packing list
PERSONAL ITEMS
• Medication
• Insect repellent
• Sunscreen
• Hand sanitizer
• Aloe vera
• Bath and/or beach towel
• Washcloth
• Laundry bag (pillowcases
work well for this)
• Wet wipes
• Comb/brush
• Contacts with solution
& case
• Glasses & case
TOILETRIES
• Razor & shaving cream
• Toothbrush & toothpaste
• Shampoo & hair products
• Body soap
OTHER ITEMS
• Ministry supplies
• Donated items
• Work gloves
• Earplugs
• Mosquito net*
FOR FLOOR SLEEPING
• Air mattress & pump
• Sheets
• Pillow
COMMON QUESTIONS
What about swimming?
Ladies, please make sure
you bring a modest onepiece
bathing suit.
Guys, please bring
swimming trunks.
What should I NOT bring?
Sleeveless shirts, low-cut
shirts, tank tops, tankinis,
bikinis, short shorts,
yoga pants, leggings,
and jewelry.
What am I forgetting?
Hat or baseball cap,
socks, undergarments,
lightweight sleepwear,
sunglasses, and rain gear.
CLOTHES
Clothes for ministry:
• Knee-length shorts and
t-shirts that can get dirty
or sweaty
Church clothes:
• For women, skirts that
are at least knee-length,
a nice, sleeved shirt, and
nice sandals
• For men, long dress pants,
a nice shirt, and closedtoed
shoes
Pajamas:
• Shorts of appropriate
length and an
appropriate top
• Undergarments
Shoes:
• Closed-toed work/
athletic shoes, dress shoes
(closed-toed for men),
waterproof sandals/flipflops
• Socks
TRAVEL NEEDS
• Passport & copy*
• Travel information
• Medical information &
insurance card
• Personal snacks
• Spending/travel meal
money
*For international trips
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Our desire is to dress in a manner that does not distract from the message of
Jesus Christ. Therefore, wearing more conservative clothing is a requirement.
Washing facilities for clothes will not be available, so pack accordingly. Please
be sure to pack with knowledge of the climate to which you are traveling.
ITEMS TO LEAVE HOME
• Cell phone
• Personal electronics
• Jewelry