Caribbean Territory

Geography / Climate The Caribbean region is comprised of more than 7,000 islands, islets, reefs and cays The Caribbean region is comprised of more than 7,000 islands, islets, reefs and cays The climate is tropical and includes year- round sunshine The climate is tropical and includes year- round sunshine

The Salvation Army Caribbean Territory Countries included in the Territory: Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, French Guiana, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, St. Vincent, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Turks and Caicos. Countries included in the Territory: Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, French Guiana, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, St. Vincent, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Turks and Caicos. Gospel is preached in Creole, Dutch, English, French, Surinamese Gospel is preached in Creole, Dutch, English, French, Surinamese

The Salvation Army Caribbean Territory There are 129 corps (centers for worship and service) with a total of Officers (pastors): 311Officers (pastors): 311 Sr. Soldiers (adult members): 10,052Sr. Soldiers (adult members): 10,052 Jr. Soldiers (members age 7- 13): 3,247Jr. Soldiers (members age 7- 13): 3,247

How is The Salvation Army ministering? Community Centers Community Centers Feeding Centers Feeding Centers Prison Ministry Prison Ministry Medical Work Medical Work Day Cares Day Cares Schools Schools Ministry to Blind Individuals Ministry to Blind Individuals Women’s Homes and Shelters Women’s Homes and Shelters

Interesting Facts Over 20 different nations make up the Caribbean region, though some are colonies or territories of other nations. Over 20 different nations make up the Caribbean region, though some are colonies or territories of other nations. Tourism is a key element of the economy in many of the Caribbean nations. Tourism is a key element of the economy in many of the Caribbean nations. Most children in the Caribbean wear uniforms to school. Most children in the Caribbean wear uniforms to school.

Strengths There is great cultural expression and freedom in their worship. There is great cultural expression and freedom in their worship. The human resources are another strength they have in the territory. The human resources are another strength they have in the territory. The officers and soldiers have great pride in the Salvation Army uniform. The officers and soldiers have great pride in the Salvation Army uniform. While many officers in the territory have more than one appointment, they are able to adapt and adjust in order to minister effectively. While many officers in the territory have more than one appointment, they are able to adapt and adjust in order to minister effectively.

Challenges Finances are needed to keep Salvation Army programs running. Finances are needed to keep Salvation Army programs running. More officers are needed throughout the territory. More officers are needed throughout the territory. There is a need for adequate transportation to/from Army facilities. There is a need for adequate transportation to/from Army facilities. There is a lack of equipment for ministry, such as instruments and music. There is a lack of equipment for ministry, such as instruments and music.

How does my World Services gift help? IT Upgrades in the Belize Region All officers in Belize now have access to file sharing, Lotus Notes and QuickBooks accounting. IT Upgrades in the Belize Region All officers in Belize now have access to file sharing, Lotus Notes and QuickBooks accounting. Vehicle for the new corps in the Turks and Caicos Islands The van will be used to transport participants to Sunday and mid-week worship services and programs. Vehicle for the new corps in the Turks and Caicos Islands The van will be used to transport participants to Sunday and mid-week worship services and programs.

How are the Caribbean and USA Central Territories partnering? Prayer Prayer Support Personnel Support Personnel Majors Robert and Rae Doliber – HaitiMajors Robert and Rae Doliber – Haiti Major Violet Ezeh – Trinidad and TobagoMajor Violet Ezeh – Trinidad and Tobago Mission Teams Mission Teams 2012 Summer Mission Team to Jamaica and Guyana2012 Summer Mission Team to Jamaica and Guyana 2012 Global Mission Team to Haiti2012 Global Mission Team to Haiti Many corps and divisional mission teamsMany corps and divisional mission teams

Partnering in Prayer Please join the Caribbean Territory in praying for the following requests: The Caribbean Territory’s 125 th Anniversary Congress Celebration – November 16-18, 2012 The Caribbean Territory’s 125 th Anniversary Congress Celebration – November 16-18, 2012 Continuing Recovery and Development in Haiti Continuing Recovery and Development in Haiti The officers in new appointments The officers in new appointments