Thursday, July 6, 2023

Guatemala - 2 Days Away - The information you Need!

 Hello Parents and Students,

We are just two days away, and wanted to make sure you all have all the necessary information you will need. 

  • Meeting Saturday in the Student Ministry's worship room at 11:30am for departure!
  •  You are packing a carry on bag ( no larger than 22'' x 14'' x 9'') in addition each person is allowed one personal item (no larger than a backpack) and we are flying American Airlines 
  • MAKE SURE YOU BRING YOUR PASSPORT!
  •   See packing list below - the weather will be anywhere ranging from 62 to 75 degrees.
  • For any questions regarding this trip, please don't hesitate to reach out to either Rich Sylvester at 757-784-2644 or Brett Harlow at 757-784-8742 

 Packing List:

Out of respect for the culture that we will be entering: 

  • no sleeveless shirts or tank tops  

  • no leggings 

  • no shorts on work sites 

7 Days, 6 Nights  

  • PASSPORT  

  • Underwear  

    Rain Jacket

  • Socks 

  • Church outfit (skirt or dresses for girls. Pants and collard shirt for guys)  

  • Jeans or long pants for work site (3 days)  

  • Closed Toed shoes for work site (sneakers are fine)  

  • T-shirts  

  • Pajamas/something to sleep in 

  • Hat  

  • Shorts for non work site days 

  • Sunglasses  

  • Toiletries: Toothbrush, toothpaste, contact stuff, deodorant, face wash, hand sanitizer, shampoo, conditioner, soap, feminine products, etc... 

  • If  bring your toiletries in a gallon Ziploc with you name on it, we can just check them all together in a separate bag under the plane 

  • Towel 

  • Water bottle (a large-mouth Nalgene-type bottle is recommended) 

  • Bible  

  • Notebook  

  • Pen  

  • Money for food in the airports/any souvenirs you might want to get.