MedicalMissionsMinistries TeamLeaderGuide
(Updated 04.07.2017)
MedicalMissionsMinistries TeamLeaderGuide
(Updated 04.07.2017)
WewantyouandyourteamtohavethebestexperiencepossibleinGuatemala. Inorder tohelpfacilitatethis,wehavepreparedthisguidewithinformationyouwillneedto knowasyouprepareyourteamfortheirexperienceonthefield. Pleasereadthrough thisentireguidebeforeyoustartpreparingyourteamtoministerinGuatemala.
WealsosuggestthateachTeamLeaderdoesaself-evaluationtomakesuretheymeetthe followingqualifications:
- Spiritualmaturity,andateachable,servant’sheart.
- Experienceinleadership.
- Clearunderstandingof God's Sovereignty.
- Abilitytodelegatetasksandresponsibilitiestoothers.
- Communicateclearly,openly,andoftenwithteam.
- Coordinatewiththe"sending"church:teamschedule,orientation,trainingand post-tripmeetings.
- Assistinhandlingfinances,logistics,etc.
- Abletotrouble-shootproblemsandthensolve.
- Flexibleandhumbleinallcircumstances.
-Sensitivetoothers,totheirspecialneeds,andabletomeetthoseneeds.
- Wisdomindealingwithissuesthatmayarise.
- Cross-culturalunderstandingwithoutoffending.Embracesothercultures, encouragestheteamtodo so aswell.
- Completealignmentwiththemissionandphilosophyof MedicalMissionsMinistries.
- PrayerWarrior!
Scheduling a Trip
WehaveaboutthirtyteamsayearthatworkwithMMMinGuatemala.Asyoucan imagine,schedulingisabigissue. Pleasedirectallschedulingrequestsandissuesto BradSlaten. Bradcanbereachedat770-401-7595or . Pleasedo notcallorcontactHermannAlbinGuatemalaregardingschedulingissues,ashe will just directyou toBradSlatenon theseissues.
BuildingTrainingYourTeam
Afullteamconsistsof24people. Thisincludestheteamleaders. Duetolimited housing,transportation, andtranslators,weareunabletoaccommodateteamslargerthan24. Ifyourdesireistobringmorethan24people,youmustreservebothbuildings withBradSlatenforthesameweek. Youwillthenbeabletobuildateamofupto48 people. Oneofthekeystohavingagreatexperienceishavingawell-preparedteam.
Medical Missions Ministries Team Leader Guide (Updated 10.13.2016) / 1Eachchurchisresponsiblefortrainingtheirteammembersinadvanceofthetrip. Ifyou donothaveatrainingprogramforyourshort-term teams,wewouldsuggestyoucontact ,PamChafinatSeek and Serve Ministries r David Womack at for assistance.
Inadditiontonormalcross-culturalministrytraining,eachofyourteammembersneeds tobeprepared tosharethegospel,asthiswillbethemainworkoftheteammembers. Remember youwillbesharingthroughatranslator(ormaybetwotranslators)andina differentculturethanyourhomeculture.
TeamLeaderData Sheet—Excel
Go to the MMM website at on Downloads) and downloadtheMMMTeam LeaderDataSheetandcompleteitwithname, address, phone number, email address, church, etc.foreach team member. This information isrequiredandmustbeemailedtoHermannAlbat atleast twoweeksbeforeyourdeparture. Iftheinformation isnotreceived,your reservationisconsideredincomplete. However,youwillbeabletomakeadjustments totheinformationonceyou arriveinGuatemala.
Passports
Makeacopyof eachperson’spassportanddriver’slicensebeforeyou leavefor Guatemala.WhentravelinginGuatemala,pleasekeepthecopieswithyou atalltimes, andkeeptheoriginalsinthesafeattheMinistryCenter.If you areaskedtodrivea vehicle(seebelow),keeptheoriginalswithyou.
Airfare
Each teamisresponsibleforgetting their ownairlinetickets. Dependingonyourchurch, yourmissionsdepartmentmaydothatforyou. Onceyouhaveyourticketspurchased, pleasecontactDietrichAlbat andlethimknowwhenyouwill arriveandonwhatairlinesohecanarrange topickyouupattheairport. Don’tworryif nooneonyourteam knowsHermann orDietrich, asyouwillbeveryeasytopickoutof thecrowd.
TravelInsurance
Perimeter Churchrequirestheirteamstopurchase travelinsuranceincaseofamedical emergency. Weencourageyoutodothesameforyourteam. Formoreinformationon travelinsurance, contact Lori Allison at 678.405.2251ore-mail her at .
Customs at theGuatemalaCityAirport
IMPORTANT: TalkwithIlseinGuatemala aboutthecurrentstatusof bringingmedicinesintothecountrybeforeyou bringsupplies.
Onceyourteamhaspickeduptheirluggage, gothroughthegreen“NothingtoDeclare” line. Sendyourteammembersthroughfirst. Ifanyoneonyourteamisstoppedby Customs,andifyouare bringingmedicalsupplieswithyou,itisvitalthatyoubring aletterinSpanishfortheCustomsofficials.Acopyofthislettercanbedownloaded from OnceyougothroughImmigrationandCustomsin theairportjustwalkstraightaheadouttheonlydoorwithyourluggage andHermannor anotherteammemberwillbetheretopickyouup. Hermanncanbereachedbycalling678-528-8080 (viaVonage)or .
Taking Items to Guatemala that are for the Ministry
Many times, the ministry will request for you to bring items such as batteries, vitamins, ink cartridges, etc. to Guatemala. If your team has the extra funds to do this, then great! Make sure you keep your receipt to show the customs in Guatemala if your luggage happens to be searched.
Here is the general rule. Every person entering the country is allowed to bring in their personal items, plus up to $500 in items that are exempt from import taxes. Here is what you should do:
1. Make sure that those who are bringing items into the country have individual receipts that do not total more than $500.
2. Answer the questions accurately on the customs form (you will receive one while on the plane).
AdditionalOfferings
Yourteamwillpayadailyfeetothetranslatorswhogooutwithyoutothevillages. Sometimes teammemberswanttoleaveanextraofferingwiththetranslatorsorwiththe Ministrystaff.Pleasedo notdo this.
SupportRaising
Eachteammemberisresponsibleforraisingallofhisorhersupportforthetrip. We estimatethatthecostperpersonwillbe$1,700 to $1,900. Thisamountwillvarybasedonthecost ofyourairlineticketandwhereyourteamtravelstoinGuatemala.
Thebreakdownof thisamountisasfollows:
Airfare $750 - $1,000 (dependingon whenyou go)
MinistryCharge $500
Ground Expenses $300-$400
Theministrycharge of$500isafixedexpense thatneedstobepaidforeachpersonon yourteam. This$500goestowardssupporting theassetsoftheministry, including the salaries of our staff. Italso covers maintenanceand upkeepof theministrycenterwhere youwillbestayingandthe purchaseandmaintenanceoftheministryvehicles. Theministryvehiclestakeabeating ontheroadsinGuatemala andwiththirtyplusteamscominginagivenyear,itisvery expensivetokeeptheminsafeandgoodconditionforyourteam. Attachedtothisguideisaformforsubmittingthe$500perpersonministrycharge—for new churches in 2017 and for all churches beginning in 2018, please see below for changes to this policy. Thisamountmustbe submitted2 weekspriorto yourteamleavingforGuatemala.
Otherthantheairfare,thegroundexpensesareavariable number. Theywillvary dependingonhowfaryoutravelinthecountry(i.e.gas)andhowmanymealsyoueat out. Typicalexpensesincludedinthisamountaregas,foodpurchasedinGuatemala, translators,supplies,andacelebrationdinnerattheendofthetripforeveryone, etc. (Remember, youarenotonlyfeedingyour team,youarealsofeedingthestaffand translatorswhoareworkingwithyou.) Ifyourteamistightonfunds,pizzacanbe orderedanddeliveredtotheministrycenterfor your team’scelebrationdinner.
Withregardstoanyteammoneythatisleftover,under nocircumstance shouldyou leaveanyleftoverteammoneyinGuatemala. Ifyourteamhasmoneyleftoverfrom thetripandyouwanttodonateittotheministry youshouldbringitbackwithyoutothe U.S.andsendittoMedicalMissionsMinistries,at:MedicalMissionsMinistries,9500MedlockBridgeRoad,Duluth,GA30097. 100%ofthefundsyousendwillbeused exclusivelyforMedicalMissionsMinistries. Dependingonyourchurch,youmayhave otherpoliciesforthatmoney,butpleasedonotleaveitinGuatemalafortheministry. Thisisveryimportant forustokeepupwithouraccounting,tominimize thetemptation ofdependency,andforustostayaccountabletooursupportersundertheguidelinesof theEvangelicalFellowshipof MissionsAgencies.
Expensesto bePaidbyYourTeamWhileinGuatemala
·Gasfor vehicles
·Mealsfor your teamaswellasthe entireministrystaffinGuatemala,including thecelebrationdinneron thelastnightof your trip
·Feesfor translators,typically$20 pertranslatorperday
·Any ministrysuppliesneededduringyour stayinGuatemala
·Offeringsleftfor thelocalpastorwho hostsour clinicathischurch(typically4 offeringsof Q100 toQ300 each,approximately$12 to$30)
TeamTreasurer
Itisimportant tohaveateamtreasurerwhowillkeepupwithallofthemoneyand receiptsandtogiveyourchurch afinalaccountingattheendofthetrip. Wesuggest that theteamtreasurerbesomeone different thantheteamleader,andthathe/shebringa calculatoralongon thetrip.
Hermannwillchangeyour moneyintolocalcurrencyasneeded. A portion of your team money should be wired down directly to the bank in Guatemala. Typically 70% of your allotted spending money. MMM is no longer able to accept large amounts of American money on a weekly basis. Please contact Wendyat or banking information to have the funds wired down in advance of your team’s arrival.
For example, a team of 10 should plan to spend $3,000 - $4,000 for the week. Please bring large denomination bills that are new, clean and in good condition. Asampleaccountingspreadsheetisattachedtousewhenexchangingmoneyor storingfundsinthesafe. Thecurrentexchangerateisapproximately Q7.25=$1.00(as of04.01.2017). HermannwillkeeptrackofthespreadsheetandgooveritwiththeTeam Treasurerattheendof theweek.
WhenyouarriveinGuatemala, Hermannwillhavealreadyincurredsomepre-trip expenseson your behalf.Itemssuchasgroceries,parkingfeesattheairport,lunchon the firstday,etc. willbedetailedonaspreadsheetforyou(sampleAccountingSpreadsheetis attached.TeamAccountants arestronglyencouragedtoreviewthissamplebefore departingtoGuatemala).
Pharmacy
Oneofthestationsduringeachclinic isthepharmacy. Youdonotneedtoworryabout training yourteaminthisareaastheywillbetrained “onthejob”whentheygetto Guatemala.
Packing
Attached tothisguide youwillfindapackinglistforyoutosharewithyourteam members. Justafewthingstokeepinmindregarding packing--eachpersonwith a Delta Credit Card from American Expressisallowed ONEchecked bagweighing50lbs.andonecarry-on bag. Thisisa NEWBAGGAGEPOLICYFOR DELTA. Ifsomeoneonyourteamis aDeltaMedallion Memberthenyoucangetotherreservations“linked” totheirsandarethenallowedto check 2bags,weighing 70poundseach, perperson,forupto8people. These arrangementsshouldbemadewhenmakingyourreservationsandcannotbedone atcheckinattheairport. “Normal” passengers will have to pay $25 per checked bag (50 lb. limit) to Guatemala. Weencourageyoutosaveonecheckedspotperteam memberformedicinesand suppliesyoumaybeaskedto bringwith you. Onceyougetto Guatemala youwillleaveyourbigcheckedbagsattheministrycenter,buteachperson willneedtobringasmallbagorbackpacktotakeoneortwodays’worthofclothesfor anyovernighttripsyou mighttakeoutof GuatemalaCity.
Donotbringanythingthatwouldupsetyouifitwaslostorruined. Exceptfortheone touristday,youneedtodressaccordingtothecultureinwhichyouwillbeministering.
Thismeansmenshouldnotwearshortsandwomenneedtowearankle-length dresses or skirts(seemoredetailson theattachedPackingList).
Sinceallofthecostsofthetrip(including drinksandsnacks)arecoveredbythemoney youraise,theonlymoneyteammembersneedtobringisforthetouristdayiftheywant tobuysouvenirsorgiftsfortheirsupporters. $100willgoalongwayinthemarketin Guatemala,so thereisno needtobringalotof personalmoney.
HealthIssues
Immunizations–Theonlyimmunization werecommendforeachteammemberisthe HepatitisAvaccine. ThiswillprotectyoufromHepatitisthatcouldbecontractedfrom food. Thisvaccinationisatwoshotprocessandthefirstshotneedstobetakenat leastonemonthpriortodepartureinorderforittobeeffectiveonthetrip. The secondshot isthentakensixmonths laterto completethevaccinationprocess.
Malaria–WhilemalariadoesexistinsomepartsofGuatemala,itisnotpossibleto contractmalariainthemountainsorinGuatemala City. AskDietrichorHermann’s assistantbeforeyourtripifyourteamwillbeinamalarias region. Ifso,medication mustbestarted orally oneweekpriortodepartureandcontinuedforfourweeksafter you gethome. Ifyoutakethemalariamedication,youwillnotbeabletodonatebloodvia theRedCross for ninemonths.
YoushouldcheckwithyourhealthcenterordoctorregardinggettingtheHepatitisA immunizationandthemalariamedication. You mayhearyoushouldalso getthe HepatitisBvaccinationandtheTyphoidFevervaccination. Neitherisreallynecessary for aone-weekstayinGuatemala.
Water–Don’tdrinkthewater. Pleasemakesureyourteammatesunderstandthis,as thisisprobablyyouronlyrisk. Hermannwillbringbottledwaterthatissafetodrink. Also,rememberthaticeisfrozenwaterso becareful.
Food– Fromaculturalperspectiveyou willberequiredtoeatwhateverfood isservedto youinthevillages.Theywill be preparingtheirbestforyoutoeat. Hermannwill notlet youeatanythingthatwouldbequestionable. Asageneral rule,anythingyoueateither needstobecookedor peeled.
Medical Missions Ministries Team Leader Guide (Updated 10.13.2016) / 1DailyLeaderDutieson theField
Astheteamleaderyouwillbethecoordinatorfortheresponsibilities ofyourteam.
Eachdayyouwilltravelsomewhereinthevehicles. Seethatyourteamsplitsupwith differentpeopleduringtheweekandthattheyhavetheopportunitytoridewithdifferent Guatemalansaswell.ThisisagreattimetogettolearnaboutthecultureinGuatemala.
Youalsoneedtorotatepeoplethroughthedifferentstationsaswell. Atatypicalclinic youwillhaveone ortwopeopleworkingwithchildren,one ortwopeopleworkinginthe pharmacyandtherestworkingincounselingstations. Recently,wehaveaddedprayer walking,whichinvolves takingatranslatorandthelocalpastor(oranelder)onawalk throughthevillagetoprayovertheareayourteamisministeringin. Havetwoorthree timesduringthedaywherepeople switchstationsandmakesureeveryone,includingthe team leader, getstoworkinallthree stationsduringtheweek. Ifyouhavemedical doctorsonyourteam,givethemtheopportunity tosharetheirfaithinoneofthe counselingstationsduringthisweek.
Non-FraternizationPolicy
Itisveryimportantfor your teamtoremainfocusedon ministryduringtheirweekin Guatemala.In ordertoalleviateanydistractionfromthis,romantic/flirtatious interactionwiththeoppositesexamong teammembersand/ortheteamin Guatemala,includingthetranslators,isnot allowedduringtheweekyourteamisin Guatemala.Thisisespeciallyimportantamongteamswithteenagers,butincludesall teammembers,bothmarriedandsingle.
Thiskindof romanticandflirtatiousinteractioncreatesadistractionfromministry,both for theoneparticipatinginit,aswellasfor therestof theteamwho observethiskindof behavior.Werecommendthateachteammember,includingthosewho aremarriedand single,signacovenantregardingtheircommitmenttonotengaginginthesetypesof relationships;bothinpreparationfor andduringthetrip(seeSampleTeamMember Covenantattached).
Wealsorecommendthatyou, asateamleader,go overthispolicywithyour teamin advanceof your trip.
Medical Missions Ministries Team Leader Guide (Updated 10.13.2016) / 1Rolesand ResponsibilitiesforMedicalClinics
Eachteammember,includingtheteamleader,willneedtobeinarotationof workingat allfivestationsduringthemedicalclinics.Thefivestationsareasfollows:
Pharmacy– workingwiththeministrystafftofillandhandoutprescriptionstoall peoplewho haveseenthedoctorandhavebeentothecounselingstation.
CounselingStation– sharingthegospelwithpatients,withthehelpof translator(s),after theyhavebeentreatedby thedoctor,prayingfor patients.
Children’sMinistry– Doingvariousactivitieswiththechildrensuchasgames, coloring,etc.,whiletheirparentswaitinlinetoseethedoctor.
PrayerWalking– Beingavailabletoprayoverthevillageyou willbeministeringin.
EyeClinic-AssistIlseincheckingvisionof patients.
Translators
Oneofthebiggestsurprisesduringtheweekwillbetherelationshipsthatareformed withthe translators. Attheendofthetripyouwillneedtopayeach translator. HermannhasanExcelspreadsheetonhiscomputertocalculatethisamount(see sampleattached).
GuatemalanStaff
TheGuatemalanstaffwhowillbehelpingareallGuatemalanmissionarieswhoare supportedthroughMedicalMissionsMinistries.Thestaffare:
HermannAlb– Executive DirectorandMedicalDoctor
IlseAlb-Operations Director
DietrichAlb– PharmacyDirector
HectorHigueros– MedicalDoctor
RuthHerrera– ChildEvangelismDirector
MarioMesarina– MedicalDoctor
GuisselaDavilo-Dentist
FedericoYac– MaintenanceandGroundskeeper
CarmalitaYac-- Housekeeper
BrendaMuller-Housekeeper/Cook
IsidroIxtuc-Maintenance/Groundskeeper
Alberto Garcia- Medical Doctor
Heidy Mansilla- Childrens Ministry Coordinator
Susan Lee- Women’s Ministry Coordinator
Wendy Ronfort—Bookkeeper and Office Administration
Supplies
Thefollowingareideasof suppliesyour teamcanbringdown withthem. PleasecheckwithHermannaheadof timetoseeifthereare any specificneedsor requests.
-Adult multi-vitamins, Children’s chewable vitamins, Pre-natal vitamins, Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, Large tubes of Antibiotic Crème or Hydrocortisone Crème.
Please do not bring crayons, candies, or toys unless specifically requested by the MMM staff. Storage is overloaded on these items. We will let you know when we are running low.
CulturalGuidelines
Youneedtotalkabouttheseculturalguidelines withyourteambeforeyouleavefor Guatemala, andyourteammembersneedtobewillingtosubmittothem. We recommend thatallteammemberssignacovenant committing totheseguidelines (see example attached). Remember,we are nottalking about Biblicalabsolutes, but guidelinesyou needtofollowtoministereffectivelyintheGuatemalanculture.
·No DrinkingAlcoholicBeverages
·No Smoking
·No Dancing(unlessitispartof aworshipservice)
·Pleasedo notplayor singsecularmusic(eveninEnglish).Wesuggestthatyou ban handheld electronicsandiPodsfromyour trip,astheydo notlendthemselvestosocial interactionwithotherteammembers.
·Pleasewatchyour vocabularyandfacialexpressions(especiallysincefacial expressionsneedno translation).
·If menhaveearrings,pleaseremovethembeforethetrip.
PersonalGuidelines
Pleasego overthesepersonalguidelineswithyour teambeforetheyleavefor Guatemala.
·Ask eachteammembertovisitthewebsiteat
·Eachteammemberneedstocomewithaservant’sheartandbean active participantintheministry.
·Whensomethingneedstobedone(suchasloadingandunloadingvehicles)
everyoneneedstobeinvolvedwithalltheirheart.
·Eachparticipantneedstobewillingtosubmittotheteamleaderandiftheyhave anyproblems,theyneedtobeaddressedwiththeleader.
·Pleaseprayandfastaboutyour triptoGuatemala.PraythatGod woulddo a wonderfulwork inyour heartduringthetripandthatyou willreturnachanged person.
·Keepajournalof your trip.Startyour journalduringthetrainingandpreparation processandmakesureyou journaleverydayduringthetrip.
·NO ONEMAYLEAVETHECOMPOUNDALONE-walks,jogs,etc.mustbe doneingroups andwithaGuatemalan..
GuidelinesforSleepand Rest
Thisisparticularlyimportantfor teamsbringingteenagers,or children.Pleaseinsurethat you haveareasonable“lightsout”policyinplaceso thateveryonegetstheresttheyneed tofunctionattheirfullcapacityfor ministry.Werecommend“lightsout” by 11:00 pm. MedicalMissionsnow offers2 buildingsfor teamstostay.TeammembersMUST STAYINTHEIRASSIGNEDBUILDINGSBETWEENTHEHOURSOF10:00PM AND 5:30AM. Teamleadersshouldmakeroomassignments,basedon theirassigned building,oomingassignmentswillbepostedon thebedroomdoors whenyou arrive.
Sleepingoptionsareasfollows:TheMinistryCenterhas5 bedrooms,eachwithan attachedbathroom.Eachroomwillsleep4-6 personson bunk beds.TheConference Centerhas4 bedrooms,eachwithanattachedbathroom.Eachroomwillsleep6 persons on bunk beds.Thereisalsoa“masterbedroom”thatsleeps2 withaprivatebath.Itis wisetohaveamixof adultschildreninroomstogether.Eachbathroomisequipped with1 hairdryer.
Extra Excursions
We are adding another OPTIONAL venue on Market Day. For those who want to, Hermann can arrange for you to visit Mana De Vida. Mana De Vida is an inner-city school in Escuintla for at-risk children. It was started and maintained by Vida Real Church and individual supporters. Following the school visit your team will have lunch and go shopping in Antigua as usual.
Zip line tours and volcano tours are also available for an extra charge.
SampleTeamMemberCovenant
(Canbeadjustedas neededforyourindividualteam)
I, , fullycommittothefollowing responsibilitiesandguidelinesinpreparationfor andduringtheGuatemalamissiontrip:
1) I willattendalltraining/preparationmeetings.
2) I willprayregularlyfor theGuatemalamissiontripof whichI willbeapart.
3) I willseemyresponsibilityon thetripasaservant/leaderwhereI willcarry myselfinagodlymanner,settinganexampleby myactions,attitudesandwords showingrespectfor theleadershipandallotherteammembers.
4) I understandandfullysubmittotheNon-FraternizationPolicywhichstatesthat I willnotallowmyselftobeinvolvedinanyromanticor flirtatiousinteraction withteammembersof theoppositesexor withtheministrystaffand/or translators whileinGuatemala.
5) I understandandfullysubmittotheCulturalGuidelinesfor thetrip.
6) I understandandfullysubmittothePersonalGuidelinesfor thetrip.
7) I understand,becauseof thehugenatureof thisresponsibility,thattheremaybe timeswhenI needtosacrificemyown pleasuretoaccomplishtheministrywork thatneedstobedone.
8) I understandthatI amresponsibletopaythefullamountof supportneededfor the tripeitherby financialsupportraisedor on myown.
9) I willadheretothereasonableandconservativedresscodefor thistrip,which willshow myrespectfor theGuatemalanculture.
10)I willsubmittothedirectionof theteamleaderbothduringtrainingandon the field.
TeamMember Signature
Parent’s Signature (for minors only)
Date
Medical Missions Ministries Team Leader Guide (Updated 10.13.2016) / 1TeamInformationForm
Two weeks before you leave for Guatemala, e-mail the team information form to Hermann at . Pleasemake sure eachteam member’sinformationiscompleteandup-to-date. This includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. Please include ages of all children.
TeamJournalist
Pleaseassignoneortwoteammembersastheteamjournalist. Havethispersonkeepa recordofyourtripandwriteanarticleaboutit. Attheendofthetriphavetheperson emailthisarticleandanyotherinformation aboutthetriptoBradSlatenat orpostingonthewebsite. AdailyBLOGcanalsobewrittenon thecomputerattheministrycenter.
TeamPhotographer
Pleaseassignoneteammember astheteamphotographer. Theycantakedigitalphotos anddigitalvideosofthetrip. E-mailyourbestphotostoBradSlatenforpostingonthe MedicalMissionsMinistrieswebsite.
OngoingFinancialSupportof theMinistry
OnyourlastdayinGuatemala,pleaseletyourteammembersknowthatourministry reliesonindividualgiftstosupporttheministry. 40%ofourtotalbudgetisoverand above the$500ministry center fee that israised from each team member. IfGod hasblessed you,please prayerfullyconsiderbecomingaregularcontributortoourministry. Furthermore,ifyour churchisnotaregularmonthlycontributor toourministryandyourteamhasbeen blessedbyyourtimeinGuatemala,wearerelyingonyoutotalktoyourchurch’s MissionsCommitteeaboutbecomingaregularcontributor. Contributions shouldbe mailedto:MedicalMissionsMinistries,9500 MedlockBridgeRoad,Duluth,GA30097.
MedicalMissionsMinistries
PackingList
Bible
Sunscreen
InsectRepellentwithDEET(ifinMalariaarea) JournalPen
Passport(putinsafeatMinistryCenter)
Copyof passport(givetoteamleader)
Driver’sLicense
ToiletPaper
PeptoBismol
ImmodiumAD
Handsanitizerand/orbabywipes
Camera Backpack/FannyPack RefillableWaterBottle
TennisShoesor HikingBoots Sandalsfor ShowersinVillages Toiletries
LightJacket
RainPoncho Hator CapSunglasses
Flashlight
EarPlugs
SpendingMoneyfor MarketDay($100-200) Smalldufflebagfor twonightsout
AttireforMedicalClinics:
Womenneedtowearankle-lengthdressesor skirtsattheclinicswithanappropriateshirt (no sleeveless,halter,or mid-driftshirts).Menneedtowearjeansor pantswitht-shirts (no shorts).If you willbeinGuatemalafor 8 days(whichistypical),you needtobring clothesfor four medicalclinics.
AttireforChurch:
Jeans/khakisandpoloshirtsfor men;skirts/dresses/slacksfor women.
AttireforTouristDay:
Casualclothes,shorts,jeans,windbreaker(skirtsarenotnecessaryonTouristDay)
**Keepinmindasyou packthatyou mayonlytakeone(1) bagwithpersonalitemsand onecarry-on.Theotherbagwillbeusedfor suppliesneededinthefield.
Informationon Ministry Center Fee
MedicalMissionsMinistries
For Churches That have sent teams to Guatemala in the past
Thereisa$500per person ministry center fee for eachteammembergoingtoGuatemalatocoverthecostof staff salaries, repairingandmaintainingthevehicles,andupkeep of theministrycenter.Thisfeemust besubmittedtwo weekspriorto leavingforGuatemala.
Pleasesendonecheckfor your teamtoMedicalMissionsMinistriesatthe followingaddress:
MedicalMissionsMinistries
9500 MedlockBridgeRoad
Duluth,GA30097
Pleaseincludethisletterwithyourcheckso itwillbeproperlycreditedto thecorrectaccount.
If your teamisfromPerimeterChurch,pleaseletLoriAllisonknow thetotal numberof peoplefor your teamandshewillsubmitthetransferfor theministry centerfee.
Non-PerimeterChurchTeams
Nameof yourTeamLeader
Nameof your Church
Datesof your trip
Numberof People
Pleasedepositthischeckfor
toaccount# 30 10 400030.
PerimeterChurchTeams
Nameof yourTeamLeader
Datesof your trip
Numberof People
Pleasemove$
fromour short-termtripaccountinto Account # 30 10 400030.
Informationon Ministry Center Fee
MedicalMissionsMinistries
For Churches that are sending teams for the first time in 2017 and ALL churches in 2018
(12Stone, Southpointe Community, Covenant Community Church of Wears Valley, Mt. Juliet Baptist)
For “first timers” in 2017 and for all churches in 2018, we are simplifying our accounting.
We are now charging a flat $900 per person fee which will include the ministry center fee and all ground expenses
(except for optional zip line tour, optional volcano tour, and market day purchases)
For new
For
This $900 per person feemust besubmittedtwo weekspriorto leavingforGuatemala.
Pleasesendonecheckfor your teamtoMedicalMissionsMinistriesatthe followingaddress:
MedicalMissionsMinistries
9500 MedlockBridgeRoad
Duluth,GA30097
Pleaseincludethisletterwithyourcheckso itwillbeproperlycreditedto thecorrectaccount.
Name of your Team Leader:
Name of your Church:
Dates of your trip:
Number of People:
Please deposit this check for to account # 30 10 400030.
Timeline/ChecklistforYourMissionTripto Guatemala
4WeeksPriorto Departure
□ContactDietrichAlbor Isle AlbaboutMalariamedicine
;
2WeeksPriorto Departure
□Sendin$500/persontoPerimeterChurchtwoweekspriortodeparture ($900 for new churches)
□DownloadSpanishCustomsletterfrom
□EmailTeamLeaderDataSheettoHermannAlb
□BuysuppliestotaketoGuatemala
oChildren’ssupplies
oMinistryCentersupplies
o Hard Candy
Within1Weekof Departure
*EmailroomassignmentstoIlse Alb
Weencourageallteamstomeettogethertopackandpraybeforeleaving. Allministry suppliesshouldbepackedandbags tagged.Attheleader’sdiscretion,allteammembers maybeaskedtobringtheirpersonalpackedbagsthiseveningtobetaggedandallowfor anaccuratetotalbagcount.Itishelpfultoattachacoloredribbon,etc.toeachbag tomakeairportbaghandlingeasier.
ForHermann/GuatemalanStaff to letteamleaderknow:
□Itinerary– Mountainsor Ocean?
□Malariapills–Yor N?
□Supplylistof needsfor MinistryCenter