1. It's who you are and the way you live that count before God. Your worship must engage your spirit in the pursuit of truth. John 4v23 TM Engage 2010Orientation Health and Safety! DON’T PANIC! God is going with you. “The LORD will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” Ps 121v7-8 Risks are much the same as here BUT you are more noticeable in Africa and Asia AND it may be hard to work out what’s going on around you

2. It's who you are and the way you live that count before God. Your worship must engage your spirit in the pursuit of truth. John 4v23 TM Engage 2010Orientation Safety in transit PRAY! Follow airport and airline luggage regulations Label your luggage clearly Keep documents safe and accessible (passport, tickets, insurance details, yellow fever cert, money etc) If something goes wrong, stay calm, and support and respect your team leader’s decisions

3. It's who you are and the way you live that count before God. Your worship must engage your spirit in the pursuit of truth. John 4v23 TM Engage 2010Orientation Travel in-country PRAY! Pack so you can handle your own luggage Do not travel in a vehicle which is clearly not safe If there is a seat-belt, wear it! Keep passports handy and safe Pack your money in several places Do NOT travel after dark if at all possible Explore lots on foot, but in groups Dress comfortably and conservatively No conspicuous valuables

4. It's who you are and the way you live that count before God. Your worship must engage your spirit in the pursuit of truth. John 4v23 TM Engage 2010Orientation At your accommodation PRAY! Keep valuables out of sight Lock doors when advised to do so Be aware of safety procedures already in place Be aware of fire risks and procedures Take advice from your hosts before allowing a stranger into the building

5. It's who you are and the way you live that count before God. Your worship must engage your spirit in the pursuit of truth. John 4v23 TM Engage 2010Orientation Stay healthy! Pray! Drink plenty bottled/filtered water (cut back on caffeine) Wash your hands regularly (dry handwash) Eat well! Try new foods But also “don’t sacrifice your stomach” Beware unwashed salad, ice-cream and ice cubes Wash dishes thoroughly, rinsing them in hot water with bleach

6. It's who you are and the way you live that count before God. Your worship must engage your spirit in the pursuit of truth. John 4v23 TM Engage 2010Orientation Scary diseases! Make sure you get ALL recommended vaccines Read ‘General Travel Advise from Interhealth’! Take your malaria prophylaxis (if required) Use insect repellent with 50% DEET Use the mosquito net we’ve provided you with Try new foods but only if thoroughly cooked and hot Do NOT enter water unless your host has PROOF that it is safe

7. It's who you are and the way you live that count before God. Your worship must engage your spirit in the pursuit of truth. John 4v23 TM Engage 2010Orientation But what if I get sick? Tell your team leader immediately! Rest, drink Follow the advice of your team leader, who will consult your hosts, us, and our insurers If necessary you will be taken to the local clinic or hospital Team first-aid kit has sterile needles Use plastic gloves when treating wounds Bring your own ‘first-aid kit’ and prescription meds

8. It's who you are and the way you live that count before God. Your worship must engage your spirit in the pursuit of truth. John 4v23 TM Engage 2010Orientation Staying happy! Spend time with the Lord each day TEAM! Build relationships with everyone on team, pray together and for each other, make ‘team time’ each day, share honestly People react differently to a new place and culture – be aware of this Sick or struggling? Don’t do it alone! Love each other and have fun John 13:35 John 13:35 Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.”