Hey everone,
Here is an updated packing list. Hopefully this will clear some things up for you guys. If you have any questions or comments about anything please let us know. Bring everything you NEED, but remember to pack as light as you can since we have limited space and we will be moving around alot! I hope you all are doing well and that you are diligently seeking to spend time with Jesus everyday. This is so important, because there are gonna be some things that He wants to deal with in our lives before He sends us out. I know He does with me before every trip. I encourage each of you to take time to enjoy this whole experience. I know that it can be stressfull at times, but I promise you; if you you seek the Lord in each little part of it, He will show up in ways you never imagined! He is not a God that plays hard to get, it’s His desire to reveal Himself to you. You just have to have eyes to see. I pray that His grace and love abounds in you more and more everyday! Those of you that haven’t heard from me yet, expect a phone call sometime in the next week. I can’t wait to talk with each of you! Also, Crystal Reitsma(our female leader) sent me a letter to pass on to you, so I’ll be emailing that to you soon. I am so glad that we have her with us on this trip! As you will be able to tell from her letter, she loves Jesus and she loves His people. I’m so excited for what our amazing God has in store for us this summer! Jesse
Here is an updated packing list. Hopefully this will clear some things up for you guys. If you have any questions or comments about anything please let us know. Bring everything you NEED, but remember to pack as light as you can since we have limited space and we will be moving around alot! I hope you all are doing well and that you are diligently seeking to spend time with Jesus everyday. This is so important, because there are gonna be some things that He wants to deal with in our lives before He sends us out. I know He does with me before every trip. I encourage each of you to take time to enjoy this whole experience. I know that it can be stressfull at times, but I promise you; if you you seek the Lord in each little part of it, He will show up in ways you never imagined! He is not a God that plays hard to get, it’s His desire to reveal Himself to you. You just have to have eyes to see. I pray that His grace and love abounds in you more and more everyday! Those of you that haven’t heard from me yet, expect a phone call sometime in the next week. I can’t wait to talk with each of you! Also, Crystal Reitsma(our female leader) sent me a letter to pass on to you, so I’ll be emailing that to you soon. I am so glad that we have her with us on this trip! As you will be able to tell from her letter, she loves Jesus and she loves His people. I’m so excited for what our amazing God has in store for us this summer! Jesse
No luggage! Backpacking packs are the best.
Bring for sure-
- sandals – like chacos
- no nice shoes, except guys should have something rather decent for church nights
- 2-3 pair of long pants (mosquito protection)
- 2-3 skirts and ankle length leggings/ knee length ones too- good for mosquito protection under skirts (girls of course)
- 3-5 shirts (not including drime clothes)
- 1-2 long-sleeve shirts (good for mosquitos, cool nights)
- 2-3 pair of shorts (not too short) or capris
- at least a weeks worth of undergarments
- 1 sweatshirt or sweater – hoodies are great
- drime clothes
- nice shirts for church
- socks for sports and long socks for mosquito protection
- sleeping bag
- small sheet – protection from mosquitoes and for the warmer nights
- small pillow
- two water bottles (one for sure!)
- headlamp – make sure it works!
- extra batteries
- your Bible and a Spanish Bible (if you can)
- 2 different journals (one for Jesus time and another for journaling about your daily activities)
- toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush and toothpaste, lotion, contact stuff, razor and shaving cream, etc.) Girls – no makeup
- plastic bags (ziploc-like) of varying size (put any bottle things in there when traveling in case they explode/ or roll clothes and put them in plastic bags to save space)
- anti itch ointment
- random medicines – for stomach problems, headaches, cold medicine, sore throat, etc. – cipro, fiber, ibuprofen, imodium, airborne, etc.
- band aids and antibiotic ointment
- baby wipes
- plenty of mosquito spray
- duct tape
- zesty seasoning salt, taco seasoning, etc
- peanut butter (I know space is tight, but try to at bring at least 1 large plastic jar if not more)
Recommended –
- letters from friends, and pictures
- sunglasses (cheap ones would be best)
- rain gear is optional (poncho or light raincoat)
- a long book or two
- iPod (definitely optional – remember the music should be something that doesn’t take your eyes off Christ)
- tweezers and nail clippers
- pocket knife (Do NOT pack in carry-on!)
- tissues
- dryer sheets- put them in your pockets to keep the mosquito’s away
- vitamins, calcium chews, fiber chews
- drink mixes
- candy and gum – ration them well
- chap stick
- gold-bond powder or tinactin
- athlete’s foot lotion
- thin rope or thick string for hanging clothes, etc.
PERSONAL ITEMS:
These are some things that we CAN get in Iquitos
1. Toothbrushes, toothpaste
2. Shampoo, soap, conditioner
3. Hammock, mosquito net
4. Poncho (cheap trash bag-like)
5. Rope and string
MINISTRY SUPPLIES
These ministry supplies we CANNOT get in Iquitos, so we need to bring these things and try to fit them in with our personal stuff (if you can think of other things we should bring, that is cool). The number next to each item indicates how many people need to bring some of that item. Please post a comment letting us know who is bringing what. Since there are 17 of you, each person will need to bring 4 items. Check the comments so that you will know what your team members already listed and you can bring whatever is left:
1. Popsicle sticks (8)
2. Construction paper (10)
3. Sharpies, markers (8)
4. Stickers – esp. Jesus-theme ones, foam stickers (10)
5. Paper bags (6)
6. Animal balloons (10)
7. Balloon pump (4)
8. Duct tape (8)
9. Air pump and needle (4)
These ministry supplies we CAN get in Iquitos, so you won’t need to bring any of this unless you already have it (but please bring some extra money so that we can purchase them when we get there):
1. Balls
2. Craft floss
3. Yarn
4. Markers
5. Glue
6. Neon paper
7. Scotch tape
8. Regular balloons
9. Scissors
10. cotton balls
