What to expect upon arrival...

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Scattered T-Storms high: 90° low: 77° Humidity 71-77%

planting seeds

Last summer on our way home from Idaho we stopped in a little park for lunch and frisbee. The youth all filled out evaluations, and every single person said they'd like to go on another mission trip.

Driving along, I wondered how we would decide where to go. There are so many possibilities. It was three weeks before Hurricane Katrina would devastate the Gulf Coast.

In the fall I got to meet a number of times with a group of young people who brainstormed every possibility from a retreat in Alaska to inner city work in New York (and many in-between). They kept coming back to serving in the hurricane area, despite the cost and logistical challenges of going there.

I remember the evening when the youth leaders made their presentation to adult representatives from all the churches in the county. They described their vision--hard questions were asked and answered--the group voted unanimously to approve the plan. Then the adults walked out of the room shaking their heads, wondering how we would ever pull it off.

With God's help (and our participation), nothing is impossible.

Michael+

Packing List

Information about packing

We do not have the luxury of throwing loose items in the back of a van. Everything must be packed to go through the airport security/baggage system.

You can bring three items: a daypack, a sleeping bag, and a suitcase. You can carry two items on the plane (day pack and sleeping bag) and check your suitcase.

We have very limited space in the vans, so your bag should not be larger than about 25”x12”x12” (Duffle style bag is best. No hard sided suitcases)

Remember, you will have to carry everything you bring: Through the airport, to the vans, and in camp. Please pack accordingly.

The airline has a strict rule of 50 lbs for luggage. Any bag over 50 lbs will be assessed at $25 charge, and you will be responsible for paying this charge.



What to Bring

□ Signed copies of required forms
□ Picture ID (If 18 or older, it must be government issued. i.e. Drivers License; Under 18, school ID or copy of birth certificate is OK)
□ Sleeping bag
□ Inflatable sleeping pad
□ Personal hygiene items
o Shampoo
o Toothbrush
o Toothpaste
o Comb or Brush
o Chapstick
o Soap
o Deodorant
o Razor
o Feminine products
□ Sun screen
□ Insect Repellant
□ Prescription Medication
□ Bath Towel
□ Beach Towel
□ Flashlight
□ Water Bottle – MUST!!!
□ Camera
□ Watch
□ Personal music player
□ Sun Glasses
□ Clothes for work projects and while in camp and traveling
□ Long pants (for work projects, painting)
□ Long sleeve shirt (that can be thrown away if needed)
□ Sturdy shoes (closed toe for work projects)
□ Work gloves
□ Hat or bandana
□ Shorts
□ T-shirts/tops
□ Socks
□ Underwear
□ Swim suit
□ Pajamas/sleeping wear


Some Things You Should Not Bring
□ Cell Phone
□ Expensive or heirloom jewelry
□ Weapons