We
are dedicated to helping team members prepare at home so their
time
on the field can be spent ministering to the best of their
abilities.
If you have more questions or would like more
information concerning Guatemala, mission's trips, or our ministry,
please feel free to contact us at: monson@themonsonfamily.com
Packing List Medical Recommendations Team Packing Ideas
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Recommended
packing list
Because on occasion luggage
may not make a timely arrival, it has proven wise to have each team member pack
an extra change of clothes in their carryon, as well as anything they could not
do without during their trip and all valuables such as cameras & money.
Please bring your personal
funds in cash, make sure all the bills do not have marks or tears (marked
or torn bills are very hard to exchange into the local currency). Many
banks will not except $100.00 that have serial numbers starting with CB.
It is a good idea to pack
all items in ziplock plastic baggies. It will not only help with organization,
but will help keep things dry as well.
Items
to pack
Bible, small notebook, and
pen.
Toilet paper
Flashlight & extra
batteries
Any medication you might
need, Immodium, Pepto Bismol, aspirins, cough drops, lip balm, etc.
Camera & film or
digital camera
Snacks
Spanish/English dictionary
(if desired)
*Sleeping gear
(if needed)
**Rain
poncho/umbrella
*Sleeping
gear will depend on where your team is going. For hot areas we suggest a light
sleeping bag or sheet & light blanket along with an air mattress or sleeping
pad.
For cool areas we suggest a
sleeping bag along with an air mattress or sleeping pad.
Check with your team leader
concerning the area you will be going to.
**Rain gear might be needed
during anytime of the year, but is a necessity during the rain season, May-Oct.
Pack as light as possible,
what you bring you carry!!
Suggested
clothing
Men
Comfortable, casual slacks
& shirts (NO sleeveless)
Jeans
Formal shirts (if you plan
to preach)
Modest swimming suit for
bathing & possible swimming
2 pairs of shoes
Shorts only for shopping
day
Light jacket
Women
Conservative, casual skirts
& tops or dresses
(NO sleeveless)
Pants can be worn for
sleeping or under skirts for hiking
Modest swimming suit for
bathing & possible swimming
2 pairs of shoes
Pants or shorts can be worn
on shopping day
Light Jacket
Jewelry
It is best to leave
valuable items at home.
For women we suggest only
small earrings
For men we do not allow earrings or other piercings.
Please respect the
Guatemalan culture, cover all tattoos as best
as you can and understand that
body piercing isn't the norm here.
medical
recommendations
Required
Immunizations
Tetanus
booster within last ten years.
Hepatitis
"A" or "A" & "B"
On some
trips Anti-Malaria pills are also recommended. Talk to your team leader
regarding your trip.
We also
recommend that you consult your personal physician and contact www.cdc.gov/travel/ to get more medical information.
team
packing ideas
Each team member is allowed two
pieces of checked luggage and one carry-on. We recommend that each team member
only use one piece of luggage and their carry-on. This will allow the team as a
group to fill remaining pieces of allowed luggage with give away items that the
missionary and team leader have decided that the team should bring.
We would prefer that you do
not bring back backs with metal tubing. |