THE ST. LUCIA UBER-IMPORTANT. logistics. trip info

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1 THE ST. LUCIA UBER-IMPORTANT logistics trip info ST. LUCIA MISSIONS JUNE 23-JULY 06, 2017

2 PACKING Bible (You definitely need this) Duffle Bag (TWA SAN SWASANT issued) Pens (recommend 4 in case you lose them) Sharpie (you can always use a sharpie) Water bottle (something with a screw on lid) Watch (keeping track of time) Sandals (strap kind) Tennis shoes (lots of walking) Swim suit (one piece/modest tankini for girls) Sunglasses (St. Lucia is very sunny) Socks (Recommend about 7) Underwear (Recommend about 7 extras) Long shorts/capri (Recommend 2 or 3 pairs) T-shirts (Recommend about 7) SPY KIDZ shirt (Essential) TWA SAN SWASANT shirt (Essential) Khakis (Essential) Dress clothes (Girls need dress or skirt) Beach towel Shower towel Deodorant Toothbrush Toothpaste Comb/hairbrush Wash cloth/sponge Razors Lip Balm Passport (Essential) Money for St. Lucia (spending / souvenir) Money for airport Joint Packing List / Small Group Sun block Shampoo Conditioner Body wash Face wash Shaving cream Lotion Q-tips Aloe Vera Moisturizer Tweezers GIRLS ONLY Tampons (5 or 6 boxes of 30 or more per group) Pads (1-2 packs per group depending on if people use them) Journal/notebook (although devo will be provided, a journal is encouraged) Pajamas (recommend 2 pairs) Bandana/handkerchief (you ll get sweaty) Wet wipes (In case shower goes out) Small carry around bag/backpack

3 THE ST. LUCIA PACKING TIPS PACK EVERYTHING YOU THINK YOU NEED, THEN CUT IT IN HALF I m serious, be ADAMANT (demanding) about packing light and taking only what you need. USE STUFF SACKS FOR ORGANIZATION You ll be living out of your bag for two weeks, and it will be much easier if your gear is divided up in your bag. Bring one or two extra to separate dirty from clean. (Drawstring bags work great, find around the house or check Walmart/Gander Mtn.; Large Gallon or 2 Gallon Ziplock bags work really well too, and come in handy) A FEW LARGE GARBAGE BAGS also come in handy for wet/dirty items packed for the way home (2-3, not a whole roll). ONE MEDIUM SIZED MESH LAUNDRY BAG It wasn t on the list, but I d like you to bring one. REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR JOINT ITEMS Sunblock, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, etc. FOLLOW TSA GUIDELINES For anything you bring in your backpack/small bag on the place PACK SNACKS For the plane ride out to San Juan/St. Lucia, but no drinks.

4 THE ST. LUCIA AIR TRAVEL INFO *****TENTATIVE: FLIGHT INFO AMERICAN CHICAGO O HARE DEPARTURE: FROM CHICAGO (O HARE) TO VIEUX FORT, ST. LUCIA (VIA MIAMI, FL) Flight # Date Departure Arrival AA JUN2017 ORD 600A MIA 1007A / E AA JUN2017 MIA 1102A UVF 247P / E ARRIVAL: FROM VIEUX FORT, ST. LUCIA TO CHICAGO (O HARE) (VIA CHARLOTTE, NC) AA JUL2017 UVF 329P CLT 815P AA JUL2017 CLT 1055P ORD 1159P DEPARTURE FROM MBC *WE LL MEET BETWEEN 1:30 AND 1:45 AM THE MORNING OF FRIDAY, JUNE 23 FOR A 2:00 AM DEPARTURE TO O HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. WE D LIKE TO ARRIVE AT THE AIRPORT AT AROUND 3:00 AM. ARRIVAL BACK IN THE STATES *PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO EITHER PICKUP OR HAVE A CARPOOL ARRANGED FOR YOUR SON/DAUGHTER FROM O 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, JULY 06.

5 AIRPORT STUFF *Please remember that processing through the airport is an opportunity to display Christ. Arrival Upon arrival at airport, guys will unload luggage while ladies will help organize Don t forget to unload crafts and drama supplies. Each small group will be responsible for loading and unloading your equipment for the entire trip. After unloading luggage, your adult team leader will gather your group together. You will go through ticketing, security, and walk to the gate with your adult leader. Your adult leader has your passport as well as your ticket. Ticketing Your adult leader will give you your ticket as well as your passport. After you have been checked in by the ticketing agent, please wait to the side until all of your group members have been processed. After ticketing, your group leader will lead the group through security check-in. Security Please remove your shoes and any metal items (belt, watch, etc) and place them in the bins available at the security lines Once you have passed through security, please wait to the side for the rest of your group. After processing through security, your adult leader will lead the group to the gate. Your team leader will gather your passports and tickets after going through security. Gate Once your group has arrived at the gate please find an area where our entire team can congregate. There will more than likely be time before our flight boards (hopefully!) and you may walk to Starbucks, McDonalds, etc. You must have a buddy with you at all times. All team members must be present at the gate 1 hr before departure.

6 AIRPORT DRESS CODE DRESS FOR THE AIRPORT Dress for the airport will be TEAM SHIRT and shorts or capris. DO NOT BRING: Cell phones ipods, mp3 players, cd players Knives, tazors, light swords, fireworks, etc Jewelry Don t bring anything you re not willing to lose DRESS CODE REMINDER: We need you to help us stay above reproach in all areas of dress. What may not be a problem in the USA can be an identification problem in their culture. Please help us rise above personal preferences to overcome any perception problems that can occur in a cross-culture ministry. Please dress modestly at all times. Sunday attire for church is knee length dresses or skirts for girls and dress slacks or khakis (no jeans) for boys. In addition, boys should wear a nice collared shirt on Sunday with a tie. Tennis shoes are fine as long as they are neat looking. On ministry days, the dress code will be team outfits and/or causal. We want you to be comfortable, but not offensive in any way. GIRLS: No short dresses, skirts, or shirts (Dresses and skirts must be knee length and shirts must not show stomach.) No extreme hairstyles or colors, or excessive rings, etc. No tight clothing. No spaghetti straps or tank tops. BOYS: No baggy clothing, earrings, extreme jewelry (necklaces, pocket or neck chains, etc.) Hair should be neat and not excessively long as to draw attention (head or face). You can grow it back when you come home.

7 LUGGAGE REQUIREMENTS 1 Checked Baggage Item o It can only weigh 50 lbs. 1 Carry on Luggage o 1 personal item (ex: purse, camera, book bag, etc.) o Do not bring an extra suitcase as your carry on luggage. Liquids o You are safer to just pack all liquids in your checked luggage. o If you need to put any liquids in your carry on luggage then you need to do the following: Obtain a transparent plastic bag that can be resealed with a capacity of one quart maximum (size around 20cm X 20cm / 7.5 inches X 8 inches). Only one bag of this type is authorized per passenger. Place in the bag all liquids and similar products (lotions, tooth paste, lip glass, mascara, etc.) of which each container must not exceed 100 ml (3 fl oz) maximum (any thing that exceeds this must be placed in your checked luggage). The following rules apply to all liquids, gels, and aerosols carried through security checkpoints. All liquids, gels and aerosols must be in three-ounce or smaller containers. Larger containers that are half-full or toothpaste tubes rolled up are not allowed. Each container must be three ounces or smaller. All liquids, gels and aerosols must be placed in a single, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag. Gallon size bags or bags that are not ziptop such as fold-over sandwich bags are not allowed. Each traveler can use only one, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag. Each traveler must remove their quart-sized plastic, zip-top bag from their carry-on and place it in a bin or on the conveyor belt for X-ray screening. X-raying separately will allow TSA security officers to more easily examine the declared items. For more info on liquid carry on restrictions, visit travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm Other packing information: o We will have some luggage that contain miscellaneous items for ministry teams o Ministry teams are responsible for their containers, equipment, etc.

8 TRAVEL DAY Day before departure instructions Thursday, June 22 nd Please drop your packed team bag before 5 pm. We will provide a luggage tag for each bag. We will weigh each bag. Each bag must weigh less than 50 pounds You will bring your carry on with you the next morning Departure Day instructions Friday, June 23rd Please arrive at the church at 1:30 AM Guys come inside to help load luggage into the van Each small group must designate specific persons who will be responsible for loading and unloading team supplies during the entire trip We will be riding parent vehicles Parents, please sign up if you can help. Return Day instructions Thursday, July 6 th Return flight arrives at 10:47 PM Please be at baggage claim area by 11:15 PM. You will have to park your car and come inside to get your student Money Take credit or debit card for most items (can also use for ATM) Take minimum $50; Maximum $100 Parent s Updates Please check the following web site each day for updates, pictures, videos, etc. minookabible.org/stlucia Please note: updates may or may not be posted daily, depending on internet/time availability.

9 THE ST. LUCIA EMERGENCY CONTACT RUTH GARCIA *Ruth will act as a middle man to communicate with us in St. Lucia. Please attempt to contact her first if their are any emergencies you need to notify us of. PASTOR AROL MCFADDEN *Arol will also be a middle man to communicate with us in St. Lucia. Feel free to contact him for emergencies as well. PASTOR CLETUS HENRY *Please only call for emergencies, and not just to check up on things! *We will be staying at his home in La Grace, St. Lucia *Transportation is provided by men in his church who drive mini-buses (Taxi cab vans) for a living

10 THE ST. LUCIA MUST HAVE LIST PASSPORT NOTARY LETTER SPENDING MONEY ($100 is sufficient) TEAM SHIRTS (SPY KIDZ & LUCIA SHIRT) BIBLE PRESCRIPTION MEDS (IF YOU NEED THEM) REVIEW TRAINING MATERIALS GATHER ALL ITEMS ON YOUR PACKING LIST NO LATER THAN 1 WEEK PRIOR TO DEPARTURE AND PACK IT IN YOUR TEAM BAG