HURRICANE MELISSA

Hurricane MELISSA’S DESTRUCTION ACROSS JAMAICA

Jamaica is currently facing the challenging early stages of recovery from the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, a harrowing Category 5 storm that struck the island just last week.

On Tuesday, October 28, this fierce storm made landfall with winds reaching an astonishing 185 mph, marking it as one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes in history. The coast near New Hope, Jamaica, bore the brunt of its fury, with areas like Black River suffering severe damage, leaving nearly every building along the southern shoreline beyond repair.

The toll on the western parishes—especially St. Elizabeth, St. James, Trelawny, Manchester, Hanover, and Westmoreland—has been catastrophic. Essential infrastructure has been obliterated, leaving countless communities isolated and disrupting vital services.

The relentless winds and torrential rains have unleashed significant flooding and dangerous storm surges, displacing many families and damaging roofs, further deteriorating living conditions for a large segment of the population who are already vulnerable.

Compounding this disaster, damaged communication networks and widespread power outages are making humanitarian efforts incredibly difficult, especially in rural areas. These challenges hinder access to some of the most isolated communities and delay the crucial aid needed to restore a sense of normalcy.

In the wake of such tragedy, our thoughts and prayers are with the resilient people of Jamaica who are bravely facing these unprecedented challenges. Many families have lost their homes, and entire communities are coping with a profound lack of power and clean water, leading to significant upheaval in their daily lives.

Now, more than ever, we must come together to support those affected by Hurricane Melissa. Let us keep them in our prayers, asking for renewed strength and hope during this heart-wrenching time.

Pray that they may receive God’s abundant mercy and comfort. Moreover, let’s prepare ourselves to give and join volunteer efforts to rebuild Jamaica and restore hope to its people in this time of need.

TAKING THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST FROM WHERE WE ARE TO THE NATIONS

JAMAICA SHORT-TERM MISSION VOLUNTEER

EQUIPPING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

WE GO!

We go wherever the Lord sends - to schools, to community activities, to deliver relief that people might get the opportunity to hear the gospel and accept Jesus Christ as Lord

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Caribbean Connect participates in various community projects as ways to reach people with the Gospel in line with the vision. Projects include providing meaningful activities for children and young adults, training community leaders, among other community development projects. Each year Caribbean Connect helps place mission volunteer teams on the field for short-term missions. These volunteers pays there own way and contributes to the ministry costs associated with the work that is done while on the field.

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THE WORK IS NOT DONE!

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