856-735-0411 Info@Mayfairtravel.Com Israel Discovery 2018 With Pastor Mark Kirk JUNE 4 – 16N, 2018 Highlights “His foundation is in the holy mountains. The Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God! Selah” Psalm 87 Join Pastor Mark Kirk on this increDible tour as he shares biblical insights at various archaeological sites and biblical locations. 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