BWS Core Values

                     Casa Agua Azul House Guidelines

1.  LOVE:  We are to be caring for and respecting all, as God’s unique creation.

2.  SAFE ENVIRONMENT:  Create an atmosphere where open, fearless, respectful, expression is encouraged in the freedom we have in Christ.

3.  GRACE:  We are here to build up, not tear down. Members are to be patient, positive, encouraging, forgiving, and using constructive criticism, to avoid shaming, blaming and pain.

4.  RESPONSIBILITY:  We are to use funds entrusted to us in accordance with stated purposes. To act as God has gifted us, while maintaining harmony by respecting healthy boundaries.

5.  TRUST:  Our trust is in God, who has entrusted us by the Holy Spirit of our living God, to advance the Kingdom of God, which contains power in the Gospel of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. (Jesus of Nazareth Who came in the flesh, who is both God and man, who lived a sinless life, who was born of a virgin, Who died on the cross and rose from the dead to pay the penalty for our sin and purchase a place in heaven for us to spend eternity with Him.).

                           Individual Guidelines

a.  CULTURAL DIFFERENCES: To avoid conflict and uncomfortable situations. Do not become involved with BWS staff or villager’s personal lives. If you care to provide any material or financial means of support to a specific individual, the protocol is to go through Blue Water Surrender.

b.  PERSONAL SAFETY: Always stay with your team. Never be alone with a child or BWS staff member. Follow your team leader’s instructions.

c.  HYGENE TIPS: Stay hydrated! Drink bottled water and known safe beverages during your stay. Brush your teeth with bottled water. Used toilet paper goes in the trash can (not in the toilet). Do not eat fresh cut fruits or vegetable from street vendors. Be aware to sanitize your hands before consuming food. Amoebas are prevalent in a jungle climate.  PS. You are in the jungle here.

d. MONEY: Your best source of local currency is the ATM machines. Be prepared US dollars are not easily exchange in the Guatemalan banking system.

e. YOUR ATTITUDE MATTERS: Be flexible, patient and kind. Situations arise, plans change or may be cancelled. You may not understand the why but, your safety is our priority! Some things are out of our control. 

f. MEDICAL: Check with your local travel bureau for any immunizations. You will be in the Guatemala jungle, where bugs, bees, snakes, and mosquitos are present.

g.  This is an alcohol and drug free zone. Smoking is not permitted on BWS premises.

h.  Your passport should be valid for at least 30 days from the date of exit, but it's recommended that you have at least six months on your passport before it expires.

By checking this box below, you agree to abide by Casa Agua Azul guidelines and BWS core values. Violations to comply with the above, is means for dismissal at your expense.