Trip Cost

Cost: $3100 *
^{*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)

Clothing

• While in Israel, we must dress modestly!
• Shorts, skirts and dresses must be below the knee and loose fitting.
• For the worksite bring long pants, t-shirts, and close toed shoes.
• No torn pants of shirts should be worn at any time.
• No tight, revealing, or low cut clothing may be worn
• You will need 4 days of work clothes.

Men:

• 4 pairs of work pants and work shirts
• 2-3 pairs comfortable/lightweight pants
• 2-3 pairs of cargo shorts for leisure time
• 1 pair of regular jeans (no holes)
• 6-8 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
• Light jacket for evenings

Women:

• 4 pairs of work pants and work shirts
• 5-6 pairs comfortable/lightweight pants or Capri’s
• 1 pair of regular jeans (no holes)
• 6-8 Short sleeve shirts, very modest and plenty long (no tank tops, sleeveless, see-through, or spaghetti straps)
• 1-2 long skirts for girls (must be mid-calf or ankle length skirts)
• Pajamas, Undergarments and socks (enough for at least 1 week)
• Gym Shorts for hotel only. (At Appropriate Length)
• Hat/Bandana
• Light jacket for evenings

Footwear

• Work boots or tennis shoes for worksite
• One extra pair of comfortable hiking sandals/shoes or walking shoes.
• Cheap flip-flops (for showers only)

Toiletries

• 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

Miscellaneous(helpful items)

• Backpack for traveling to outreaches within country
• Spending money (suggested $50 US / week)
• Camera
• Extra Batteries for Camera
• Outlet Converter (220 voltage)
• 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).

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:

None

Recommended:

Tetanus

Polio

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis B

Typhoid

Country Facts

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: At Yad Hashmona in a cabin-style setup.

Q: What is the weather like?

A: Weather conditions will be hot and humid. Very similar to our local New Orleans weather in the months of July and August.

Q: What will our team eat?

A: While a lot of the food served will be authentic (You will be in Israel!), 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 Israel?

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 Israel, you must dress modestly.

You should wear casual clothes which include long pants, long skirts and t-shirts without holes. Shorts are OK for private leisure time. Tennis-shoes or sandals are good for everyday wear. Church services are casual, but please dress nicely.

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 Israel. The following are recommended by the Center for Disease Control for travel to Israel: 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.