6 days and counting

Team,

A week from today we will be building houses on the side of a mountain in Guatemala, Can you believe it? All of our partners are very excited about us coming and they have been diligent in setting up all that we will be doing. I have a couple of things that I wanted to run by the team, they are really just random thoughts.

1) The Orphanage is having some issues with their washing machine. If anyone knows how to work on them please let me know, and plan on bringing the tools you would need to work on it.
2) Tools to Bring: Bring whatever you like to use when you are working, pliers, hammer, screw driver, etc… If you didn’t bring any tools they have enough for all of us there.
3) We have had a change in plans on Sunday morning. We will need to wear nice clothes, due to the church we will be attending. Girls will need to wear a skirt that goes below the knees and a blouse, think very modest, if you have questions on what’s modest ask Rhonda. Guys need to wear Khakis and a polo shirt, if you want to dress nicer you can. I know this isn’t the best news for some and I wish we would have known about this a month ago, but we didn’t and now we will make the necessary packing adjustments and be flexible. It is very important that we honor their culture in how we dress as Christians.
4) You will need around $100 in cash, that should take care of your meals out on the way to Guatemala and the way home, a meal out on Sunday, and any gifts you may want to buy.
5) Don’t take anything that you can’t live without, if something gets stolen it is gone. Carry you’re your wallet in your front pocket, or cash in your front pocket. During the day you can take a little cash if you want it to buy a coke or water, but leave your things at the mission house, it is safe there. (It is really not that bad there; we are just erring on the side of caution. These would probably be good rules for Memphis)
6) If you haven’t started prepare your heart catch up, it will really help you!!!!!
7) While we are there remember to be flexible, take the initiative, and Relax.
8) Next Tuesday night at 6:00 in the Gym. There will be a meal provided, so come with your extra bag and enjoy. THIS MEETING IS VERY IMPORTANT

I am sure I will be giving you more updates in the next few days, if you have any questions let us know.