WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

• Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 to Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013
• FINAL PAYMENT IS DUE Sunday, December 9, 2012! The total trip cost this year is $650.00*. ($200 without airfare).
• Please fill out the DISCLAIMER & MED forms below and turn in before our January 4 meeting. This is mandatory. Or fill them out at the "Final Meeting". Return to Dan Maly or Kurt Henry (both have mail slots by the church office).
• Casas Por Cristo "Risk Plan" - please read this!
• Scheduled dates are Wed., January 11, 2012 to Sunday, January 15, 2012. (See flights times below).
• A "Final Meeting" will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012 to make final plans, cover details, gather forms, etc. This is a highly recommended meeting, especially for first-time travelers.
• We're planning on 28 people this year.
• We will likely be building TWO doubles again. 14'5" x 30'4".
• We plan on staying in a hotel in El Paso each night (not the Mexican or American churches).
• Although the cost per participant is $650.00 for Community Church members. You'll need an extra $100-200 for meals and incidentals.
  (The real cost per person including building materials is closer to $1,200.00. Community Reformed Church covers this portion out of its Mission programs. If you were blessed this year and can afford to pay more, your donations are always appreciated AND tax deductable).
• Weather: this will be our twelfth trip. Weather can be anywhere from brutal to pleasant. In 2008 & 2009 we worked in tee-shirts in the afternoon; in 2007 it never stopped raining, it was near freezing... brutal. Pack warm gear!
• Actual Weather: Upper 20's at night; Upper 50's & 60's, sunny, daytime.
• Packing: (we will cover this more in depth at a final meeting). Right now, you can bring one checked bag and one carry on. THINK about duo-purpose packing; pack light (50 pounds comes fast). Check the airlines' guidelines on line.
• Bring your trade-tools that you'll need (CpC provides tools on site but in limited amounts).
• Check back here often for family information. As soon as we have (if we get it) we'll announce it. This is in case you want to bring a gift for the family (soccer ball, kitchen items, games, clothes, etc.).
• Look over the CpC site below for more info, daily schedule, etc. Ask questions, attend meetings and help out at fund raisers. It's a great trip... very rewarding. Thanks for going.
• DEPOSIT ($100) is due when you apply! Apply early; seats may fill fast. Balances will be due by December 4, 2011.
• Print and fill out the forms on this page right away, as well. Turn these in to Dan Maly, Kurt Henry or the church office. We need this for ticket information.

FORMS:
Download  Application   |   Disclaimer   |   Medical Release   | Print, then fax to church at 616-772-5078.
(Note: for anyone under 18, a "Youth Disclaimer" is required. Contact Dan or Kurt.

PASSPORTS:You must possess a passport book or card here or below.

USEFUL WEBSITES:
CpC site: www.casasporcristo.org
Passport Info: HERE
Passport Book or Card: HERE
Community Reformed Church: HERE
Daily Agenda for trip: HERE

FLIGHT SCHEDULE: (seats have been reserved; schedule is forthcoming. Please check back for details)
The schedule has already changed since we ordered our tickets last June. Check back for updates.

AGENDA: (the agenda may have some changes for 2012 including completion on Saturday AM instead of Friday PM)
WED: Travel to El Paso
THU:  7:00AM Depart for Juarez with CpC reps; start our "build".
FRI:   7:00AM Depart for Juarez with CpC reps; finish our "build".
SAT:  7:00AM Volunteer team to head back for extra evangelism opportunities.
SUN:  Depart hotel for ELP airport (return vans)
 

Any questions, please call Dan Maly or Kurt Henry.

* Financial assistance may be available through Community Reformed Church. Please contact Pastor Kurt.