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See Independence Park with a High-Definition Historical Experience by Taking The Constitutional Walking Tour of Historic Philadelphia

See Independence Park with a High-Definition Historical Experience by Taking The Constitutional Walking Tour of Historic Philadelphia










Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PRWEB) March 30, 2007

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia today announced the launch of its 2007 season offering daily guided walking tours of Historic Philadelphia. Philadelphia is best seen by foot, and The Constitutional Walking Tour, Philadelphia’s best sightseeing tour experience, returns and offers visitors the unique opportunity to follow in the Founding Fathers’ footsteps. The Constitutional Guided Walking Tour is a 75 minute, 1.25 mile outdoor walking adventure in the Independence National Historical Park area which features many historical sites such as the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center and the Betsy Ross House. As such, The Constitutional provides Philadelphia’s visitors with a primary overview of Independence National Historical Park which enables them to decide which sites and attractions to visit in more depth during their stay. Come see why the Chicago Tribune has stated, “No visit to Philadelphia is complete without taking a Constitutional Guided Walking Tour, a 75-minute, mile and a quarter stroll that puts 15 historic sites, from Independence Hall to the National Constitution Center, and Ben Franklin, in perspective.”

Philadelphia’s Best Sightseeing Tour

Join The Constitutional for an escorted, family-friendly journey through America’s Most Historic Square Mile and see where The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution of the United States were created:

See Independence National Historical Park in High-Def – Taking The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia gets visitors up close and personal with a high-definition historical experience. Philadelphia is best seen by foot, and as such, The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia is the best way to explore Historic Philadelphia, taking you behind the scenes to the places where other tour operators cannot venture.
Go Green & Take Philadelphia’s Most Eco-Friendly Tour – The Constitutional Walking Tour only uses renewable sources of energy by exercising visitors’ rights to walk through Independence National Historical Park. In addition to not polluting the environment, The Constitutional helps visitors burn off calories from their Philadelphia Cheesesteak and soft pretzel experience. Plus, The Constitutional is “green-friendly” when it comes to visitors’ wallets in comparison to many other tours.

“The Constitutional is Philadelphia’s quintessential visitor experience,” stated Jonathan Bari, Chairman of The Constitutional Walking Tour. “Whether visitors want to tour Historic Philadelphia with a live guide, or on their own schedule with their cell phone or MP3 player, we offer tours for every type of audience.”

Daily Guided Tours – Weekends in the Spring & Fall; Daily – All Summer Long

The Constitutional Guided Walking Tour is Philadelphia’s only walking tour that is offered daily (from Memorial Day through Labor Day) with frequent departures throughout the day. The guided tour:

Visits more than 20 of the most popular historic sites and attractions such as the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center and Betsy Ross House;
Showcases scenes from the movies the Shooter and National Treasure;
Provides a 75 minute outdoor walking adventure on a 1.25 mile tour;
Has been named “Top 25 Philadelphia Tourist Attraction” by The Philadelphia Business Journal in 2004 and 2005;
Is offered 7 days a week from Memorial Day through Labor Day (Saturday, May 26, 2006 through Monday, September 3, 2006), and weekends in Spring and Fall, with frequent departures throughout the day from the Independence Visitor Center (at 6th & Market Streets);
Costs $ 17.50 per adult, $ 12.50 per child, ages 3-12. NEW FOR 2007 – $ 55.00 for Family Four Pack (2 adults, 2 children ages 3-12)* – A $ 5.00 Savings!

The Constitutional Walking Tour also offers:

Group rates are available for parties of 25 or more – group tours and school/camp field trips are available year-round with advance reservations;
Private VIP Tours for discerning travelers with as well as custom tours for parties of any size with advance reservations;
Tours in a variety of languages with advance reservations.

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased:

1) online at http://www.PhillyWalk.com,

2) by calling 215.525.1776,

3) in person at the Independence Visitor Center at 6th & Market Streets in Philadelphia,

4) in person at the National Constitution Center at 5th & Arch Streets in Philadelphia.

Featuring Historic Philadelphia Tour Offerings – Something for Everyone

Additionally, The Constitutional’s 2007 season includes many new and exciting offerings including:

VIP Tours – For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, VIP Tours enable the discerning traveler to customize their own luxury tour package with a private guide, arranged at their convenience with other exclusive benefits. With time being the rarest of all luxuries, The Constitutional’s VIP Tour Program has been very well received by discerning travelers who wish to tour at their own pace, on their own schedule and without the crowds – accompanied by a professionally trained guide with an insider’s Philadelphia perspective. VIP Tours can be arranged year-round. For more information, see http://www.PhillyVIPtours.com .
Philly MP3 Audio Tour – With its patriotic music, creative sound effects and entertaining storytellers, the Philly MP3 Audio Tour uses modern day technology to allow visitors to step back in time to a day and age long before MP3 Players and walk in the Founding Fathers’ footsteps with their iPod! The price is $ 14.99, and the Philly MP3 Audio Tour can be purchased and downloaded online at http://www.PhillyMP3.com. A free preview is available at http://www.PhillyMP3.com/sample.
Cell Phone Tour – Philadelphia’s first Cell Phone Tour is just a call away- a new way to explore the city at your convenience – all you need is a cell phone! Call 215-229-TOUR (8687) or visit http://www.PhillyByPhone.com.
Summer Group Tour Outings & Team Building Events – The Constitutional is great for team building, summer corporate outings, special events, and client entertainment. Private and group tours can be arranged for almost anytime – weekday or weekend, day or evening. From scavenger hunts and historic toasts, we work closely with each client to create the most enjoyable “Constitutional” experience possible. For more information, visit http://www.theconstitutional.com/groups.
Constitutional Campers – The Constitutional offers entertaining and informative tours, for campers and chaperones alike. For more information, visit http://www.theconstitutional.com/camps .
Stroller Tours – Take a special stroll through history! Join The Constitutional every Saturday at 10AM this summer for a kid-friendly Stroller Tour – children in strollers tour FREE when accompanied by a paying adult.
Free Self-Guided Tours – Visitors can take The Constitutional’s free self-guided tour and experience 33 historic sites along a 3.3 mile outdoor walking adventure. For more information, visit http://www.theconstitutional.com/tour .

Promotional Offers & Experiences

From King Tut to King George – In just one day in Philadelphia, you can travel through time and experience the treasures of Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs, and then walk in the Founding Fathers’ footsteps in Historic Philadelphia and learn how these brave men declared America’s independence from King George III and the British Crown. See King Tut’s treasures at the Franklin Institute and then see Philadelphia’s treasures – the quintessential icons of American freedom including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. If visitors show their same day ticket stub from the Tut Exhibit, they can receive $ 2.00 off a ticket for The Constitutional Guided Walking Tour. See http://www.TheConstitutional.com/kingtut .
National Constitution Center – Visitors can receive $ 1.00 off admission to the National Constitution Center by showing their same day ticket stub from The Constitutional at the Constitution Center box office.
Lights of Liberty – Visitors can receive $ 3.00 off the Lights of Liberty Show by showing their same day ticket stub from The Constitutional Guided Walking Tour.
Philadelphia Trolley Works & The Big Bus Double Decker Tour Combo Package – Your Ticket to Ride & Walk. Enjoy Philadelphia’s attractions with your 24 hour pass for a Philadelphia Trolley Works’ Victorian Trolley or Double Decker Bus, then exercise your right to explore by taking The Constitutional. The Adult Combination Package costs $ 40.00 (a savings of $ 4.50) and The Child Combo costs $ 20.00 (a savings of $ 2.50). Visit http://www.PhillyWalk.com for more information.
For details on all of these discounts and other partner offers, please see http://www.TheConstitutional.com/events.

The Constitutional’s Independence Immersion Training Program

In order to provide the optimal visitor experience, The Constitutional’s knowledgeable and friendly tour guides have been specially trained by The Constitutional’s “Independence Immersion” program, an intensive and fun curriculum focusing on Philadelphia history, American history and local tourist attractions, as well as best practices in public speaking, storytelling, customer service, hospitality and visitor experience. The Constitutional’s guides bring Philadelphia’s history alive.

About The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia takes visitors on a walking journey through America’s Most Historic Square Mile, the birthplace of our nation – “Where Every Day is Independence Day!”™ Located in Center City Philadelphia, The Constitutional includes many sites within the Independence National Historical Park area, which is home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. The Constitutional guides visitors on a walk through history where The Declaration of Independence and The United States Constitution were created. The Constitutional is one of Philadelphia’s “Top 25 Tourist Attractions” as ranked by the Philadelphia Business Journal and one of the leading providers of School Field Trips of Historic Philadelphia. Visitors can experience The Constitutional: 1) on their own as a free, self-guided walking tour, 2) with a lively tour guide for a fee, 3) with the Philly MP3 Audio Tour or 4) via the Constitutional Cell Phone Tour by calling 215-229-TOUR (8687). For more information on The Constitutional’s self-guided tours, guided tours, field trips, private tours, VIP tours and audio tours, please visit http://www.TheConstitutional.com. Guided and audio tours are offered by The Constitutional Guided Walking Tours, LLC which is a licensee of The Constitutional Foundation, Inc. d/b/a The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia; a portion of the proceeds from all guided and audio tour fees benefits The Constitutional Foundation and its free self-guided tour.

EDITOR’S NOTES – For Travel and Education media, please visit The Constitutional’s various online resources:

High-resolution Photographs of Historic Philadelphia are available for media usage at:http://www.TheConstitutional.com/images .

Story Ideas on The Constitutional Walking Tour, Historic Philadelphia and Heritage Tourism are available for media usage at:http://www.TheConstitutional.com/StoryIdeas .

By the Numbers statistics on The Constitutional Walking Tour and Historic Philadelphia are available for media usage at:http://www.TheConstitutional.com/numbers .

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Experience Independence Park by Taking The Constitutional Walking Tour of Historic Philadelphia; Whether Visiting From Out of Town, or Looking for a “Staycation” Nearby This Summer, The Constitutional is a Great Way to Celebrate Independence Day

Experience Independence Park by Taking The Constitutional Walking Tour of Historic Philadelphia; Whether Visiting From Out of Town, or Looking for a “Staycation” Nearby This Summer, The Constitutional is a Great Way to Celebrate Independence Day










Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) June 27, 2008

Gas prices too high for a long road trip this Summer? The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia® offers guided walking tours of Historic Philadelphia, and it is a great way to great way to spend your “Staycation” celebrating America’s Birthday! Philadelphia is best seen by foot, and The Constitutional offers visitors the unique opportunity to experience America’s Birthplace – “Where Every Day is Independence Day!”™

“Go Green” and take Philadelphia’s most eco-friendly tour. The Constitutional Walking Tour only uses renewable sources of energy by exercising visitors’ rights to walk through Independence National Historical Park. No pollution, no carbon footprint. The Constitutional helps visitors burn off calories from their Philadelphia Cheesesteak and soft pretzel experience. Plus, The Constitutional is “green-friendly” when it comes to visitors’ staycation budgets.

The Constitutional Walking Tour is a 75 minute, 1.25 mile outdoor walking adventure in the Independence National Historical Park area which features more than 20 historical sites such as the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center and the Betsy Ross House. Come see why the Chicago Tribune has stated, “No visit to Philadelphia is complete without taking a Constitutional Guided Walking Tour, a 75-minute, mile and a quarter stroll that puts 15 historic sites, from Independence Hall to the National Constitution Center, and Ben Franklin, in perspective.”

Join The Constitutional for Philadelphia’s best sightseeing tour on an escorted, family-friendly journey through America’s Birthplace and see where The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution of the United States were created.

“Taking The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia gets visitors up close and personal with a High-Definition Historical Experience,” stated Jonathan Bari, President of The Constitutional Walking Tour. “The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia is the best way to explore Historic Philadelphia, taking you behind the scenes to the places where other tour operators cannot venture.”

Daily Guided Tours: Daily – All Summer Long; Weekends in the Fall & Spring

The Constitutional Walking Tour is Philadelphia’s original walking tour. The guided tour:

Visits more than 20 of the most popular historic sites and attractions such as the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center and Betsy Ross House;
Showcases scenes from the movies: Shooter and National Treasure;
Provides a primary overview of Independence Park on a 75 minute outdoor walking adventure along a 1.25 mile tour;
Has been named “Top 25 Philadelphia Tourist Attraction” by The Philadelphia Business Journal;
Is offered 7 days a week from Memorial Day through Labor Day (Saturday, May 24, 2008 through Monday, September 1, 2008), with frequent departures throughout the day from the Independence Visitor Center (at 6th & Market Streets);
Costs $ 17.50 per adult, $ 12.50 per child, ages 3-12. $ 55.00 for Family Four Pack (2 adults, 2 children ages 3-12)* – A $ 5.00 Savings! $ 2.00 per person savings when purchasing tickets in advance by phone.

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased:

1) Click: http://www.TheConstitutional.com

2) Call: 215.525.1776 – Customers who purchase tickets in advance over the phone can receive a $ 2.00 discount per ticket.

3) Visit: in person at the Independence Visitor Center at 6th & Market Streets in Philadelphia

Special Promotional Offer

Combo Package – Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour of PhiladelphiaTM & The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – During the day, take The Constitutional Walking Tour, and then in the evening, dare to visit more than 20 of Philly’s Frights & SightsTM on the Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour – an outdoor walking adventure through Historic and Haunted Philadelphia. $ 31.00 per adult (a $ 4.00 savings) and $ 22.00 per child ages 3-12 (a $ 3.00 savings).

For details on all of this discount and other partner offers, please see http://www.TheConstitutional.com/events.

About The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia takes visitors on a walking journey through America’s Birthplace – “Where Every Day is Independence Day!”™ Located in Historic Philadelphia, The Constitutional visits more than 20 of the most historical sites on a 75 minute, 1.25 mile outdoor adventure in the Independence National Historical Park area, which is home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. The Constitutional guides visitors on a walk through history where The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were created. Since 2004, The Constitutional has been consistently ranked as one of Philadelphia’s “Top 25 Tourist Attractions” by the Philadelphia Business Journal. In addition, The Constitutional is one of the leading providers of School Field Trips of Historic Philadelphia. Visitors can experience The Constitutional: 1) on their own as a free, self-guided walking tour, 2) with a lively tour guide for a fee, or 3) with the Philly MP3 Audio Tour. For more information on The Constitutional’s various tours, please visit http://www.TheConstitutional.com. The Constitutional is also the producer of the Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour of Philadelphia which is “1 Part History, 2 Parts Haunt.”™ The Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour features more than 20 of “Philly’s Frights & Sights”™ on a 75 minute, 1.25 mile outdoor walking tour through Historic Philadelphia that features haunted facts and folklore. For more information, please see http://www.Spiritsof76.com.

EDITOR’S NOTES – For Travel and Education media, please visit The Constitutional’s various online resources:

High-resolution Photographs of Historic Philadelphia are available for media usage at:http://www.TheConstitutional.com/images .

Story Ideas on The Constitutional Walking Tour, Historic Philadelphia and Heritage Tourism are available for media usage at:http://www.TheConstitutional.com/StoryIdeas .

By the Numbers statistics on The Constitutional Walking Tour and Historic Philadelphia are available for media usage at:http://www.TheConstitutional.com/numbers .

Audio File Sample of The Constitutional Audio Tour is available for media usage at:http://www.PhillyMP3.com/sample .

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This July 4th, See Independence Park with The Constitutional Walking Tour of Historic Philadelphia – ‘Where Every Day is Independence Day’ (TM)

This July 4th, See Independence Park with The Constitutional Walking Tour of Historic Philadelphia – ‘Where Every Day is Independence Day’ (TM)










Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PRWEB) June 28, 2007

Celebrate the July 4th week with The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia. Visitors to Philadelphia this holiday week will be able to follow in the Founding Fathers’ footsteps with The Constitutional Guided Walking Tour. Philadelphia is best seen by foot, and The Constitutional Walking Tour, Philadelphia’s best sightseeing tour experience, returns and offers visitors the unique opportunity to follow in the Founding Fathers’ footsteps.

The Constitutional Guided Walking Tour is a 75 minute, 1.25 mile outdoor walking adventure in the Independence National Historical Park area which features many historical sites such as the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center and the Betsy Ross House. As such, The Constitutional provides Philadelphia’s visitors with a primary overview of Independence National Historical Park which enables them to decide which sites and attractions to visit in more depth during their stay. Come see why the Chicago Tribune has stated, “No visit to Philadelphia is complete without taking a Constitutional Guided Walking Tour, a 75-minute, mile and a quarter stroll that puts 15 historic sites, from Independence Hall to the National Constitution Center, and Ben Franklin, in perspective.”

Philadelphia’s Best Sightseeing Tour

“The Constitutional is Philadelphia’s quintessential visitor experience,” stated Jonathan Bari, Chairman of The Constitutional Walking Tour. “There is no better place to spend America’s Birthday than in America’s Birthplace, walking in the Founding Fathers’ footsteps, where the first July 4th celebration occurred in 1776.”

Join The Constitutional for an escorted, family-friendly journey through America’s Most Historic Square Mile and see where The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution of the United States were created. See Independence National Historical Park in “High-Def.” Taking The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia gets visitors up close and personal with a high-definition historical experience. Philadelphia is best seen by foot, and as such, The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia is the best way to explore Historic Philadelphia, taking you behind the scenes to the places where other tour operators cannot venture.

Daily Guided Tours with Hourly Departures

The Constitutional Guided Walking Tour is Philadelphia’s only walking tour that is offered daily (from Memorial Day through Labor Day) with frequent departures throughout the day from the Independence Visitor Center at 6th & Market Streets. From June 29 through July 8, the tours will be offered 7 days per week, every hour on the hour from 10 AM to 4 PM (starting at 11 AM on Sundays).

The guided tour:

Visits more than 20 of the most popular historic sites and attractions such as the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center and Betsy Ross House;
Showcases scenes from the movies the Shooter and National Treasure;
Provides a 75 minute outdoor walking adventure on a 1.25 mile tour;
Has been named “Top 25 Philadelphia Tourist Attraction” by The Philadelphia Business Journal in 2004 and 2005;
Is offered 7 days a week from Memorial Day through Labor Day (Saturday, May 26, 2006 through Monday, September 3, 2006), and weekends in Spring and Fall, with frequent departures throughout the day from the Independence Visitor Center (at 6th & Market Streets);
Costs $ 17.50 per adult, $ 12.50 per child, ages 3-12. New for 2007 – $ 55.00 for Family Four Pack (2 adults, 2 children ages 3-12)* – A $ 5.00 Savings!

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased:

1) online at http://www.PhillyWalk.com,

2) by calling 215.525.1776,

3) in person at the Independence Visitor Center at 6th & Market Streets in Philadelphia,

4) in person at the National Constitution Center at 5th & Arch Streets in Philadelphia.

About The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia takes visitors on a walking journey through America’s Most Historic Square Mile, the birthplace of our nation – “Where Every Day is Independence Day!”™ Located in Center City Philadelphia, The Constitutional includes many sites within the Independence National Historical Park area, which is home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. The Constitutional guides visitors on a walk through history where The Declaration of Independence and The United States Constitution were created. The Constitutional is one of Philadelphia’s “Top 25 Tourist Attractions” as ranked by the Philadelphia Business Journal and one of the leading providers of School Field Trips of Historic Philadelphia. Visitors can experience The Constitutional: 1) on their own as a free, self-guided walking tour, 2) with a lively tour guide for a fee, 3) with the Philly MP3 Audio Tour or 4) via the Constitutional Cell Phone Tour by calling 215-229-TOUR (8687). For more information on The Constitutional’s self-guided tours, guided tours, field trips, private tours, VIP tours and audio tours, please visit http://www.TheConstitutional.com. Guided and audio tours are offered by The Constitutional Guided Walking Tours, LLC which is a licensee of The Constitutional Foundation, Inc. d/b/a The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia; a portion of the proceeds from all guided and audio tour fees benefits The Constitutional Foundation and its free self-guided tour.

Editor’s note – Please visit The Constitutional’s various online resources:

High-resolution Photographs of Historic Philadelphia are available for media usage at:http://www.TheConstitutional.com/images .

Story Ideas on The Constitutional Walking Tour, Historic Philadelphia and Heritage Tourism are available for media usage at:http://www.TheConstitutional.com/StoryIdeas .

By the Numbers statistics on The Constitutional Walking Tour and Historic Philadelphia are available for media usage at:http://www.TheConstitutional.com/numbers .

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The Constitutional Guided Walking Tour Of Historic Philadelphia Launches 2nd Season

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PRWEB) May 17, 2006 -–

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia today announced the launch of its second season offering daily guided walking tours of Historic Philadelphia. Visitors can follow in the Founding Fathers’ footsteps with The Constitutional Guided Walking Tour, an escorted journey through America’s Most Historic Square Mile, to see where The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution of the United States were created. The Constitutional Guided Walking Tour is a family-friendly tour that includes many sites within the Independence National Historical Park area, such as the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center and the Betsy Ross House.

Daily Guided Tours – All Summer Long

The Constitutional Guided Walking Tour is Philadelphia’s only walking tour that is offered daily (from Memorial Day through Labor Day) with frequent departures throughout the day. The guided tour:

Visits more than 20 of the most popular historic sites and attractions;

Provides a 75 minute walking adventure on a 1.25 mile tour;

Has been named “Top 25 Philadelphia Tourist Attraction” by The Philadelphia Business Journal in 2004 and 2005;

Is offered 7 days a week from Memorial Day through Labor Day (Friday, May 26, 2006 through Monday, September 4, 2006), and weekends in Spring and Fall, with frequent departures throughout the day from the Independence Visitor Center (at 6th & Market Streets);

Costs $ 17.50 per adult, $ 12.50 per child, ages 3-12. (Group rates are available on parties of 25 or more.)

Tickets can be purchased: 1) online at www.TheConstitutional.com, 2) by calling 215.525.1776, or 3) in person at the Independence Visitor Center at 6th & Market Streets in Philadelphia.

Private tours, group tours and school/camp field trips are available year-round. Custom VIP tours for parties of any size are also available with advance reservations. Tours can also be arranged in a variety of languages with advance reservations.

New Historic Philadelphia Tour Offerings – Something for Everyone

New offerings for The Constitutional’s second season include:

“Free Fridays” Summer Special – All summer long, on Friday mornings, the first 10 visitors to arrive for the 10 AM walking tour will receive a FREE guided tour.

Stroller Tours – Take a special stroll through history! Join The Constitutional every Saturday at 10AM this summer for a kid-friendly Stroller Tour – children in strollers tour FREE when accompanied by a paying adult!

Philly MP3 Audio Tour – With its patriotic music, creative sound effects and entertaining storytellers, the Philly MP3 Audio Tour uses modern day technology to allow visitors to step back in time to a day and age long before MP3 Players and walk in the Founding Fathers’ footsteps with their iPod! The introductory price is $ 14.99, and the Philly MP3 Audio Tour can be purchased and downloaded online at www.PhillyMP3.com. A free preview is available at www.PhillyMP3.com/sample.

Cell Phone Tour – Coming in June, Philadelphia’s first Cell Phone Tour – a new way to explore the city at your convenience – all you need is a cell phone!

Constitutional Campers – The Constitutional offers entertaining and informative tours, for campers and chaperones alike.

Summer Group Outings and Team Building Events – The Constitutional is great for team building, summer corporate outings, special events, and entertaining clients. Private and group tours can be arranged for almost anytime – weekday or weekend, day or evening. We work closely with each client to create the most enjoyable “Constitutional” experience possible.

VIP Tours – For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, VIP Tours allow the discerning traveler to see customize their own luxury tour package with a private guide, arranged at their convenience with other exclusive benefits.

“We are thrilled to build on the success of our inaugural season and hit the ground running for our second season of guided walking tours,” stated Jonathan Bari, Chairman of The Constitutional Walking Tour. “The new offerings we have this year – from an iPod audio tour to stroller tours for young kids to our “Free Fridays” special – will enhance the visitor experience, offering something for every type of audience.”

Promotional Offers & Partnerships

National Constitution Center – Visitors can receive $ 1.00 off admission to the National Constitution Center by showing their same day ticket stub from The Constitutional at the Constitution Center box office.

Lights of Liberty – $ 3.00 off the Lights of Liberty Show by showing their same day ticket stub from The Constitutional Guided Walking Tour.

Philadelphia Trolley Works & The Big Bus Double Decker Tour Combo Package – Your Ticket to Ride & Walk. Enjoy Philadelphia’s attractions with your 24 hour pass for a Philadelphia Trolley Works’ Victorian Trolley or Double Decker Bus, then exercise your right to explore by taking The Constitutional. The Adult Combination Package costs $ 40.00 (a savings of $ 4.50) and The Child Combo costs $ 20.00 (a savings of $ 2.50).

For details on all of these discounts and other partner offers, please see www.TheConstitutional.com/events.

The Constitutional’s Independence Immersion Training Program

In order to provide the optimal visitor experience, The Constitutional’s knowledgeable and friendly tour guides have been specially trained by The Constitutional’s “Independence Immersion” program, an intensive and fun curriculum focusing on Philadelphia history, American history and local tourist attractions, as well as best practices in public speaking, storytelling, customer service, hospitality and visitor experience.

About The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia takes visitors on a walking journey through America’s Most Historic Square Mile, the birthplace of our nation. Located in Center City Philadelphia, The Constitutional includes many sites within the Independence National Historical Park area, which is home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. The Constitutional guides visitors to walk through history where The Declaration of Independence and The United States Constitution were created. Visitors can experience The Constitutional: 1) on their own as a free, self-guided walking tour, 2) with a lively tour guide for a fee or 3) with the new Philly MP3 Audio Tour. For more information on the new Philly MP3 Audio Tour, please visit www.PhillyMP3.com. For more information on The Constitutional, please visit www.TheConstitutional.com. Guided and audio tours are offered by The Constitutional Guided Walking Tours, LLC which is a licensee of The Constitutional Foundation d/b/a The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia; a portion of the proceeds from all guided and audio tour fees benefits The Constitutional Foundation and its free self-guided tour.

1 – Each guest must be present to receive a voucher for the free ticket from The Constitutional’s designated and uniformed tour guide. First-come, first-served, while supplies last. Limit one per person. Limited time offer and subject to change without notice. Additional terms may apply and are available at www.TheConstitutional.com/legalnotices.

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The Constitutional Walking Tour Announces Student Winners in its First Annual American Freedom Essay Contest; Students from Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties in Pennsylvania and Burlington County in New Jersey Named Winners

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) November 27, 2007 –

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia today announced the student winners of its 2007 American Freedom Essay Contest.

The winner in the Elementary School Category (Grades 1-5) was Leah Huebner from the William H. Loesche School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia county) for her essay “This is what FREEDOM means to me” (Teacher: Merle Fine).

The winner in the Middle School Category (Grades 6-8) was Santina Pescatore from Waldron Mercy Academy in Merion Station, Pennsylvania (Montgomery county) for her essay “Freedom Must Carry On” (Teacher: Eileen Flanagan).

The winner in the High School Category (Grades 9-12) was Alexander Sliwecki from Cinnaminson High School in Cinnaminson, New Jersey (Burlington county) for his essay about Freedom of Speech (Teacher: Megan Schweitzer).

The American Freedom Essay Contest received many wonderful essays from students attending public and private schools, as well as those being home schooled, all along the East Coast of the United States. In total, there were approximately 2,000 essays received from more than 100 schools which participated in this Constitution Day contest. Schools from the following states participated including Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. The winning essays will be posted online at www.theconstitutional.com/essay.

“We were thrilled with the response to our inaugural American Freedom Essay Contest,” stated Jonathan Bari, Chairman of The Constitutional Walking Tour. “We salute all of the students and educators who participated in the contest on a job well done with the high caliber of essays that we received.”

Essay topics represented a broad spectrum of ideas and different points of view on various subjects including freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, the right to petition the government, the right to bear arms, the right to pursue one’s happiness, etc.

American Freedom Essay Contest

September 17th is designated as Constitution Day because on that date in 1787, the delegates of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia signed the United States Constitution at Independence Hall. Each year, The Constitutional Walking Tour celebrates Constitution Day throughout the month of September, and teachers are encouraged to utilize The Constitutional’s many free educational resources available at: www.TheConstitutional.com/1787.

This year, in honor of Constitution Day, The Constitutional Walking Tour and The Philadelphia Inquirer asked students to give their views about American freedom. The American Freedom Essay Contest challenged educators to get their students to write a 100-300 word essay on the importance of freedom in their lives. Entries were judged in Elementary School, Middle School and High School categories with the winner in each category earning a free field trip of Historic Philadelphia with The Constitutional Walking Tour for his/her class. For more details on The Constitutional’s field trips, visit www.TheConstitutional.com/schools.

The contest is planned to be an annual event. To sign up to receive an email when the details of the 2008 contest is announced, visit www.TheConstitutional.com/schools and sign up for The Constitutional Walking Tour’s Educator mailing list.

Background on Constitution Day

In late 2004, Senator Robert Byrd, one of the United States Senate’s leading Constitutional scholars, introduced legislation that President George W. Bush signed into law on December 8, 2004 requiring that all schools, colleges and Federal agencies receiving Federal funds offer annual educational programming involving the Constitution of the United States on or around Constitution Day, September 17th.

The Constitutional’s Educator Resources

The Constitutional Walking Tour offers a variety of resources to help Educational Institutions and Federal Agencies fulfill the annual requirement for Constitution Day programming, including The Constitutional Guided Walking Tour.

The Constitutional Guided Walking Tour tells the dramatic story of the brave men and women who were responsible for creating America. Step back in time to see where The United States Constitution was created. See more than 20 of the most historic sites and attractions in 75 minutes on a 1.25-mile outdoor journey, including many sites and topics related to the U.S. Constitution such as Independence Hall and the National Constitution Center. Group tours and field trips are available year-round with advance reservations. Group rates and student discounts are available for groups of 25 or more. For more information, visit www.TheConstitutional.com/schools, or call our group sales department at 215.525.1776.

For details on all of The Constitutional’s educational resources, please visit

www.TheConstitutional.com/1787 .

About The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia:

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia takes visitors on a walking journey through America’s Birthplace “Where Every Day is Independence Day!”™ Located in Historic Philadelphia, The Constitutional visits more than 20 of the most historical sites on a 75 minute, 1.25 mile outdoor adventure in the Independence National Historical Park area, which is home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. The Constitutional guides visitors on a walk through history where The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were created. Since 2004, The Constitutional has been consistently ranked as one of Philadelphia’s “Top 25 Tourist Attractions” by the Philadelphia Business Journal. In addition, The Constitutional is one of the leading providers of School Field Trips of Historic Philadelphia. Visitors can experience The Constitutional: 1) on their own as a free, self-guided walking tour, 2) with a lively tour guide for a fee, or 3) with the Philly MP3 Audio Tour. For more information on The Constitutional’s various tours, please visit www.TheConstitutional.com. The Constitutional is also the producer of the Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour of Philadelphia which is “one part history, two parts haunt.” The Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour features more than 20 of “Philly’s Frights & Sights”™ on a 75 minute, 1.25 mile outdoor walking tour through Historic Philadelphia that features haunted facts and folklore. For more information, please see www.Spiritsof76.com.

EDITOR’S NOTES – For Education media, please visit The Constitutional’s various online resources:

High-resolution Photographs of Historic Philadelphia are available for media usage at:www.TheConstitutional.com/images.

Story Ideas on The Constitutional Walking Tour, Historic Philadelphia and Heritage Tourism are available for media usage at:www.TheConstitutional.com/StoryIdeas.

By the Numbers statistics on The Constitutional Walking Tour and Historic Philadelphia are available for media usage at:www.TheConstitutional.com/numbers.

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Talking Street and The Constitutional Walking Tour Present First Ever Cell Phone Walking Tour of Historic Philadelphia

New York, NY and Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) August 10, 2006

Talking Street and The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia announced today the launch of the first-ever, cell phone walking tour of Philadelphia, entitled The Constitutional Cell Phone Tour of Historic Philadelphia. Visitors can now experience a totally unique and exciting way to see America’s Birthplace through user-friendly technology that’s just a call away. Talking Street, the leading audio tour guide provider and pioneer of the “cell phone walking tour” is powering The Constitutional Cell Phone Tour with its technology platform. The Constitutional Cell Phone Tour will be available beginning August 9, 2006.

The Constitutional Cell Phone Tour includes more than 20 of the most popular historical sites throughout Historic Philadelphia. In approximately 75 minutes, visitors can experience history by stepping back in time and walking in the Founding Fathers’ footsteps. Along the 1.25 mile walking adventure, tourists will learn about some of America’s most popular historic sites in the Independence National Historical Park area, which is home to The Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, The National Constitution Center and The Betsy Ross House.

“We are thrilled to be working with The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia to introduce the cell phone walking tour experience to the city and its millions of visitors,” said David Solomont, Chairman & CEO of Candide Media, Inc. “The Constitutional is Philadelphia’s quintessential visitor experience, and now anyone with a cell phone can immerse themselves into the rich history and charm of Philadelphia, and it’s as easy and as accessible as making a phone call or using a handheld audio tour guide in a museum.”

With its patriotic music, creative sound effects, and entertaining storytellers, The Constitutional Cell Phone Tour is a theater of the mind experience – a virtual time machine, with the sounds, stories and sites of Historic Philadelphia. Visitors can take The Constitutional Cell Phone Tour on their own schedule and at their own pace.

“With the ever-growing popularity of audio tours, we are thrilled to launch The Constitutional Cell Phone Tour,” stated Jonathan Bari, Chairman of The Constitutional Walking Tour. “Philadelphia is best seen by foot, and as such, we are excited to work with Talking Street, the leading cell phone tour operator, to debut this extension of our critically-acclaimed walking tour programs. The Constitutional Cell Phone Tour, which is great for all ages, provides visitors with the convenience to take the tour when they want, how they want, at their own pace.”

How It Works

Grab your cell phone and go! Choose a stop, call 215-229-TOUR (8687), and enjoy an audio track about the site where you’re standing. There are also optional recorded directions from one site to the next. Visitors can enjoy the freedom to explore on their own schedule, at their own pace. The 1.25 mile journey takes around 75 minutes, including about 40 minutes of cell phone time and 35 minutes of walking time. Tourists can visit the stops in any order that they choose.

The standard price of the tour is $ 9.95. Call 215-229-8687 to listen to a free sample medley and to purchase The Constitutional Cell Phone Tour by charging it directly to your cell phone bill or credit card. Tours can be accessed within a single day, or over the course of a week.

Maps and brochures for The Constitutional Cell Phone Tour will be available for visitors at more than 100 Philadelphia area locations including the Independence Visitor Center, National Constitution Center, Pennsylvania Convention Center, area hotels, etc. You can also purchase passes, get more information, and download a map of the cell phone tour at www.PhillyByPhone.com and www.talkingstreet.com.

About Talking Street

A service of Candide Media Works (www.candidemedia.com), Talking Street uses everyday technologies, like cell phones, iPods, MP3 players and PDAs, to offer consumers new ways to explore a destination—on your schedule and at your own pace. Candide Media Works, Inc. pioneered the first ever celebrity narrated cell phone walking tour, Talking Street The Lower East Side: Birthplace of Dreams, narrated by Jerry Stiller, funded in part by Steven Spielberg’s Righteous Persons Foundation. Subsequently, Candide launched Talking Street Boston: City of Rebels and Dreamers, narrated by Aerosmith front man Steven Tyler as well as The Rise of New York, a tour of Lower Manhattan and the World Trade Center Site, narrated by Sigourney Weaver; Symbols of America; The Washington Mall, narrated by Larry King and Staten Island Ferry Bridging the World’s Harbor, narrated by Paul Sorvino. Talking Street will offer tours across the United States in various markets including Chicago, Hollywood, Miami Beach, New Orleans, San Francisco and Seattle, and these will be available in late summer 2006. Additional tours are planned for major travel destinations both nationally and worldwide during the second half of 2006.

About The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia takes visitors on a walking journey through America’s Most Historic Square Mile, the birthplace of our nation – “Where Every Day is Independence Day.” Located in Center City Philadelphia, The Constitutional includes many sites within the Independence National Historical Park area, which is home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. The Constitutional guides visitors to walk through history where The Declaration of Independence and The United States Constitution were created. The Constitutional is one of “Philadelphia’s Top 25 Tourist Attractions” as ranked by the Philadelphia Business Journal. Visitors can experience The Constitutional: 1) on their own as a free, self-guided walking tour, 2) with a lively tour guide for a fee 3) with the new Philly MP3 Audio Tour or 4) via the new Constitutional Cell Phone Tour by calling 215-229-TOUR (8687). For more information on The Constitutional, please visit www.TheConstitutional.com. Guided and audio tours are offered by The Constitutional Guided Walking Tours, LLC which is a licensee of The Constitutional Foundation, Inc. d/b/a The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia; a portion of the proceeds from all guided and audio tour fees benefits The Constitutional Foundation and its free self-guided tour.

The Constitutional Cell Phone Tour was created by Jonathan and Leslie Bari. The content was locally recorded and produced in the Philadelphia area by Wallabee Multimedia in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania.

For more information:

Contact:

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia

Leslie Bari

610-639-4880

Candide Media Works, Inc.    

Tiffany Woolf

917-532-3366

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The Constitutional Walking Tour Offers a Variety of Educational Resources to Commemorate Constitution Day on September 17; Teachers are Invited to Have Their Students Enter the 2nd Annual American Freedom Essay Contest to Win a Free Field Trip of Historic Philadelphia for Their Entire Class

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PRWEB) September 7, 2008

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia today announced its 2008 Constitution Day Resources to help celebrate Constitution Day. September 17th is designated as Constitution Day because on that date in 1787, the delegates of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia signed the United States Constitution at Independence Hall. The Constitutional Walking Tour is celebrating Constitution Day throughout the entire month of September, and teachers are encouraged to utilize The Constitutional’s many free educational resources available at: www.TheConstitutional.com/1787 .

2nd Annual American Freedom Essay Contest

In honor of Constitution Day, The Constitutional Walking Tour wants students to give their views about American freedom. The American Freedom Essay Contest challenges educators to have their students to write a 100-300 word essay on the importance of freedom in their lives. Entries will be judged in Elementary School, Middle School and High School categories with the winner in each category earning a free field trip of Historic Philadelphia with The Constitutional Walking Tour for his/her class. The deadline for entries is October 15, 2008. For more details, educators are encouraged to visit www.TheConstitutional.com/schools .

Background on Constitution Day

In late 2004, Senator Robert Byrd, one of the United States Senate’s leading Constitutional scholars, introduced legislation that President George W. Bush signed into law on December 8, 2004 requiring that all schools, colleges and Federal agencies receiving Federal funds offer annual educational programming involving the Constitution of the United States on or around Constitution Day, September 17th.

“Walking in the Founding Fathers’ footsteps with The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia is a great way to commemorate Constitution Day. Along the tour, visitors see many important sites related to the U.S. Constitution including The First Bank of the United States which sparked the first great Constitutional debate between strict and loose constructionalists,” stated Jonathan Bari, Chairman of The Constitutional Walking Tour. “Whether you want to visit Historic Philadelphia in person, or take a “virtual field trip,” we can assist in integrating The Constitutional’s educational programming into your Constitution Day curriculum.”

Constitution Day Offerings, Plus Field Trips and Group Tours Year-Round

The Constitutional Walking Tour offers a variety of resources to help Educational Institutions and Federal Agencies fulfill the annual requirement for Constitution Day programming. Below is a detailed list of the resources for Educators, Students, Government and Military and Community Leaders.


The Constitutional Guided Walking Tour — The Constitutional Guided Walking Tour tells the dramatic story of the brave men and women who were responsible for creating America. Step back in time to see where The United States Constitution was created. See more than 20 of the most historic sites and attractions in 75 minutes on a 1.25-mile outdoor journey, including many sites and topics related to the U.S. Constitution such as Independence Hall and the National Constitution Center. Group tours and field trips are available year-round with advance reservations, and this Fall, special programming has been added to discuss the road to the White House with the Presidential election. Group rates and student discounts are available for groups of 25 or more. For more information, visit www.TheConstitutional.com/schools, or call our group sales department at 215.525.1776.

The Constitutional Virtual Field Trip — For those who cannot travel to Philadelphia this September, The Constitutional provides free “virtual field trips” through our interactive web site so that you can “walk” in the Founding Fathers’ footsteps and learn about the birth of our Nation, including the creation of the U.S. Constitution, by taking The Constitutional’s tour online. For more information, visit www.TheConstitutional.com/1787 .

For details on all of The Constitutional’s educational resources, please visit www.TheConstitutional.com/1787 .

About The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia is one of the leading providers of sightseeing tours of America’s Birthplace — “Where Every Day is Independence Day!”™ Located in Historic Philadelphia, The Constitutional visits more than 20 of the most historical sites on a 75 minute, 1.25 mile outdoor adventure in the Independence National Historical Park area, which is home to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and the National Constitution Center. The Constitutional guides visitors on a walk through history where The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were created. Since 2004, The Constitutional has been consistently ranked as one of Philadelphia’s “Top 25 Tourist Attractions” by the Philadelphia Business Journal. Come see why the Chicago Tribune stated, “No visit to Philadelphia is complete without taking a Constitutional Guided Walking Tour, a 75-minute, mile and a quarter stroll that puts 15 historic sites, from Independence Hall to the National Constitution Center, and Ben Franklin, in perspective.” For more information on The Constitutional’s various tours, please visit www.TheConstitutional.com. The Constitutional is also the producer of the Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour of Philadelphia which is “1 Part History, 2 Parts Haunt.”™ The Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour features more than 20 of “Philly’s Frights & Sights”™ on a 75 minute, 1.25 mile outdoor walking tour through Historic Philadelphia that features haunted facts and folklore. For more information, please see www.Spiritsof76.com.

EDITOR’S NOTES – For Education media, please visit The Constitutional’s various online resources:

High-resolution Photographs of Historic Philadelphia are available for media usage at:www.TheConstitutional.com/images .

Story Ideas on The Constitutional Walking Tour, Historic Philadelphia and Heritage Tourism are available for media usage at:www.TheConstitutional.com/StoryIdeas .

By the Numbers statistics on The Constitutional Walking Tour and Historic Philadelphia are available for media usage at:www.TheConstitutional.com/numbers .

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Philadelphia Church of God leads Laodicean era (part 1)

I have proven to myself, most prayerfully, that the Philadelphia
Church of God is the most unique of all the groups who’ve
distanced themselves from the Worldwide Church of God’s
doctrinal changes. Only Mal
achi’s Message clearly speaks with AUTHORITY and not
“like the scribes” (Matt. 7:29). I’ve listened carefully for THE
Voice of the Shepherd, hearing what the Spirit says to God’s
Church today, checking out everything with the Bible and what
Mr. Armstrong faithfully taught us (John 10:3; Rev. 3:22; II
Thess. 2:15).

Of course, there are those who CLAIM to follow the traditions
we’ve been schooled in, yet they’ve refused to humble themselves
and submit to the fact that JESUS CHRIST had already moved HIS
LAMPSTAND by the time they finally saw the light! All that was
necessary for them to do was to go where Christ had already
gone, and support HIS WORK of knocking the errors in the
Worldwide Church of God, while holding on for dear life to God’s
truth! We either GET A GRIP – or we lose it! (Rev. 3:11).

Instead of working with Christ, some have chosen to do their own
thing, contributing to the Church’s state of confusion, rather
than helping to RESTORE ORDER (I Cor. 14:33). Why duplicate
efforts, wasting precious time and money? Why not join ranks
with the PCG so we can present a UNITED FRONT to an increasingly
divided world? This would enable us to effectively share with
others the message GOD would have them to hear (John 12:49). We
ought to come together, in Christ, especially since we’ve all
been taught repeatedly: “There is only one Church. Not a parent
church and many little daughter churches that have split off in
disagreement. Divisions splintering off are NOT STILL IN THE
CHURCH” (Mys
tery of the Ages, pg. 243).

Whether we like it or not, God, in His infinite wisdom, chose
Gerald Flurry to REVEAL to God’s Church what was going on – and
thereby allow us to show our true colors by how we responded to
Malachi’s Message! (That doesn’t mean Mr. Flurry is infallible
or that he doesn’t need to continually apply the principles of
Malachi’s Message to himself and organization, as we all do as
explained in my article “Worldwide All Over Again?”).

Restored to Zion!

If I’m so convinced that Christ is ONLY with the PCG, and that
the others are self-willed, for the most part, resisting God’s
lead, why don’t I attend their services? (Matt. 7:21; I Sam.
15:23). And how can I believe that God is actively working
through me in the Middle East? Because I’ve unjustly been
disfellowshipped (II Thess. 3:2), yet I remain loyal to God’s
truth they teach!

It’s BEWILDERING to see an organization that apparently started
out so good and strong and righteous degenerate into a
personality CULT that rules through intimidation and fear and
borders emperor worship! Yet they have more truth in many
regards than the others, just like Herbert Armstrong saw Sardis
(Church of God, 7th Day) did however impotent! Strange but true!
Perhaps it’s like Saul was still the anointed until he was
punished by death for his sins and then David reigned…..

When Gerald Flurry wasn’t anything in his own sight or mind God
used him and now, unfortunately, it appears to have gone to his
head, all the new revelation [simply a deeper understanding of
some things], and he forgets that all truth is from and belongs
to GOD and that God can use a donkey to deliver it! (I Cor.
4:7). Mr. Flurry has become so swollen in his own imagination
that he fails to see that he is the leader of LAODICEA! He knows
what warning God is giving the Laodiceans, of which he is chief!
He had better heed his own words!

Under Herbert W. Armstrong Pasadena, California was the
headquarters of the Philadelphia era of God’s Church; now
Edmond, Oklahoma is the headquarters of the Laodicean era, and
next in God’s plan is the restoration of His headquarters to
Jerusalem!

God knows my ATTITUDE AND ACTIONS still support the work God’s
given them to do, but I truly believe what Mr. Flurry teaches:
their work’s almost finished! It’ll just slightly overlap the
beginning of GOD’S FINAL WORK as outlined in my book, Beyond Babylon: Europe’s Rise and Fall (John
3:30). Minister Dennis Leap wickedly disfellowshipped me for
believing that GOD has ORDAINED that I should promote its timely
truth (Isa. 61:1), even though I’m NOT from the “school of the
prophets” (Ambassador College), or going about it in the
“conventional” way (I Sam. 17:39)!

I’ve come to better understand that God has already begun the
TRANSITIONAL PROCESS of RESTORING His Menorah – His Lampstand to
JERUSALEM! (I Kgs. 11:36; Amos 9:11). As prophesied, a NATIONAL
MESSENGER would be on active duty in Jerusalem, preparing the
way for Messiah’s imminent return! (Zech. 12:8). God reveals HE
would send this outspoken individual to deliver a BLISTERING
MESSAGE and a SCORCHING CONDEMNATION to the NATIONS – just
before NUCLEAR FIRE AND BRIMSTONE RAINS DOWN upon those who’ve
rejected GOD’S ULTIMATUM! (Isa. 41:27; 30:27; Micah 3:8).

It’s from Jerusalem that we must warn another HOLOCAUST is
coming! That’s the sensitive location where God will spark a
NATIONAL DEBATE and ignite an INTERNATIONAL CONTROVERSY! (Micah
6:1-2). It’ll shock the Jews and anger the Germans! It’ll also,
undoubtedly, offend many holocaust survivors who now live in
Israel, but they ought to understand and lend their voices of
experience to ours, having personally witnesses GERMANY’S BRUTE
FORCE, to help our efforts to ensure “Never Again!”

Regardless, we can expect a maelstrom of protest and a bitter
backlash – but such persecution will only fan the flames of this
BURNING ISSUE! (Isa. 54:15-16). Both Germany and Israel (for
their own reasons), will want to immediately stop such
“incitement” – calling it fear-mongering and racist – but
they’ll fail and God’s Word will prevail! (Jer. 1:19).

God MUST grant “political immunity” to His Two
Witnesses, so they can be free to boldly say and do all
that He commands, even though the world will regard them as
public enemy number one! (Ps. 105:15; Rev. 11:10). Undeterred,
they’ll carry on God’s Work and serve as His official government
spokesmen, even in the hostile face of fierce opposition! (Jer.
1:8). But I’m getting ahead of myself! This is all related in my
book, but let’s go back to the beginning – of the true
Philadelphian era….

Mr. Armstrong’s Experiences

In the words of Mr. Armstrong, referring to his dealings with
certain Sardis ministers, “I Shall Not Hide the FACTS!”
(Autobiography of HWA, Vol. 1, pg. 366). However, lest I be
misunderstood, I’d been most hesitant to say or write anything
about my experiences with certain professing Philadelphian
ministers, but I feel compelled by GOD to state the truth,
without fearing men’s reactions, but trusting in God’s PURPOSE!

Mr. Armstrong relates how he had presented a “dual test” to the
Church of God, Seventh Day, to help him determine whether or not
it truly was the Church of God. His first test involved mailing
an “exposition of 16 TYPEWRITTEN PAGES proving clearly, plainly,
and beyond contradiction that a certain minor point of
doctrine… was in error… to see whether their leaders would
confess error and change.” Their head man admitted what Mr.
Armstrong pointed out was true, but feared it might upset many
of the members and even threaten to divide the Church!
“Naturally, this shook my confidence considerably.”
(Autobiography of HWA, Vol. I, pgs. 360-361, emphasis mine).

I, too, detected “a certain minor point of doctrine” taught by
Mr. Leap (on the 144,000), was in error. I didn’t want to rock
the boat, and it wasn’t something I’d lose sleep over, so I
wanted to just ignore or overlook the matter, but God wouldn’t
let me! Amazingly, a dear friend asked me about the 144,000 out
of the blue, and then somehow it came up again with someone
else; so God succeeded in getting my attention to write Mr. Leap
about it. I sent him my PAGE AND 1/2 LETTER, reproduced here –
and didn’t hear anything.

Finally, around my third try (I don’t give up easily!), Mr. Leap
discussed it with me on the phone. When I mentioned that the
Scriptures clearly state that once you’ve broken your “seal”
you’ve lost your salvation, and to claim we can somehow be
“resealed” amounts to crucifying Christ twice, Mr. Leap
stammered around, unable to justify his position, but remained
determined to stick with it – to my sorrow. Like Mr. Armstrong’s
experience, “Naturally, this shook my confidence considerably.”

Church Rejects New Truth

God used an evangelist in Florida to challenge Mr. Armstrong. He
had written Mr. Armstrong and told him he was ignorant if he
didn’t know where we are mentioned in the Bible. After gleaning
through the surprising amount of information on the subject in
the library, Mr. Armstrong PROVED that the so-called “Lost 10
Tribes” are, in fact, the American, British and Northwest
European peoples. He then sent the “lengthy manuscript of close
to 300 TYPED PAGES” that he had written to support this truth to
the editor and leader of the Church. “Did this Church accept and
proclaim this vital new truth… But this Church refused then to
accept it or preach it or publish it though their leader frankly
confessed it was TRUTH and a revelation from GOD! Yet here was
the Church which appeared to have more truth, and less error
than any other… Truly this was bewildering!” (Pg. 362).


continued…

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