Mission Trip List

Information for Missions Groups

 1.     PASSPORT: 

v     You MUST HAVE a passport, (not just proof of citizenship). Apply several weeks in advance – normal processing takes 4 – 6 weeks. Start by applying at your local post office.

2.     VACCINATIONS:  

v     No vaccinations are necessary

3.    COST: 

v     Round-trip ticket to PAP.  VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE: you will be given a ‘paper’ when you go through customs in PAP: MAKE SURE you keep that paper as you will need it in order to leave the country. 

v     $155 for round trip airfare from PAP to Jeremie, $10 for taxi fare between airports in PAP, $100 to Haiti Bible Mission for meals and other expenses for 10 day stay, and spending money. 

v     Motel or guest house in Miami or Fort Lauderdale (if necessary) 

4.     LUGGAGE: 

v     You are allowed two carry-on pieces (one should total 45 in - length + width + height, and no more than 40 lbs); other piece would be a small backpack or briefcase. 

v     Checked luggage ( 2 allowed; limit of 62in and 50lb). 

v     NOTE: We suggest that you use your carry-on luggage for personal items and use footlockers as your checked bags to bring missions supplies for HBM. 

5.     SIZE OF GROUP: 

v     6 – 10 people would be ideal but we can handle larger groups. 

6.     LENGTH OF STAY: 

v     10 days – longer or shorter trips may be arranged.  Ideal schedule: Arrive on a Friday and leave on a Monday. 

7.     ITEMS TO BRING: 

v     Bible 

v     Attire requirements – Women must wear modest dresses, skirts and blouses –(we suggest cool and loose fitting clothing), ladies DO NOT wear shorts or pants in public – modest length skorts or culottes would be great for work; also bring head covering for church services; jewelry (as inconspicuous as possible).  MEN:  Long pants , shirt, and tie for Sunday services. All: Comfortable walking and working shoes; also, footwear suitable for walking through water; cap/hat – for sun. 

v     Food: bring plenty of your favorite snacks; jar of peanut butter; food for travel. 

v     Pillow and large towel that you can leave with us. 

8.     KINDS OF TRIPS: 

v     Work projects:   Involves putting a roof on a church or  house, building windows, doors, church benches, and/or painting 

v     Mission exposure:   travel to a different country church each day for maximum exposure to Haitian culture and rural ministry of HBM