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What to Pack

Wear on your Trip to Brazil

First, determine if your trip takes place during the winter or the summer in Brazil. Since Brazil is in the southern hemisphere, summer in Brazil is December – March. Winter in Brazil is May – September. In the summer, high temperatures reach 100 degrees F or above. In the winter, daytime high temperatures are in the 70’s F. and nighttime low temperatures are in the 50’s F. If we travel to the mountains it can be even colder. For winter, you definitely want long pants, a jacket or sweater, and clothing you can layer for warmth.

For Women

When we go to the churches, we have a mandatory dress code. You may wear long dresses. Also, you can wear a nice, attractive top and a skirt. You may not wear a sleeveless top or one with spaghetti straps. Also, you must wear a loose skirt that is knee length or longer. In other words, it must be a skirt that stays at your knee or below when you sit. For shoes, you must wear dress shoes or dressy sandals. You may not wear tennis shoes or flip-flops to churches. In all instances, your church clothing must be modest and tasteful (in other words, please do not wear anything that is low-cut, sleeveless, or revealing). Please do not bring expensive jewelry. Jeans are not permissible for the church services.

At the mission, you may wear: shorts, capris, jeans, T-shirts, tank tops, flip flops, sandals, tennis shoes, etc. In other words, you may wear casual, comfortable clothing. You should also bring some work clothing that you can get dirty.

When we go on an outing (i.e. shopping, touring), you may wear casual clothing that is modest. In other words, because we are representing the Lord and the mission, we must dress in a tasteful, non-revealing, non-offensive way. In terms of shoes, you may wear tennis shoes, but you may not wear flip flops when we go on outings.

For Men

When we go to the churches, we have a mandatory dress code. You must wear a dress shirt and a tie. As long as they are not distasteful, your shirts and ties may be colorful. If you are coming to Brazil during the summer months (December to March), you may wear short-sleeved collared shirts (i.e. Polo shirts) instead of a shirt and tie—unless you are preaching (in which case you should wear a shirt and tie). For pants, you may wear either nice khaki pants or nice dress slacks (i.e. black, blue, or grey). Jeans are not permissible. Please wear dress shoes to each service (no tennis shoes, sandals, or flip-flops please).

At the mission, you may wear: shorts, jeans, T-shirts, flip flops, sandals, tennis shoes, etc. In other words, you may wear casual, comfortable clothing. The same casual clothing is acceptable whenever we go on an outing (i.e. shopping, touring). You should also bring some work clothing that you can get dirty.

Packing List

Please pack the following. Check each one off as you pack it in your suitcase.

NOTE: Remember, your check-in bag must weight 50 lbs. or less.

Anything above that and you will be charged a $25 overweight fee.

Dress Clothes

(see above for a more in-depth description).

For Women

£ A few nice, attractive, long skirts

£ A few nice white or colorful blouses

£ 1 or 2 pairs of nice, attractive shoes

£ Inexpensive jewelry & accessories (if any)

£ Several pairs of hose and/or nice socks

For Men

£ A few nice, attractive shirts and ties

£ A suit and/or jacket (if you are preaching)

£ A few nice short-sleeved collared shirts

(especially if coming Dec. to March)

£ 1 or 2 pairs of nice, attractive dress shoes

£ Several pairs of nice socks

Clothes & Other Items for Everyone to Pack

£ Underwear (one per day + one extra pair)

£ Several pairs of socks (for casual shoes)

£ Undershirts

£ T-shirts (for casual wear; no potentially offensive content please)

£ A few pairs of casual shorts

£ A few pairs of casual pants (i.e. jeans)

£ 1 pair of Tennis shoes

£ 1 pair of sandals (optional)

£ Swim suit

£ 2 pairs of pajamas

£ Bible

£ Notebook or Notepad (for note-taking)

£ Pen(s) or Pencil(s) (for note-taking)

£ Camera (and film if camera isn’t digital)

£ Extra Batteries for Camera

£ Soap and Shampoo

£ Toothbrush and Toothpaste

£ Razor (regular or electric)

£ Shaving Cream

£ Glasses and/or Contacts (if necessary)

£ Contact Solution (if necessary)

£ Water Bottle (labeled w/ your name)

£ Sunglasses (optional)

£ Suntan Lotion (optional)

£ Bug Repellant (optional)

£ Medical Supplies (optional; see FAQs section)

£ Spending Money (no traveler’s checks)

£ Passport (w/ visa)

£ Plane Ticket (if in your possession)

£ Earplugs for Overnight Flight (optional)

£ Alarm clock and a watch

BRAZIL MISSION TRIP :: PACKING LIST

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