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What to Pack for Outreach

28 June 2024

1. The Bare Necessities

  1. Passport / Visa – Valid for at least 6 months AFTER DTS. Very important if you want to travel at all!
  2. English Bible, Stationary and Journal (To write down all the amazing things God will speak to you)
  3. Sleeping Bag, Pillow and Pillowcase
  4. Personal Towel (Probably not recommended to share with others)
  5. Water Bottle
  6. Sunscreen/Sun Block
  7. Bug Spray
  8. Hand Wipes / Baby Wipes (Will be handy!)
  9. Travel Size Toiletries (Most items can be bought from a local supermarket nearby)
  10. Flashlight / Torch (In case of Loadshedding)
  11. Hiking Backpack (Suitcases are not recommended for outreach)

2. Clothing

According to the season you are doing Outreach in, please plan to dress accordingly. This is not a one-size-fits-all guideline because each Outreach Location is different where the weather will vary, but it would be wisest to have a generic plan. 

Talk to your Outreach Leader(s) about what you should bring.

*Note: Different Cultures will have a different view of what is appropriate to wear and not to wear.

  1. Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall – Each location will have different seasons ranging from Chilly, Rainy, Dry, Hot and Warm.
  2. 3 Sets of Casual Wear (For  general activities)
  3. 1 Set of Semi-formal Wear (For church and special events)
  4. 1 Set of Swimwear (Be VERY modest.)
    For Men: No speedos or trunks. Only board shorts.
    For Women: A full one-piece bathing suit. No two-piece. Contact your church if you are unsure what an one-piece looks like.
  5. Sweater and Windbreaker (for the gusts of wind)
  6. Winter Jacket (For winter)
  7. Shoes:
    1 Set for Hiking
    1 Set for Special Events
    1 Set for Sports (Can be the same one for hiking to save space)
    1 Set of Casual (Flip-Flops/Sandals)
  8. Socks and Underwear (Please do the community a favour and bring more than enough!)
    *Please note that everything mentioned above can be bought from a local shopping mall nearby and you may need to buy new clothes depending on which outreach location you will go to.
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3. Optional Items

  1. Electronic devices (Cell phone, camera/laptop and their respective chargers) We suggest you bring as few expensive items as possible. They are brought at your own risk!
  2. Rain Jacket (For those rainy seasons)
  3. Personal medication and dietary supplements. (Our local pharmacy is a 5-min walk from the Base)
  4. Musical Instruments
  5. Accessories

Dress Guidelines

3. Optional Items

3. Optional Items