Stones & Living Stones
Greece
July 22 to August 2, 2026
Footsteps of Our Faith
based on Acts 16 to 19
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See many of the places, sites and Biblical routes that we will travel on the “Footsteps of Our Faith” Tour.
Please start preparing your body, heart and mind.
Read: Acts 15-19, Philippians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Corinthians
12 Day Trip
2 Days R/T USA to Greece and 10 Days Exploring
Northern Greece
Philippi, Thessaloniki, Vergina
Central Greece
Delphi, Meteora, Mt Olympus
Southern Greece
Athens, Corinth, Thorikos,
+ Mediterranean Sea & Beachtime+
Limited to 12 people + Vance & Lauren Patterson
Private invitation from Matt and Trisha Morton
Basement Dwellers Going to Greece!
Dear Friends,
We once again have a special opportunity to travel together … this time in a small group of friends on a custom bible tour to Greece.!
You are invited to go overseas and explore; learn, go deeper in your faith, biblical literacy, insight and fellowship; have tons of fun, experience amazing places, scenery, cuisine and culture; plus connect to today’s people…and in one of the most lovely places on earth…all in one of the remarkable cradles of our Christian faith…Greece!
We will be walking in the footsteps of Paul and Silas, Lydia and their friends, contemplate the powerful enemies they encountered (seen and unseen) and follow the faithful missionary team who came with them on their famous 2nd journey that unexpectedly took them to powerful Greece. The one that they surprisingly ended up in Macedonia after a few strange twists, turns and a vivid dream that changed the world. It actually changed our world too.
We will also get out on the waters of the lovely blue Mediterranean Sea, explore and enjoy some refreshing time together.
This will be my third “Stones & Living Stones Trip” with Vance and Lauren Patterson. Many of you know and have travelled with Vance . He is the Executive Director of Living Stones Today and our missionary for CFC to the Middle Eastern, N. Africa and E. Med peoples groups.
We have known Vance and Lauren for over 20 years of serving, leading ministry, traveling/serving internationally and friendship.
Don’t miss it. Just say Yes!
Matt & Trish
See the Ancient Stones
Explore amazing ancient sites across Greece both from Christianity and remarkable empires and culture led by Greeks, Macedonians, Romans and more! Walk in the footsteps of Paul, Silas, Lydia, Timothy, Luke, Priscilla , Aquilla, Apollos and those who would become the multitude of faithful disciples as they contended for growing the Church, sharing the Gospel, giving Jesus all glory! Learn insights from the Scriptures as you stand in the actual places where the gospel penetrated into a pagan culture that was ready to hear about an incarnate God. See where the early gentile and Jewish people formed the Church, launched and struggled at Philippi, Thessaloniki, Athens, Coriinth and Ephesus…and more! Stroll the winding streets and shops that sit below the Acropolis, the Parthenon and Mars Hill. Sit by the stream where Paul met Lydia and the world changed for her and us too. Stand where Paul and Silas were confronted, beaten and jailed. Look up at the mountain tops of powerful pagan cult temples connecting the not good unseen realm to the seen…Yet where the lowest and most despised people came down and followed Jesus as new creations. Enjoy rare access we offer while exploring all the Biblical regions of Greece’s mountains, rural country side, cities and the beautiful Aegean Sea.
You will see amazing and famous historical sites, plus places you have never heard of and also get off the tourist trail!
Meet the Living Stones
Meet, dine, pray and worship with local Christians (“Living Stones”) from different streams of Christian faith (Evangelical, Catholic, Greek Orthodox, Muslim Converts, etc.) Connect the dots of your own faith to the early Greek Church! Cross-paths with secular Greeks, “Heritage Christians”, Refugees and everyday people! Grasp that Greece is a major crossroads of cultures and people groups today - just as it was in the time of Paul and his missionary team. Learn about today’s Greek life, the ancient Greek church’s power, generational matters, economic and political issues that affect churches, ministries and meet amazingly effective ministries led by local followers of Jesus. Understand their reality, struggles, opportunities and personal stories.
Create friendships, gain a better sense of today’s Christians and ministry awareness for this important region!
In-Country Tour Cost:
$5,350 per person
airfare not included
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Chartered Bus/Shuttle Transportation and Professional Drivers
Licensed Bilingual Guides and Bible Teachers
All Fees for Group Tours, Entrance, Events, Museums
Excellent Hotels (double occupancy)
Delicious Meals!
Bottled Water and Snacks while traveling
All Tips (guides, drivers, hotel staff, restaurants, etc)
Living Stones Today Concierge Travel Services
All Local Agencies/Broker Fees
Pre Trip Meetings and Materials
Personal Living Stones Today (Teacher & Trip Leader)
Visa or Entry Fees as needed
Basic Travel & Med Insurance
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Terms and Agreement:
Pre-Trip Deposit and remaining balance and any follow up charges or after trip payments need to be paid on time and in full. Thank you.
Refund Policy: Tour deposits and all following payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
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Airfare to/from Greece is extra. Matt & Vance will coordinate air travel and bill for cost.
Transportation to/and from airport in USA.
Meals while traveling to/from USA.
Elective upgrades with Airlines (seat, food/drinks, baggage, extra services)
Single Occupancy Rooms if available - at extra cost. Please let us know ASAP -if you require or desire a private room and we will relay the upcharge if available.
Personal (gifts, souvenirs, spending money and exchange fees, etc)
Personal /Elective Freetime activities, events, meals, taxis/uber, etc.
Immunizations, Special Admittance Requirements, Paperwork or Process, Medical tests : if required by country.
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In your trip cost we provide basic coverage for travel interruption while traveling and medical/evac insurance.
We recommend each group and every traveler strongly consider obtaining additional travel and medical insurance if needed for preexiing coverage or ability to cancel for any reason and receive 75% of your travel fees. Let us know if you need to contact a reputable third-party provider to raise coverage to the level that meets your particular concerns, risk profile and realities.
If you intend to have premium "Cancel for Any Reason" insurance coverage; Then please note that your travel insurance provider requires that this type of policy be obtained within a set amount of days soon after (usually 14 -21 days) submitting your first payment, buying airline tickets or making your deposit.
Feel free to use our preferred vendors/contacts or to choose your own preferred travel insurance provider.
Main thing is to be sure you have what you want and need.
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Make sure your passport is current.
Pray for the trip to be amazing, fun and deeply impactful for everyone going.
Start walking and getting in shape,
Read: Acts 15-20, Philippians 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Corinthians and Ephesians
Group and Emergency Contacts will be posted once we have all our travel members signed up.
Final Detailed Travel Itinerary, will be supplied and discussed at our final pre trip meeting and posted for your convenience.
Balance of our time and places we visit will be flexible based on local realities, opportunities and access.
Since 2013 we utilize our staff from Living Stones Today, local travel brokers and licensed guides, professional drivers.
We love what we do…and have expertise, local knowledge, relationships and excellent vendors to design your custom tour.
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INTEREST FORM
THANK YOU
What Next?
Key dates:
By June 20, 2025
Commit to go and make a $500 deposit per person
Make balance Payments due:
1/2 Dec 1, 2025 & 1/2 April 1, 2026
ASAP Verify your Passport is ready & valid until 3/2/2027
Matt will let you know when airfare is due and the amount.
Attend Pre-trip Meetings: see Matt & Trish for details
All payments made to: Living Stones Today
Thank you!!
Joining us: Vance Patterson
Executive Director, Living Stones Today
Missions, Guide & Teacher
M +1 (719) 641-1009
Since 2013… I have been Enjoying designing and leading custom small group educational travel for American Christians; Stewarding and carefully sharing my deep local friendships, rare access and earned trust; Partnering and Serving local leaders, projects, ministries, churches across the Middle East, North Africa and Mediterranean Sea Region,
Home: Black Forest, Colorado Family: Married Lauren in 1990; three adult children (son Connor married to Grace; daughter Cicely married to John Michael; daughter Catherine) and five grandchildren.
Ministry & Business Leadership Background: Executive Director, Living Stones Today; Co-Founder of Origins Tours and Missional Tours; 18+ years on Young Life Staff: Senior Director - Texas Region and Africa/Middle East Division; Marketing Director - Colorado 15+ years in Oncology and Surgical Services Startups: Co-Founder & President, M&A Consultant - INnMED; Executive Consultant, Pietas Global; Former USA Business Development Director Healthtronics .
See more : LinkedIn
Degree: Education, Texas Christian University
