FOR
W O M E N
1-2
skirts/dresses (you must wear a skirt to go to a Mt. village
outreach)
blouses/t-shirts
modest knee length shorts
cool pants
cool nightgown/pajamas, robe & slippers
underwear, slip, socks
jewelry, if you like, but don't bring anything "good"
a hair dryer is NOT NECESSARY but you can bring a curling iron if you
think it's necessary (Electric current is the SAME as in the
U.S.)
FOR
M E N
casual
shirts/t-shirts
1-2 nice button-down shirts (no ties are needed)
cool pants (NO loose, baggy pants that are too big for your size)
shorts (not too short)
underwear, socks
M I S
C. f o r B O T H
comfortable
walking shoes or sneakers and sandals
flip-flops for the shower
1 sweater or light-weight jacket
bathing suit (ladies, one-piece only, and
not hi-cut on the hip)
personal toiletries & medication
camera & film (disposable cameras are great) If you bring a
digital camera, please bring the
cord to download your photos for me before you leave.
Bible & notebook (for journaling)
insect repellent
disinfectant handi-wipes & hand sanitizing lotion
sun screen is a MUST
hat / sun visor / bandana & sunglasses
unless you sleep very soundly, bring
ear plugs
if working on construction: broken-in work boots & work gloves
umbrella (May-October)
small pocket calculator (for figuring exchange of money)
flashlight & extra batteries
large water bottle if you like (we
will provide an 8 oz. bottle for you)
The bottled water at the Home is pure....you'll just re-fill your bottle.
Pepto Bismol & Imodium tablets (as a precaution)
A few "favorite" snacks, if you like, but don't overdue....Our food is
GOOD and there's plenty of it!
Side-Notes and Restrictions:
Please do not bring anything that you
not want lost, stolen or damaged. Leave valuables at home! Please do not bring
hair-driers; our breaker pads cannot withstand that extra demand. Spaghetti
straps, belly shirts, tight hip-huggers, sagging baggy pants, and excessive body
piercing are not appreciated here. Most are culturally offensive and do not
provide you with a positive testimony. If you should violate our dress code, you
will be asked to hand over those clothes for the remainder of your trip, and
will be returned on your departure. Repeated offenses might result in your trip
ending early. We do not want this to happen!
What type of clothing should I bring?
Because we have a very hot climate you need to bring cool
clothing -- stick to cotton or cotton blend fabrics if possible. Pants/shorts
are acceptable for ladies or men, as long as they are modest. Make sure you bring comfortable
shoes!! Walking shoes or tennis are best. Here at the Home sandals are a good
choice. Women should wear dresses or skirts to church (we will expect you to
attend with us) or if/when we go out to do ministry in the villages, but they do
not need to be "fancy." Men, a short sleeved "dress" shirt or sports shirt is
sufficient for church. Ties are not necessary.
Please be realistic in your clothing needs and
do not over-pack!
At the same time, especially if you'll be working on construction, you'll get
very dirty, so be sure to bring enough cool shorts & t-shirts to change once
you've finished your day's work and joyfully get a shower.
DRESS
CODE (
note: Especially for Teens )
There are a number of things that we do NOT
want here at the Home in terms of appearance. Keeping in mind that we have a
standard for our children, we ask that you respect these regulations!
-- No pierced body parts of
any kind, except earrings for girls/women.
-- NO earrings for boys/men -- in this culture, this is a sign of homosexuality!
-- No leather studded "necklaces" or other "freaky" jewelry.
-- For girls, full tank tops are okay but we say NO
spaghetti straps
midriff shirts
low-cut pants or shorts (with stomach exposed).
IF we see you in any of the above, you will be asked to change!
-- All dresses or skirts should be knee length or longer.
-- For boys, NO extra-big, low-hanging pants.
-- If you bring shorts, make sure they are knee length.
REMINDER:
DO
NOT
BRING ANYTHING YOU CAN'T "AFFORD" TO LOSE!
