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Short-Term  Missions

That your heart may be ROCKED FOR MISSIONS…

Short term mission trips are one of the best ways to get out of your comfort zone and into another culture and be able to experience God in a new and fresh way.

I have found that many who go on a STM really get a vision for the nations and what God is doing and end up being a great blessing to those that are on the mission field full time.

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Requirements for travel

Passport: You can apply for your passport at most any post office. You should allow 4-6 weeks to get it after applying. It may take longer so, the sooner the better. 

For requirements to apply for your passport, go to: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html https://www.usps.com/international/passports.htm 

Copy of passport: You need to make two copies of your passport: one to keep with you, in your suitcase or carry on, the other one to give to a trusted friend or family member who can be called to help if you loose your passport or it gets stolen while here. 

Visa: When you arrive in Guatemala you will get your passport stamped with a visitors visa at customs in the airport. You will receive a form to fill out on the plane for your visa.

One of the questions will be, “Where will you be staying while visiting Guatemala?” You should write, “San Cristobal Verapaz, A.V.” Insurance: You need to have an insurance policy for your trip. It is inexpensive and usually your personal policy will not cover travel to other countries. You can go to many different web sites to find travel insurance…here is an example: www.shorttermteaminsurance.com

Cost

Flight: It is best if you book your own flights. You will be flying into Guatemala city Guatemala GUA There are a lot of sights that do cheap tickets.

You can also go directly to the airlines and make reservations with them. If you have a large enough group you can hold your tickets with a deposit in advance, you can only do this directly with the airlines.

You need to plan your arrival and departure times into Guatemala city around noon…10:00am – 2:00pm. We have a 4-hour drive up to our place and it can take an hour to get through customs. Daily: $30 per person per day.

This starts the day you arrive in the country and ends the day you leave San Cristobal. Transportation while in the country: $1500 will cover your transportation needs while you are with us in the country.

Project: $3000-$6000 Translator: $200 for the week Extras: You may want some snacks, sodas, and or gifts during your stay…$100 – $150 is sufficient but if you want to bring more that is Ok. Make sure all money is clean…no tears, marks or missing corners.

It is best if you change your money while in the airport, you may not get as good of an exchange rate but it is safer.

Visa/Master card: If you plan to use your credit or debit card for paying the hotel or taking money out of an ATM machine (which is a little risky) You must advise your bank that you will be traveling to Guatemala and the dates. Hotel in Guatemala City: $50 per person, two people to a room.

The team will also need to cover the cost of two rooms for your guides while traveling in Antigua. The hotel serves a great breakfast buffet, which is included in the price. Food in Antigua Guatemala: The cost of food can vary from $5.00 to $10.00 per meal depending on where you want to eat. Offering to the ministry: We are here to serve you and the people of Guatemala.

We are working here and would appreciate your contribution so that we can continue working and serving the people of Guatemala. When to have your money in: We need to have the money for your trip 30 days in advance, this helps facilitate getting materials onto the jobsite. You can send a check to Cross Commission, PO Box 1, Hillsboro IL. 62049 All monies are non refundable

Things to bring

CLOTHING

  1. 1 T-shirt per day
  2. 2-3 pairs of Jeans/pants
  3. 1 Pair of underwear per day
  4. 1 Pair of socks per day
  5. 1 Church outfit
  6. 2 Work outfits that can be ruined
  7. Good walking shoes
  8. Flip-flops
  9. Rain jacket/poncho
  10. Light weight jacket, hoodie or sweat shirt (can be cool in the evening)
  11. Modest swim suit no two-piece swim suits
  12. If you bring shorts (NO SHORT SHORTS…MUST BE TO THE KNEE)
  13. No shorts in the villages

TRAVEL HEALTH INSURANCE

  1. You are required to purchase your own travel health insurance.
  2. Make a copy of your policy and give it to your team leader.
  3. Keep the number of the policy, the name of the company, the address and phone number with you.

TOILETRIES

  1. Toothpaste/toothbrush
  2. Soap
  3. Shampoo/conditioner
  4. Shaving gear
  5. Deodorant
  6. Feminine hygiene items
  7. Blow dryer, curling iron, flat iron…not recommended.
  8. Personal water bottle
  9. 1 towel…lightweight…they dry faster
  10. Sunscreen and aloe for those who forget to bring sunscreen Bible/notebook/pen Small backpack
  11. 1 Roll of toilet paper Bug spray Small
  12. Flashlight
  13. 1 Pair of work gloves
  14. Sunglasses
  15. MEDICINES
  16. Dramamine…the roads are very curvy
  17. Tylenol or Advil
  18. Pepto Bismol
  19. Contact lenses-bring enough contact solution for the duration of your stay (it is expensive here)
  20. Prescription meds must be in their original containers and enough for the duration of your stay
  21. Personal snacks i.e. Granola bars, power bars, protein bars, candy bars…
  22. Small gifts are fun: candy, balloons, bracelets, hair ties/elastics, pencils etc…

Vaccinations

Vaccinations

You should visit this web site for up to date information on vaccinations: Here One thing we suggest is to make sure your tetanus shot is up to date, also.

What makes a good team?

What makes a good team?

BEING FLEXIBLE A TEACHABLE HEART A SERVANTS HEART

Working hard discipling!
that the life of Christ would be formed in us. 

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