Hmm…what to wear…(and not to wear)…
Here’s the insider scoop on the latest fashion trends at the Gateway. Please share these hip tips with your participants as they begin packing for the trip so we don’t have anyone out of style and we can keep all the “rage” to a minimum.
GENERAL
Both guys and girls do not bring clothing that is tight, too small, or form-fitting in any way (nothing should hug your body). Do not bring pants that are low-cut (low-riders). You should be able to bend over and touch your toes without showing any skin in the back and raise your hands all the way above your head and not show your stomach. Do not bring clothes with holes, rips, or tears.
You may wear shorts and t-shirts while you are at the base. All shorts must be at least knee-length and all shirts must have sleeves (no cap sleeves, scoop necks, or low v-necks). This dress code applies at any time that you are outside of your room and includes walking to and from the showers and to and from the bathroom at night. Both guys and girls must wear a shirt at all times, this includes walking to and from the shower.
Open-toed shoes or sandals of any kind are not allowed during ministry in the colonias for men or women. You may wear sandals and flip-flops while you are on base at the Gateway, but you may not go barefoot.
Dress Code for Ministry
No flashy clothes or jewelry. Do not bring clothes with American logos and advertisements. Something simple like Old Navy is ok, but remember what you wear is a physical representation of who you are. Do not bring clothes with holes, rips, or tears.
In the categories below, ministry dress includes all evangelism-oriented ministry blocks (home ministry, living water, etc.), church services and prayer walks. For Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, anticipate participating in three ministry blocks where ministry dress is required—plus the church service on Sunday—and three ministry blocks that fall into the second dress code category. Wednesday’s activities will be primarily construction, sports, and VBS so plan to follow that dress code on Wednesday also.
LADIES
Ministry Dress – Wear skirts that reach below the bottom of the knee or longer, or khaki slacks. Wear shirts with sleeves that cover the shoulders. You can wear short sleeves, but they must cover the shoulders and upper arms. No cap sleeves or sleeveless shirts of any kind. Shirts should not have scoop necks or low v-necks.
Construction/Sports Dress/VBS – Jeans, capris, or knee length shorts. Work shirt or t-shirt, (no tank tops, cap sleeves or sleeveless tops). Shirts should not have scoop necks or low v-necks. Boots, strong shoes, or tennis shoes.
GUYS
Ministry Dress – Nice pants (slacks, khaki slacks), nice shirt with a collar, nice shoes or tennis shoes.
Construction/Sports Dress/VBS – Jeans, pants or shorts to the knee. Work shirt or t-shirt (no tank tops or sleeveless shirts), boots, strong shoes, or tennis shoes.
