Friends,

We leave for Detroit in a few days! Woohoo!

A few final things:

• Attached is the schedule. Mission work and travel is unpredictable. Please understand that as close are we try to stay to the schedule, some things will be fluid. 

• There is an additional release form required by Motown Mission. It is attached for anyone who has not already completed it.

• We will be blogging throughout the trip to share out experience with those back home. The link to the blog is: https://motown2018.blogspot.com/

Packing List:

Attached is the packing list from Motown Mission. Here are some additional items everyone should bring:

·      DEODORANT, toothpaste, toothbrush,
·      Shirts (4-5 YGA* shirts)
·      Underwear & Socks (for EACH day)
·      PJs (YGA)
·      Insect repellant
·      Snacks to share on the road (HOMEMADE SNACKS ENCOURAGED)
·      Medicines: antibiotics, vitamins, aspirin, allergy tabs, etc. (NOTE: All medications must be bagged separately and accompanied by a parent signed note detailing dosage, frequency, etc.)
·      Flashlight/headlamp
·      Shorts
·      Hat/ bandana and sunglasses for outside working
·      Phone charger (don’t forget it!)
·      Spending money (Recommend at least $40 for any shopping/souvenirs)

Tools:

A quick reminder that there is a tools section on the packing list. Both are attached to this email. Do not pack your tools in your bag. We will load them separately! You can bring them in an orange Home Depot bucket. Please label all tools so you know which ones are yours. 

Here are a few dates/times to have on your radar as you prepare for the trip:

• June 20th - Final Schedule and Statements Emailed Out (By 5:00 PM)
• June 21st - Final Payments/Forms Due
• June 21st - Load Vans @ TLUMC (5:00 - 6:00 PM)
• June 22nd - Final loading, prayer, and departure (5:30-6:00 AM)

Thursday, June 21st - Load Vans @ TLUMC, 5:00 – 6:00 PM. 

Please bring luggage, tools, and sleeping bags to the TLUMC Parking Lot. A separate small bag or backpack should be packed with items necessary for our overnights on Friday and Saturday and anything you'd like with you for the car ride. You may bring your small overnight bag on Saturday. If there is a conflict, or you would like to bring your bag earlier, please contact Sam to make other arrangements. 

Friday, June 22nd – Meet @ TLUMC, 5:30 AM 

Final loading, prayer, and departure by 6:00 AM. Looking forward to it all!

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