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1. Each local church organization is asked to provide the e mail address of a local travel agent who can help arrange sightseeing trips Remember Carolina Conference rental graphics equipment must be returned three days after the closing meeting The JESUS Film About one month before departure each speaker will be mailed a DVD of The JESUS Film a powerful two hour film based on the Gospel of Luke The film will be in the language most widely understood at your campaign site and is an integral part of a ShareHim campaign You ll show the film in short segments before each meeting using either your computer or a separate DVD player The audio should be played through the locally provided sound system The DVD is divided into fifteen segments one for each evening of the campaign except the last The final segment is intended to be shown after Friday s sermon followed by an appeal during the film s closing scenes On the closing Saturday evening some speakers preach a short version of the final sermon and show the film again in its entirety After the campaign please leave the DVD with the local church NOTE The ShareHim sermon disc should not be copied or left with the local church ShareHim provides all Divisions in which campaigns are held free copies of the sermon notes and slides on DVD Churches may obtain copies from the local ShareHim coordinator Abundant Living Health Talks If you wish to present health talks at your meetings2. Wildwood Lifestyle Center and the ASI Medical Advisory Group have prepared two excellent sets of illustrated 12 minute health talks in multiple languages entitled Abundant Living The lectures are in PowerPoint format The Western series has 26 talks targeted to industrialized areas while the Village series includes 25 talks intended for developing countries The combination of all 51 talks can be purchased from Health Education Resources at www healthexpos ore for 99 USD The Western or Village series alone costs 79 USD Contact Health Education Resources at 423 949 8211 423 290 3737 or email sales heresoutces com
3. buying one Any projector with a brightness of 1 000 Lumens or more is adequate so most projectors made in the past few years will work fine Naturally the more powerful the projector the easier it is to see the picture Very powerful projectors however with a brightness of 3 000 or more Lumens sometimes cannot be powered by backup generators Be sure to verify that your projector can operate on both 120 and 240 volt electricity Two recommended dealers of quality projectors are RTZ Audio Visual Associates Inc Contact the Seventh day Adventist owner Gary Lunsford at 800 543 0582 443 757 0480 or visit www ritzav com Slide amp Sound Corporation Contact Rick Boer at 503 615 0402 or visit www slideandsound com 2 Laptop Computer Most Windows based laptop computers with a DVD R or CD ROM drive should be able to send the sermon graphics to a projector Macs are not supported Two programs must be installed Adobe Acrobat Reader and the full version of Microsoft PowerPoint In order to install and use the Presentation Synchronizer software the computer must have a DVD R drive and PowerPoint 2003 or newer Presentation Synchronizer allows you to view the notes on the laptop screen while simultaneously projecting the sermon graphics Remote Control There are two types of remote controls tradio frequency or RF like a car door remote and infrared like a television remote RF remotes are much better for preaching sin
4. toiletries and personal medications you may wish to include 1 Sunscreen 2 Insect repellent 3 Hand soap 4 Emergency toilet paper 5 Small flashlight 6 Bag of powdered laundry soap 7 Antibacterial gel for hand washing 8 Dual voltage travel iron 9 Dual voltage hair dryer 10 Extension cords at least 16 ft 4 m long for hotel and campaign site 11 Snacks such as dried fruit and nuts granola bars wheat crackers etc 12 First Aid supplies bandages antibacterial cream aspirin etc 13 Charcoal tablets Imodium and Cipro See the Health and Safety chapter Normally you will eat in the restaurant of the hotel where you stay You will be responsible for the cost of your meals The campaign webpage will list the average cost per meal and whether any meals are included in the cost of the room Often participants choose to eat only two meals a day If you find the meals unsatisfactory or too expensive you ll probably be able to find alternatives A few rooms may even have a refrigerator to store food which will be noted on the campaign webpage Money and Credit Cards Currency exchange rates can be found at www xe com ucc full shtml Be aware that the rate you actually receive will normally be a bit worse than shown on the website Ask for advice during orientation before exchanging large amounts of money The local church organization may be able to change for you at a favorable rate Banks normally provide better exch
5. with Yahoo at mail yahoo com If you must use your own computer you ll need to either have the internet caf attendant connect your computer to their network or contract with an internet service provider such as iPass that has dialup access numbers in your campaign country To contact iPass call 650 232 4100 Many internet cafes also provide international telephone service The per minute rates are low often cheaper than any other calling method though the connections are not always solid A more reliable though more expensive option is to buy a local prepaid calling card You may also be able to use a calling card provided by your home long distance carrier however this method can be quite expensive For toll free international access numbers for the major US phone companies see the following websites AT amp T www usa att com traveler access_numbers view jsp MCI consumer mci com international english resources accessnos jsp Quest www qwest com residential oor products callingcards res_ dial guide html Sprint shop sprint com residential voiceservices internationalAccess seatch search jsp Verizon www22 verizon com longdistance pdf plan_callcard_wallet pdf HEALTH AND SAFETY Vaccinations and Antimalarial Drugs Though it is rare to contract a disease during a short trip it is wiser to be cautious and think preventatively Consult your physician or local public health department about which vaccinations to receive before travelin
6. Climate and Weather Dress For a general idea of the climate to expect in your destination country visit www climate zone com For international weather forecasts and current conditions visit weather yahoo com or www intellicast com Men A suit is always appropriate for preaching In warmer areas a shirt and tie without a jacket is acceptable though some members may still prefer that the speaker wear a jacket at least on the first night of the campaign Comfortable casual dress is appropriate during the day though shorts may not be considered proper outside of the hotel Women A dress or skirt that reaches below the knee is appropriate for preaching The culture of many developing countries is quite conservative and most congregations do not accept women wearing slacks or pant suits while speaking publicly Casual dress including slacks is appropriate in the day Shorts may be considered improper outside of the hotel Both Men and Women Please be aware that jewelry including engagement rings will be a distraction in most parts of the world where campaigns are held though a simple wedding band is accepted in some areas Also hair worn in dreadlocks cornrows or spikes is considered inappropriate in most countries in which ShareHim holds campaigns If you have any questions please email your campaign manager Things to Pack Meals As you pack keep in mind your airline s baggage weight allowance In addition to clothing
7. ange rates than hotels You ll always receive the best rate when changing clean recently printed large bills In fact you ll be unable to change worn old or low denomination bills in many countries The exchange rate for cash is normally better than for Travelers Cheques which sometimes can only be changed at banks for a fee Credit cards are accepted in most major foreign cities and ATMs are available at many banks Outside of larger cities however there is often no access to these financial setvices The campaign webpage may state whether credit cards are accepted at specific hotels though that information is sometimes hard to obtain If in doubt bring cash If you do bring a credit card be sure to inform the issuing bank about your travel plans Otherwise they may deactivate your card to prevent fraud It is safer to use a money belt rather than a purse or wallet Ask your hotel if they have a safe for guests to keep their money and considering paying most of your bill in advance so you won t have to hold as much cash You should also protect your return airline tickets and passport as if they were cash Internet Access and Phone Calls Email is an easy way to maintain contact with family and friends while traveling Internet access at local internet caf s is surprisingly widespread in most campaign countries though connections can be painfully slow If you don t have a web based email account you can create a free account
8. ce they work regardless of which way they are pointed Recommended units include the Honeywell Power Presenter and the Logitech Cordless 2 4 GHz Presenter Quality RF remotes are available from David Johns at Present Solutions at 877 280 6414 or www presentsolutions biz and from RTZ and Slide amp Sound Don t forget to bring an extra battery for your remote and as with all your campaign equipment be sure to test and practice with your remote before leaving home Electricity Voltage Most countries use 220 240 volt electricity instead of the 120 volt that is standard in North America Most projectors computers and DVD players can operate on both 120 volts and 240 volts but please check your equipment to avoid damage Look for a label stating something like Input 110 240V on the back of the device on the transformer that is part of the power cord or in the user manual Also verify that any other appliances hairdryers irons etc you plan to bring will operate on both voltages since many will not For information on which voltage and plug style is used in your campaign country see the Information about section near the bottom of the campaign overview webpage Surge protectors A surge protector is strongly recommended to protect your equipment from possible over voltage This will be discussed further at orientation Since surge protectors are normally designed for use with a single voltage they should be obtained in t
9. diarrhea temporarily though a complete course of an antibiotic such as Cipro is generally a more effective treatment Consult your physician about these and other remedies before leaving home Sickness and Emergencies Safety In case of sickness or accident seek treatment locally and save any medical expense receipts for insurance reimbursement If you become more than mildly ill alert the campaign manager immediately Risk is an inherent part of travel We discourage making any side trips without prior consultation with local pastors and church members As in all countries some areas are safer than others and accurate information is essential CAMPAIGN EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES Graphics Equipment Each speaker will need three pieces of equipment to preach a campaign 1 A video projector 2 A Windows based laptop computer with Microsoft PowerPoint requirements below 3 A remote control to advance the picture NOTE You must set up test and become completely familiar with the operation of your equipment and the ShareHim sermons before leaving home Practice preaching with your equipment including leaving a pause for the translator after each sentence or statement Also practice editing the sermons in case this is necessary Please don t arrive at orientation having never used your equipment or practiced pteaching 1 Video Projector Because of the high cost you may wish to try borrowing a video projector before renting or
10. g Recommendations can be found at www ttipprep com and www cde gov travel Note that vaccinations may be less expensive at your public health department than at a physician s office Malaria is a potentially fatal disease that is endemic in many warm parts of the world Country specific information is available at the websites listed above or from your local public health department If malaria is a risk in your campaign country see your physician about a prescription for a prophylactic drug such as Larium or Malarone Remember to take these drugs with food Please take your antimalarial drugs as prescribed The risk of potential side effects is far less than the risk you face if you contract malaria Of course the best defense against malaria is to avoid mosquito bites Bring repellent and use it liberally especially at dawn and dusk Food Water and Upset Stomach Food that is cooked or peeled is normally safe Beware of salads fruit juices mixed with unpurified water and ice cream that may have thawed and been refrozen Assume all tap water is unsafe including ice in drinks Drink only purified water or prepackaged drinks Bottled water can be purchased in most countries Even if you are careful upset stomach is still likely at some point during your travel Remember to keep drinking plenty of fluids Foods like bananas rice and apples and natural remedies like charcoal can often help Imodium or similar medications can stop
11. he campaign country Beware of power strips or surge protectors purchased in North America If you try to use them in a country that uses 240 volts they will likely break Adaptors Adaptors are small devices that make the plug at the end of a power cord compatible with a different style of electrical outlet Adaptor sets are widely available You ll need one for your laptop or DVD player and another for your projector You may also need one or more in your hotel room for small appliances Remember adaptors do not reduce the electrical voltage They only allow you to plug your power cord into a different style of outlet You can find information about which plug style is used in your campaign country in the Information about section near the bottom of the campaign overview webpage Converters A converter does reduce the electrical voltage Many of the adaptor sets mentioned above include a small converter Don t depend on these small converters to power anything but your smallest appliances such as electric razors small travel irons and hairdryers Never use them for your graphics equipment since your equipment can be damaged Transformers If your campaign equipment operates only on a voltage different than that of the campaign country you must secure a voltage transformer Transformers large enough to handle your equipment are quite heavy so you ll probably want to buy one in the campaign country Send an e mail to the coordinator
12. in that country and tell them of your need The e mail address can be found on the campaign webpage Inverters An inverter produces household style electric current when attached to a 12 volt battery such as a car or truck battery With an inverter you can power your laptop and an average intensity projector using only a standard car battery as long as the battery is fully charged before the meeting each night An inverter will also protect your equipment from electrical surges Contact your campaign manager about whether an inverter should be used in your campaign Extension cords The building codes of some countries especially former British colonies prohibit full power electrical outlets in bathrooms If you want to use a hairdryer in the bathroom you ll need to bring an extension cord and run it into the bathroom from another room In any case the multiple outlets on most extension cords make them handy to have on a trip PLANNING FOR YOUR CAMPAIGN Patience and Flexibility Before the campaign ask the Lord for an extra dose of patience and flexibility This cannot be overstressed In many parts of the world the concepts of preparation and scheduling have very different meanings than you may be accustomed to Drivers may occasionally be late translators may have trouble understanding you and appeals may not always go smoothly Frustration normally does little to help the situation A better approach is to explain clearly and cal
13. mly just what you would like to happen and why Also realize that people in many cultures don t expect the kind of clockwork perfection you may prefer It s just possible that in their country their way works better than your way At times you may simply need to stop take a deep breath and remember that this is the Lord s work and the results belong to Him He can and He will do the job even if we don t always understand the details On the closing Sabbath a local pastor will baptize candidates who are ready either at a local site or at a mass baptism with candidates from other campaigns Where possible it s advisable to also have one or two willing candidates give testimonies and be baptized at the evening meeting on the second Saturday The sermon that night is about baptism and many people are encouraged to be baptized when they see someone else make that decision The final meeting on Saturday night is a meaningful time for bonding and farewells and is often one of the highlights of the campaign At the close of the campaign you may wish to give a small gift to your translator pastor and driver to show your appreciation Also in past campaigns some participants have arranged to purchase Bibles for those who are baptized While this is permissible you should not feel that it is expected or required On Sunday morning most participants head for home while others choose to take a few days to enjoy the sights of the country
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