Ark Research Project:
Search for Noah's Ark

As many of you know we have been praying and waiting patiently to make an expedition to Turkey to search for Noah's Ark.  This requires that we get special permission from the Turkish government to explore Mount Ararat.   We have been informed that no such permits will be issued for 2003.   And once again, we must focus our efforts on 2004.

Our team does have encouraging news and you can read more about it in the "From the Director" section below.

Matthew Kneisler

FROM THE DIRECTOR

The primary reason for this newsletter is to inform you of a recent opportunity for our team.  I have been informed by one of our team members (a Turkish Professor) of his recent visit to one of the new government ministries in Ankara, Turkey.  He presented our project, The Search for Noah’s Ark, to this government ministry.  As a result of his presentation, they became very interested and expressed a willingness to help our team.  I wish to take advantage of this opportunity by traveling to Turkey this fall, to continue the dialog with the government ministry, to present our written proposal in person and finally to generate a 10-year permit to explore Mount Ararat.

 I have presented this recent development to other interested people and as a direct result our team has received donations.  This has encouraged me to write this newsletter to you asking for your prayers and financial support.  It is extremely important that we follow up on this opportunity and not let the “open door” close. 

 If you are interested in supporting our effort to travel to Turkey, please send your contribution to: 

            Ark Research Project
            107 Buckingham Drive
            Lynchburg, VA 24502 

Your contribution is tax-deductible and our business manager will mail you a receipt for tax purposes.   

As a special offer,   for a minimum contribution of $25 or more, you will recieve a copy of my book,“The History of Life”. This will be sent to the first 45 contributors.The book is very unique with over 110 pictures covering the evidences for creation and showing support for the first 10 chapters of Genesis.

If we are able to travel to Turkey this fall and if our team is issued the permit from the Turkish government, then I believe we will able to finally launch an expedition. Remember, we wish to use this discovery as an evangelical tool to help win souls prior to the return of Christ for His church.

Yours in Christ,

Prof. James L. Hall,
Director

OTHER NEWS

And if you are interested in becoming one of our Prayer Partners, please email John McIntosh and express your interest in helping us through prayer.


THE WEB

Ark Research Project
The Search For Noah's Ark : Matthew Kneisler
Noah's Ark Research : Rex Geissler
Mission Noah : Michael Holt
The Genesis Flood : Tom Pickett
ArcImaging
Detailed Research on the Logistics of Noah's Ark : John Woodmorappe


THE PURPOSE

Ark Research Project was an officially recognized United States organization in February 1998, when it received non-profit tax-exempt status from the IRS.  The organizational purpose is to, "conduct research into locating the legendary Noah's Ark of the Bible.  The revelation of the existence of such an archaeological and religious object would be of utmost scientific, religious, and educational value to the people of the United States and the World."

The Ark Research Project team is planning an expedition to Mount Ararat in northeastern Turkey in 2003.  Ark Research Team members are listed below.

1. James Hall : Director
2. Yavuz Konca: Co-director of Mountain Research
3. Orhan Baser : Consultant & Mountaineer
4. John T. McIntosh : Director of Mountain Research
5. Tim Mills : Mountaineer & Financial Consultant
6. Matthew Kneisler : Remote Sensing Coordinator & Mountaineer
7. Tom Engleman : Director Media and Video
8. Michael Holt : Mountaineer
9. Olcay Balitatli : Permit Coordinator
10. James Lee : Business Manager
11. Rick Hatch : Director of Photography Operations
12. Dr. Emidio Novembre : Physician
13. Ian Shirey : Mountaineer
14. Glen Pinson : Director of Mountaineering Team
15. Edith Pinson : Mountaineer
16. Zachary Smith: Mountaineer
17. Daniel Bathurst: Media Technician
18. Doug Kruse: Media Technician
19. Ken Spencer: Media Technician

There are others who have contributed as consultants.  Their invaluable help and service are greatly appreciated.  Special thanks to: Dr. John Morris (Geologist), Rex Geissler (Publisher), Ray Anderson (Researcher), Dr. Salih Baraktutan (Geologist), BJ Corbin (Researcher),  and others.


OTHER RESOURCES

Often, people ask questions that past newsletters or other internet resources can answer.  You are encouraged to study the following links to learn more:

Ark Research Project News
The Search for Noah's Ark Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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