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Guatemala Mission Trip
Team Member Manual
2014
June 21 – 28, 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 3
The Mission’s History in Guatemala ........................................................................................ 4
Guatemala – An Overview ...................................................................................................... 5
Guatemala – Facts .................................................................................................................. 6
Prayer ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Cost of Mission Trip ................................................................................................................ 9
Guatemalan Mission Team Meetings .................................................................................... 10
Team Meeting Schedule ....................................................................................................... 11
Leadership Meeting Schedule ............................................................................................... 12
Recommended Planning Schedule ....................................................................................... 13
Team Support ....................................................................................................................... 14
Suggestions for Funding Your Trip ........................................................................................ 15
Sample Support Letter .......................................................................................................... 17
Mission Trip Support Tracking Form ..................................................................................... 18
Culture Shock ....................................................................................................................... 19
Tips for Communicating Through a Translator ...................................................................... 19
Cultural Research ................................................................................................................. 20
Spiritual Development ........................................................................................................... 22
Journaling ............................................................................................................................. 22
Health & Safety Tips ............................................................................................................. 23
Recommended Medical Preparation for Service Trips........................................................... 24
Visit Your Doctor .............................................................................................................. 24
Medications/ First Aid & Safety ........................................................................................ 24
Diet and Exercise before Travel ....................................................................................... 26
Overall Health .................................................................................................................. 26
Plan Ahead for Illness & Injury ......................................................................................... 27
Know what to do if You Become Sick or Injured ............................................................... 27
Traveler’s Diarrhea .......................................................................................................... 28
Traveler Registration Emergency Contact and Itinerary Information (optional) ................. 28
Immunization Information ...................................................................................................... 29
Travel and Packing Tips........................................................................................................ 31
Tips for Travel ....................................................................................................................... 32
Checklist/Packing List ........................................................................................................... 33
Checklist for Mission Trip ...................................................................................................... 38
Saying Goodbye ................................................................................................................... 39
Reverse Culture Shock ......................................................................................................... 39
Journal .................................................................................................................................. 44
Useful Spanish Words and Phrases ...................................................................................... 45
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing to go to Guatemala. We are glad you will be joining us in the work there.
It is our prayer that God will challenge you spiritually and help you grow in your faith as a result
of this trip. God is actively at work in Guatemala, yet much work remains to be done. Your
interest in helping is an answer to prayer.
Short-term teams have been partnering with us since 1995
for the purpose of outreach to the people of Guatemala
through evangelism, construction, medical, dental, and
educational activities. Regardless of your area of outreach,
most people find the greatest rewards are in the
relationships that are made. The most significant work that
you will do will be loving people and spending time with
them being a witness for Jesus Christ, rather than building
a wall or helping someone meet a physical need.
The people of Guatemala know that you have spent a
significant amount of money and time to come, and they
feel honored you would choose to do that for them. Let us
encourage you to focus not only on the tasks of this trip
but also on the relationships that will develop along the
way.
We have put this manual together to help you prepare for
the trip. It is prepared to provide you with practical
information that will help make your trip successful and
enjoyable. Please read it, commit to attending the
scheduled team meetings, and follow the guidance of the
team leadership. Even if you have previously participated in a Guatemala mission trip, it is
important to attend all meetings to help build team spirit.
We ask that you be patient and flexible as you prepare, travel, live, and work with the team.
Evaluations from those who have gone before indicate that any inconveniences you may
experience will be overshadowed by the gratitude of the people you will serve. You will find the
Guatemalans friendly and easy to get to know. The work you do will be a great help to them and
will bring hope to many. Our team leadership is ready to assist you in any way we can.
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The Mission’s History in Guatemala
Through partnership with the Shalom Foundation, there have been active missions in
Guatemala City for more than a decade serving acutely poor children and sharing the
Gospel. Through our supporters and volunteers,
thousands of lives have been touched -more than 70
homes built, conducted 170 surgeries, helped build a
Christian school serving over 700 students, 50+ water
filtration systems have been installed, school books
purchased, and more than 170 dental check-ups for
elementary students.
Annual Missions Trips have been planned and led each year since June 1991. In June,
1996, a 26-member Construction Team began work on Shalom Church in Guatemala
City with Pastor Alvaro Perdomo. In May, 1997, a 48-member Missions Team – the
largest team to travel to Guatemala at the time – provided construction work on Shalom
Church and provided much-needed medical treatment. The Construction Team traveling
in May, 1998, began construction on Shalom School. In January, 2000, Missions Team
members attended the Shalom School Dedication with the traditional beginning of the
new Guatemalan school year (January 15). Construction Team members traveling in
April, 2001, participated in the first Home Construction project by building 6 homes. In
2003, a commercial kitchen was outfitted for the “Food for Thought” Nutrition Program.
In May, 2004, 48 Mission Team members provided medical and dental services, eye
exams, computer programming as well as home and school construction.
Since 2001, mission teams have continued to travel to Guatemala share the gospel,
using construction as the primary platform for community involvement and ministry
opportunities. In 2009 the mission began to work in the community of Las Conchas, a
new rural community located, approximately 30 minutes north-east of Guatemala City.
The platform for community involvement in Las Conchas has evolved from home
building to community development, focused on discipleship and establishing a
community grounded in Christian faith. Our objective is to help without hurting, or
creating a welfare environment, wherein the people are empowered as contributors to
the health, vitality, and sustainability of their community.
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GUATEMALA – An Overview
Who shall separate us from the
love of Christ? Shall tribulation,
or distress, or persecution, or
famine, or nakedness, or danger,
or sword?
Romans 8:36
Guatemala is a beautiful country decorated with mountain peaks, rivers, valleys, volcanoes,
beaches, and jungles. The country and its people have survived decades of turmoil to now
experience a time of hope and healing. With the help of people like you, the future for the
children of Guatemala can be bright and full of possibilities.
Guatemala is located in Central America, bordered by Mexico, the Pacific Ocean, Belize, El
Salvador, and Honduras. The country covers an area slightly smaller than Tennessee. It is
located in the Central Time Zone. Several airlines including Delta Airlines, American Airlines,
and Continental Airlines fly from the United States into a newly modernized airport in Guatemala
City.
As for the weather, Guatemala maintains a tropical climate and is called the “Land of Eternal
Spring.” Average year-round temperatures run 75 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 50 to
60 degrees at night. June through October is the rainy season, while November through May
sees the drier, most pleasant conditions.
Guatemala operates under a democratic constitutional government. President Otto Perez
Molina began his presidency January 15, 2012, and will be president for 4 years. The vice
president is Roxanna Baldetti.
The standard of living in Guatemala is among the lowest in Central America. At least 51% of the
country lives on less than $2 per day and 15% live on less than $1 per day. Violent crime is a
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big issue due to endemic poverty, abundance of weapons, and weak and inefficient law
enforcement. Rumors of child stealing and murder for organ harvesting are reported all over
Guatemala. Some reports involved Americans kidnapping the children, so many are afraid
and/or suspicious of foreigners. School retention in Guatemala is low, with only 60% of students
who start the first grade completing the sixth grade and only 39% completing it at the right age.
Guatemala Facts
Population:
13,824,463 (2011)
Comparative Size:
Slightly smaller than Tennessee
Climate:
Tropical; hot and humid
in lowlands; cooler in
highlands
GDP:
$24.7 billion
GDP per capita:
$4,965
Ethnic Groups:
Mestizo (mixed
Amerindian & Spanish/
called “Ladino”),
European 59.4%,
K’iche 9.1%, Kaqchikel
8.4%, Mam 7.9%, Q’eqchi 6.3%, other Mayan 8.6%
Religions:
Roman Catholic, Protestant, Indigenous Mayan beliefs
Languages:
Spanish 60% and Amerindian languages 40%
Major exports:
Coffee, sugar, bananas, clothing, petroleum
Life expectancy at birth: 69 males/73 females years
Independence:
September 15, 1821 (from Spain)
Currency:
quetzal; quetzales per US dollar average 8.15 in 2009
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Prayer
PRAYER is the foundation of our ministry. Invite others to support and join you in prayer for your
trip and your team.
Pray that…
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We will be equipped with every good thing to do
His work. (Heb. 13:20–21)
All spiritual, physical and financial needs will be
met. (Phil. 4:19)
We will be pleasing to Him in everything.
(I Thess. 2:4)
We will be united in spirit, looking out for one another with love.
(Phil. 2:2–4)
Our words will be full of grace and encouragement.
(Eph. 4:29)
There will be protection for us and our families.
(Psalm 91: 9–10)
We will be flexible and content in all circumstances.
(Phil. 4:12)
We will be filled with compassion, kindness, humility, and patience. (Col. 3:12)
We will be completely useful to the Master.
(II Tim. 2:21)
We will be light to the nations, so His salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.
(Is. 49:6)
My focused vision prayer/verse is:
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My Prayer Partner, who will prayerfully journey with me in preparation before and during the trip,
is:
My Prayer Team:
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Prayer Requests
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Cost of the Mission Trip
$2,500 per person
You will only need money for personal purchases while there (gifts, souvenirs, etc.) and
for meals and incidentals during travel to and from Guatemala and recreation day.
The cost of your trip includes:
o Airline ticket + 1 extra bag
o Guatemala airport exit tax
o Ground transportation, including vans and fuel
o Lodging, including room and access to related facilities
o Meals
o Insurance
o Team building events
o Project Materials and associated expenses
The team is also responsible for raising the funds which will pay for the costs of the
construction projects. These funds will be raised by the team collectively. Raising funds
for this purpose is not raising funds for you. Please feel confident in your efforts,
knowing that the funds will be put to God’s service and will be used to help others in
desperate need of assistance.
Please make all checks payable to
Thompson Station Church- memo line: Guatemala Mission
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Guatemalan Mission Team Meetings
The pre-arranged, scheduled Team Meetings are a required part of your preparation
process. These meeting provide an opportunity for you to meet the other individuals
participating in this Mission Trip to Guatemala. Team members will come from other
church congregations in the community as well as from inter-personal contact and
encouragement from past missions trip participants.
Important information will be reviewed and shared with the group during each meeting.
There will also be time for open discussion and time to answer questions each week.
You should commit to attend every meeting.
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Team Meeting Schedule
All meetings will be at 2:00 at Thompson Station Church unless otherwise noted or
announced. Locations will be announced in the newsletters.
March 9
April 13
May 18
June 15 – Packing Day
August - TBD Post Trip Fellowship picnic
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Team Leader Meetings:
To be announced once leaders are established
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Recommended Planning Schedule
3 to 6 Months Prior:
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Meet with your team, begin planning and praying together (please make this a priority).
Plan your financial needs for this trip. Be timely in turning in request for money.
Ensure passport is ordered and updated.
Make an appointment for your immunizations with The Global Clinic or your private doctor
Put all meeting dates on your personal calendar(s)
PRAY
3 Months Prior:
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Start reviewing your packing list. Locate your passport, or confirm process timeline.
Begin preparing for activities in which you will be involved such as your fundraising efforts.
Think through materials, supplies and gifts you will want to bring.
Prepare and send out support letters in order to obtain funds in a timely fashion.
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1 Month Prior:
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Complete immunizations and fundraising efforts.
Assemble items on packing list.
Obtain all materials and gifts to be packed. Remember weight limitations are strictly enforced.
Confirm finances for the trip.
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1 Week Prior:
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Pack luggage — remember flight restrictions are strictly enforced by airport staff.
Attend the team packing party a couple of days before departure to pack group supplies.
Review this manual and ensure you have thought through all necessary preparations.
Make sure you are eating well, getting rest, and exercising for optimum health.
Have family and friends praying for you and the team.
PRAY
Day of Departure:
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Prepare for the unexpected! (Flights do not always run on time.)
Be flexible!
Allow yourself plenty of time so you arrive “on time” at the airport. This is very important for your
entire group.
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Return:
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Know what additional follow-up vaccinations you may need (Hepatitis A/B) usually within 6–12
months of return.
Share your journal, photos and stories with family, friends and supporters.
Prepare for post-ministry letdown and reverse culture shock.
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Team Support
There is something you should not leave home without – A SUPPORT TEAM. A support
team is made up of those people who are committed to joining you in ministry through
prayer, finances, and encouragement. Support “discovery” is the process of identifying
these people around you. Those who support you need to see themselves as a part of
the team.
In a team concept, everyone has a responsibility. In short-term missions, those who
serve through giving and praying are just as important as those who serve by going and
working. You should identify those people you need on your team and send them a
support letter. In this letter, they should be made aware of the following information:
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Where are you going and with which organization?
What will you do?
Why are you going?
What are your prayer needs?
What do you hope to learn?
How does this fit in with your life plans?
How much support do you need?
What is your support for (airfare, materials, etc.)?
Are gifts tax deductible?
Where is support sent?
Who should be the payee on the check?
All gifts and correspondence should be acknowledged promptly. To show your
appreciation, a small gift from Guatemala would be appropriate – pictures, stamps,
coins, or currency. A follow-up letter upon your return should be included with your gift.
Early into the meetings, the costs of the trip and fee due dates will be provided to all
team members. Each team member is asked to turn in monies as soon as possible
because reservations for lodging, airline tickets, and team materials must be purchased
in advance to secure the most reasonable rates available and to accommodate our
travel schedule.
We will discuss team support in more detail in the fundraising section of this manual.
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Suggestions for Funding Your Trip
Biblical Principles:
A. Paul urged the church at Corinth to give financially. (II Cor. 8,9)
B. Paul thanked the Philippians for their support of his ministry, knowing that they would
benefit by giving (Phil. 4:17) and that God would supply their needs according to His
riches. (Phil. 4:19)
C. Jesus taught His followers to seek God and His kingdom first and material needs would
be provided. (Matt 6:33)
D. God’s plan is to provide support for His work through Christians who give of their
finances. (Matt. 10:20, III John 5-8)
What to Do:
A. Pray…ask God to provide. (I John 5:14–15)
B. Be willing to use your personal finances, for yourself and others. Be sure you have an
eternal perspective. (Matt. 6:19–21)
C. Realize many Christians would cheerfully contribute to your need because:
a. It is personal; they know where the money is going.
b. They are eager to give to something that will accomplish results.
D. Make a list of every possible avenue of support, and take steps to make them aware of
your need. You are not raising funds for yourself but to serve others, to bring the gospel
to those who will hear.
a. Family
b. Friends
c. Teachers/Administrators
d. Businessmen
e. Church Acquaintances
f. Community Leaders
g. Employers
E. Contact them by phone, letter, appointment (or a combination of these).
What to Include in your Letter:
A. A personal greeting.
B. How you are growing in your Christian life.
C. Why you are writing – to ask them to prayerfully consider investing in your summer and
the lives of these people living in desperate conditions.
D. What you expect to get out of the trip.
E. The cost involved in the project ($1,400).
F. A request to consider an amount (i.e., a range of $25, $50, or $100).
G. Who they should make the check payable to: (with your name & “Guatemala” on the
memo line).
H. Words of appreciation for considering your opportunity.
I. A handwritten signature and/or note on your letter.
J. See sample letter for further suggestions.
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Follow Up:
A. Call people back in a timely fashion. Be positive, don’t put this off.
B. For those who invest in your summer, send them a handwritten thank you note in a
timely manner. We also highly recommend sending a follow-up letter after the trip giving
an account of what you did in Guatemala.
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Sample Support Letter
(Date)
Dear _______________________________,
In __________ I will have the privilege of participating with a team of adults and students from
my church and other local churches on a short-term mission trip to Guatemala. Guatemala has
tremendous needs due to its poor economic and social conditions. We are partnering with The
Shalom Church of Guatemala to help the local church members by
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I am very excited about this opportunity. Our team will be working with the Guatemalans, but we
will also be working on building relationships. But as much as we are going to give our lives
away to serve the Guatemalans, I know this trip will deeply impact me personally and I look
forward to the growth I will experience as well.
Realizing that a trip of this type does not happen without the involvement of many people, I am
asking you to consider how you might support us as we pursue what we feel God is leading us
to do. There are two areas of need: prayer and financial. Prayer for unity and safety with our
team, for us to be sensitive and obedient to God’s leading, and that God would change lives —
ours and the people in Guatemala. You can help financially by contributing to help offset the
costs of the trip and supplies. Will you please consider joining our support team?
If you wish to help, please detach and return the form below to me in the enclosed envelope by
______________. If you would like to write a check, please make your check payable to
_____________________________________. Thank you so much for considering this.
Warmest regards,
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(Your signature here)
□ Yes, I will commit to pray for you leading up to and during your trip to Guatemala.
□ Yes, I will make a financial contribution to your trip, as indicated below.
______$500
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________Other gift
Name _________________________________ Email: __________________________
Address _________________________________ City
State _______ Zip
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Mission Trip Support Tracking Form
Your Name:
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And my God will meet all your needs according to his
glorious riches In Christ Jesus…
Philippians 4:19
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Culture Shock
Recognizing and coping with the differences
between your culture and the culture of the host
country can do much to lessen the stress of travel.
Several ways to enhance your travel experience
before leaving are to learn several words and
phrases in the language of the host country, meet
and talk to an individual from that country, or visit a
worship/church service where they speak the
language of the host country. Try to understand
why you do things the way you do in your culture
and why others do things differently in another
culture. Be careful how you compare one culture to
another. A desire to learn and understand not only
helps you become informed and adjusted, but also
communicates servant-hood to your host culture.
Tips for Communicating through a Translator
Speak to the audience, not the translator.
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Speak slowly and clearly.
Speak loud enough for the translator to hear and understand you.
Use short simple sentences. Allow time for the translator to speak.
Be conscious of the time factor. Remember, everything has to be repeated.
Avoid slang. Slang confuses the audience because it does not translate well.
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Cultural Research
The more you understand about the culture of Guatemala, the more effective you will
be. It is possible to gain a great deal of understanding about Guatemala and begin
adjusting yourself personally for entering that culture.
As you research and study, look for ways to creatively
impact your host culture with the message of Jesus
Christ. Speak with nationals from the host culture, the
Internet, libraries, travel brochures, and periodicals for
your research. Creatively prepare a report for your
team.
Religious Background: Study the religious beliefs of
the people. How do these beliefs differ from Christianity?
How devout are the people? What are creative ways to
communicate the message of Jesus Christ to these
people?
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Political Background: What is the primary political system of the culture? How long have
they operated under this system? What would be the major differences in thinking politically
from your home culture?
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Social Background: How is the social structure set up? Family? Male roles? Female roles?
How do the sexes interact? Dating? How should your team adjust to honor their social
structure?
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Geographic Background: What is the basic geography and climate of Guatemala? How
does this climate affect the people? (For example: A hot culture often shuts down during the
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afternoon and has events late into the night.) What can your team expect to experience as a
result of the geography and what adjustments will they need to make?
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Historical Background: Research and historical overview. Has the country been war torn? Is
it stable? Is there a strong world influence? How does the history affect the way the nationals
view themselves? What, if any, recent changes have occurred?
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Economic Background: What drives the cultural economy? Industry? Agriculture? Tourism?
What is the standard of living? Average income? What can your team expect of the culture’s
living conditions?
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Cultural Background: Investigate the country’s cultural celebrations. Holidays? Arts, drama,
music? Is their culture tied to the religious beliefs? How do they celebrate?
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Statistics and Other Facts: Population? Crowded living conditions? Racial mix? Etc.?
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Spiritual Development
Your initial motivation to go on a mission trip may be self-centered. Before leaving, you
may have the thought that you are going to change the life of someone else – that they
will be the recipients of your efforts. However, upon your return, you may realize that
you were changed by the ones you went to help, or possibly, you both were changed.
As stated earlier, “It is our prayer that God will challenge you spiritually and help you
grow in your faith in Jesus Christ as a result of this trip.” Also, you will find the greatest
rewards are in the relationships that are made on the trip. Most importantly, this
includes a deepening relationship with Jesus Christ.
Journaling
It is recommended you take a pen and journal to record the events of your trip on a daily
basis. If you keep a journal, you will find yourself referring to it for many years.
Journaling is an important way for you to process what you are experiencing and
learning on the trip, as well as revealing areas where you may need to experience
spiritual growth and maturity.
You may want to begin your journal before you leave in order to record what God may
be revealing to you. Once you’re on the trip, you will want to journal daily. Some of the
information you want to include might be: (1) your relationship with God, (2) your
relationship with others, (3) your impressions of the host culture, (4) special people,
places, events, food, (5) what you are learning about yourself, (6) and what you are
learning about “kingdom building.” Later on, your journal may help you realize that you
did not understand all you had experienced on your trip. Allow God to use this journal as
a tool to grow spiritually. This journal will help strengthen your witness to others about
your relationship to Jesus Christ and what He means to you – how your faith in Him is
growing and changing your life. (Journal pages are provided for you in the Appendix of
this manual.)
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Health & Safety Tips
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Before you leave, give copies of your passport and any credit cards you plan to
use to a family member or trusted friend.
Several days prior to departure, begin drinking plenty of water. Guatemala City’s
elevation of just less than 5,000 feet is significantly higher than Nashville’s
elevation of 746 feet.
Once in Guatemala, drink only purified water; use only ice that has been made
from purified water.
Your team’s leader will have a first aid kit; see him/her for first aid needs.
Do not eat ANY foods from street vendors.
Eat only fruits that can be peeled.
Take hand sanitizer and use it often.
NEVER go anywhere alone; remain with the group AT ALL TIMES.
Clean out your wallet. Take only necessary identification, credit cards, or cash. It
is advisable to purchase a special pouch or belt for the purpose of discretely
carrying your valuable items.
If you don’t need it, don’t take it.
We strongly suggest you leave all non-necessary valuables at home,
including ALL jewelry EXCEPT an inexpensive watch.
You will be expected to be “on time” to all meetings and all group
functions.
When possible, always ask permission before you take a picture of someone:
“¿Un photo, por favor?”
While traveling in vehicles in-country, always wear your seatbelt.
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Medical Preparations
VISIT YOUR DOCTOR
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No one wants to miss or postpone a trip, but there are times when staying home
might be best for health reasons. First, evaluate your health or the health of
those traveling with you by using the guide below. Then, talk to your doctor.
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The best time to see the doctor is at least 4–6 weeks before your trip. Discuss
with your doctor where you are traveling, length of trip, and other personal
matters such as age, medical and vaccine history, and current medical state.
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According to CDC guidelines, volunteers who have had stomach, brain, eye, or
orthopedic surgery, recent heart attack or stroke, and pregnant women passed
36 weeks should not travel by air.
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All volunteers should get a physical exam by their primary doctor or travel clinic
before departure. However, volunteers with blood disorders like anemia, heart
and lung diseases, and pregnancy are particularly encouraged. Traveling while
you are sick may put your health at risk or put others around you at risk for
getting sick.
TN Public Health Department
o http://health.state.tn.us/CEDS/immunization.htm
o 615-741-3111
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Private Travel Clinics
o American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH)
http://www.astmh.org/source/ClinicalDirectory
o 847-480-9592
MEDICATIONS / FIRST-AID & SAFETY
NOTE: You should try to purchase all your medicines before travel. Drugs purchased
overseas may not be manufactured according to United States standards and may not
be effective. They also may be dangerous, contain counterfeit medications or
contaminants, or be combinations of drugs that are not safe to use.
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Prescription medicines
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 Pack copies of all prescriptions, including the generic names for medications.
 Pack a note on letterhead stationery from the prescribing physician for all
controlled substances and injectable medications.
 Leave a copy of your prescriptions at home with a friend or relative.
Over-the-counter medicines
o Anti-diarrheal and anti-nausea medication, antihistamines, and
decongestants
o Medicine for pain or fever (such as acetaminophen, aspirin, or ibuprofen),
antacids, and hydrocortisone cream
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First-aid supplies
o Basic first-aid items (bandages, gauze, ace bandage, Neosporin,
antiseptic, cotton-tipped applicators)
o Moleskin for blisters, Aloe gel for sunburns
o Digital thermometer
“Travel Pack” medicines – recommended by the Global Outreach Clinic
o Ciporfaloxacin 500mg #10 – take one tablet 2 times a day at onset of
diarrhea
o Ondansetron 4mg ODT #6 – dissolve 1 to 2 tablets on tongue every 4
hours as needed for nausea/vomiting
o Imodium 2mg
o Pepto-Bismol tablets
Items that may be useful in certain circumstances
o Sleep aids
o Bengay or Epsom salt for cramping
o Meclizine or Scopolamine to prevent altitude sickness
Technical & Legal Information with Medications
o If taking controlled substances (pain medicines, anxiety medicines, muscle
relaxants) on the trip, it should be accompanied with letterhead stationery
from prescribing physician. Other precautions may apply.
o Check for updates on permitted and prohibited items, including medicines
that you are and are not allowed to be carried onto an airplane.
Remember, Customs has fluid restrictions (in ounces) per passenger.
 Transportation Security Administration
http://www.tsa.gov/index.shtm or 1-866-289-9673 (optional)
o Check to make sure that your medicines will be allowed into the country
you are visiting. Some countries do not let visitors bring certain medicines
into the country.
 Customs and Import Restrictions
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/kbyg.
 Foreign Embassy on Country Specific Information.
http://www.state.gov/s/cpr/rls/dpl/32122.htm.
DIET AND EXERCISE BEFORE TRAVEL
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Participants should begin warm-up and stretching exercises a couple of weeks
before the trip if they do not exercise on a regular basis.
Several days prior to departure, begin drinking plenty of water. Guatemala City’s
elevation of just less than 5,000 feet is significantly higher than Nashville’s
elevation of 746 feet.
Doing little things like stretch exercises and drinking water can help your body
transition much easier and prepare your body for the trip.
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Overall Health
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Sunscreen
o Use sunscreen with both UVA and UVB protection.
Eyes
o Sunglasses
o Eye lubricant (optional for some volunteers)
Insect Repellent
o Repellents that have 30% – 50% DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide) are
recommended for adults. If the repellent has less than 25% DEET, it may not
protect you as long, so be sure to reapply more often.
o Repellents that have up to 15% Picaridin are also available. This type of
repellent should be reapplied often to protect you.
Clothing
o Clothing should be appropriate for working conditions.
 Medical missions trips
Scrubs and tennis shoes
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Labor-intensive missions trips
Comfortable and loose clothes are preferred. Clothes should also
be light and non-heavy due to heat and altitude. Suggest clothes:
boots, tennis shoes, t-shirts, sweat pants, baseball caps, straw
hats, and thick socks. Protective gear should also be worn (and will
be provided by the Shalom Foundation).
 Medical and Labor-intensive missions trip
Relative humidity is 82%. Average annual temperature is 66 to 72o.
Most of our volunteers are not accustomed to the high altitudes
and humidity. Please dress accordingly.
Reference: Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología,
Meteorología e Hidrología. Climate data for Guatemala City- La
Aurora Airport- 2010.
Food and Water
o Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially before eating and
after you use the bathroom. If soap and water are not available, use an
alcohol-based hand gel (with at least 60% alcohol).
o Drink only bottled or drinks in cans or bottles. Avoid tap water, fountain
drinks, and ice cubes.
o Avoid raw vegetables, salads or fruits. Only eat cooked and prepared foods.
o Note: If any questions or concerns arise ask your group leader. The Shalom
Foundation will provide bottle water and alcohol-based hand gels for
volunteers.
Safety
o Always wear a seatbelt when traveling.
o Avoid animal bites by not handling or petting animals, especially dogs and
cats. If you are bitten or scratched, wash the wound immediately with soap
and water and seek medical attention to determine if medication or anti-rabies
vaccine is needed.
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PLAN AHEAD FOR ILLNESS OR INJURIES
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Although incidents usually do not occur, the Shalom Foundation plans ahead for
illness and injury to protect all participants.
Vanderbilt has its own policy and is free to all employees and students. However,
it must be activated. Please contact your team coordinator for more details.
Each participant will have insurance purchased in their name with Medical
evacuation insurance. The cost is already included in the cost of your trip.
The Medical evacuation insurance, will cover the cost of transporting you to other
parts of a country or outside the country if you are seriously ill or injured. In the
event you need medical assistance, be prepared to pay out of pocket at the time
you receive any medical services while traveling. You will be reimbursed.
KNOW WHAT TO DO IF YOU BECOME SICK OR INJURED
See a doctor right away if you have:
Diarrhea AND
high fever
(102oF)
Vomiting that
does not go
away (other
than motion
sickness)
Skin rash
Bitten or
scratched by
animal
Sudden
bruising or
bleeding
without
previous injury
Shortness of
breath
Severe
headache with
or without
confusion
High grade
Serious injury
Cough that will
fever (102oF)
not go away
Diarrhea that
Bloody diarrhea Difficulty
will not go away
breathing
Table 1. Signs and Symptoms of Illness during Travel.
Being prepared for Illness Before and During Travel will put you ahead of the game in
terms of your health. It is always a good idea to know beforehand the signs and
symptoms of illness. This will prepare you to recognize these symptoms so that you can
take action quickly while on your trip. In general, any new and sudden changes in
your body that have not decreased or stopped within 2 days needs to be checked
out by a healthcare professional.
TRAVELER’S DIARRHEA
Most traveler’s diarrhea is caused by contaminated foods and water (See Food &
Water). Traveler’s diarrhea is usually self-limiting, but dehydration can occur early.
That’s why rehydration, rest, and medication can reduce worsening symptoms and
hospitalization.
o Avoidance is the best tool of prevention.
 Only eat fruits and vegetables that can be peeled
 Do not eat local salads, etc. — only foods that are cooked
 Do not drink the local water
o If diarrhea should occur, the volunteer should get rest, fluids, and medicine
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Rest. Traveler’s diarrhea is not contagious, but one should get rest to allow
your body time to heal and fight off infection. The sooner one heals, the
sooner you can get back to enjoying your trip. Most people remain sick 1 to 2
days when rested.
 Fluids. Drink plenty of Gatorade or water.
 Medications. If needed, Imodium (Loperamide) is the drug of choice for
traveler’s diarrhea. It should be given as 4mg after first loose stool followed
by 2mg after each subsequent loose stool. Up to 8mg/day. Constipation and
drowsiness are common side effects. If diarrhea lasts more than 48 hours,
consult a doctor. Do not take if diarrhea is bloody.
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TRAVELER REGISTRATION EMERGENCY CONTACT AND ITINERARY
INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)
Several airlines have registration processes that allow travelers to provide their contact
information, emergency contact/next-of-kin information, and travel itinerary information
in case on an emergency (Optional).
Before you leave, please give copies of your passport to a family member or trusted
friend. Contact your credit card company to alert them that you will be using this card in
Guatemala so that your card is not suspended due to potential fraud concerns.
Resources: U.S. Department of State’s Travel Registration
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/register-contact-info.htm
site or visit
Immunization Information
Required Shots and length recommended time between shots
Only one series of the hepatitis A vaccine (two shots) and hepatitis B vaccine (three
shots) is needed during a person's lifetime.
Tetanus is good for 5-10 years
Typhoid is good for 2 years (injection) or 5 years (oral).
You should have these vaccines at least l0 days prior to departure. Hepatitis B is a
series of vaccines that require 30 days prior to departure.
Global Outreach Clinic
Brentwood Baptist Church
7777 Concord Road
Brentwood, TN
http://www.globaloutreachclinic.org/1.0.12/
Clinic Hours
Scheduled (2nd Monday of each month) dates 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. with check in from 6 p.m.
–7 p.m.
Pricing
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Hep A — $79.00 (2 shot series to be completed within 1 year.)
Hep B — $55.00 (3 shot series to be completed within 6 months.)
Twinrix (Combo A & B) — $118.00 (3 shot series to be completed within 6 months.)
Tetanus (TDaP) — $55.00
Typhoid — $66.00 (injection) or $66.oo (oral)
Notes:
 You must make a reservation to attend this clinic; the clinic needs all
immunization orders 10 days before a clinic date. The information they
will need includes: Name, birthdate, dates of travel, country traveling to,
and immunization order.
 Bring yellow card (immunization record) with you if have one.
 They prefer cash – if you pay with credit card a 5% surcharge will be
added
 Enter at door “B”. There will be signs directing you to our location within
the building.
Shots, Etc.
7648 Hwy 70 South at I 40 (exit 196) Suite 15
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 469-7413
http://www.shotsetc.com/
Clinic Hours
Monday — Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed from 12 p.m. -1 p.m.)
Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pricing
Hep A — $80 per dose x 2 doses
Hep B — $75.00 per dose x 3 doses
Twinrix (Combo A & B) — $125 per dose x 3 doses
Tetanus (TDaP) — $65.00
Typhoid — $80.00 injectable or $85.00 oral
Note:
 All of their services can be obtained on a walk-in basis, but you may want
to call just to make sure they have all the vaccines. You may pay by cash,
check, credit or debit card. They do not accept insurance but will give you
a receipt that you can file on your own.
Vanderbilt Travel Clinic
1301 Medical Center Drive
TVC Suite 2501
Nashville TN 37232
Phone: (615) 936-1174
http://www.vanderbilthealth.com/travelclinic/
Clinic Hours
Mondays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fridays 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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Pricing
Hep A — $82 per dose x 2 doses
Hep B — $77 per dose x 3 doses
Combo — $122 per dose x 3 doses
Tetanus — $53
Typhoid — $77
Note:
 Appointments Only
 They do not accept insurance,
 Office visit cost $85
 Please bring your immunization records and complete itinerary with you to
the appointment
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Travel and Packing Tips
Travel light—you carry what you pack. Take only what you need.
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Leave valuables at home. Clean out your wallet. Take only necessary legal photo
identification, credit cards or cash. If you plan to bring your cell phone with you,
check with your cellular phone carrier well in advance regarding international
phone service and equipment requirements. Your cell phone will not complete
calls in Guatemala without the proper service options which are often free or
inexpensive while other systems may be more costly.
Pack a carry-on bag for necessities and a change of clothes, prescription
medications. Consider sharing a carry-on bag with a teammate. Be aware of
current Transportation Security policies.
Each piece of luggage should have a highly visible tag for easy identification. Do
not leave team luggage unattended.
Remember your manners when traveling—be courteous and considerate of
those around you. Remain as a group. Team leadership does not need to
organize any search parties.
Know where you are supposed to be, what time, and be there.
Consider taking clothes and shoes you can give away. The nationals can use the
clothing, and you can gain space to bring back souvenirs.
Put a copy of your passport in each piece of your luggage and leave a copy at
home with a family member or friend.
We will provide airline baggage restrictions when tickets are booked. One of your
checked bags will be for team supplies and donated items for the mission.
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Tips for Travel
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Arrive at the airport two hours before scheduled flight departure.
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International Flight gates sometimes change from the published itinerary gate. Be
sure to check the monitor as you depart your arriving flight to make sure you are
headed to the correct gate/terminal.
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Keep your team manual with you on the airplane so that you will have the
Nazarene Center address and other information that you will need to complete
your customs information. Select tourist as your reason for travel on this form.
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There are carts in the Guatemala airport to help transport your bags. If a porter
approaches and asks to help just say, “No thanks.”
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Never walk around alone.
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Only drink bottled water. Use bottled water to brush your teeth.
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When you arrive back at the US airport on the return flight, you will have to
retrieve your luggage and take it through customs. Once you have cleared
customs, you can recheck your bags.
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When in doubt on the food in Guatemala “don’t.” Avoid lettuce and mayonnaise
based sauces.
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If you start to feel woozy, immediately start taking your cipro if you have it. Better
safe than sorry.
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Bring a bottle of hand sanitizer and use it frequently.
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Bring old cloths that you can leave behind to donate.
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The Shalom Foundation loves to get pictures from team members, so please
take lots and share with us so we can let our supporters know the great work you
are doing.
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Please be punctual in the mornings. It is important for the team to get started on
time.
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Be flexible! Changes in the schedule may need to be made.
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Always wear your seat belt when traveling in Guatemala.
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* Female only* If you could possibly need feminine hygiene products, be sure to
take them. They are hard to get in Guatemala; and if you find them, they will not
be of the same quality as here.
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Checklist / Packing
8 weeks +Passport
4–6 weeks
o Vaccinations
o Doctor’s visit
o Medical Evacuation Insurance if not purchased through Shalom Foundation
2–4 weeks
o Maintenance Prescription Medications:
 May need to contact doctor’s office for a refill if the amount of medication is
getting low and will not last through the trip
 May need to contact health insurance company (# on back of card) if early
refill authorization is required.
o Make copies of passport to give to family member or trusted friend. Contact your
credit card company if needed.
1 week: Packing
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CLOTHING
Pants/Jeans
T-shirts
Long or short-sleeved shirts
Skirts (below the knee)
Work shoes
Other comfortable shoes
Scrubs
Belt
Jacket or fleece
Sleepwear
Socks
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PERSONAL
Pain Reliever
Pepto-Bismol
Contacts/Glasses
Toilet paper roll
Small pack Kleenex
Personal hygiene items
Personal medications
Vitamins
Lotion
GENERAL
o
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ID/Passport/Copies of passport
Bible
Notebook/Journal
Pen/Pencil
Cash/Credit card
Snacks
Wash Cloths/Bath rug
Soap
Insect Repellant
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Camera/Film/Batteries
Alarm Clock
Extra Mirror
Flashlight
Water bottle
Small extension cord
Hand sanitizer
Baby wipes
Deck of playing cards
Devotional book
Cell phone and charger
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Checklist for Mission Trip
Pre-trip planning:
Immunizations are up-to-date
Hepatitis A & B
Typhoid
Tetanus
Read team manual
Made passport copies — left copy with a family member or friend, one copy for each
suitcase, one copy to carry
Left a copy of emergency phone list and itinerary with family member or friend
Made adjustments to cell phone service — if you want international calling
Filled prescriptions
Purchased Imodium and other needed over-the-counter meds
Recruited someone for airport drop-off, pick-up
Purchased hand sanitizer
Packing Day/Night:
Put prescription drugs in my carry on luggage — containers must be clearly labeled with your
name or the drugs are at risk for confiscation. Over-the-counter meds should also be packed
in carry not check luggage.
Packed a light jacket and poncho or other rain gear
Cleaned out purse and wallet — taking only essentials
Weighed luggage to make sure it is less than 50 lbs — you will be responsible for any over
the weight limit fees on your personal luggage.
Taken unapproved items out of my carry on luggage including: over-sized liquids, nail
clipper, files, etc…
Packed a good pair of sturdy work boots.
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Saying Goodbye
Value the moment. Tell your new friends goodbye. You may or may not ever see them
again.
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Leave a picture or small gift as a token of friendship. This would be better if done
in a private setting.
Hugs and words of appreciation are expressions you will not regret. You have
probably made some close
friends, and it will be
appropriate to give a goodbye
hug.
Don’t make promises you can’t
keep. Don’t get so emotional
that your words become
“intentions,” and you fail to fulfill
your promises.
Reverse Culture Shock
The person that returns from a mission trip is not the same person who left earlier.
When you come home, you will feel like you have returned to a different country. You
will be experiencing reverse culture shock. Some suggestions for helping to cope with
what you are experiencing are: 1) express your feelings to a person who has been
through the re-entry process as well as your team mates, 2) talk with team leadership or
a pastor that can help sort out your emotions, and 3) read through your journal. There
may be information that you recorded that will help you readjust to your home culture.
Plan to attend any discussion activities or “reunions” of the team members with whom
you traveled. This communication process may help you share your experiences with
others with joy, peace, and hope. Your work will have blessed many lives and many
families.
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Missions Trips without “Guilt Trips”
Imagine that you’re on a celebrity’s luxury boat, cruising through the warm turquoise
waters off the coast of Palm Beach – only days after serving and weeping over the
poorest of the poor in Mexico. How could you allow yourself to indulge in such a
frivolous activity knowing that a village could be fed for a week on just the cost of fuel for
this two-hour jaunt? That nagging question hung over me like a cloud that even the
swiftest boat couldn’t outrun.
I had recently returned home to Palm Beach County, Florida, from Reynosa, Mexico,
where our church team had worked with people who lived in shanties built over the
town’s abandoned landfill. Children with rawhide feet ran without concern over shards of
glass and metal that worked their way to the packed-dirt surface. I drank purified,
bottled water while toddlers mouthed the solitary, rusty spigot.
Now I was having great difficulty reconciling myself to my affluent surroundings. As our
cruiser left the inlet for the open sea, I thought of those delightful, dusty children who
would never lay eyes on an ocean. My conscience roared louder than the dual inboard
motors.
Like me, you may have participated in a short-term mission project that exposed you to
disturbing conditions and underprivileged people. Then what? What are you supposed
to do when you return from the land of scarcity to the land of plenty? How are you
supposed to feel?
Got Guilt?
Many missions veterans report experiencing reverse culture shock when they return to
their home country. After adjusting to a foreign (often impoverished) culture that likely is
more relationship-driven and less frantic than their own, participants are thrust back into
a culture of excess that wastes much and seems grateful for little, a commercial world
enslaved to clocks and cell phones.
Some returnees become severe social critics who attack all that seems wrong with their
homeland. Others struggle to find meaning in their daily work. Ron is an architect who
recently returned from a project in Romania. “After experiences that seemed weighty
with eternal significance,” he said, “it was hard to come back and get excited about
calculating the measurements of an elevator shaft.” Many returnees simply feel
confused as they try to reconcile opposing worlds.
I had my first missions experience as a 14-year-old when I went to Haiti with my church
youth group during Christmas break. We were a typical noisy throng of teens when we
boarded the bus at the Port-au-Prince airport. Minutes later we grew silent as we drove
through the city streets. The sights and smells of abject poverty opened our eyes wide
and clamped our mouths shut.
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During that trip, I experienced a hybrid of compassion and guilt. Days earlier I had been
a gift-greedy teen enveloped in the abundance of an American Christmas; the lingering
holiday memories only accentuated my guilt. I could almost imagine myself back home
ripping into my pile of Christmas packages while homeless and disabled Haitian street
children peered in through the living room window. I remember feeling as if I needed to
apologize for my decent clothes and good health, for having my own room in an actual
house. I almost wanted to blurt out, “I’m sorry for being born in the United States. I
couldn’t help it!”
Fifteen years later, I again found myself ambushed by guilt and feeling apologetic.
However, with a friend’s help, I learned that such guilt is counterproductive. Rather than
impressing God as an admirable form of humility, it only robbed me of joy and kept me
in bondage. Feeling guilty for enjoying an elegant anniversary dinner with my wife, a
round of golf with a friend, or a spectacular morning on the water did nothing to honor
God – or improve the plight of the children in Mexico. Instead of guilt, my friend helped
me discover healthier, more productive responses that can bring peace, honor God, and
genuinely help others.
Giving Thanks
The first response is deep gratitude. The disparity between the world we visited and the
world we live in should provoke a profound recognition of our undeserved blessings.
Moses warned the Israelites:
You may say to yourself, “My power and the strength of my hands have
produced this wealth for me.” But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who
gives you the ability to produce wealth. (Deut. 8:17–18)
Gratitude acknowledges that we did not earn our geography or parentage. After all, did
you or I strategically orchestrate our births to dodge delivery into impoverished regions
where famine, disease, and perpetual danger are the inheritance? We simply received
the advantages we were born to. Everything that we enjoy is a lavish gift from God, as
undeserved as our salvation. Gratitude recognizes and throws its arms around this
grace. Instead of giving in to unfruitful guilt, thank God for what you enjoy and perhaps
take for granted: a stable government, constitutional liberties, medical care, your
comfortable home, clean water, leisure, and entertainment.
Giving Resources
Second, I realized that genuine gratitude leads to generosity. As recipients of
undeserved blessings, we are to be good stewards. And stewards are generous – not
guilt-ridden.
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Many years ago, Calvin Miller spoke at a conference I was attending and asked me for
a ride to a nearby store. As I opened the passenger door of my old Toyota Corolla,
Miller patted the faded roof and chuckled, “You must give a lot of money to missions.”
Truth be told, apart from a meager year-end check to my denomination’s fund, missions
giving was far from my mind.
The Reynosa experience attuned me to hear God’s heartbeat for the world. Now my
wife and I discuss our monthly contribution to missions at the beginning of each year
and decide how to make adjustments and sacrifices to free up that amount.
Does that mean we shun lattes, boycott entertainment, and ride mopeds to work? No.
The point is not to become pleasure-shunning misers, but to be willing to make changes
that release valuable resources for others in need. We are becoming deliberate
spenders who desire to see our money flow toward what we value.
At times, missions giving may be short-circuited by the reasoning: “What difference will
my small contribution make in the face of such a huge need?” True, your donation is
unlikely to feed an overpopulated refugee camp, but it will make a difference to
someone.
The Apostle Paul praised the Macedonian churches for their exceptional generosity
toward a distant church:
We want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian
churches. Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme
poverty welled up in rich generosity…Entirely on their own, they urgently
pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints. (II Cor.
8:1–4, emphasis mine)
Like the Macedonians, let your generosity flow from a grateful heart, one that freely
tastes and delights in God’s blessings and invites others to do the same.
Giving Yourself
In addition to being generous with our resources, we can be generous with ourselves.
Rather than being immobilized by false guilt, we can mobilize ourselves for additional
missions projects as opportunity and resources allow. The reason for going is not to
assuage guilt (I’ll feel okay about buying this big screen TV if I go on that mission trip
this summer) but to express God’s love through the generous offering of ourselves. On
our Mexico trip, a village woman asked one of the team leaders which government
agency was paying us to build her a home. Bob told her that our team members had
each taken a week of vacation and paid $700 for the chance to smash our thumbs with
hammers. As the woman silently watched the sweaty crew of strangers pounding her
new roof into place, I wasn’t sure if she doubted Bob’s explanation or was trying to
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comprehend it. “We are all Christians,” he continued, “and we’ve come to show you
God’s love.”
When the woman turned back to Bob, her eyes were moist. “Gracias,” she whispered.
Later at the home dedication service, she invited Christ to take up residence in her
heart.
Going doesn’t always mean traveling to another country; there are local opportunities
too. The single adults in our church regularly serve breakfast at a soup kitchen,
volunteer during the Special Olympics, and visit nursing homes. The possibilities are as
limitless as the needs.
While local needs and people should not be ignored, do not fall for the oft-repeated
grumble: “I don’t know why we spend so much to go overseas when we’ve got people
who need Jesus right here in our own backyard.” Jesus said to His disciples, “You will
be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the
earth” (Acts1:8). Christ’s commission to the church draws a set of enlarging circles:
Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth.
Go across the street, and go across an ocean. Go where they speak your language,
and then go where they don’t. Be willing to work in the inner city for a day and have your
heart stirred, and be willing to work for a week in a distant village and have your heart
broken. If your heart stretches in grief, don’t worry. A heart enlarged by grief also has a
greater capacity for joy.
So when you return from your mission experience, cancel your reservations for a guilt
trip. Instead, live in a spirit of gratitude, liberally sow seeds of generosity, and keep your
luggage handy.
(Discipleship Journal – Issue #135 May/June 2003) Reprinted by permission from Ramon Presson.
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JOURNAL
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Useful Spanish Words and Phrases
Pleasantries
please
thank you
thank you very much
you’re welcome
no problem
I’m sorry
Por favor
Gracias
Muchas gracias
De nada
No hay de que
Lo siento
Hello and Goodbye / Hola y Adiós
Good morning
Good afternoon
Good evening
Hello
Goodbye
See you tomorrow
Have a nice day
Buenos dias
Buenas tardes
Buenas noches
Hola
Adiós
Hasta mañana
Que pase buen dia
Health / Salud
How are you feeling?
I don’t feel well.
I feel well.
I feel better.
I feel worse.
It hurts.
Pain
Weak
The surgery is finished.
Your child will be well.
Surgery was successful.
¿Cómo se siente?
No me siento bien.
Me siento bien.
Me siento mejor.
Me siento peor.
Me duele.
El dolor
Débil
La cirugía se termina
Su niño será bien.
La cirugía tuvo éxito
The Body / El Cuerpo
Brain
Neck
Shoulder
Arm
Hand
Waist
Chest
Thigh
Knee
la cerebro
el cuello
la espalda
el brazo
la mano
la cintura
el pecho
el muslo
la rodilla
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Introduction / Introducion
What’s your name?
My name is . . .
Pleased to meet you.
I’d like you to meet . . .
I’m from . . .
How are you doing?
I’m (very) well.
I’m (very) bad
I’m so-so.
Miss
Mr./Sir
Mrs./Ma’am
¿Cómo se llama?
Me llamo . . .
Mucho gusto.
Querria presentarie
a..
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Estoy (mui) mal.
Estoy asi-asi.
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Señor
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nurse
height
weight
pulse
blood pressure
medicine (drug)
bandage
a pill
wound
scar
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el enfermero
la altura
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la tension arterial
la medicina
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la herida
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stomach
belly
hip
skin
bone
blood
skull
lung
el corazón
el estómago
la barriga
la cadera
la piel
el hueso
la sangre
el craneo
el pulmon
This is . . .
Where are you from?
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