India Short Term Mission
Preparation Packet
Punjab, India – September 2014
The For All Mankind Movement
1.479.633.8981 – jhforallmankind@gmail.com – Skype: jhurley02
www.compassionkits.com
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Table of Contents
Mission Overview ............................................................................... 1
Vision and Purpose ................................................................................... 1
Strategic Initiative ..................................................................................... 1
Quick Look ................................................................................................... 1
Description................................................................................................... 1
Mission Preparation ......................................................................... 2
Deadlines ...................................................................................................... 2
Registration ................................................................................................. 2
Costs ............................................................................................................... 2
Travel Documents........................................................................................
Travel Insurance Considerations ......................................................... 4
Medical Considerations ........................................................................... 4
Flight Information ..................................................................................... 4
Payment Information ............................................................................... 4
Packing Information ................................................................................. 5
Training and Expectations ...................................................................... 7
On The Field ............................................................................................ 8
Tentative Schedule .................................................................................... 8
Culture and Safety...................................................................................... 9
Food ............................................................................................................. 10
Transportation ........................................................................................ 10
Accommodations..................................................................................... 10
Contact Information ...................................................................... 10
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Mission Overview
Vision and Purpose
The vision of the For All Mankind Movement is to reach immigrant laborers with
the gospel who have come to the Persian Gulf region from all over the 10/40
window, then equip them to be obedient followers of Christ so that we can help
send them back to their home countries as missionaries to their own people.
The For All Mankind Movement purposes to partner with the local churches to
enable them to fulfill their missional objectives through initiating, facilitating and
nurturing indigenous church planting movements using oral means to reach and
equip oral people.
Strategic Initiative
Compassion Kits Distribution Team – Punjab, India - September 2014
Your mission is to facilitate launching new story groups among impoverished
villagers in India through Compassion Kit parties. You will be working with
existing Story Groups and House Churches to encourage the believers and reap
an evangelistic harvest. You will be equipped to share God’s Word and minister
through prayer, fellowship, and distributing Compassion Kits.
Quick Look
Dates: 9/19/14 (depart from USA) to 9/27/14 (return to USA)
Team Size: Total participants from all partner churches cannot exceed 21
participants (this is a co-ed team). Minimum team size is 12 people.
● Cost: Total cost between $2,900 and $3,400
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Description
Each team will primarily be facilitating Compassion Kit distribution parties in
partnership with Story Groups in remote villages. These parties will involve:
● Fellowship Time
● Storytelling (three stories at each party)
● Evangelistic Invitation
● Promotion of House Church meeting
● Compassion Kit distribution to families
Each party will have from about 50 to 300 people present. Local church planters
will be there to organize the meeting. STM team members will be grouped in
teams of three and will go to different locations for four nights of ministry in
villages. Translators will be with each team of three volunteers.
Your mission will be to:
 Execute a prescribed strategy using Bible stories to communicate the
gospel and extend and invitation for people to become followers of Christ.
 You will be doing ministries in the villages each day. These will include
ministries such as prayer walking, visiting many different homes for
prayer and evangelism, and visiting the sick/widows and orphans.
 As part of a team you will be trained in the orality strategies used by
FAMM before you depart on your mission. The FAMM Church Relations
team provides training materials.
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Mission Preparation
Deadlines
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Registration for team members ($50)
First Payment for team members ($600)
Final Payment for team members ($550)
Purchase Airfare
April 16, 2014
June 4, 2014
August 20, 2014
August 20, 2014
Registration
Registration is online. Each participant needs to register by the deadline
at http://www.compassionkits.com/h4p-registration-and-payments.html
Registration is not complete without deposit.
● Individuals must submit a $50.00 non-refundable deposit for each person
to reserve slots on a team.
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Costs
Cost for this mission is broken down into fixed costs and variable costs. The For
All Mankind Movement receives payment from individuals or groups who have
registered to cover fixed costs (in-country expenses). All costs are given in USD.
The For All Mankind Movement will not be processing donations for individual
team members, your local church will have to assist you with this aspect.
Fixed Costs: (Fixed cost are structured around a 21 person team)
Fixed costs include in-country transportation fuel, lodging, food, translators,
Compassion Kits, some cultural excursions and other incidentals.
Total Fixed Costs:
● Per Person: $1,200.00
● Group of 21: $25,200.00
Variable Costs: (Per Person)
● Airfare: $1,600.00 to 2,100.00 (based on date of purchase and departure
airport)
● Passport: $135 (subject to change)
● Visa: $166 (subject to change)
Total Expected Trip Costs: $2,900 to $ 3,400 per person (depending on
passport/visa status and airfare)
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Travel Documents
A U.S. passport that is valid for at least 6 more months after dates of travel is
required for entrance into India. New passports and renewal costs can vary but
are typically about $135 total. For new passports we recommend an Adult
Passport Book. For instructions go to:
https://www.usps.com/shop/apply-for-a-passport.htm
A visa is also required for entrance to India for individuals with a U.S. passport.
See information below about obtaining an India.
Getting Your India Visa
Service Provider: BLS International
Type of visa we suggest:
● 10 year tourist visa
● Fees
○ $160.00 (Consular fees + service fee) per passport
○ $21.00 (FedEx Overnight for 1-3 passports)
○ $32.00 (FedEx Overnight for 4-6 passports)
● Timeframe
○ Turn around time can be as short as one week, however do not
count on that. It is best to apply for India Visa prior to booking air
travel or at least one month before travel date.
Process:
1. Obtain and follow Visa requirements from BLS website:
http://www.visa.blsindia-usa.com/touristVisa.php#my_search
2. At the link above complete the Visa Assistance Form to see your
requirements (you will enter your place of birth, current nationality, your
current location, age and visa submission type).
3. Name, address and phone of contact person in India
a. Contact the FAMM Church Relations Team for contact information.
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Send your original passport and two passport photos
Proof of address – (ex. Copy of drivers license, utility bill, etc.)
Port of Arrival: Dehli, India by air
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Travel Insurance Considerations
FAMM does not require travel insurance but we recommend you get it through
your travel agent/service, on your own, or through your church. Please follow
the protocol of your sending church.
Medical Considerations
FAMM does not require preventive medical treatment before coming on a trip.
India does not require vaccinations for entry into the country. We do suggest
you follow the protocol of your sending church and visit your preferred
physician 4-6 weeks before traveling to obtain any vaccines or medications
suggested for your travel.
Flight Information
Dates and times below align with our mission activities
○ Arrive in Punjab, India morning of Sunday, September 21th (This
will require departing from U.S.A. September 19th or 20th)
○ Depart Punjab, India evening of Friday, September 26th (Should
arrive back in U.S.A. September 27th or 28th)
● All participants on each team need to arrive into respective city on the
same flight. Team leaders must coordinate with FAMM Church Relations
team member before purchase.
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Payment Information
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Deposit: Please pay $50.00 when registering as a non-refundable deposit
as an individual or for each person you are registering in your group.
○ Your deposit can be made online at:
http://www.compassionkits.com/india-trips.html
○ You can pay by check. Please give the names for each person you
are paying for and send the check with the total amount to:
FAMM
Attn: STM UAE
24654 N. Lake Pleasant Pkwy
#103-165
Peoria, AZ 85383
○ Please make the check out to “FAMM” (Specify “September Punjab”
in memo line)
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Payments of Fixed Costs:
○ First Payment of $600 must be made for each team member by
June 4th.
○ Final Payment of balance of $550 must be made for each team
member by August 20, 2014.
○ Payment can be made by individuals or groups online or by mail.
 Online: http://www.compassionkits.com/india-trips.html
 Check by mail: (same as above)
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Packing Information
In India you will be lodging in a village setting and will have limited or no access
to some convenience items you would typically have readily available in the U.S.
Following are recommendations for items to pack.
India Packing List for Men:
Bags:
Please pack everything into an easily portable small/medium size suitcase or
backpack (North face Base Camp Duffle is a good bag to use if you have access to
one). You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage. NO large bags!
Clothing:
All clothing must be modest.
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Shirts – Shirts should NOT be sleeveless. Polo or button-down shirts are
best for day and evening activities.
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Pants – NO denim jeans or shorts! Please only wear slacks or full length
cargo pants at all times.
Sleepwear – modest sleepwear with long pants or shorts and shirt.
Remember, you will be staying in the pastor’s house with other people.
We must always keep modesty as our guide in how we dress.
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Light jacket or sweater – It will be a bit chilly in the evenings.
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Shoes – any shoes you can easily take on and off as you go into houses.
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Toiletries:
– IF you have access to electricity, it will be 220w so all electrical
equipment must meet those specifications (electricity is not
guaranteed).
– Wet wipes and/or hand sanitizer
– Toilet paper and a small towel
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Medicine – pain reliever, anti-diarrhea, heart burn, motion sickness,
sinus/allergy, band-aids
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Other – Sunscreen, Bug Spray, Anti-itch cream, flashlight with batteries
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Bedding – light sleeping bag or blanket and small pillow
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Snacks – bring plenty of healthy, non-perishable snacks
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Candy to give to children in the villages (optional)
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Do Not Bring – card games, dice, dominos, tobacco products, alcohol
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India Packing List for Women:
Bags:
Please pack everything into an easily portable small/medium size suitcase or
backpack (North face Base Camp Duffle is a good bag to use if you have access to
one). You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage. NO large bags!
Clothing:
All clothing must be extremely modest. Indian clothes are the best option, but
below are other options. Please note that in Punjab, India, women wear their
shirts below their knees with very baggy pants. These clothes must be worn for
traveling into the Punjab as well. Online Website for reference:
http://www.dollyfashions.com/kurti/cotton-kurti.html
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Shirts – Please make sure all shirts are loose-fitting and not revealing or
have a low neckline. Wear a cami under if needed. Shirts must NOT be
sleeveless and must fall to your knees or below. Indian shirts (Kurtas or
Salwar Kameez) are the best option.
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Pants – NO jeans, blue denim, shorts, short skirts, ripped pants, or
capris! All pants should be full length and loose fitting. Ankle length
maxi skirts are also fine.
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Sleepwear – modest sleepwear with long pants and shirt (no sleeveless).
Remember, you will be staying in the pastor’s house with other people.
We must always keep modesty as our guide in how we dress.

Light Jacket or sweater – It can be a bit chilly in the evenings.
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Shoes – any shoes you can easily take on and off as you go into houses.
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Scarf – you will need to bring a scarf to cover your head while you are in
the services or when praying for the people.
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Toiletries:
– IF you have access to electricity, it will be 220w so all hair
dryers, phone chargers, etc., must meet those specifications
(electricity is not guaranteed).
– Feminine Hygiene – bring extra supplies because it will be
unavailable in India. You should also bring small ziplock bags
to dispose of used products since there will most likely not be
trash cans available in the bathroom areas.
– Wet wipes and/or hand sanitizer
– Toilet paper and a small towel
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Medicine – pain reliever, anti-diarrhea, heart burn, motion sickness,
sinus/allergy, band-aids
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Other – Sunscreen, Bug Spray, Anti-itch cream, flashlight with batteries
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Bedding – light sleeping bag or blanket and small pillow

Snacks – bring plenty of healthy, non-perishable snacks

Candy to give to children in the villages (optional)
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Do Not Bring – card games, dice, dominos, tobacco products, alcohol
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Gifts for Host Families and Translators
Your team will divide into sub-teams of three and minister in different villages.
Each sub-team of three will stay with a host family and will have a translator for
the week. As a token of appreciation to your host family and translator, we
suggest that you bring one small gift for your host family and one small gift for
you translator. These gifts do not need to be expensive, just a simple way of
saying thank you. Suggestions for the host family - a small Christian plaque or
decoration, a candle, house decoration, book mark, etc. Suggestions for the
translator - a journal, bookmark, a small cross. Gifts should be given at the end of
your trip.
Training and Expectations
Sharing the Gospel in India is done through story format. At each CK party three
stories will be shared: A personal testimony, a “hook” story, and a Gospel story.
Your team will practice these three stories before arriving and be ready to hit the
ground running by telling them each day. Because the cultures you will
encounter are oral cultures and that is how they learn and share, it is crucially
important to be as accurate as possible to the biblical record when sharing. All
sharing will be done through a translator who knows the stories by heart, but
your delivery still matters. (Don’t get too caught up in the production of
memorizing and telling, just tell your story as natural as possible. The good
news is that God will use His Word as He desires to!)
We suggest getting together and audibly practicing each of the three stories with
your team in the months leading up to your trip. Your team will break up into
smaller groups of 1-3 people and hit multiple distributions each night. For this
reason, everyone should be prepared to tell each story. Let God stretch you and
see what He can do through you!
The stories chosen have proven to be very effective in starting story groups and
seeing an evangelistic harvest. In general, the cultures you will encounter are
very spiritual in nature. We start out with a story of how Jesus changed your life.
A 3-4 minute narrative of what you were like before, how you met Jesus, and
how you are different because of it. Next is the “hook” story, which is the story of
a man filled with many evil spirits who is completely healed by the power of
Jesus. This story sparks interest and curiosity in Jesus. Lastly, the gospel story
with dialogue: Zacchaeus is changed after an encounter with Jesus, we share why
Jesus came to the earth, and offer the opportunity to respond.
You will learn to get a feel for the group each night. In the team teaching format
you will be stretched but you will always have your team to back you up. Your
translator will take the lead on the evangelistic invitation but we do want those
who share the gospel story to be prepared to lead a dialogue with the help of the
translator. You’ll get a better feel for it each time you do it.
F.A.M.M. provides training resources which are available online. Go to
http://www.compassionkits.com/team-training-resources.html to get started.
The password is “goforit.”
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On The Field
Tentative Schedule
Sunday: Arrive in Punjab
● Pick up from airport
● Quick cultural excursion
● Rest up at hotel for the night
Monday: Orientation and travel to villages
● Orientation and Prep for ministry in the villages
● Sub-teams travel to village destination
● First Compassion Kit party in villages
Tuesday-Thursday: Ministry and CK parties in villages
● Team devotions
● Daytime Ministry opportunities
● Night CK Distribution Party
Friday: Debrief and Departure
● Breakfast
● Debrief
● Lunch
● Team travels to airport in time for flight departure
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Culture and Safety
India, officially the Republic of India, is located in South Asia. It is the seventhlargest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with
over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded
by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay
of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west;
Bhutan, the People's Republic of China and Nepal to the northeast; and
Bangladesh and Burma to the east.
Religion forms an integral part of Indian life and the norms associated with it. Of
the approximately 1.2 billion people in India, over 80% are Hindu. The other
religions are represented as follows:
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Muslims: ± 14%
Christians: ± 2.3%
Sikhs: ± 2%
Buddhists: ± 0.8%
Jains: ± 0.4%
Indian culture and tradition discourages unnecessary touching or any form of
physical contact, especially between a man and a woman, in public. Kissing in
public is a not advisable here. It is advisable to shake hands with people, or stick
to the traditional Namaste - the popular Indian style greeting (pressing your
hands together with all fingers pointing towards the sky in front of your chest
and politely say Namaste, while looking at the person you are saying it to).
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Food
In India we consider this an immersion into culture trip. We will be eating the
food of the country and the hosts we stay with. It will definitely be a reflection of
the local culture. Our FAMM – India team provides hosts homes with a menu of
appropriate meals, money to provide and safety procedures for cooking for
foreigners. Indians give food as their act of love. In dealing with the food, we
follow Jesus’ command in Luke 10, “Eat whatever they give you to eat.” Be
prepared to eat a lot and it will be spicy. One of our mottos for missions is,
“When God calls your heart, He also calls your stomach!” So, come and be
prepared to experience the hospitality and unique foods of India.
Transportation
In country travel will be arranged by FAMM. You may be traveling via air, train
or car to the village(s) where you will be ministering.
Accommodations
When staying in the villages you will be staying in a host home in the
village/area you will be ministering. We do our best to provide the best housing
available, but keep in mind you will be staying in host homes. You will be truly
incarnational in the sense that you will experience the culture in every way,
including your lodging. It will be less comfortable than what most westerners
are accustomed to.
Some teams will need to bring bedding (sleeping bag is best) and in other cases
sheets and blankets will be provided. Be prepared and be flexible. What we can
guarantee is that you will have a bed off the floor, some kind of toilet, and some
kind of shower.
Contact Information
Please contact us with any questions.
● U.S.A. Office, contact John Hurley, Church Relations Director
○ Email: jhforallmankind@gmail.com
○ Skype: jhurley02
○ Phone: 1-479-633-8981
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