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Weekly Schedule

Saturday, June 6th - Arrive in Comayagua and travel to Mission House to eat dinner and spend the night

 

Sunday, June 7th  

*Eat breakfast at Mission House

*Travel to Reitoca 

*Eat lunch on the bus

*Set up clinics

*Eat dinner in the field

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Monday, June 8th - Work in the Field

 

Tuesday, June 9th - Work in the Field

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Wednesday, June 10th - Work in the Field 

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Thursday, June 11th  

*Work in the Field in the morning

*Pack up clinic

*Travel to the children’s home and mission house for dinner and to spend the night

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Friday, June 12th 

*Travel Home

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What to Wear

Dress Code

Team members should dress modestly and conservatively at all times.

  • Ladies must wear dresses or skirts that are at least knee-length or longer at all times when outside the privacy of their sleeping quarters.  However, they can shorts inside the compound and may wear dress pants or jeans on the days of air travel.  No sleeveless or tank tops unless worn underneath a shirt with sleeves.  

  • Men must wear long pants (jeans or slacks) at all times when outside the privacy of their sleeping quarters, including the flights to and from the US.  They may wear shorts inside the compound.  

  • Doctors, nurses, dentists, dental assistants, vets, pharmacy and kitchen workers may wear scrub suits during clinic hours, however, they must change into their regular mission attire before attending worship services.  Scrubs are NOT to be left in the village at the end of the week.  Untrained people have used them to pose as medical professionals after the team has left.

  • Those men preaching should plan to bring shirts with collars to preach during the evening worship services.  Ties are optional.

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What to Pack

Packing List for Honduras

 

*Insect repellant

*Wet ones and Purell

*Clorox wipes for potty – since aerosol cans can’t be carried on planes

*2 flashlights – extra batteries

*2 pairs of shoes – in case one gets wet – would not recommend sandals, except for traveling – streets are yucky

*Razor

*Stand – up mirror

*Band – Aids

*Neosporin

*Toilet paper – purse size rolls at Wal-Mart in travel area. Take out cardboard tube in big roll and packs flatter!

*Raincoat or poncho

*Jacket – if it gets cool at night

*Socks

*Cover up to go to and from showers

*Container for shower – one with holes in it will drain well – for soap, shampoo, ect.

*Liquid Soap – easier to handle than bar of soap

*Shampoo/Conditioner

*Towels and wash cloths for 3½ days (may want to take old ones and leave them)

*Ear plugs – a necessity!!

*Small battery operated fan

*No jewelry that you care to lose

*”Depend” washcloths – great for quick sponge bath (optional)

*Pond’s cleansing towelettes are great for cleaning face at night

*3 or 4 toothbrushes – if you drop one or accidentally use local water – THROW IT AWAY

*Mattress cover for mat – full size – twin won’t fit

*2 Double sheets (can take old ones and leave them) or sleeping bag

*Pillow – can get an extra one at mission house to “sit on” on the bus – you’ll need it!!

Village Team

The 2026 Hood Village Team will serve the people

of EL OLINGO, HONDURAS for the 2nd year in a row.    

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Menu

Saturday, June 6th 

Dinner – Mission House

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Sunday, June 7th 

Breakfast – Mission House

Lunch – Sandwiches, Chips & Fruit

Dinner – Pork Chops in BBQ sauce, Baked Potatoes, Cole Slaw and Dessert

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Monday, June 8th 

Breakfast – Eggs, Sausage, Banana Pancakes, Toast, Fruit, Cereal, Oatmeal

Lunch – Stewed Beef with Carrots and Potatoes, Salad and Fruit

Dinner – Fried Chicken, Rice, Beans, Fried Plantains, Cheese & Bread Cake

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Tuesday, June 9th 

Breakfast – Eggs, Sausage, Ballads with Fried Beans, Fruit, Cereals, Oatmeal

Lunch – Soft Chicken tacos with Corn Tortilla, Salad, Fruit

Dinner – Bisteck, Rice, Vegetables with Cheese, Cinnamon Rolls

 

Wednesday, June 10th

Breakfast – Ranch Eggs, Stewed Beans, Ripe Plantain, Cheese, Fruit, Cereals and Oatmeal

Lunch – Gringas Chicken and Cheese, Salad and Fruit

Dinner – Roast Beef, Pork and Chorizo, Rice, Chisel, Fried Beans and Dessert

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Thursday, June 11th 

Breakfast – French Toast, Sausage, Fruit, Cereals and Oatmeal

Lunch – Sandwiches, Chips, Fruit

Dinner – Mission House

 

Friday, June 12th 

Breakfast – Mission House

Go Home

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Flight Info

The team will fly out of New Orleans, LA.  Bus transportation will be provided to and from Hattiesburg to the airport.  

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June 6, 2026

New Orleans to Houston

United 2744

5:20 am - 6:40 am 

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Houston to Comayagua

United 578

9:30 am - 11:33 am

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June 12, 2026

Comayagua to Houston

United 527

12:35 pm - 4:40 pm

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Houston to New Orleans

United 2170

8 pm - 9:15 pm

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The S.T.E.P. form is required by the U.S. embassy and can be filled out at anytime prior to departure.  Please fill out the following:

https://www.state.gov/travelers/

Please remember to fill out the Traveler's Declaration form, 48 hours prior to travel:

https://sisglobal.aduanas.gob.hn/Pech/#/plataforma/otra_gestiones/formularioDJRV

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Village Description

Name of the village? EL OLINGO

What department is this village in?

EL PARAISO

Does the village have a church?  YES

Pastor’s Name? ANIBAL FIGUEROA

When was the last time a team visited this village? 2025

When is the best season to travel to this village? SUMMER

What type of road is it – is the road in good Conditon all Year? DIRT – PAVED / YES – NO

How far is the village, from the mission home? 101 KMS.

Is Electricity available in this village? YES 

Is water available in this village? YES 

If water is not available in this village, where do people get it from?

CREEKS-RIVERS

What is the population of this village –

How many patents can be seen per day?

Condition and type of weather from the village? NO INFORMATION

Available facilities – rooms in the village? YES 

Health care center in the village? YES 

Dental Clinic in the village? YES 

Construction work needed for the village: church? YES 

What is the main occupation from the people in the village? AGRICULTURE

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