I went on my first Gargy Tours Bethel trip this past October and it was 12 days of nonstop encouragement, laughter, more laughter, goal setting, friend making, spiritual contemplation and more laughter. Seeing our young brothers and sisters working hard on our behalf and meeting elderly servants who have devoted their lives to serving Jehovah full time was so faith strengthening.
I appreciated the safety of traveling with a group of people who I knew had my best interests at heart while at the same time having enough opportunity for space to go off on my own as much or as little as I wanted. The atmosphere on the bus was so upbeat and happy. It was a perfect blend of exploring new cities, seeing new sights and having a great vacation while paying attention to my spiritual needs every day.
I would not only highly recommend your tour but would go again in a heartbeat.
C.
There is nothing like traveling with those who share our beliefs and be able to express how we feel so freely. The trip is so organized and smooth... We really don't know everyone’s story or what they have had to deal with but they are here with us and that is what matters.
I enjoyed the excitement and entertainment on the bus. The sounds of laugher and joy from happy people so full of life and cheer honestly created the feeling of family. I felt at home I truly did.
I have to comment on our young ones - the maturity in their conduct and comments was definitely something to take note of.
A.
The trip was extremely well organized and spiritually upbuilding and I could not imagine what more you could have done to make it better. I enjoyed "Gargy Live" and really got to know the others on the trip...the bus driver was great and went far above and beyond to make the trip the best that it could be.
I've recommended it many times to others as the one to go on.
P.
My sister and I have been on the Bethel bus trip a lot of times and if we get our way in life we will go again. It is definitely an experience you do not want to miss.
We are mature ladies and ....the Bethel trip with Gary and Gang is so easy and fun. There is all the help you need but lots of freedom to enjoy the trip your own way too. Spiritually speaking it is the most upbuilding journey you could embark on ...you can learn a lot about yourself, brothers and sisters and Jehovah's amazing organization on the way.
All the spiritual bases are covered along with some wonderful upbuilding personal sagas that most Bussalites enjoy sharing. You don't even have to leave your ministry at home, many had lovely opportunities to explain to people we met why we were traveling. It is a terrific way to see amazing places safely and really see the Organization in action and make some wonderful friendships.
Everyone should go at least once, although once you have done it be prepared to be hooked, and go soon. Who knows what next year will bring.
J.
On behalf of my mother, husband and myself we wish to express our gratitude and appreciation for all that Gary has done for all of us. The highlight was being with the brothers and sisters in the bus and being able to go through the Bethels...how our brothers and sisters give their all...There is a much greater appreciation for the publications all to accomplish this massive preaching work and to praise our great Creator, Jehovah God.
Gary went all out for all of us which included sightseeing tours and eating at quaint restaurants and sharing lots of laughs. We will never forget this tour and will always encourage others to see and taste that Jehovah is good.
Thank you Gargy
All our love....
S. D. & M.
How I wish I would have had more time to really get to know everyone. The short period of time was priceless and it felt like we had known each other all our life. When I am with my spiritual family I never want to leave.
Having the meetings on the bus instills in us that we are Jehovah's people and that we do not take a vacation from our worship...we also learn how to get along in close quarters putting into practice the fruits of the spirit.
I would whole-heartedly recommend your tour ....I really miss being with my BC family!
C.
I went on the Bethel tour with my parents and two sisters. I was raised in the truth and going to see the Bethel's has always been a goal for me and my family so it was really special that we had the opportunity to go together.
The cities were beautiful, a nice bonus to be able to sight-see or shop. The Bethels were as amazing...everything and everyone was clean and organized. You could feel the loving atmosphere as soon as you stepped on the grounds. It was a little taste of paradise.
One thing I didn't expect was how close we would become with our brothers and sisters on the bus. Some of the best memories from the trip were made while riding on the bus or talking in hotel rooms. In 12 days we all went from being complete strangers to crying our eyes out on the last day because we didn't want to say goodbye. The whole experience was a spiritual boost to say the least.
I will remember and cherish the experience forever. I definitely, 100% recommend this tour and I have confidence in saying that it is the only vacation you could ever take that will change your life for the better.
J.
Wow where to start, this whole trip was such an inspiration! The whole tour and especially the encouragement received from sharing and being with my brothers and sisters on the bus was so faith strengthening and positive and really was a glimpse of the great things we have to look forward to. We are so blessed to be part of such an amazing brotherhood!
Gary, touring the different cities was beautifully enhanced through your knowledge, insight, ability to entertain and caring inclusion of all....Visiting the Bethels ...has truly created a deeper appreciation in my heart for the privilege of being one of Jehovah’s people and attests to how Jehovah’s promises for mankind will be fulfilled. Seeing how Jehovah, through his organization, lovingly provides for our every need has refueled my burning desire to increase my ministry and thus remain wide awake spiritually so as not to lose sight of the light that leads to survival.
I would and have recommended the Gargy Tour to all my brothers and sisters. Gary, your hard work, energy and loving care of the group, is what made the tour so special. I won’t forget this tour; it was like a spiritual voyage that gives us a glimpse of our inheritance. I would love to experience it again! Thanks Gary! Many Hugs.
“And those taking refuge in Jehovah will rejoice to time indefinite they will cry out joyfully.” Ps 5:11
L.
Thank you for the wonderful experience of the Bethel Tour. It really impresses on you just how much work is getting done and I was struck by how calm and orderly everything seems to take place even though they handle such huge volumes of production.
I enjoyed the bus time...and even though I was a little afraid of the "Gargy Live" show at first, I really enjoyed hearing the history and experiences of some of our brothers and sisters. I think it helped us all feel that we knew each other a little better and that whatever trouble you may think you have, you certainly aren't alone.
I found that all of the long trips were well broken up with lunch breaks and stops. I found the trip to be rejuvenating spiritually. Simple things like having the group discussion of the Daily Text and morning prayer were uplifting to me. Having the time away from the world in general ...was pleasant and just being around some of the young people in the group and seeing how devoted they are was encouraging.
I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone ...and would like to go again myself if circumstances would allow it.
Thanks again for putting together such a great trip.
M.
For me, the trip was not about the sights we saw, or even about how many bazillion books and magazines our Bethels can print out per second ... although these things were amazing. The trip was about the people on that bus and about Gary's natural talents as a human ice-breaker. It was a privilege to get to know my brothers and sisters from all over and it was Gary who busted through our natural reserve and got us to really see what makes each other tick.
He has an uncommon gift, a way of weaving groups of polite strangers into lifelong friends. He is host, concierge, MC, nursemaid, tour guide and cheer leader...I'd go again in a heartbeat.
My husband and I came back from our two weeks as Busselites with a much greater appreciation of the scope of our worldwide brotherhood.
C.