Carimissions

Hurricane Ivan was the catalyst that launched Carimissions Incorporated International. The first trip was September 15-18th, 2004 to Grenada. The team included Bishop Ayotunde Akindele, Emile Telemaque, Jenny Boodram and Mijanou Charles. Armed with food supplies to a ravished nation, the team was able to link with influential community leaders to impact three impoverished communities: Windsor Forest, Belle Isle and Apres Tout. The team was also instrumental in purchasing tarpaulins for homes whose roofs were blown-off.

With a burden for the children of Grenada, Carimissions began its Christmas initiative in December 2005. It involved the distribution of toys and clothing children to several communities across island. This was an avenue to present the gospel to families during a season when the world declared the love of Christ. This initial venture confirmed God’s plan to reach the families through the hearts of the children. It also left an indelible mark on parents whose response included, “now I can use the little money I have to buy food.”

There were parents who asked for a toy for themselves stating that “I never received a toy for Christmas.” Over the years, this Christmas venture has touched several communities from the north to the south of Grenada.

In August 2007, Carimissions launched its first Daily Vacation Bible School (VBS) in the northern community of Sauteurs. Children from neighboring communities such as Roses Hill and Plains came to hear the gospel resulted in many accepting Jesus Christ as their Lord and personal savior. Apart from the distribution of much needed school supplies to each child, we were able to have pipe-borne water installed in the home of a family of six in the Rose Hill. In 2012, the Carimissions’ VBS extended to St. Vincent.