Here is the 1st packing list: Hopefully the only one 
~You are allowed 1 suitcase and a backpack as your carry on. If you are bringing an instrument that does not fit into your back pack, please call us and we will figure out what we need to do to help you. No aerosol cans are allowed on the plane. Your checked bag can weigh not more than 50lbs or you will have to pay more.
~NO CELL PHONES- when you land in Atlanta you will all get to call your parents and let them know you got in safely. From that point on it will blog updates and the occasional trip to the internet cafe to send emails.
~Please be aware that in Africa you will not be able to go out an buy what you forgot. They most likely aren’t going to have it. So try and think ahead and if you have questions, let us know and we will find the answer for you.
~Passport (please don’t forget this!)
~Bible/notebook/pens
~Spray bottle/ this will come in handy at night when you are sweating and sweating. I used this trick when we lived in Mexico.
~Travel pillow (you will want this on the plane with you most likely)
~Light sleeping bag (VERY LIGHT) you are most likely NEVER going to be cold while we are there
~Towel (we found one at REI for $12.00 that is SUPER small but works really well. It comes in a 3×5 bag and opens up to be about 18×24 inches. Not enough to wrap around you, but enough to dry you off. If you want to bring a full size it is up to you. If you have room and enough weight, go for it!)
~2 sets of twin sheets (that you can leave as a gift to Helping Hands/Monica suggested fun ones, someone else is going to tye dye hers. They will be left for the orphans)
~Water Bottle: you can buy a $10.00 Nalgene at training camp if you don’t have one
~Flash light and back up batteries/solar flashlights are great too, a little more expensive
~Camera & Batteries (as many as you think you will need)
~All your personal hygiene items-shampoo/conditioner/soap/toothbrush & toothpaste/pads/tampons/razors/deodorant/ ect. Shower flip flops are a must, you will want them at training camp too. About PERFUME can you imagine 18 different scents? I think not. Let us rely on our deodorant and baby wipes. Shall we?
~Sun glasses
~Jewelry- you really don’t need to bring much. Especially nothing expensive or flashy.
~Baby wipe come in handy when you can’t bathe and we all stink!
~Waterless sanitizer
~If you take any medication, we need to know about it and you will need to bring enough for the trip.
~We will have tylenol, but if you need something special you will need to bring that as well.
~Some form of Deet (bug repellant) or a product called jungle juice or there is another type you can put on your clothes that lasts for 6 washes. You all can check on that.
~If you can find a mosquito net to sleep under, Dr. K said we would need one. It would be best if you can find one here, but if not, you can buy one there.
Dress code: Hope you ALL seen the video! 
~Shorts: are only to be worn at the Compound. So really you don’t need but maybe 2 pair of shorts. They MUST be knee length. This is an AIM policy. Find Bermuda shorts, they are a good length. We will call you on this and it will not be something we let slide. So test all your clothes before you pack them. Save everyone the trouble. Anyone who does not have clothes that are appropriate will have to buy new ones before we leave Georgia with your own money.
~Capris: ( I am bringing about 4 pair) are ok for ministry. And going out. Also skirts/dresses are ok. They need to be ANKLE LENGTH. This too is an AIM policy. All of these rules are for the sake of the ministry. This is so we leave no room to offend with our clothes. I am sure this may seem extreme to some of you, but it is important that we respect what AIM has put in place.
~Shirts: NO TANK TOPS-YOU DON’T EVEN NEED TO BRING ONE. Nothing tight and fitting. If we can see your shape, it is too tight. Loose t-shirts are going to be best. No sleeveless shirts. Do not bring shirts that fall under the following: has a plunging neck line, shows your bra straps, nothing that when you lift your arms shows any tummy/skin, that we can see your bra through your shirt. Make sure you test all your shirts for that please. Again, I know this may sound extreme, but it is for a month and it is for a greater good. We always want to be above reproach. We want to go the extra mile to not bring offense or cause anyone to stumble.
~Skirts: You will need a couple of them. We will wear these when we visit churches. If you feel more comfortable in a skirt than capris, feel free to bring more skirts. They need to be to the ankle and of course not form fitting. Old Navy has some tube dresses, I bought one and am using it for a skirt. So if you can’t find any, look there or walmart. The tube dresses work great as skirts. Also, please be sure to bring a slip if your skirt is see through.
~Shoes: I am waiting to hear from Dr. K if we can wear flip flops all the time or if we need closed toed shoes. I will let you all know as soon as I know. I do know we are going to be doing A LOT of walking (probably around a 2 miles a day.), so a good pair of shoes would be good. I attached the response below about shoes.
Bring a hat that will go with everything. Dr. K suggested this and I am sure he knows what he is talking about. The sun is much hotter and brighter there.
~Sunscreen is a must. Even if you don’t usually wear it, we WILL be faithfully wearing on the days we are going to be out in the sun all day. We do not need any of you getting blisters when it could be easily prevented.
Of course we need all the VBS supplies you have gathered. Please let us know HOW much you have and if you will need to bring an extra bag to training camp. THIS IS REALLY IMPORTANT!!! WE NEED TO KNOW BY JUNE 1ST WHAT YOU HAVE COLLECTED FOR SUPPLIES!!!! PRETTY PLEASE WITH SUGAR ON TOP!!!
When I asked Dr. Brenda if she had anything I should include in the packing list, this is what she sent: (There are are some things I already had listed)
Passport
Camera, film
Batteries
Food items (if you tend to get hypoglycemic or have intolerance to many foods) such as Granola bars, nuts, crackers, mints, gum, etc.
Hat/Cap
Sunglasses
Prescription medications
Closed-toed shoes
Journal
Work gloves (if you will be doing construction)
Bible, reading materials
CD/ IPOD
Money – New bills (you get a better exchange rate for new $100 bills, 2004 or newer)
Telephone numbers
Chapstick
Waterless hand sanitizer
Insect Repellant
Toilet Paper
Flashlight
Shower Shoes
Rain Jacket
Dramamine (if you tend to get car sick or airsick)
Let me know if you all have questions or anything you think of that I didn’t list.
