Trip Cost

Cost: $1750 *
^{*Includes airfare, visa, lodging, food, ground transportation & travel insurance. Cost may vary due to fluctuations in airfare.}

Cost does not include Passport (if you do not already have one), immunizations (if needed), malaria prevention tablets, travel to and/or parking at New Orleans airport, and spending money. Please plan on bringing personal spending money for such items as souvenirs and meals during airport layovers. After your flight itinerary is issued, please review any layover times and plan your spending money accordingly.

Payment Instructions
All payments should be directed to the REACH Department. Checks should be payable to Church of the King and earmarked “Missions Trip.” Do not write an individual name on the check. Attach a trip support card to indicate the appropriate individual designation.

Payment Schedule

Trip Schedule

Packing List

Climate

• Weather conditions will be hot and humid.

Basics

• One carry on
• One large suitcase for personal items (50 lbs maximum)

Luggage

• One backpack carryon
• One large bag (50 lbs maximum)

Climate
Guyana will be hot and wet, so bring your poncho and shoes that can get wet!

Clothing

• While in Guyana, we must dress modestly!
• Easy to dry pants & shirts (fishing type clothing, long sleeve shirts that roll up)
• Guys and girls are free to wear T-shirts and jeans
• Cargo and Capri pants are O.K.
• Shorts, skirts and dresses must be below the knee and loose fitting.
• For the outreaches bring long pants, t-shirts, and close toed shoes.
• Socks and closed-toed shoes, and sandals
• No torn pants or shirts should be worn at any time.
• No tight, revealing, or low cut clothing may be worn.

Men:

• 3-4 pairs of cool, easy to dry pants (fishing type clothing)
• 1 pair of slacks for Sunday service
• 3-4 pairs of cool, easy to dry shirts (fishing type clothing, long sleeve shirts that roll up)
• 4 Sport shirts or t-shirts (no tank tops, sleeveless, or see-through)
• 1 long sleeved dress shirt
• Pajamas, Undergarments and socks (enough for at least 1 week)
• Gym Shorts for sleeping only (At Appropriate Length)
• Hat/Bandana

Women:

• 3-4 pairs of cool, easy to dry pants (fishing type clothing)
• 1 below-knee or ankle-length skirt or dress for ladies
• 3-4 pairs of cool, easy to dry shirts (fishing type clothing, long sleeve shirts that roll up)
• 4 Short sleeve shirts, very modest and plenty long (no tank tops, sleeveless, see-through, or spaghetti straps
• 1 slip for ladies, even if your skirt/dress is not see-through
• 1-2 Long shirts or blouses that covers the buttocks when wearing pants
• Pajamas, Undergarments and socks (enough for at least 1 week)
• Gym Shorts for sleeping only (At Appropriate Length)
• Hat/Bandana

Footwear

• Hiking boots or tennis shoes
• One extra pair of casual shoes or hiking sandals
• Cheap flip-flops (for showers only)

Toiletries

• Compact backpack or fanny pack for daily essentials
• Towel & washcloth
• Sunscreen (at least SPF 30) / Aloe
• Mosquito repellent with DEET
• Anti-diarrhea medicine (Pepto-Bismol tablets or Immodium Advanced)
• Personal prescription medications in original bottle & cold/flu medicine
• Kleenex or Travel size toilet paper
• Hand sanitizer or anti-bacterial baby wipes
• (Personal items) Chap Stick, Vitamins, Band-Aids, Eye drops

Miscellaneous

• Spending money (suggested $50 US / week)
• Camera
• Extra Batteries for Camera
• Outlet Adapter (to adapt to 2 prong outlet)
• Umbrella
• Light jacket or rain poncho
• Hat/ sunglasses
• Books for travel time
• Powdered drink mix, granola bars and other non-melting snacks
• Bible, notebook, and pen
• Insulated water bottle
• Flashlight and batteries
• Battery operated alarm clock
• Ear plugs (if you are a light sleeper)

Theft is always a possibility when you travel abroad.  Please do not bring laptops, ipods or anything that you cannot afford to lose. Only pack necessities, do not pack for comfort!  Make sure that all your luggage meets standard flight requirements (not more than 50 pounds) and that it can be easily carried by yourself!

Travel Immunizations

UPDATE YOUR IMMUNIZATIONS

Make sure your immunizations are up-to-date. This includes all childhood immunizations and tetanus within the last 10 years.  Some doctors recommend the hepatitis series as a precaution.  Check with your local family doctor for more information.

Required:

Recommended:
Yellow Fever
Malaria prevention medication
Tetanus
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Typhoid
Polio

Country Facts

STATISTICS:

• The capital is Georgetown
• Population of Guyana – 770,000
• Originally a Dutch colony in the 17th century, by 1815 Guyana was a British colony and achieved independence in 1966
• The official language is English

FAQ’s

Q: What does the trip cost include?
A: Airfare, all ground costs, and travel insurance.

Q: Are there any costs not included?
A: Passport (if you do not already have one), immunizations (if needed), malaria prevention tablets, travel to and/or parking at New Orleans airport, and spending money.

Q: How will I pay for my trip?
A: Consider it a privilege for people to give to support God’s commandment to “Go and make disciples.” By asking others to help support your trip you give them an opportunity to receive God’s blessings. Please be sensitive in only asking Church of the King members that you have a personal relationship with. All donations must be made payable to Church of the King and must not have your name designated on the check. Sample support letters and trip support cards are available from the church mission’s office or your team coordinator.

Q: Are donations tax deductible?
A: Yes. Donations are tax deductible as allowable by the IRS. YOU MUST NOT INDICATE A NAME ON THE CHECK. Funds will be deposited upon receipt by Church of the King and cannot be returned. In the event that surplus funds are raised or an individual is unable to go for any reason, funds will remain in the missions account and will be used to help sponsor other individuals or for any trip related expenses. Funds, by law, must remain for use at the discretion of the church and do not belong to the individual.

Q: Who will we be working with?
A: We will be working with local pastors and medical administrators reaching out to a local tribe of Akawio Indians who live near Lethem, Guyana. We will do this through building friendships and relationships, doing dramas, working along side and spending time with the Akawio in their daily lives.

Q: What is the weather like?
A: A tropical rain forest stretches across Northern Brazil into Guyana. Temperatures will be in the upper 80’s or low 90’s and humid. Regular rains will be expected.

Q: What will our team eat?
A: A variety of local dishes prepared to suit American taste.  While a lot of the food served will be authentic (You will be in Guyana!), there are often other choices as well.  We will do our best to take care of each person’s dietary needs but we also encourage you to be open to new things!

Q: Are there any safety or security concerns when traveling to Guyana?
A: While all travel has certain inherent risks, we will take all necessary precautions to ensure our team’s safety.

Q: What should I wear?

A: Refer to the packing list provided. While in Guyana, you must dress modestly.  You should wear casual clothes which include long pants and t-shirts without holes. Shorts are OK for private leisure time. Tennis-shoes or sandals are good for everyday wear, but please avoid flip flops unless in the shower.

Q: What should I bring?
A: This will be discussed in more detail by your team leader but will include: clothes for hot weather, mosquito repellent, sun screen, travel clock, flashlight, and snacks that don’t melt.

Q: What immunizations are required?
A: A Yellow fever is recommended along with tetanus, polio, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, and malaria prophylaxis (tablets taken as a preventive measure).

Q: Where can I get travel immunizations?
A: All travel immunizations are available at the Ochsner travel clinic in New Orleans appointments required, phone 504.842.3000.