Trip Profile
| Who: | Adult Men (Ages 18+) |
| Description: | Purpose: Construction of a Multi-Purpose Room near Teguciagalpa, Honduras. We will be partnering with a ministry to build a multi-purpose room that will also be used for church meetings. We are planning to take a group of 10 men each to work on this project. |
| Sign-up Deadline: | March 15, 2010 |
| Trip Dates: | June 19 – 27, 2010 |
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Trip Cost
Cost: $1,875 *
*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), Travel to and/or parking at the 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.” Please do not write an individual name on the check. Attach a trip support card to indicate the appropriate individual designation.
Payment Schedule for Team member (1 week):
| March 15, 2010 | $ 200 | Application Fee |
| April 9, 2010 | $ 875 | Payment 2 Deadline |
| May 17, 2010 | $ 800 | Payment 3 Deadline |
Trip Schedule
| Saturday | Head to New Orleans airport for the beginning of your trip. Arrival in Honduras. |
| Sunday | Orientation, training, and shopping. |
| Monday-Saturday | Construction Work on Church. |
| Sunday | Return home bringing your friends and family testimonies and pictures of what God has done in Honduras! |
Packing List
Climate
Honduras is hot and humid almost year-round. Summer temperatures are typically in the 80’s during the days and in the 60’s at night.
Basics
One carry on
One large suitcase for personal items (50 lbs maximum)
Clothing
Men:
You will need 6-7 days of work clothes.
- 3-5 pairs of work pants and work shirts
- 2-3 pairs comfortable/lightweight pants
- 2 pairs of cargo shorts for leisure time
- 1 pair of regular jeans (no holes)
- 6 Sport shirts or t-shirts (no tank tops, sleeveless, or see-through)
- Pajamas, Undergarments and socks (enough for at least 1 week)
- Gym Shorts for hotel only. (At Appropriate Length)
- Hat/Bandana
Footwear
Toiletries
- Compact backpack or fanny pack for daily essentials
- Towel & washcloth
- Sunscreen (at least SPF 30) / Aloe
- Mosquito repellent
- 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
- Spending money (suggested $50 US / week)
- Camera
- Extra Batteries for Camera
- Outlet Adapter (to adapt to 2 prong outlet)
- Small Fan
- 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 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).
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:
Tetanus
Polio
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Typhoid
Country Facts
STATISTICS:
- Capital is Tegucigalpa
- Second largest country in Central America
- Main language is Spanish
- Second poorest country in Central America.
FAQ’s
Q: What does the trip cost include?
A: Airfare, all ground costs, lodging and travel insurance.
Q: Are there any costs not included?
A: Passport (if you do not already have one), 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: Where will we stay?
A: In a simple local hotel.
Q: What is the weather like?
A: Honduras is hot and humid almost year-round. Summer temperatures are typically in the 80’s during the days and in the 60’s at night.
Q: What will our team eat?
A: While a lot of the food served will be authentic (You will be in Honduras!), 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 Honduras?
A: While all travel has certain inherent risks, the ministry we are supporting is very experienced in hosting teams and 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 Honduras, you must dress modestly.
You should wear work 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: There are no required immunizations for travel to Honduras. The following are recommended by the Center for Disease Control for travel to Honduras: current tetanus and polio, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and Typhoid.
Q: Where can I get travel immunizations?
A: Recommended immunizations are available at the Ochsner travel clinic in New Orleans; appointments required, phone 504.842.3000.
