Packing List

With almost 100 days to go I know you're all anxious to know what to put in your suitcases. But please tell me no one's starting to pack just yet! This is the list I typically go by and it's done me fine so far. I've divyed it up between what you're wearing, your carry-on bag and your checked bag. When we get a little closer to the trip I'll also post a list of helpful packing tips to remember, probably nothing new, but stuff you won't want to forget. If you have any questions about this list, leave it in the comments. Ok, so here's the rundown of what you should bring...

On your person:
Jeans
T-shirt
Belt
Underwear
Socks
Sneakers
Passport
Wallet

Carry-on Bag:
1 set of prescription meds
Chap-stick
Travel-sized deodorant
Travel-sized toothpaste
Toothbrush
Hair brush
Sunglasses
1 set of clothes (underwear, socks, shorts, & t-shirt)
1 sweatshirt
A book to read
Bible
Journal, pen/pencil
Camera
MP3 player & headphones

Checked Luggage:
1 set of my prescription meds
Ibuprofen, cough & cold meds (only a few doses)
Deodorant
1 bar of soap
Shampoo
Shaving cream & Razor
Other Toiletry needs
Towel
Underwear (6 pairs)
Socks (4 pairs)
Sandals
1 church outfit (guys: khakis & collared shirt; ladies: dress or skirt & nice top)
1 pair of Jeans
2 pairs of Shorts
4 t-shirts
1 sweatshirt
Pajamas
Warm sleeping bag
Pillow
Air Mattress
Air Mattress pump
Sunscreen
Extra batteries/battery charger
Donated items for the ministry

New Team Logo

It's time for the grand unveiling of our new team logo! Katie, our resident graphic artist, designed this specifically for our trip. We're gonna put the logo on some specialized team t-shirts. Hopefully it can be not only a sign of unity amongst our team but a good conversation starter as well. Feel free to download and use the logo on any promo material for fundraising events or update letters you send out to supporters. Just right click on the image and click "Save image as." And you may want to crop it down to size. Hope you're getting excited!

Meet Chandre

Chandre was born on May 17, 1997. She and her older sister, Maderyna, were living on a farm with extended family. When Maderyna was only eight years old she was brought to the hospital after it was discovered that her aunt had sold her to a neighbor for sex. She and Chandre came to His Promise at the request of a Social Services aid working at the hospital. Chandre is now a healthy, spunky junior higher involved in the dance team at Arandis Christian Center. Maderyna lives in Rehoboth with her three year old daughter.

Meet Willem & Anna Charles

This is Willem and Anna Charles. Now at the ages of 70 and 66, both Willem and Anna retired long ago but still feel compelled to do what they can; particularly after one of their own daughters died, leaving two parent-less children behind. They currently serve as His Promise grandparents, helping to raise four of their own grandchildren, Annalie, Daniel, Lee-ann, and Trevor. They also care for one of their own daughters, Lorraine, who is epileptic and unable to care for her daughter (Annalie) on her own. Also included in this family is Geno. Geno lives with the Charles family during the school year and returns to his family in Rehoboth during the holidays. This way he is able to attend Talitha-Kumi Christian Academy in Arandis.