Prayer Diary

We are in the midst of moving people from Logos 2 to Logos Hope. It is an exciting and exhausting time! We praise God for the encouragements that he brings to us on this journey.

Pray that we will experience much grace in the next few days:

Saturday, 1st December

Today, Mike meets with the Leaders of OM UK to talk about the visit of Logos Hope to the United Kingdom.

In the evening Mike speaks at a Welcome service organized by the local German committee for our time here.

Sunday, 2nd December

We will be showing hospitality to many guests in these next few days. Pray that each one will be touched by the presence of Christ in the community on board.


Monday, 3rd December

Meetings with OM Germany to continue to plan the visit to this country. We begin the orientation for the Logos Hope community.

Tuesday, 4th December

Mike will speak to the whole community today. Then the OM Ships leaders meetings will be held during the next two days.

Pray for :

- Wisdom
- That we settle well together
- Financial break through
- The good news to touch many lives

Logos Hope and Logos 2 in Kiel

Another step towards the future

Logos Hope arrives

Logos Hope arriving with much excitement

Logos Hope arrival

Logos Hope pulling alongside in Kiel and greeted by those from Logos 2.

Logos Hope Arrives in Kiel

The Logos Hope arrives in Kiel

Update

In the Bible gateway for today the Verse for today is:

“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe,”- Hebrews 12:28

The Logos Hope is waiting at Anchore

Prayer Diary

We wrote in our Prayer Calendar in November:

"Pray that the ministry of the word would nourish all on the Logos Hope. Pray
that God will give us wisdom when inviting people to participate in this ministry."

We returned to Kiel at 22:30 tonight with Bernd and Margaret Gulker. Thank God for his grace as we shared the word at the Partner day with OM Germany.

The Logos Hope is due to arrive tomorrow morning. There is much excitement on the Logos 2 and 2,000 balloons in the Aft Lounge ready for the arrival.

Thank God for His faithfulness.

Romans 15:13

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Update

Yesterday, Ann and I left the Logos 2 and traveled to Mosbach. Esther is still on the Logos 2. Tonight we speak at a missions prayer event for German prayer partners of OM. Tomorrow we speak at a special service on the theme of Hope. Pray for anointing. Tomorrow night we return to Kiel in time for the arrival of the Logos Hope on Monday.

Prayer Diary

We wrote in our November prayer calendar:

Pray for the project workers as they help shape the vision and for the needed supplies to arrive in time for the work. Praise God for His church in Europe.

Today we have a quiet day on Logos 2. It is a pause before the arrival of the Logos Hope. The German school inspectors came on board to check the school. They were very impressed. We thank God that the school will now be able to be registered in Germany.

We watched some of the message by Jim Cymbala this morning, titled:

"My House shall be called a house of prayer."

We will watch more this afternoon

The video can be downloaded at www.sermonindex.net

Prayer Diary

Friends,

Today, we continue the preparation for the Logos Hope. Tomorrow we have a day of quiet to wait on God and seek him for direction. Then on Friday Ann and I travel to Mosbach to speak at a weekend conference there. We ask for God's will to be done.

Esther has been sick over the last couple of days. Pray for those on board who need healing.

It is such a joy to be in the community on the Logos 2. Praise God for the people he has brought to share the journey with us at this time.

Verse for encouragement
Hebrews 11:20-21

20May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, 21equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Prayer Diary

Praise God for the churches in Kiel. We met with the committee for the visit tonight. It is very exciting to see the initiatives to bring good news to the city.

Continue to pay for the preparations for the arrival.

Pray for the Logos Hope

The Logos Hope dropped two engineers off in Gibraltar. They are now sailing north at 12 Knots with an ETA for 26th November.

Tonight we will have a time of worship on the Logos 2. Praise God for His leading. Last night the churches of Kiel have started a 27/7 prayer chain for the city. Pray for Kingdom Breakthroughs.

Logos Hope - Voyage from Trogir to Kiel

Prayer Diary

Pray for the Logos Hope outfit phase. Pray as the systems are settled and leadership built that we will see the ministry mature for the future.

Ask God to guide us in the power of His Holy Spirit. Ask that we will be filled with everything that we need for His purpose through our lives this week.

Titus 2:11-16

11For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13while we wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, 14who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.

The Logos Hope

Prayer Diary

Pray for the preparations for the arrival of Logos Hope in Kiel. The present ETA is 27th November. Tomorrow morning the ship will call off Gibraltar and be met by tug boat and two engineers who need to return to Faeroe Islands will leave. Praise God for the good weather that they are experiencing today.

Today many from the Logos 2 were on the streets of Kiel. Some did mime and drama, others connected with individuals.

VERSE FOR THE DAY
Philippians 2:1-4

1If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. 3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. 4Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

Prayer Diary

"Check the Logos Hope web site for updated information. Pray for our communications team as they catch information. www.logoshope.org"

Pray for the Logos Hope and for good weather. The ETA at the moment is for 27th November.
Pray for Ann and I as we prepare for ministry with OM Germany on 24th & 25th November.
Pray for the time to prepare the Logos 2 team for the future with Logos Hope.

Verse:

'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the LORD Almighty.

Zech 4:6

We have arrived in Kiel

We are on the Logos 2 in Kiel
It is a joy to be with the team again

Thank you

The Logos Hope is sailing towards Gibraltar to drop of two engineers who need to return home for work. We are thankful for the provision of people for the voyage.

Just prior to bunkering the team on board worshipped God and thanked him for the breakthrough.

Thankyou for watching the voyage in prayer. If you would like to know how to support the Logos Hope financially please click on the link below:

Give to the Logos Hope Project

On our way

Bunkering

We are on our way to Kiel. It is 05:00 in London. We are off to the airport now. The Logos Hope is on the way from Malta. Keep praising. Track on line at:

Logos Hope voyage

From the Captain:

Finally got our fuel. At 0035 bunkering was finished and 0055 the barge was away.

0145 full away on passage.

ETA for Gibraltar and Kiel will follow tomorrow with noon update, first need to see what speed we will make.

Best regards,

Dirk

Prayer Diary

We wrote in our November Prayer Calendar for Novmeber 14, 2007:

"Pray for Esther as she reunites with other Logos Hope and Logos 2 children. Pray for the preparation that will be given to the Logos 2 people for the arrival"

We just received news that at 22:00 on the 13th Novmeber the Barge came alongside the Logos Hope with the second load of fuel. After refueling tonight the Logos Hope will continue the journey to Kiel. Thank you for praying. Pray for good weather and safe passage. Pray for the crew as worship in their work.

Mike in the Engine room

Mike in the engine room cleaning the exhaust before the ship sailed... helping to get the job done.

Update

The Logos Hope is still off Malta waiting for fuel to arrive by barge so they can make their way to Kiel. Pray for a good voyage.

On the way

Praise God that the Logos Hope is now making her way to Kiel, north Germany.

Prayer Diary

Mike, Ann and Esther return to Logos 2 in Kiel tomorrow. Pray that they will be an encouragement to the team on board.

The Logos Hope is still off Malta waiting for Bunkers. Pray that the they will be able to sail on today. Thank God for the team on board and for the way that we can keep in touch with them through satellite communications.

Pray for Mike and Ann as today they prepare for ministry in Germany.

Insight from the Prayer of Nehemiah

God called Nehemiah to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem to protect the place of worship from the corroding cultural influence of the day.

In the 21st century the walls of truth are in ruin in many communities. The church is called to rebuild the walls of strength and truth in the church.

It begins with prayer.

Principles of rebuilding from Nehemiah 1:5-11:

1. Revelation of who God is and of His purpose

"O LORD, God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and obey his commands, "

2. Reach out to the God who hears

" let your ear be attentive and your eyes open to hear the prayer your servant is praying before you day and night for your servants, the people of Israel."

3. Radical responsibility for personal and corporate failure

"I confess the sins we Israelites, including myself and my father's house, have committed against you. 7 We have acted very wickedly toward you. We have not obeyed the commands, decrees and laws you gave your servant Moses."

4. Rely on the word of God

"Remember the instruction you gave your servant Moses, saying, 'If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the nations, 9 but if you return to me and obey my commands, then even if your exiled people are at the farthest horizon, I will gather them from there and bring them to the place I have chosen as a dwelling for my Name.'"

5. Restore the truth about God's people

"They are your servants and your people, whom you redeemed by your great strength and your mighty hand. "

6. Rejoice in God and walk in His destiny for you

"O Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this man."

7, Realize that you are called to rebuild the wall of truth where you are today.

"I was cupbearer to the king.... and because the gracious hand of my God was on me."

Prayer Diary

We wrote in our November Prayer Calendar


"Pray for Michelle in Australia. We are so thankful for the way that God is leading her and for the impact that she has on the lives of many. Pray that she would know his leading in a powerful way."

Verse for today from 2 Chron 20 18:

This is what the LORD says to you: 'Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God's....... Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the LORD will give you.....Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the LORD will be with you.' "

Prayer Diary

Today we travel across London to Alperton. I will speak at Alperton Baptist Church. Pray for the witness of the church in London. Pray that good news would transform lives.

The Logos Hope arrives off Malta today to take on fuel. Praise God for a good voyage. They have been through some rough weather.

Our verse for today is Isa 55:12:

12 You will go out in joy

and be led forth in peace;

the mountains and hills

will burst into song before you,

and all the trees of the field

will clap their hands.

Prayer Diary

We wrote in our November Prayer Calendar:

"Praise God for the support of people around the world. Pray for God to lead others to join us in this journey to participate in bringing good news to the nations"



Pray for Mike as he prepares the word for the Sunday service at Alperton Baptist Church in North West London.

Verse for today From Ezra 1:2 - 4

"This is what Cyrus king of Persia says:
" 'The LORD, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth and he has appointed me to build a temple for him at Jerusalem in Judah. 3 Anyone of his people among you—may his God be with him, and let him go up to Jerusalem in Judah and build the temple of the LORD, the God of Israel, the God who is in Jerusalem. 4 And the people of any place where survivors may now be living are to provide him with silver and gold, with goods and livestock, and with freewill offerings for the temple of God in Jerusalem.' "

The ship left on Thursday morning

The Logos Hope will pick up fuel off Malta on Sunday morning. The voyage is going well. Last night they thanked God for His creation in a corporate time of worship. Check the website: www.logoshope.org and go to virtual voyage

Update

Tonight we ate at an Indian restaurant with Friends, David and Matilda Armstrong. We walked into India, Africa, the Caribbean and Korea - all on one street of London. Pray for the cities of Europe that communities will be transformed by Truth.

Prayer Diary

We wrote in our November Prayer Diary:

"Continue to pray for the Logos Hope and the voyage to Kiel. Pray for financial breakthroughs for the outfit phase in Kiel. Praise God for his faithful provision"

You can check the progress of the voyage at the following link:

http://logoshope.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=324

Update

The Logos Hope sailed this morning. Thank you for praying.

Logos Hope has begun the 16 day voyage to Kiel, Germany. The vessel left the shipyard quayside in Trogir letting go the last line at 11:58. Logos Hope then sailed around to wait off Split for final clearances. The pilot left the ship at 13:30 and the customs and immigrations requirements were quickly completed. At about 15:00, the ship got underway leaving Split and Trogir in her wake as she passed through local islands on her way to the open ocean. The ship will first sail to Malta to take on fuel before continuing to Kiel.

Check the Website

Friends,

Today the Logos Hope is preparing to sail. Check the webcam at:

http://www.omships.org/webcam/

This mroning we attend the prayer meeting at the South East London Fellowship

Prayer Diary

We wrote in our November Prayer Calendar:

Pray for a deep work of the Holy Spirit in each of our lives as we depend on His gracious and merciful hand to guide us through seasons of uncertainty. We find strength in the joy of the Lord.

The Logos Hope is due to go to anchor tomorrow morning off Split. The immersion suits arrive today. The certificate for sailing will be received tomorrow. The Port State inspection will be done at anchor. Our ETD is now tomorrow afternoon if this all comes together.

We sense that God's gracious hand is on us and His mercies are new every morning.

I am in Germany. I leave tonight for London to join Ann and Esther.

Prayer Diary

We wrote in our November Prayer Calendar

"Mike speaks at the devotions for the HQ team in Mosbach today and participates in the executive leadership team meetings. "

We found immersion suits in Hamburg. Pray for Ben as he takes them to the ship tomorrow. Ask for a speedy clearance through customs. We hope to have the suits on board on Thursday. We are now aiming for an ETD at the end of the week.

Prayer Diary

We wrote in our November Prayer Calendar:


"Pray as Mike meets with the Logos Hope leaders based on the Logos 2. We will finalize the plans for the arrival of Logos Hope in Kiel and the transfer of personnel."

Today, we will receive word if we can rent the immersion suits. This will enable us to get what is needed at a reasonable price. We need 84 and we have 35. Pray for a breakthrough so the ship can sail tomorrow.

We thank God for His mercies are new every morning.

Prayer Diary

We wrote in our November Prayer Calendar:

"Pray for Mike as he shares the word with the team on the Logos 2. Pray for anointing and a clear word from the Lord for the community. Praise God for the witness of the team in Kiel"

Pray that the Logos Hope will be able to sail soon.

Prayer Diary

We wrote in our November prayer calendar:

Pray for Rebecca as she continues her studies in Canada. She has been given a place to work in a leadership assignment for the next semester in Ottawa with an embassy.

Logos Hope Update:

The new ETD is for Tuesday. Most of the documentation is in order. On Monday we hope to receive some needed equipment for the one voyage certificate.

Today, most people have an opportunity to enjoy some relaxed time in Croatia. We see these extra days as a gift from God for a tired crew who have gone the extra mile over a number of weeks. One brother just shared with me that he now has an opportunity to meet with a Croatian friend who has shown interest in the good news.

Give thanks to God with us for the way that he has guided us through this last week. Thank you for sharing the journey with us.

Prayer Diary

We wrote in our November Prayer diary:

"Pray for the voyage trials and for good weather as the Logos Hope sails to Kiel. Pray for the Captain and others on board as they work together to ensure a safe passage."

Pray that everything will come together for for the ship to sail tomorrow. We may be delayed until Monday.

Prayer Diary

We wrote in our October and November Prayer Calendar:

"Pray for people to join. Welders, Carpenters, Engineers, I.T. people and many other practical
workers. Write to projectworkers@logoshope.org fo rinformation.

Pray for the two teams that will stay in Croatia. One will help with the
renovation of a camp site and the other will work with
the churches in Split. Pray for good fruit and encouragement."

Continue to pray for the documentation to be finalized so the Logos Hope can sail on Saturday at 10am

"Be still and wait patiently for the Lord"