News from Mike & Ann Hey

Wedding Day

2012-01-06T20:19:00.002+01:00

January 7th 2012 is the wedding day of our daughter, Rebecca to Sephen Scott. This is a day of celebration as they come together in a covenant of love.

Dalits Unshackled

2011-12-26T01:43:00.001+01:00

The Dalits Unshackled from Dalit Freedom Network on Vimeo.

Christmas greetings

2011-12-23T23:25:00.001+01:00

We pray that our heavenly Father will pour out his love in your lives in the power of the Holy Spirit in a fresh way through this Christmas season.

Reclaiming the 7 mountains of culture

2011-12-20T12:26:00.004+01:00

Mike attended a lunch with Christian leaders and influencers in Adelaide. Mark Mudri, a lawyer in the city organized the time. We thank God for the unity among leaders in Adelaide for Christ's agenda to reclaim culture. Click on the title for more information.

Wedding soon

2011-12-08T23:30:00.002+01:00

Our daughter Rebecca will be getting married to Stephen Scott on 7th of January 2012 in South Australia. The wedding will be at the Nailsworth Church of Christ at 1:30pm , 38 Derlanger Ave. Nailsworth South Australia. Stephen is from Canada and Rebecca is serving with Global Aid Network in Canada.

Mission message - Mike sharing in May 2011

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22nd May 2011 - Mike Hey - "Bearing Fruit in Mission" from Clovercrest Baptist on Vimeo.

Mission message - Ann sharing in May 2011

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8th May 2011 - Ann Hey - "Crossing Boundries" from Clovercrest Baptist on Vimeo.

We are Grandparents

2011-12-08T22:31:00.003+01:00

Our Grandson, Nathaniel Stevens was born to Dan and Michelle on the 29th November weighing 7LB 4OZ. We thank God for his arrival and enjoy every moment with him.

The Movie Trailer NO NOT TODAY

2011-12-08T14:40:00.000+01:00

http://www.nottodaythemovie.com/

Dalit Awareness

2011-12-08T14:35:00.002+01:00

http://www.whitbyforum.com/

Video: A Journey of favour with God

2011-12-05T08:54:00.002+01:00

Journey of Favour link

4 December 2011 - Mike Hey - "Journey Of Favour" from Clovercrest Baptist on Vimeo.

Chrsitmas audio sermon : Luke 1:26-38 A Journey of Favour

2011-12-04T06:13:00.005+01:00

A journey in God's Favour

²⁶ In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a village in Galilee, ²⁷ to a virgin named Mary. She was engaged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of King David. ²⁸ Gabriel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you!^[a]”

²⁹ Confused and disturbed, Mary tried to think what the angel could mean. ³⁰ “Don’t be afraid, Mary,” the angel told her, “for you have found favor with God! ³¹ You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. ³² He will be very great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor David. ³³ And he will reign over Israel^[b] forever; his Kingdom will never end!”

³⁴ Mary asked the angel, “But how can this happen? I am a virgin.”

³⁵ The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the baby to be born will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God. ³⁶What’s more, your relative Elizabeth has become pregnant in her old age! People used to say she was barren, but she’s now in her sixth month. ³⁷ For nothing is impossible with God.^[c]”

³⁸ Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” And then the angel left her.

Luke 1:26-38

1. Divine appointment

2. Disturbing experience

3. Defining moment in history

4. Prophetic declaration

5. Definitive response

Audio sermon

2011-12-03T08:50:00.000+01:00

India team Lauren, Miriam, Esther and Rachel - October 2011

India

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We will be travelling to India on ist October. Four teens including Esther wil join us as we spend time connecting with friends who are working among the Dalits. Consider sponsoring a Dalit Child: www.omrelief.org.au

Good Friday Message - Ann Hey

2011-05-23T03:27:00.001+02:00

Message spoken on Good Friday at Clovercrest Baptist Church on Good Friday
http://vimeo.com/23026015

Sharing the Word

2011-05-23T03:24:00.001+02:00

Crossing boundaries - Ann Hey
http://vimeo.com/23476842

Fruitfulness in mission - Mike Hey
http://vimeo.com/24068519

New Year Greetings

2011-01-05T08:11:00.003+01:00

New Year greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!

We pray that this will be a year of blessing for you and a year breakthrough. We thank God for his gracious hand in our lives through 2010. We are encouraged by the people that God has brought into our lives.

This Christmas was a delightful time with family and a few friends. It was a special treat to have our daughter, Rebecca who lives in Canada with us for some days.

Pray that his light will shine on our path as we take steps of faith to follow Jesus into 2011.

Time in the Philippines

2010-12-05T11:10:00.002+01:00

In November Mike visited the OM team in the Philippines for their staff retreat and the 20 year celebration of OM Philippines. He was encouraged to hear the story of the development of the work. As well as training and providing opportunities for the church to send Filipinos into overseas mission, the team has developed community transforming projects among the marginalized urban poor in Cebu and Manila. The work is led by Jun Diaz, and he gives leadership to a national team with a few expatriates serving under the guidance of local leaders. As a mission they work closely with local Churches to see God's people in the Philippines empowered to make a difference in the quality of life of the poor.

Location:Adelaide, Australia

Taking time to hear from God

2010-09-27T04:27:00.002+02:00

Dear Friends,

We live in an information crammed world today. We are bombarded with electronic messages every day. In Matthew chapter 6, Jesus talked about going into it a secret place to meet our Father in prayer. When he spoke to the churches in the book of Revelations he repeated an important word for the church today: "he who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches"(REV 2:11).

It is important to hear what the Spirit is saying to the church today. We have many other voices seeking our attention and crowding out that still quite voice of God. I have a habit of going for regular walks in the bushland near to our home. This is my personal opportunity to tune in to the voice of God and to reflect specifically on his word for us. In these times, I pray for a fresh move of the Holy Spirit in our lives. What is the Holy Spirit is saying to you today?

We want to be aligned to his word as we follow Christ's agenda. As we give leadership and serve people in Asia, we have six guiding questions:

1. How can we magnify Christ?
2. What is the Holy Spirit speaking to the church about God's agenda?
3. How can we help multiply disciples of Christ?
4. How can we make a difference among the poor and oppressed in Asia?
5. What does God wants us to do to invest in the lives of others?
6. How can we best use the resources that he has given to us for his agenda?

We recently participated in a church camp with the theme of listening to God. We reflected on the truth that God has so much more to give. When we approach God we do not find a reluctant benefactor but a liberal, gracious and loving Father who is passionate about pouring his Holy Spirit into our lives so we can participate in His purpose. We pray that you will joyfully embrace what the Spirit is saying to his church today. You will discover his word as you take time to listen and to seek his face. Do not allow the demands of life to squeeze out your priority of being centred in the life of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Statements about OM

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What We Believe

Operation Mobilisation works in over 110 countries, motivating and equipping people to share God’s love with people all over the world. OM seeks to help plant and strengthen churches, especially in areas of the world where Christ is least known.

Core Values

Knowing and glorifying God
Living in submission to God's Word
Being people of grace & integrity
Serving sacrificially
Loving & valuing people

Evangelising the world
Reflecting the diversity of the body of Christ
Global intercession
Esteeming the church

Statement of Faith

We believe that the Scriptures, both the Old and New Testaments in their original texts, are fully inspired by the Holy Spirit, without error, and are the final authority for the Church.
We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
We believe in the absolute deity and full humanity of our Lord Jesus Christ.
We believe in His virgin birth, His sinless life, the authenticity of His miracles, His vicarious and atoning death, His bodily resurrection and His present mediatorial work in heaven.
We believe in the personality and deity of the Holy Spirit. We believe He gives life, He sanctifies, He empowers and comforts all believers.
We believe that man was originally created sinless. Tempted by Satan, man fell and thereby brought the whole race under the condemnation of eternal separation from God.
We believe that man is saved through repentance and faith in the finished work of Christ. Justification is through grace alone.
We believe that the Church is the body of Jesus Christ composed of all true believers. The present work of the Church is the worship of God, the perfecting of the saints and the evangelisation of the world.
We believe in the personal and bodily return of the Lord Jesus Christ to consummate our salvation and establish His glorious Kingdom

Country Profile: Malaysia

2010-09-01T05:36:00.000+02:00

Country Profile: Malaysia

RISE UP MALAYSIA

April, 2010 - Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia is one of the most pleasant countries to visit in Southeast Asia. The culture is multi-faceted, with Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous peoples. Their various customs enthrall the visitor. Malaysia's population is estimated at 28.3 million people. Christians comprise approximately 9% of the population.

OM has been influential in Malaysia for over 30 years. From the early days of sending recruits to the Ships Ministry, taking the gospel throughout the country through Logos Media Outreach and mentoring many church leaders through the cross-cultural training programs.

OM Malaysia partners with local churches through literature, training and mission exposure programs throughout the year. OM Malaysia also organises short-term mission exposure programs like like Out of the Comfort Zone - Asia which has seen more than 600 particpants since its inception.

OM Malaysia believes in investing in the Next Generation. Through TeenStreet we've mentored many teens to reflect Jesus for the past 4 years. We've also initiated Teens-in-Missions which gives the opportunity for teens to personally experience working with the indigenous, poor, marginalised and destitute.

It is an extremely exciting time for the Malaysian church as God is calling her to Rise Up. The Malaysian church is underperfoming in sending workers. However, in the past 10 years, we've seen the Malaysian churches becoming increasingly evangelistic locally and in South East Asia. God has also brought unreached people groups to the door-step and the Malaysian church can no longer live in their comfort zone. Based on exponential discipleship growth of 250 disciple making Christians, it would just take 36 years to reach out to 50 million people - the projected population of Malaysia a generation from now. How long would they take to reach the whole world? Slightly less than two generations. In 52 years, they would have reached 12 billion people. Remember that the world's current population is only 6 billion plus.

It is OM's prayer that Malaysians will Rise Up to fulfil the Great Commission in Asia, South America, Europe, Central Asia, Middle East, Africa and remote places of the world.

We are really excited to see how God will bring about Transformation in Malaysia as the Church Rises Up. If you would like to partner with us in Malaysia, do email us at info@my.om.org

COUNTRY FACTS
Full name: Federation of Malaysia
Area: 329,750 sq km
Estimated Population in Malaysia for 2009 - 28.3 million (93% citizens; 7%
non-citizens)
Malaysian citizens comprise:
Bumiputera - 55.7%
Chinese - 25%
Indians - 7.5%
Others - 11.8%
+ Source: Wikipedia

Muslim 60.4%, Buddhist 19.2%, Christian 9.1%, Hindu 6.3%, Confucianism, Taoism, other traditional Chinese religions 2.6%, other or unknown 1.5%, none 0.8% (2000 census)
Government: constitutional monarchy
Major Industries: Tin, rubber, palm oil, timber, oil, textiles, electronics

Source: OM Malaysia.

For more information please contact: info@my.om.org

Comments

2010-09-01T05:27:00.003+02:00

In the coming weeks we hope to share perspective about the work of OM in East Asia-Pacific and around the world. We thank God for the 5500 workers from 110 countries serving to make a difference in the lives of people in need of good news.

Our purpose statement in Operation Mobilisation is:

OM’s role in the Church is to mobilise people to share the knowledge of Jesus and His love with every generation in every nation. OM pioneers and leads initiatives to redeem lives, rebuild communities and restore hope in over 110 countries.

We are based in Adelaide and serve the leaders of OM's ministries in East Asia Pacific

OM Ministries in East Asia Pacific - Profile Hong Kong

2010-09-01T05:26:00.002+02:00

Country Profile: Hong Kong and Macau

Hong Kong is the first Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China under the "One Country, Two Systems" policy of July 1, 1997. The work of OM Hong Kong is two-fold: It is a home office sending out recruits from Hong Kong churches to many OM fields, and we also have an outreach ministry to New Arrivals (NA) coming into Hong Kong from Mainland China. Every day a set quota of 150 people emigrates from Mainland China to HK. Family reunion is a condition for obtaining a residence permit and most are looking for manual jobs. The NA-ministry works in cooperation with several local churches, combining evangelism and social work. Activities include visitation, English tuition, counseling, etc. There are great needs among the new arrivals in Hong Kong.

In September 2000, OMHK started a Global Action Team in nearby Macau. (This former Portuguese colony became the second SAR of China on December 20, 1999, and OM was registered here in December 98.) Macau is known for idol worshipping, gambling and light industries. There are 63 churches and approximately 0.5% of the population are evangelical Christians. The Global Action team stays in Macau for six months doing evangelism and encouraging local churches, followed by three months in another OM field and concluding with three months in Hong Kong working with the New Arrivals-team.

If you are interested in China and Chinese culture, Hong Kong and Macau are good places for you to learn the culture and minister to the Chinese.

Places on the team in Hong Kong or Macau are limited to nationalities who can come for six months without visa problems (e.g. overseas Chinese with residence rights in Hong Kong or those who can get a work permit).

OMHK email address: info@omhk.org

Pray for China

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Praise God for the way that believers in China are bringing transformation and adding value and dignity to people as they reach out in love to those that are hurting. Pray for many of God's people in China to extend their influence for the good news to other nations.

Prayer for the releif effort in Pakistan

2010-08-30T01:15:00.002+02:00

We have two teams in Pakistan helping with the relief effort. Please pray for the Love of Christ to demonstrated in all that they are doing.

Northern Team

The team has travelled up the Swat Valley today, from where they drove a further 3 hours and finally walked for 30min to reach Madeen near Bahrine. The Assistant District Commissioner (AC) has met them and showed them the area and families among which they will distribute tomorrow. They have food packages for 300 families with them.

Despite it being Ramadan, the AC had arranged food for the team since they are Christians. He also made arrangements for their accommodation (a service not provided to other NGOs) and a vehicle with driver. The team was reminded of Jesus' promise that wherever we go, He will go with us.

Sindh Team

The shop that's been providing rations to our team gave us 13 packs from their own personal side. "We trust you guys," they said "and know that you will give it to the needy rather than keeping it for yourselves like others are doing." His contribution was totally unsolicited.

"Who are these guys anyway?" someone asked the team leader, "They do what they say they will do - not just give us false hopes about coming back with aid and then never show up again."

Visit the OM Web Site

2010-08-16T02:50:00.000+02:00

www.om.org.au

Christ's Agenda

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Our passion is Christ's agenda in our lives and in the nations. A guiding passage for us this year has been Psalm 27. David asked God for one thing! He asked for God, himself!

"One thing I have asked of the Lord, that I will seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in His temple."

Psalm 27:4

When we seek His person and presence while faced with the press of evil we can experience His provision of strength and protection and in prayer participate in His purpose.

As we help serve those working in OM across East Asia Pacific we have five priorities in our hearts:

1. Participate in a fresh mobilisation of God's people to bring good news to the un-reached.
2. Provide opportunites for disciples of Christ to be multiplied among the un-reached.
3. Help make a difference in the quality of life of those trapped in poverty and oppression.
4. Intentionally mentor and disciple leaders in Asia who will lead us in following Christ's agenda.
5. Manage our resources and systems with excellence in every aspect of the ministry.

Update

2010-07-06T14:30:00.002+02:00

Mike will travel to Malaysia to meet with the regional leaders on OM in East Asia Pacific. Pray that we will move forward in Christ's agenda for the nations.

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Interview in China

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Ann and Rebecca in June 2010

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Michelle and Esther at Ikea in Adelaide near the Airport

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Mike praying with Christian leaders in China

Momentum

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Dear Friends,

Our passion is to see the Church in Asia motivated and mobilised to impact the nations with the joy of Christ.

Our passion is to see fellowships of believing disciples multiplied among the most unreached

Our passion is to help meet the need for quality of life among the marginalised,oppressed and afflicted of Asia.

2010-06-30T13:44:00.002+02:00

Mike recently visited China and had an opportunity to meet victims of the earthquake two years agos. He was deeply touched to meet volunteers from around China who wher still working to bring quality of life to the marinalised people who surved the earthquake.

It has been some time since we updated this site. We hope to be able to add information on a more regualr basis.

Encouraging opportunity

2010-05-07T13:13:00.000+02:00

Today, we joined several Friends in Witmore Square for a monthly BBQ with homeless people. We pray that the love of Christ will bring transformation among people with lifestyle challenges.

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Location:Adelaide

Retreat with OM Korea long termers

2010-03-07T05:35:00.001+01:00

A spiritually refreshing and strategically enriching time with some Korean long term workers.

Ministry with the Doulos Presentation team in South Korea

2010-03-07T05:32:00.001+01:00

Sunday 28th February ministry with the Doulos presentation team and Rev. Gim, Su Yong

Catching up with those who had worked with us on Logos Hope

2010-03-07T05:30:00.001+01:00

It was an encouragement to meet some of the Koreans who had served with us on the Logos Hope.

In South Korea with OM Board

2010-03-07T05:26:00.002+01:00

Praise God for the leadership in missions growing out of the Korean Church. Praise God for the 20 year celebration of OM in Korea.

Happy Lunar New Year

2010-02-14T04:06:00.001+01:00

Happy Lunar New Year. In the year of the Tiger we pray that you will experience courage in Christ.

Mike and Ann

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Location:Adelaide

Ministry in Cambodia

2010-01-28T01:58:00.006+01:00

Bible study in Cambodia

Kenneth Bong (Singapore) shares with the team in Cambodia. Pray for Joseph Lee (third from left) as he leads this work with a focus on discipleship and church planting.

Food is Fellowship

2010-01-27T13:09:00.006+01:00

Mike enjoying breakfast with some friends who had served with him on the Logos Hope.

Mike enjoyed fellowship with the office staff and team in Malaysia. We thank God for the contribution that they are making as they send people to serve in nations around the world.

Ministry in Singapore

2010-01-27T12:51:00.004+01:00

Recently Mike visited ministries in three countries in South East Asia. He was encouraged to meet the teams and gain an understanding of the vision and passion of those serving in these countries.

Mike met with the board of OM Singapore. Pray that God will guide as we look for a new Director for OM Singapore. We are thankful for the leadership of George Barathan over the last four years. George and his wife Janet will now focus on building partnership for ministries among Dalits in India.

Pray for the work among immigrant workers in Singapore. Many only stay for about two years. This is a window of opportunity to invest in lives.

Update

2010-01-05T23:04:00.004+01:00

We enter a new year with a passion to follow Christ and to go deeper in our relationship with Him. We pray that you will hear His voice this year and that you will enjoy the freedom that Christ gives as a gift.

Esther has her learners license! Pray for us as we help her learn to drive.

Leaving a Legacy

2009-12-24T14:02:00.003+01:00

Six former ship's directors join Seelan Govendar (far right) for the Doulos Decommissioning.

JOY!

2009-12-24T13:44:00.004+01:00

The wedding was a relaxed joyful time of celebration. We pray that Dan and Michelle will continue to bless many as they give their lives in passionate joy to follow Jesus.

Dan & Michelle Stevens

Becky, Michelle and Esther

Three beautiful sisters

2009-12-15T12:24:00.002+01:00

Esther, Rebecca and Michelle

Update

2009-12-12T07:14:00.003+01:00

Dan and Michelle

Rebecca, Michelle and Esther

We have had the Bridesmaids with us for a week. Our home has been full of life and activity. Today, we had the rehersal for the wedding tomorrow. We thank God for the way that He has brought Dan and Michelle together. It has also been a special blessing to have Rebecca join us for this time.

Recent Communication from the CEO of OM ships

2009-11-27T02:50:00.001+01:00

We are grateful for the very positive attitude of those on board Doulos and the sense of God's peace as well as a sense of expectancy as to what the future might hold. The on board leadership team are preparing a process to help support and equip the crew for the transition and changes of the future. We have drawn on the experience of those who were on board for the decommissioning months of Logos II to resource this.

We are very grateful for the overwhelming support and encouragement for OM fields around the world and are also very conscious of the challenge this is to those who were planning to join Doulos in January 2010.

We cannot accept any recruits for January for Doulos and have also stopped accepting recruits for Logos Hope. We are still planning to welcome those who have already been accepted for Logos Hope in January. Any further personnel queries can be submitted to personnelquestions@doulos.om.org

We are planning to have some ministry at Vivo City, Singapore 15 -27 December which will also include celebration and thanksgiving for the Doulos ministry.

We are seriously pursuing charter/lease options and we have not given up on the possibility of getting an extension from RINA to keep people on board beyond 31st December.

Thank you for your prayers.

Peter Nicoll

The Doulos has been a remarkable ship in the Ministry

2009-11-27T02:47:00.000+01:00

Dear Friends,

Ann and I have accepted an invitation to lead OM's work in East Asia Pacific beginning in 2010. Pray that we will know much grace as we take steps to support the development of the work. We will send you more information about the role in the coming weeks.

The Area includes ministry in the following regions:

North East Asia

South Korea, Japan, North Korea, Mongolia, China, Hong Kong, Macao

South East Asia

Cambodia, Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Laos, Brunei, Vietnam

Oceania

Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Pacific Islands

PRAY as we prepare for this role. (The appointment begins at the beginning of January)

- Heart preparation as we listen for our Father's agenda

- Strength to support the development of leadership teams in each region and in the areas of ministry

- Faith and courage to walk in step with the Word and Spirit.

- Wisdom to discern and catch God's vision for this distinctive work in Asia.

OM East Asia Pacific has been sending workers into the harvest field by the thousands since the early 70's. Presently between 600 - 700 adults, not including 150 children, fro this part of the world are serving with OM. In recent years exciting opportunities and ministries are developing across the region. Pray that God will lead many to take steps of faith and join in making a difference for the Kingdom in East Asia Pacific.

Important News for Prayer

Yesterday we received news that the Doulos will not be able to sail beyond the end of December 2009. I enclose a communication from our ships office. We served on Doulos for almost 7 years. We have seen God work through ordinary people. Pray that we will see His miraculous intervention as we search for a ship to replace the Doulos. Pray for the on board community and leaders in OM ships as they work through a difficult time of transition.

Blessings,

Mike & Ann Hey

World’s oldest ocean-going passenger ship to stop sailing

Mosbach, GERMANY – 20 November, 2009

The ministry of OM’s ship Doulos will come to an end on 31st December 2009.

Doulos is the world’s oldest ocean-going passenger ship, now 95 years old, with the hull built in 1914, just two years after Titanic. In spite of the all year round maintenance that has taken place, the amount of steel replacement and other repairs needed for her to continue sailing are overwhelming. The ship is presently in Singapore and has been undergoing the annual period of dry dock and surveys.

Early indications are that the work would cost over €10 million and take five months to complete. The OM Ships executive leadership team and board believes that is not appropriate to invest resources of this scale into the ship, since Doulos would have a limited ministry future.

Chief Executive Officer of OM Ships International, Peter Nicoll, said, “The outcome of this is that Doulos will not be able to continue in ministry. This is not what any of us wanted, and has serious consequences for everyone on board, those about to join and for ports we planned to visit.”

“We are committed to operating safe ships and complying with the requirements of our classification society, RINA, as well as the International Safety Management requirements for ships,” affirms Peter Nicoll. “We have been praying that God would use this five-year ‘special survey’ to give us a clear picture of the way forward for Doulos and that He has done.”

The well-being of the 280 crew and staff onboard is of paramount importance. Each person will receive the guidance and support they need to decide what their next steps should be. Some are close to the end of their period of service, while others joined as recently as September.

Keeping the ship compliant with the highest marine standards has been a real challenge over the years. It is a remarkable testimony to the professionalism and dedication of the non-profit organisation’s technical personnel that the ship has continued to meet marine requirements until now.

CEO Peter Nicoll stated, “We recognise God’s faithfulness through these 32 years of wonderful service of the ‘servant’—Doulos — as an outstanding OM ministry, through more than 600 port visits in over 100 countries. Many lives have been transformed, both visitors and those who have served on board.

We are also deeply grateful to our partners around the world who have supported the ship in ministry through the years. Please continue to pray with us as we work on present challenges and seek the Lord for the future.

With Logos Hope now active and exciting ministry taking place, we are investigating possible options to charter another ship in the interim and have already begun working on the Doulos replacement project. Contributions should be given through your local OM office and designated ‘Doulos Project’.

Ken Miller
Director of Communications
OM Ships International

Goolwa

2009-11-06T12:19:00.001+01:00

We thank God for the opportunity to visit Goolwa ans fellowship with the Goolwa Uniting Church. We were encouraged to see the pr-active approach to witness and service in their community.

Sermons

2009-10-30T14:00:00.002+01:00

Here is a link to our Church Web site Audio downloads. You can find messages from Ann and Mike on authentic faith.

http://clovercrest.com.au/2009Juneon.htm

This weekend we will be in Goolwa to participate in ministry with the Uniting Church there.

Making the move

2009-10-25T11:03:00.002+01:00

We thank God for the generosity of friends in Adelaide who have helped us set up our home. We will be settling in this week. Today Mike spoke at the Cambodian church today. We hope to be an encouragement to them in this next season of time.

Esther back at school

2009-10-15T02:16:00.002+02:00

Esther is now back at School. She has settled well with the support of her friends and teachers. We thank God for the vision of Tyndale Christian School and the amazing way that they have kept a missional focus for the students through short term teams to Kenya and Cambodia.

This coming Sunday Ann and I will be speaking at Clovercrest Baptist church on the theme of authentic faith. Recently, the church mobilized over two hundred people to help the survivors of the fires in Victoria earlier this year. We praise God for this faith initiative to bring the love of Christ in a practical way.

Prayer Meeting

2009-10-08T00:23:00.001+02:00

This morning we will participate in a prayer meeting at the home of Dot and Grant Purdie. This group has faithfully interceded for OM and our ministry over the years.

Today we will pray for the needed technical personnel on the ships:

1. Long term Captain for the Doulos

2. Chief Engineer for Logos Hope by the end of October

Back in Adelaide

2009-10-05T02:36:00.002+02:00

We are back in Adelaide. We have been encouraged to catch up with a number of friends and to worship at Clovercrest. On Sunday we met someone who had served as a volunteer on the Doulos in 1989 here in Adelaide. He shared about the profound influence that that time had in his life.

We have had some special times with Michelle and Dan. They seem delighted to have us back in the country. In the next days we will be connecting with friends and partners. We hope to move into our home at the end of October. At the moment we are staying with some friends from the church.

They have arrived

2009-09-10T03:33:00.002+02:00

Another 96 people joined the Logos Hope today. They have just finished a few days of Pre Ship Training. The dining room was full and vibrant with the conversations as new members joined the ship families.

Tomorrow night we will share in the prayer night. We have a deep sense of joy as we look back over this very remarkable season of ministry. Ann will share on Saturday morning and I will share Sunday morning about Moses' encounter with God.

A thought

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"For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery." Gal 5:1

Modern day slavery traps millions of people in oppressive and serverly restricted lifestyles. We face all kinds of slavery - political, social, intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual.

As people of faith we believe in the dignity of every person. All are created in the image of God and the mark of the Creator is on thier lives. Our relationship with Christ brings us into a new freedom in life. The quality of our lives is defined by this relationship. It is not by what we have but what we are able to give to others that brings freedom.

As we face these many kinds of slavery in the 21st century, God's people can be true light and salt in society. We can live out our freedom by speaking for the oppressed and by taking initiative to see the Spirit of Christ bring transformation in individuals, communities and nations.

Pray that the people of the Caribbean will live out their freedom from slavery in such a way that it brings radical tranformation to lifestyle and brings an influence in communities that will lead to greater quality of life.

Esther and friend Anika, in a photo shoot

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Mike and Ann enjoying some time out

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Ann with the Prime Minister of Grenada, Tillman Thomas

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When Mike was in Australia with his Mum a few weeks ago, Ann spoke at the official opening in Grenada and met with the Prime Minister. He comes from the same region in the north of the Island and knew several of Ann's relations. We thank God for the opportunity to have been in Grenada. We spoke at two marriage Seminar on shore in Grenada. It was helpful to listen to young couples explain their need for mentors as they seek to grow in relationship together.

Logos Hope

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Meeting for Schools

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Praise God for the opportunity to bring good news to children on the Logos Hope in the Hope Theatre. Pray that many lives will be transformed by the love of God.

Update

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We have enjoyed having Bernd and Margret Guelker (former CEO) with us in Tobago for the past few days. We have been able to reflect on the past and look at the future together. We are thankful to God for those who have helped us on our leadership journey.

This morning Han Teck from Singapore outlined an excellent internship program for the 96 people who will be joining the Logos Hope team. It is encouraging to reflect on the intelligent and strategic leadership that many have given in shaping the Logos Hope culture as they sought God for inspirational leading through His word.

We are thankful for many who have been responding to the gospel in these first few ports in the Caribbean. Training in the the gospel for Caribbean people is a strategic initiative.

Our daughter, Rebecca will be joining us for a few days on the ship next week. We are taking time to pack, catch up on communications, and a little coaching and mentoring of the next generation as we have time.

Praise God for His gracious hand on the Logos Hope team at this time of transition.

Life on Logos Hope

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Lloyd Nicholas, Bernd and Margret Guelker, Mike & Ann and Graham Jack - leaders who worked together over several years to help shape the vision for the Logos Hope

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Jason and Parmesh preparing a great Indian curry on Logos Hope

Logos Hope deck 7 view of the fire works on Trinidad and Tobago Independence day on Monday 31st August

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Commissioning the next generation

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Prayer of commissioning for Gian and Eveline Walser as they take on the leadership of Logos Hope while surrounded by the leadership team and community.

A new generation of leaders

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Gian Walser, holding the Bible passed on by Mike at the hand over of leadership for Logos Hope
Mike reading from a Bible printed in 1889. He read from the book of Joshua and passed the Bible to Gian as a symbol that while the leadership changes the unchanging word continues as the central guide to all ministry and life.

Ann and Esther

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Our contact details

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Mike: gomshey@gmail.com

Ann: annmhey@gmail.com

Logos Hope

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Who are the Dalits?

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(from the Dalit Freedom Network)

One of the more confusing mysteries of India is her caste system. The caste system, which has existed for more than 3,000 years, was developed by the Brahmin (priest) caste in order to maintain their superiority. Eventually, the caste system became formalized into four distinct classes (Varna).

The Brahmins are the highest Varna and are the priests and arbiters of what is right and wrong in matters of religion and society. Below them are the Kshatriyas, who served traditionally as soldiers and administrators. The Vaisyas are the artisan and commercial class, while the Sudras are the farmers and the peasants. It is said that the Brahmin come from Brahma’s mouth, Kshatriyas from his arms, Vaisyas from his thighs, and Sudras from his feet.
Beneath the four main castes is a fifth group, the Scheduled Castes. The people of the Scheduled Castes are not part of the Varna system. They are the untouchables, the Dalit.

A Dalit is not considered part of human society, but instead is considered something less than human. The Dalits generally perform the most menial and degrading jobs. Caste rules hold that Dalits pollute higher caste people with their presence. If higher caste Hindus touch an untouchable or even come within a Dalit’s shadow, they must undergo rigorous series of cleansing rituals (See gomutra).

Approximately 250 million Indians (a full 25% of the population), are Dalit. In a country where everybody is supposed to have equal rights and opportunities, one out of four people is condemned to be untouchable.

Although the Indian Constitution guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms for all Indians, Dalit are systematically abused. Dalit are poor, deprived and socially backward. Their most basic needs of food, shelter, and safety are not fulfilled. They also cannot access decent education and employment. The systematic denial of their basic human rights results in a lack of education, food, healthcare, and economic opportunity, thereby keeping Dalit in perpetual bondage to the upper castes.

For more information:

http://www.dalitnetwork.org/go?/dfn/index

Next Steps

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We will be back in Adelaide at the beginning of October. Until the end of the year we will be on Home Assignment with OM ships. During this time we will be available to report back on our experience with the Logos Hope and to thank many who have participated with us on this journey of faith.

We do not plan to visit the UK but will be available to travel in Australia. Write to us if you would like to arrange a meeting. We prefer midweek meetings with small groups but we will also be open to ministry on the weekends.

We hope to work with OM Australia and have a passion to support the development of the Dalit Freedom Network in Australia. Dalit means crushed, oppressed and refers to the 250 million people in many kinds of modern day slavery in India today. More details can be found at:

http://www.dalitnetwork.org/go?/dfn/contact/C170/

Pray for Esther as she leaves the supportive ship community to re enter school in Australia. Pray for our daughter Michelle as she prepares to marry Dan Stevens on the 12th December in Adelaide.
Praise God for His provision and pray for the steps we now take to set up home in Australia for a season.

Our personal prayer:

Father, we are listening!
Son of God, we stand in awe of your work!
Holy Spirit, We experience your enabling and leading

A note about support:

In OM we rely on God to meet our needs through the generosity of His people - OM staff raise their own financial support. We'd like to encourage you to consider joining our financial support team as we take these next steps of faith to invest in the Kingdom of God.

We value your participation in our lives. Our desire is to see people grow and bear fruit. Our passion is God, and His gospel that sets captives free.

You can make a contribution online - click on http://www.uk.om.org/html/giving.html or

If you prefer to send a gift by mail, please make your check payable to Operation Mobilisation and include a a note that the contribution is for Mike & Ann Hey. You can send this in an envelope to OM, The Quinta Weston RhynOswestry, SY10 7LT, England

You can make a contribution online (which is tax deductible for those in the USA). This payment system is secured and requires a minimum gift of $25. To use this method:

1. Go to https://usa.om.org/GiveOnline/
2. Select the first option (Give to support OM’s ministry through a person) and click Next3. Fill out the form as follows:Full Name: Mike Hey
Where they work: Logos Hope
Gift Amount: ________
Messages: __________Click Next, then fill out your contact and credit card information.

You can give via www.om.org.au or send to 5 5 COURT STBOX HILL, VICTORIA AUSTRALIA

We appreciate your partnership and your interest in our ministry. If you have questions please contact us at gomshey@gmail.com

A unique presentation and our response

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A unique presentation - Generator exhaust pipe

The ship community organised a special thank you for our season of leadership. Here is our response to a unique gift that they presented:

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Mike with the Chief Secretary of Trinidand and Tobago, the honorable O. London

Giving thanks to God

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Our season of ministry with the Logos Hope is coming to an end. We have helped to shape the ministry and build the community. We are thankful to God for His grace, leading and strength.

Thousands of people are visiting the ship every day here in the Caribbean. As they enter the airconditioned deck they are greeted at the life boat theatre with a welcome and introduction to the ship. Then before entering the Book fair they are left with a question about hope.

With 1.3 KM of shelves and 7,000 titles there is something for everyone in the Book Fair. Our best seller is still the ancient scriptures written over 1,600 years by 40 different people with a clear message pointing to relationsip with Jesus Christ.

After the Bookfair we have an area that will eventually be known as the Journey to Life. As well as a mini theatre we have been developing a walk through interactive area with clear good news themes.

Beauty - There is beauty in God's creation. Everyone, whatever their background has been given dignity, worth and purpose.

Broken - All of us have experienced brokeness in some form. When the masks come off we share a common pain, shame and guilt. This is the reality of the world that we all live in.

Hope -Our message is clear and at it's core is the need for forgiveness, healing and deliverance. This message transcends culture and can transform worldview. It is the simple message of the love of God.

After the journey to life area on this Deck 4 experience there is an opportunity to relax in the I-cafe, meet friends or chat with a member of the crew and share experiences.

The experiece can be expanded with the Hope Theatre. This can seat 417 and has already been a venue for some very motivational events.

We thank God for the opportunity to have been a part of shaping this vision and to have been involved in helping to build the culture of this unique international team. In a few days another 96 join to add value to the mission. They will sail from Trinidand with 400 people.

On Tuesday morning Ann and I handed over leadership to Gian and Eveline Walser, from Switzerland. Gian has worked with me for a number of year and I am delighted to see God's hand on his life for this next season of leadershp.

We will return to Australia to re-connect with our church and family. Our desire:

1. Listen to God
2. Worship Him
3. Obey His will

Thank you for a great season

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Bernd and Margret Guelker with Pauline Scott and Mike and Ann on the evening of a thank you dinner for Mike & Ann

Mike's Mum

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Mike's Mum pass away on the 21st August. She is with the Lord. We thank God for the blessing that Mum brought to so many and for her clear witness to the love of Christ. Mum had a brian tumor and went peacefully to be with her saviour at the age of 80. Thank you for praying.

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Ann speaking at the official opening in Grenada. We thank God for this opportunity to be in the Caribbean at this time and to meet with Ann's family in Grenada. We stand in awe of God's hand on the ministry and the lives that have been transformed by the gospel.

Mike was in Brisbane for a few days to be with his Mum and family. His Mum is not well and does not have much longer to live. It was a special time. Praise God for the peace that he has given to Mike's Mum.

Update

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We have had a great few days in St. Vincent. Yesterdat 4,870 people came on board. Last night the youth event was packed and the message transformatonal.

Ann some other wives will be helping with a VBS this coming week.

Pray for anointing in daily ministry on board and for Jesus, the great shepherd to lead us to divine appointments.

Training

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The sun is shining and the voage is smooth. The community training is going well. Our focus in the Word this week is John 14:6.

"Jesus said, " I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."

Pray for the preparatons for this first port in the Caribbean. Pray for good news to impact thousands.

On the way to the Caribbean

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We sailed from Cork, Ireland on the 14th July. The voyage has been smooth. We have taken time as a community to reflect on the Upper Room discourse in John 13 - 17. The voyage is also a time to catch up on some communications and to prepare for the ministry ahead of us in the Caribbean.

London

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We had many friends visit us in London. We are now in in Cork, Ireland. It has been difficult to access the internet in recent weeks. So did not update the blog.

28,000 visited us in London. We pray for much fruit.

In Cork

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We have not been able to update this blog for a few weeks. We have arrived in Cork, Ireland after 18 days in London. 28,000 people visited the ship there. We thank God for the the many who received good news. We re-connected with many friends and it was a joy to have Ann's Mum visit us too.

Update

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We have had over 17,000 visitors in Cardiff so far. We continue to see many opportunities to share the love of Christ especially on the tours.

We are off the ship for a few days and return on Monday. Anticipation for the visit to London is rising. Pray for transformation in many lives during that time.

We will be in London 11th - 29th June.

Call us on +44 25079706

Mike & Ann

Cardiff

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At berth in Cardiff with the Light Ship "Helwick", a Christian Fellowship Center, moored off the bow.

Logos Hope in Dublin

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Praise God for the conversations around good news here in Dublin.

In Dublin

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Lord Mayor, Dublin, Councillor Eibhlin Byrne is led through the Photo Exhibit by Director Mike Hey (Australia)

Ann sharing at a women's conference in Belfast on the Logos Hope

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Pray that we will be an encouragement to many

Ann and Rebecca with Friends

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Sharing Good News in Belfast

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Logos Lounge in Belfast

Belfast

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Mike with the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Tom Hartley and Captain Dirk Colenbrander

Becky'graduation

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We rejoice with Rebecca in her graduation

Logos Hope in Belfast

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We had a good voyage to Belfast. The Lorod Mayor, Tom Hartley opened the Book Fair and experience deck. Hundreds of people are visiting each today. Last night we had an event for homeless people. Today we have former OM people on board for encoruagement and updates about the ministry.

We are thrilled to see the impact of the ship community in many lives.

Logos Hope video

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The Logos Hope is an experience

A joy to be in the Faeroes Islands

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We have arrived in the home port of the Logos Hope. It has been a joy to catch up with many friends here. Hundreds were on the quayeside to welcome the ship. Praise God for the support that the people of the Faeroes Islands have given to the ship ministry over the years.

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Two Chief Mates, Uni Nolsøe and Trygvi Petersen both of the Faroe Islands with Captain Dirk Colenbrander (Netherlands and Director Mike Hey (Australia)
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Arriving in Logos Hope home port

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Director Mike Hey (Australia) receives a gift of flowers from a local girl.

Arrival

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Entering the harbor at Tórshavn.