¡Bienvenidos! We are excited that you have made the decision to join us on a short-‐term mission trip! Whether you are interacting with the children, working in construction, or ministering through Christmas for the Forgotten; your life will be forever changed. Our prayer for you is that you will go on this trip with a servant's heart and take away more than just a suntan. We pray that this experience will change your life. Not merely for the duration of the trip, but so changed that when you return home, the way you see life, how you make decisions and the manner in which you serve God is altered in an incredible way! PAWN Ministries' staff and volunteers are here to make sure you get the most out of this experience. If at any time during the preparation process or trip, you have questions or concerns, do not hesitate to let us know. Thank you for helping us Prepare Approved Workmen for Nicaragua! Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman who needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15
TRIP HANDBOOK P.A.W.N. Ministries, Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS About Nicaragua Page 1-‐2 Paperwork Checklist Page 3 Refund Policy Page 4 Travel Insurance Page 5 Airport, Customs, Vaccinations Page 6 Water, Bathrooms, Electricity Page 7 Luggage, Landry Page 8 Greetings and Goodbyes Page 9 Emergency information Page 10 Dress Code & Packing List Page 11-‐12 Spanish Phrases Page 13-‐14 Tips and Hints Page 15 Spanish Children’s Songs Page 17-‐18 Revised January 2014
1 18 L OCATION: Where is Nicaragua? Spanish Children’s Songs: Let’s sing! Cont. Nicaragua is located in Central America Yo Tengo un Amigo (I Have a Friend) Yo Tengo Gozo en Mi Corazon between Honduras and El Salvador to the North and Costa Rica to the South. It Yo tengo un amigo que me ama, (I’ve got the Joy, Joy, Joy) borders both the Pacific Ocean and the me ama, me ama. Caribbean Sea. Yo tengo un amigo que me ama Yo tengo gozo, gozo, gozo, gozo Su nombre es Jesus en mi corazón (donde?) Managua is the capital En mi corazón (donde?) city of Nicaragua and is Tu tienes un amigo que te ama, En mi corazón. located on the southern te ama ,te ama. Yo tengo gozo, gozo, gozo, gozo shore of Lake Managua. Tu tienes un amigo que te ama en mi corazón Su nombre es Jesus. Porque Cristo me salvó. CLIMATE: What’s the Weather like? Tenemos un amigo que nos ama, Yo tengo paz, paz, paz, paz Nicaragua has a tropical climate. They only have two seasons: nos ama, nos ama. en mi corazón (donde?) Summer and Winter (also known as Dry & Wet). Tenemos un amigo que nos ama En mi corazón (donde?) Su nombre es Jesus. En mi corazón. THE DRY SEASON Yo tengo paz, paz, paz, paz January – June there is virtually no rain. It gets really Todo El Mundo en mi corazón hot and trees and plants start to dry out. Porque Cristo me salvó. (He’s got the whole world in His hands) THE RAIN SEASON Yo tengo alegría, alegría When the rain comes everything starts growing and Y todo el mundo esta en sus manos en mi corazón (donde?) blossoming. During this season, it often rains once a Todo el mundo esta en sus manos En mi corazón (donde?) day. Fortunately, it rains for a short period of time and Todo el mundo esta en sus manos En mi corazón. these are often spectacular, tropical downpours! Pues todo fue hecho por Él. Yo tengo alegría, alegría en mi corazón Go to www.weather.com and type Managua, Nicaragua in the “Search” box. Él tiene el aire y la lluvia en sus manos Porque Cristo me salvó.P.A.W.N. Ministries, Inc. tiene el aire y la lluvia en sus manos tiene el aire y la lluvia en sus manos Yo tengo gozo, paz y alegría Pues todo fue hecho por Él en mi corazón (donde?) En mi corazón (donde?) Él tiene a todos los pequeños en sus En mi corazón. manos Yo tengo gozo, paz y alegría tiene a todos los pequeños en mi corazón en sus manos Porque Cristo me salvo. tiene a todos los pequeños en sus manos Qué Felíz Estoy Pues todo fue hecho por el (Happy All the Time (Inright, Outright)) Él tiene a mis padres y abuelos en sus manos Adentro, Afuera, Arriba, Abajo, tiene a mis padres y abuelos ¡Que feliz estoy! en sus manos Adentro, Afuera, Arriba, Abajo. tiene a mis padres y abuelos ¡Que feliz estoy! en sus manos Pues Cristo me salvo Pues todo fue hecho por el y mi corazón limpió. Adentro, Afuera, Arriba, Abajo, Él tiene a todo sus creacion en sus manos ¡Que feliz estoy! Tiene a todo sus creacion en sus manos Tiene a todo sus creacion en sus manos Revised January 2014 Pues todo fue hecho por el
17 2 Spanish Children’s Songs: Let’s sing! CULTURE & RELIGION: What are the people like? Cristo Me Ama (Jesus Loves Me) Q(Wu h ioeins es el Rey de la Selva Nicaragua has a diverse and colorful culture that is a unique Cristo me ama, bien lo sé, the King of the Jungle) combination of tradition and Su palabra me hace ver, history. Nicaraguans are very Que los niños son de Aquél Quien es el rey de la selva? friendly people and love to meet Quien es nuestro Amigo fiel. Quien es el rey del mar? people from different countries! Quien es el rey del universo? Cristo me ama, Y también quien es me rey? In Nicaragua, the majority claim Cristo me ama, Roman Catholic religion. About 15% Cristo me ama, Su nombre es J-E-S-U-S, Jesús! of the population attends evangelical La Biblia dice así. Jesús es el rey de la selva. churches. Unfortunately, the Jesús es el rey del mar. evangelical churches are very Cristo me ama, pues murió, Jesús es el rey del universo spiritually poor due to lack of Biblical Y el Cielo me abrió, Y también El es me rey! training available for the pastors. Él mis culpas quitará, Y la entrada me dará. Mi Dios es Tan Grande GOVERNMENT: Who is President? Cristo me ama, es verdad, (My God is So Great) Nicarag ua is un d er a co mmunist g ov ern men t. D anie l O rte ga is Y me cuida en Su bondad, the president of Nicaragua. He was president from 1985-‐1990 Cuando muera, si soy fiel, Mi Dios es tan grande, and was later reelected in 2006. For much of his life, he has been Viviré allá con Él. poderoso y fuerte; the leader of the Sandinista National Liberation Front. No hay nada que no puede hacer. During President Ortega’s first term as president he greatly Cristo Ama a los Niños oppressed the people of Nicaragua by taking their land and Mi Dios es tan grande, mo ne y. This c urren t te rm he has b e en mo re res erv e d. Nicarag ua (Jesus loves the little children) poderoso y fuerte; boasts of religious freedom and is not opposed to the gospel or No hay nada que no puede hacer. the Bible being taught. Cristo ama a los niños Sí de todo corazón. Las montañas son suyas, Revised January 2014 Nicaragua, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, El los ríos son suyos, Salvador Las estrellas son suyas también Cristo ama a los niños por doquier. Mi Dios es tan grande, Cristo ama a los niños poderoso y fuerte; A los niños por doquier No hay nada que no puede hacer. Guatemala, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Paraguy Si Mi Copa Rebosa de Amor Cristo ama a los niños por doquier. Si mi copa rebosa de amor, Este Es El Dia (This is the day) Si mi copa rebosa de amor, Es muy fácil orar, obedecer y Este es el día, Este es el día cantar si mi copa rebosa de amor. Que hizo el Señor, Que hizo el Señor Día de alegría, Día de alegría, Si mi copa esta sin amor, Y de gozo, Y de gozo Si mi copa esta sin amor, Este es el día que hizo el Señor, Es muy fácil llorar, entristecerme y Día de alegría y de gozo, dudar, si mi copa esta sin amor. Este es el día, Este es el día, Que hizo el Señor. Si mi copa rebosa de amor, Si mi copa rebosa de amor,P.A.W.N. Ministries, Inc. Es muy fácil orar, obedecer y cantar si mi copa rebosa de amor.
3 16 P aperwork Checklist: What to fill out first? M iscellaneous: Anything Else I Should Know? APPLICATION -‐ Due 150 days before trip date NAMETAG PICTURE Anyone participating on a PAWN Ministries’ trip is REQUIRED You need to send PAWN Ministries a recent (school-‐type) digital to fill out an application. photo of yourself. This picture will be used on your nametag. Snapshots are allowed as long as they meet the requirements APPLICATION FEE -‐ Due 150 days before trip date below. Nametags are to be worn at all times while in Nicaragua. This MUST be sent with application. Application fee is non-‐ < Solid (plain) white or beige background. refundable. No trees, building, scenic, etc. RELEASE OF LIABILITY -‐ Due 90 days before trip date < e ad s ho u ld b e fa c i n g c am er a . Please read carefully before signing. This form MUST be H notarized. If you are under age 18 please request the Minor Release of No side or profile shots Liability form. 1 inch < h o to s h oul d ca p t ur e s p a ce a bov e t o p of P head to middle chest. MEDICAL RELEASE FORM -‐ Due 60 days before trip date < ix glare on glasses by tilting head a This form MUST be notarized. If you are under age 18 please F request the Minor Medical Release form. little up or down. < l o t he s w o r n in p ic t ur e m u s t m ee t d r e s s C code standards. NAMETAG PICTURE -‐ Due 60 days before trip date Email pic ture to the sco tt s@ pawn min is tries .o rg unle ss o the rwis e Please see requirements on page 16. instructed by your team leader. TRAVEL INSURANCE -‐ Due 30 before trip date GROUP DEVOTIONS & DEBRIEFING If you are traveling with a church or group your leader should The Team Leader is in charge of providing group devotions and take care of this step. If you are an individual traveling with debrief during the trip. PAWN Ministries will schedule time for PAWN Ministries please see page 5 this important detail but it is the group’s responsibility to use this time accordingly. PAWN Ministries can provide group Please talk to your team leader about any special arrangements for devotional and debrief materials upon request. sending in the forms. Otherwise send all forms by dates listed above to: Pawn Ministries, 4828 S. 120th Road, Adams, NE 68301. EXTRA COPIES OF HANDBOOK -‐ Please put your name and team (church/group) on all correspondence. It is absolutely essential that EVERY trip participant have his or her own copy of the Trip Handbook. PAWN Ministries gives -‐ Forms must be correct and complete or they will be returned. permission to make copies of this handbook to distribute to trip participants only. You can also contact PAWN Ministries by -‐ Items must be postmarked by due date or they will be subject to late phone 402-‐610-‐3186 or email [email protected] to fees. Notify us before the date if you cannot meet a deadline and you may request more copies of this Handbook. not be charged the additional fee. Revised January 2014 If you have any questions about or need duplicate forms please talk to your team leader or contact us at [email protected]. P.A.W.N. Ministries, Inc.
15 4 T ips & Hints: Any Little Helpful Details? R efund Policy: What happens if I can’t go? HOW TO BEAT THE HEAT Please read and understand the refund policy and procedures. It can take tim e for a body to adjust to the heat. One thing that can If I cancel… help keep you cool is to wear a t-‐shirt under your clothes to so ak up the sweat. Ladies should wear cotton camis or undershirts under …121 or more days before the trip their clothing. Nylon or spandex fabrics will make you hotter. 100% refund …91 -‐120 days before the trip 75% refund Your water bottle will be your best friend while in Nicaragua. You may want to consider bringing a water bottle holder or strap to use. …61 -‐90 days before the trip 50% refund …31 -‐60 days before the trip Most places in Nicaragua do not have air conditioning. It is always 25% refund useful to bring a hand held fan to cool you down. …30 -‐1 days before the trip 0% refund PACKING LIST HELPS The date the email or letter is postmarked, starts the count of Most items are readily available in Nicaragua but it’s best to bring how many days before the trip (see table above). All cancelations everything you need just in case. must be in writing. Towel and Washcloths: The towel will be used for taking showers and You will receive the refund in the form of a check made out to will be hung to dry to be used the next time. Some have found it whomever the payment was made by. Example: If the payment helpful to bring disposable, 1 time use, face cloths instead of a check was written by the church, the refund check will be made out terrycloth washcloth. and sent to the church. It is your responsibility to get your refund from the church. Medicine for Upset Stomach: Some Nicaraguan foods do not agree with everyone. This is easily fixed by Pepto-‐Bismol®. It is not Deposits are non-‐refundable. Deposits or trip payments can be uncommon for the change in diet to cause constipation. Many bring transferred to a new participant. little individual packets of BeneFiber® that you dissolve in a water bottle. They use it daily as prevention measure. It may take up to 60 days to receive refund. Waterproof Flip-‐flops: You need to wear some type of foot protection Revised January 2014 while showering. We recommend cheap plastic flip-‐flops. Snacks: PAWN Ministries provides 3 meals and 2 snacks every day. But if you need a Snickers® or some other daily craving you may want to bring some along. Most American snack foods are not readily available in Nicaragua. Umbrella or Water Poncho: This is only necessary during the rainy season (June-‐November). P.A.W.N. Ministries, Inc.
5 1 4 T ravel Insurance: What Is It and Do I Need It? S panish Phrases: How Do I Say That? Cont. If you are traveling with a church or group your team leader will be English Spanish Pronunciation in charge of attaining Travel Insurance for the whole group. What time is it Que hora es? Kay OH-rah ehs Travel insurance is insurance that covers trip cancellations, Good morning Buenos dias BWEHnos DHEE ahs loss or delays, medical emergencies, emergency evacuation, I (don’t) like it (No) me gusta Meh GOOS-tah/No meh GOOS-tah and 24/7 assistance while abroad. I don’t know No se NOH say. I’m hungry Tengo hambre TEHN-go AHM-breh PAWN Ministries requires Travel Insurance coverage for any I’m thirsty Tengo sed TEHN-go SAY-dh participant under 18 years of age. We highly encourage all I’m tired Estoy cansado Ehs-TOY kahn-SAH-dho other participants to have international medical coverage. I’m ready Estoy listo Ehs-TOY LEEsto Right now Ahora mismo Ah OHR ah MEES mo It is important to know that MOST HEALTH INSURANCE Just a minute Un momento Oon mo-MEHN toh PLANS DO NOT COVER YOU OVERSEAS. Come in! Entre EHN-treh It’s expensive Es caro Ehs KAH-ro Here are three different suggestions for travel insurance. Each It’s cold (weather) Hace frio AH-say FREE-o It’s hot (weather) Hace calor AH-say kah-LOHR package/price depends on what type of coverage you want. These A little Un poco Oon POH-ko three companies offer Emergency Medical Evacuation. A lot Mucho MOO-cho Tomorrow Mañana Mah-ny-AH-nah Brotherhood Mutual Next week La semana proxima Lah-say-MAHN-ah PROK-see-mah Waiter/waitress Camarero/camarera Kah-mah-REH-roh/rah www.brotherhoodmutual.com I’d like…. Quiero KYEH-ro Phone: 800-‐333-‐3735 Breakfast Desayuno Dhay-sah-YOO-noh Email: through website Lunch Almuerzo Ahl-MWEHR-so Dinner Cena SAY-nah Knife Cuchillo Koo-CHEE-yo RBC Insurance Fork Tenedor Tay-neh-dh-OHR Spoon Cuchara Koo CHAH-rah www.rbcinsurance.com/travelinsurance Tea Te Tay Phone: 877-‐722-‐5100 Black Café negro Kah-FEH naygro Email: [email protected] Coffee with milk Café con leche Kah-FEH kahn LEH-cheh Milk Leche LEH-cheh Ice Hielo Yellow World Trips Revised January 2014 www.worldtrips.com Contact: through website These are just some options to get you started. There are many other companies that offer International Travel Insurance. P.A.W.N. Ministries, Inc.
12 13 6 S panish Phrases: How Do I Say That? T ravel Information: Things I need to know. English Spanish Pronunciation Yes Si SEE AIRPORT PICK-‐UP & TRANSPORTATION NOH Groups must arrange to fly to Managua, Nicaragua into the Managua No No Pore fah-VORE International Airport. Please arrange for your flight to arrive in GRAH-see-ahs Nicaragua before 2:00pm. From the moment your plane lands until it Please Por favor De-NAW-da takes off again at the end of the trip, PAWN Ministries No GRAH-see-ahs Representatives will be with the group 24/7. While in Nicaragua, Thank you Gracias Loh see-EHN-toh secure ground transportation will be provided. BWEHnos DHEE ahs You’re Welcome De nada BWEHnahs TAHRdh ehs PASSPORT, VISA & ENTANCE FEE BWEHnahs NO chehs A valid passport is required for all trip No, thank you No, gracias Ah dhee OHS participants. Passports must have at least 6 OH lah months of validity remaining. US Citizens Sorry Lo siento AH-stah LWEH-go visiting Nicaragua do not need to apply for a KOH-moh say YAHmah visa. Upon arriving at the Managua airport Good morning Buenos dias Mee NOMBreh ehs each person (non-‐Nicaraguan citizen) will be required to pay a $10 KOH-mo ehs-TAH OOS-THE-dh entrance fee. Good afternoon Buenas tardes MOOay bee en GRAH see ahs AH-bla een-GLASE CUSTOMS Good evening Buenas noches Soy nohr the ah meh ree KAH noh On the plane, en route to Nicaragua, you will be required to fill out; Noh kohm-PREHN-dho Customs, Health, and Tourist information forms. Instructions on how Good bye Adios HAHbleh dhehs-PAH-see-oh t o fill out e ach for m and th e ne ces s ary infor ma tio n w ill be prov ide d to DHOHN-dheh ehs-TAH you or your team leader prior to your trip. Hello/Hi Hola KWAHNdho Kee-EHN VACCINATIONS See you later Hasta luego Pohr kay PAWN Ministries requires an updated Tetanus shot and Hepatitis A for Kay all trip participants. All other precautionary vaccines or treatments What is your name? Como se llama? KWAHN-toh TYEHM-po such as Malaria and Typhoid are left to the participant’s discretion. As KWAHN-toh KWEH-stah to this date we have not had any participants come in contact with My name is… Mi nombre es Ah kay dhees-Tan-syah Malaria or Typhoid. See www.cdc.gov/travel for more vaccine PWEH-dhe ah-yoo-dh-AHR-meh information. How are you? Como esta usted Yo PWEH-DOE ah-yoo-dh-AHR Fine, thank you. Muy bien, gracias Do you speak English? Habla ingles? I’m American. Soy norteamericano I don’t understand. No comprendo. Speak slowly. Hable despacio. Where is/are…? Donde esta/estan…? When? Cuando? Who? Quien? Why? Por que? What? Que? How long…? Cuanto Tiempo? How much does it cost? Cuanto cuesta? How far? A que distancia? Can you help me? Puede ayudarme? I can help! Yo Puedo Ayudar! P.A.W.N. Ministries, Inc. Revised January 2014
21 7 1 2 T ravel Information: Things I need to know. Cont. P acking List: What Should I Bring? MONEY Items you bring should have little value to you in case they are lost or You need to bring cash, (no Traveler’s stolen. All clothing and personal items should be marked with name or Checks). Nicaragua does have ATMs (with initials. See page 8 for more packing details. applicable fees) but they are not readily available. Take small bills, no larger than a Check out TSA.gov for other travel requirements. $20. You will not be able to use ripped or marked up American bills. You only need money for souvenirs and PERSONAL HYGIENE: snacks. We do not recommend bringing more than $150. PASSPORT* Toothpaste & Brush $10 BILL* Soap & Shampoo Clothes Deodorant Towel & Washcloths Comb/Hairbrush Du rin g t h e be ginnin g o f t he t rip y ou w ill h av e a ch an ce t o ex c ha nge Makeup Shaving Items your money into Nicaraguan currency. We will do this as a group in a Camera (charger/batteries) Feminine Necessities secure location. DO NOT exchange money on the street or at the Water Bottle* Hand Sanitizer*(travel size) airport. Spending Money* (see pg 6) Bug Repellent* Sunglasses Sun Block* ELECTRICITY Small Flashlight* Waterproof Sandals* The voltage in Nicaragua is 120 Volts with electrical frequency of 60 Hz Small First Aid Kit Medication for headache, which makes it compatible to the United States. The voltage is the Umbrella or Water Poncho same in Nicaragua as in the United States so your electrical items will Hat upset stomach, diarrhea, etc. work in the wall outlets in Nicaragua without a voltage adaptor. In the Sunglasses older structured buildings they only have 2 prong plug outlets so you Alarm Clock (battery powered) M INISTRY: may want to bring a 3-‐prong to 2-‐prong adaptor. Extra Batteries Bible* Watch Personal Devotional Material* WATER, SHOWERS, AND BATHROOMS Pen & Small Notebook Small Backpack or Bag* F or h ea lth r ea so ns , y ou w il l n ot b e allo we d t o drin k w at er out of t he tap while in Nicaragua. PAWN Ministries will have clean drinking w at er a v aila ble a t a ll time s . Sin ce ice is mad e fr om t ap w at er w e a s k you refrain from using ice unless it is provided by PAWN Ministries. Don’t forget socks, underwear, belt, shoes, hair ties, etc. Previous trip participants put this packing list together. Items marked with * are required. For more helpful tips and packing hints see page 18. Nicaragua does not have hot water in showers or sinks. Managua has very hot weather all year around so water comes out Revised January 2014 lukewarm. In Northern Nicaragua it gets coo l at night so water m ay be cooler. Please wear waterproof flip-‐flops or sandals while s howering. The sewer system in Nicaragua is not as efficient as here in the US for this reason you will not be able to flush the toilet paper. All toilet paper must be put in the wastebasket that is next to the toilet. P.A.W.N. Ministries, Inc.
213 11 8 D ress Code: What should I wear? T ravel Information: Things I need to know. Cont. FOR MINISTRY WORK LUGGAGE AND LAUNDRY Jeans Mos t air lines a llow 1 Ch ec ke d B ag (a la rge suit ca se w hich w ill t rav el in the cargo hold of the plan) 1 Carry-‐on (a smaller suitcase/bag -‐ not too tight which you will carry onto the plan with you) 1 Personal Item -‐ no skinny jeans ( b ackpack, purse, laptop bag or other small item.) -‐ no large or excess rips/tears Ma ke sure all t oile tr y ite ms ar e put int o y our checked bag. Any liquids and gels you want Shirt or T-‐Shirt to carry with you on the plane in your carry-‐ -‐ no sleeveless on must be in containers of 3.4oz or smaller -‐ no midriff or low cut and fit comfortably in a single clear quart -‐ no skulls or scary graphics size zip-‐lock bag and be able to close -‐ no inappropriate words or pictures completely. No aerosol cans, scissors, nail clippers, knives etc. are allowed in the carryon or personal item. Tennis Shoes These items must be placed in the checked bag. -‐ with socks FOR CHURCH SERVICE According to the type of trip you choose (Construction, Children’s Girls Guys Ministry or Christmas) we ask that you pack all your personal Skirt or Dress Dress Shirt or Polo Shirt belongings in your carry-‐on. This will free your checked bag to be -‐ below the knee (including slits) -‐ no words filled with m inistry supp lies, too ls, donatio ns, etc. Be sure to comply with the airline guidelines above which means your toiletries may need to be packed in your checked bag. Shirt (no t-‐shirts) Dress Pants, Slacks or Dark Jeans -‐ same rules as above -‐ no rips or tears If space does not permit you to bring enough clothing you will be able Dress Shoes to wash your clothes halfway through. Please mark all clothing with name or initials. (See pages 11-‐12). Sandals or Dress Shoes BEGGERS, HELPERS AND OTHERS FOR FREE TIME & SIGHTSEEING -a2Nan-ldeodclAaiaoovfrpwnmririktseieyhbNnidrecboic.gyoonnlielntsaeopetgrtirma:ine ss o tf.tahneeoOyoarotr.cnsotwh/lsesyewahariirrmat On arrival in Nicaragua there will be many people waiting to “help” Shirt or T-‐Shirt you with your luggage. If yo u accept their assistance, never let yo ur -‐ same rules as above ba gs out o f sigh t. Y ou will a lso ne ed t o prov ide a $1 t ip. Ot he rw ise a Shorts firm “no” (repeated as necessary) is understood. -‐ no more than 2\" above knee -‐ not super tight Sandals or Flip Flops Everyone knows you are from America. You will get lots of people asking for money, food or gifts. ALWAYS ask a PAWN SWIMWEAR Guys representative before handing out tips or other gifts. If you are in a Girls -‐ no speedos situation where you think a tip or gift is appropriate let a PAWN -‐ no excessively baggy shorts representative know and they will give the person a tip/gift on your One Piece Suits or Tankinis behalf. -‐ no bikinis Revised January 2014 P.A.W.N. Ministries, Inc.
21 9 10 T ravel Information: Things I need to know. Cont. T ravel Information: Things I need to know. Cont. INTERNET AND PHONE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION Make sure to leave a copy of your passport at home or at the church. To avoid distractions, you are not allowed to Your emergency contact will be notified immediately in the event of bring or use personal laptops or cellphones an emergency. during the trip. The team leader will have Internet access while in Nicaragua in order to PAWN has an on-‐call doctor if any type of send and receive emails to parents if needed. Medical situation should arise. Before yo u leave, yo u will be given a phon e number where you can As mentioned on the previous page, you will be be reached while in Nicaragua. Applicable international long distance given a phone number where you can be reached fees may apply. You will be able to make calls home for a small while in Nicaragua in the case of an emergency. charge. POLITICS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES We ask that you refrain from talking about politics while on the trip. Drin kin g al cohol of any kind is con sidered a sin in most Nicaraguan Even though Nicaragua boasts of having freedom of speech it churches. For this reason, Pawn Ministries does not allow the remains a communist country. Many of the people you come in purchase or consumption of alcoholic beverages while in Nicaragua. contact with (including people in the church) will have differing political views. We do not want to ruin our witness by speaking MAKING PROMISES negatively about their country or arguing. Nicaragua does not have access to many things that are easily GREETINGS AND GOODBYES attained in the US. Something that we use everyday may not be readily available in Nicaragua. This may cause you to want to tell In most Latino cultures, greetings and someone, \"I will send it to you.\" Or \"I can get you one.” While these goo dbyes are a very impo rtant tradition. pro mis es a re m ad e w ith good in te nt ions , m an y re tur n to t he US a nd You will need to greet everyone you fin d out it is n ot as sim ple to ship to Nicaragua as earlier believed or unfortunately others just simply forget. meet with a handshake. When you enter a room full of people you should go around the room shaking and verbally greeting each person. If you fail to do so, you may be considered rude and unm ann ere d. P lea se lea rn th e b as ic gre et ings a nd ph ra se s o n pa ges For this reason, we ask that you do not tell Nicaraguans that you will 13-‐14 in order to be prepared. do/give/buy something for them until you have cleared it with a PA W N R epre se nt at iv e. It is sa d b ut m any N icar agua ns ha ve com e t o believe that US mission teams do not keep their promises. When you get ready to leave, shake hands and say goodbye to as many people as possible unless otherwise directed by PAWN PEDESTRIANS Representatives. Unlike the US, pedestrians DO NOT have the right away. Just like traffic rules are In Nicaragua it is not as common as in other Latino countries to different than the US so is crossing the greet with a cheek-‐to-‐cheek kiss. It may be seen but is not street. Some like to say there are two types of expected. pedestrians in Nicaragua, “The quick and the dead!” J Revised January 2014 P.A.W.N. Ministries, Inc.
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