Planning a Mission Trip

CONTENTS:

Answers for the Mission Trip Skeptic

Photos (under construction)

Calendar (under construction)

Cost (under construction)

Packing List

 

Answers for the Mission Trip Skeptic

I want to go on a mission trip, but…I want to go on a mission trip, but …

I’ve never traveled internationally.

Great! What better way to experience overseas travel then with a group of Christians from your church. It can seem frightening to step on a plane and leave what is familiar for the unfamiliar. This is part of God’s plan to grow your faith. What you may not know is that every team is led by a caring, trained, and experienced leader who will prepare you each step of the way. You’ll be told what to pack, how to prepare, what shots you need, how to get a passport, and even what to expect cross-culturally. You will grow in your faith as you obediently take that next step.

I don’t have the time.

Most of our trips are 7 days. Plan ahead for next year and take a trip with a different kind of purpose.

I don’t have the money.

Where God guides, He provides. As you pray about going, God will lead you in decisions on how to save, make money, and ask for support from friends and family. He will also surprise you with financial support from people or places you would never have imagined.

I’m not sure what I can do or what I have to offer.

What is your ministry SHAPE? Use it to reach the world. Can you smile, hand out Bibles, pray, and care about the lost? Your presence and prayers makes all the difference in corners of the world where there are no witnesses for Christ. I’ve never thought I was ‘called’ to do missions.

 

 

Packing List/Lista de empacar

*Remember, the less you pack, the less you’ll have to carry around! Put at least 1 change of clothes and all meds in your carry-on. Don’t take anything with you that you would mind losing.

NO EXPENSIVE JEWELRY
addresses of friends and family
alarm clock
anti-bacterial gel and/or towelettes
backpack
bathing suit
batteries (extra ones for all devices)
Bible
book to read during down-time
bug spray
camera/video camera
clothes to relax in for the evenings and one nicer outfit for church
copy of passport and all other cards or documents you are taking with you
flashlight (small)
flip flops
food for snacks (ex. granola bars, nuts, trail mix, dried fruit, crackers, etc.)
guidebook (optional)
hat
health insurance card
important phone numbers
laundry detergent to rinse out clothes (small bottle or packet)
light clothing to work in (long pants or shorts and t-shirts—you can wear them over again. Women, please bring modest clothing.)
light jacket (waterproof would be good for the rain)
money (small bills, no torn money)
money belt/pouch to keep passport and money INSIDE your clothes
old shoes to work in
passport
passport
pencil/pen and small notebook for journaling
phrasebook/dictionary (optional)
pillow (small) - optional
plastic bags to briphotos (2 extra) of yourself (if you lose your passport these would help you get a new one easier) – opt.ng back dirty/wet clothes and shoes
small first aid kit with band aids, Neosporin, itch cream for bug bites, Pepto Bismol and/or Anti-diarrhea meds, sinus or allergy meds, epee pen if you’re allergic to bee stings, prescription medications (bring meds in original packaging with your name on it), pain medicine, vitamins, etc.
suitcase locks (optional)
sunglasses
sunscreen
toilet paper and pocket size tissues (you can find small rolls in the camping section at Wal-Mart)
toiletries (shampoo/conditioner, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, comb/brush)
towels for beach and maybe hotel
water bottle
work gloves
Ziploc bags

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