TN Men's Chorale
Guatemala Mission Tour
September 25-October 3, 2023
Registration
Key Dates/Payment Info
Now
Begin missions fundraising campaign; apply for passport at local post office or courthouse. You can print off passport applications at www.travel.state.gov/passport_services.html
February 24, 2023
Deadline to complete online registration form and send $175 per person to TBMB.
February/March 2023
Receive email with information about filling out application and completing paperwork through Managed Missions.
March 17, 2023
$500 due to TBMB
April 21, 2023
$500 due to TBMB
June 2, 2023
$500 due to TBMB
August 11, 2023
Remaining balance to TBMB (*$500 or $850, if single room requested). All paperwork, security training, child protection training and background checks must be completed.
August 31-September 1, 2023
Orientation (at TMC Retreat)
September 25, 2023
Depart for Guatemala!
* Single lodging room upgrades with limited availability for an additional $350.
** Debit/Credit card payment (after initial deposit) will be available to pay via Managed Missions. There will be a small fee using a debit/credit card, if using electronic check there is no fee.
All payments by check may be mailed to the following address:
Attn: Heather Beard
TN Baptist Mission Board
PO Box 682789
Franklin, TN 37068
Rehearsals
Zoom Meetings/Rehearsals
TBD
TMC Retreat
August 31-September 1, 2023 @ Carson Springs Conference Center, Newport, TN
East TN Regional Rehearsal
TBD (if needed)
Middle TN Regional Rehearsal
TBD (if needed)
West TN Regional Rehearsal
TBD (if needed)
Tour Repertoire
*May be edited/updated.
* denotes songs to be sung from memory--approximately 1/2 of concert. (You may elect to sing the entire concert from memory.)
* “Because He Lives (Amen)” with "Because He Lives" (in Spanish?)
(Maher/Arr. Josh Stewart) - with rhythm section
* “Be Thou My Vision”
(Byrne/Arr. Josh Stewart)
* “Cornerstone”
(Arr. Shawn Kirchner) - with rhythm section / soloist: TBD
* “Gloria”
(Arr. Cymbala) - as written, English and Spanish
“Greater”
(Various/Arr. Semsen) - with bluegrass instrumental combo and rhythm
Congregational: "How Great Is Our God" w/ "How Great Thou Art" - in Spanish
Sung in Spanish. Translation and pronunciation guide coming soon. With rhythm / maybe brass.
“I Will Not Be Shaken” - Solos in Spanish
(Arr. Cliff Duren) – solos in Spanish / with rhythm section / soloist(s): TBD
“Let Everything that Hath Breath” - Full Song in Spanish (with music)
(Arr. Josh Stewart/Tr. Bridwell) - with rhythm section and brass
Spanish music, translation, recording, and pronunciation guide
* “Midnight Cry”
(Day/Arr. Tom Fettke) - with rhythm section and brass / soloist: TBD
“See Him Face to Face"
(Arr. Josh Stewart) - with rhythm section, brass, and flute
Congregational: "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" - in Spanish
Spanish Hymn
TBD (opt.)
New anthem learned at retreat (Fall 2023
TBD (opt.)
New anthem learned at retreat (Fall 2023
Itinerary
Day 1 (Monday, September 25)
Locations: Tennessee, Guatemala City, Tecpan
Travel Day
Lodging: Hotel Albergues de Tecpan
Tennessee to Guatemala Flights (via Miami or Atlanta)
12:30pm — Arrive in Guatemala City
1:30 — Depart Airport
2:45 — late Lunch (fast food)
4pm — Drive to Tecpan
5pm — Arrive/Check-in at Hotel Albergues de Tecpan
6pm — Group Orientation and Prayer
7pm — Late Dinner (Hotel Albergues de Tecpan Restaurant)
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Day 2 (Tuesday, September 26)
Locations: Tecpan, Huehuetenango
Concerts/Ministry Sites: Municipal Theatre, Huehuetenango
Lodging: Hotel TBD in Huehuetenango
7:00am — Depart Hotel for Huehuetenango
7:30am — Breakfast (Restaurant Chichoy)
8:30am — to Huehuetenango
10am — Restroom break
10:20am — Continue to Huehuetenango
12:00pm — Lunch
1:00pm — to Huehuetenango
2:00pm — Restroom Break
2:15pm — Continue to Huehuetenango
3:00pm — Hotel Checkin / Sound crew and leaders directly to Municipal Theatre
4:00pm — Arrive at Municipal Theatre
5:00pm — Dinner (in Municipal Theatre Area)
7:00pm — Concert at Teatro Municipal José Ernesto Monzón
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Day 3 (Wednesday, September 27)
Locations: Huehuetenango, San Pedro
Concerts/Ministry Sites: First Baptist, San Pedro
Lodging: San Pedro (Hotel Nahual Maya [TMC] and La Mancion [E3 volunteers])
8am — Breakfast
9am — Depart for San Pedro
12pm — Lunch
1pm — Continue to San Pedro
3pm — Hotel Checkin / Sound crew to First San Pedro
4:00pm — Sound Check/Rehearsal at First, San Pedro
5:00pm — Dinner
7:00pm — Concert at First Baptist, San Pedro
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Day 4 (Thursday, September 28)
Location: San Juan, San Pedro
Concerts/Ministry Sites: San Juan School, San Juan Soccer Stadium
Lodging: San Pedro (Hotel Nahual Maya [choir] and La Mancion [E3 volunteers])
8am — Breakfast in San Pedro
9:30am — Choir Boat(s) to San Juan
10am — Ministry in San Juan (meet people, pass out concert flyer, invite to concert, share the Gospel, etc.)
12pm — Lunch (bags) at School
Afternoon — Rest in San Pedro
-- Sound Set-up in San Juan
5pm — Dinner in San Pedro
6pm —Boats to San Juan
7pm — Concert at San Juan Soccer Stadium
Lodging: San Pedro (Hotel Nahual Maya and La Mancion)
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*Day 5 (Friday, September 29)
*Location: Santiago, San Pedro (TBD)
Concerts/Ministry Sites: Santiago Town Square
Lodging: San Pedro (Hotel Nahual Maya [choir] and La Mancion [E3 volunteers])
Breakfast
Morning - Divided choir/ensemble street performances/evangelism
12pm — Lunch
1pm — Boat to Santiago
2pm — Setup in Santiago / Street Evangelism and Pass Out Concert Flyers, Store Visits, etc.
4pm — Sound Check
5pm — Dinner in Santiago
7pm — Concert in Santiago Town Square
9:30pm — Boats to San Pedro
10pm — Hotel
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Day 6: (Saturday, September 30)
Locations: San Pedro, Antigua, Guatemala City
Concerts/Ministry Sites: N/A Rest/Recovery Day
Lodging: Barcelo Hotel, Guatemala City
8am — Breakfast
9am — Drive to Antigua (via boat to Panajachel)
12pm — Lunch/Shop in Antigua
4pm — Leave Antigua for Dinner in Guatemala City
5pm — Dinner
6pm — to Hotel Barcelona
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Day 7 (Sunday, October 1)
Locations: Guatemala City
Concert/Ministry Sites: Sembredores Church, Channel 27 TV Station
Lodging: Barcelo, Guatemala City
10am — Worship at Sembredores
12pm — Lunch
1pm — Afternoon Rest?
5pm — Dinner near TV studio
7pm — Concert Recording for Guatemalan/South American TV Station
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Day 8 (Monday, October 2)
Locations: Guatemala City
Concert/Ministry Sites: Municipal School of Art, Theatre TBD
Lodging: Barcelo, Guatemala City
Morning — Ministry at Municipal School of Art
Afternoon — Rehearsal at Guatemala City Square
5:00pm — Dinner near Guatemala City Square
7:00pm — Concert at Guatemala City Square?
Day 9 (Tuesday, October 3)
Locations: Guatemala City, Tennessee
Travel Day
FAQs
Concert Attire
Concert Attire 1 - "New" Blue TMC shirt with khakis
Concert Attire 2 - "New" Blue TMC shirt with jeans
Concert Attire 3 - TMC Concert Black - black long-sleeved button-up shirts (with black buttons), black pants, black shoes, black socks, etc.
What are vaccine/COVID-19 requirements?
None.
What are my luggage requirements?
Standard airlines specify one suitcase and one carry-on. Details about size of bags (and other details) can be found at the Delta Airlines website here.
What if I have food allergies?
Approximately one month prior to our trip (if not sooner), you will have the opportunity to share about your allergies. Our partners in Guatemala will work to ensure you always have meals you can eat safely.
What costs (beyond my registration payments) will I be responsible for?
All of your Guatemala expenses are covered--including all meals, lodging, travel, etc. The only things you will pay for out-of-pocket are airports snacks/meals, discretionary items such as an extra afternoon latte or soft drink, souvenirs, etc.
What about tipping?
Tipping is covered in the fees you have paid (or are paying)--including guides, bus drivers, servers, translators, etc. Please do not tip otherwise.
Are there any specific power requirements in Guatemala?
Plugs in Guatemala are the same types as here in the US. The only possible needs are if you have devices with 3-prongs. In this case, you will need convertors to convert 3-pronged (grounded) devices to 2-pronged.
Who do I contact if I have registration questions?
Heather Beard, TBMB Partnership Missions
1.800.558.2090 Ext. 2061
Who do I contact if I have general questions regarding the trip?
Scott Shepherd, Worship and Music Specialist/Partnership Missions Specialist
sshepherd@tnbaptist.org
731.336.7235
Who is coordinating our travel?
Tennessee Baptist Mission Board’s partnership missions is coordinating our travel details in conjunction with E3 Guatemala. David Singleton is stateside, and Gerry Eudy is the missionary “on the ground” in Guatemala through our E3 Partnership. Salvador Zapeta, president of the Guatemalan Baptist Convention will also be accompanying us.
How many concerts will we present?
We anticipate singing 9 times during the trip.
If you have other questions, e-mail Scott Shepherd at sshepherd@tnbaptist.org
Contact
Do you have any questions or comments about the Guatemala Mission Tour? Get in touch today!
731.336.7235