Rebecca returns to Canada on Monday for her last semester at University. Michelle had a surprise 21st birthday party on Wednesday 31st December in Adelaide. Esther is enjoying a break from School. Mike and Ann have enjoyed the relaxed days of Christmas and new year.
Yesterday, Mike, Ann and Rebecca worked as a team in the engine room to help clean and paint. We thank God for the dedication of those working each day to prepare the ship for the future.
Saturday, 3 January 2009
Friday, 2 January 2009
Thursday, 1 January 2009
Welcome to another year
It is with grateful hearts we look back over 2008. The Logos Hope is a place of much light. We see the hand of God on a community of people who represent nations and churches around the world.
We celebrated the New Year on Deck 9 (very top) of the Logos Hope. We had a great veiw of the fireworks being let off around the city. It was a special experience for all of us on board.
Earlier in the evening we worshipped God and listened as several shared about His work in their lives during the last year.
At the beginning of this year we have corporate times of silence as we focus on our vision of God for this coming year.
We will be meditating in scriptures:
Psalm 103
Psalm 46
Haggai 1 & 2
We celebrated the New Year on Deck 9 (very top) of the Logos Hope. We had a great veiw of the fireworks being let off around the city. It was a special experience for all of us on board.
Earlier in the evening we worshipped God and listened as several shared about His work in their lives during the last year.
At the beginning of this year we have corporate times of silence as we focus on our vision of God for this coming year.
We will be meditating in scriptures:
Psalm 103
Psalm 46
Haggai 1 & 2
Wednesday, 31 December 2008
Encouragement
As we look towards 2009 we give thanks to God for His faithfulness throughout this last year. We can look towards 2009 with courage because He is with us. We stand in awe of Him and pray that He will be honored in all the places that we go.
"be still and know that I am God"
Psalm 46:10
Tuesday, 30 December 2008
Prayer
Pray for the work continuing in readiness for the PSSC (passenger Ship Safety certificate.
Pray that we will discover God's agenda as we take tome to be quiet in His presence.
Pray for more people to join the Logos Hope to serve the nations.
Praise God for His faithfulness.
Thank God for His provision.
Pray that we will discover God's agenda as we take tome to be quiet in His presence.
Pray for more people to join the Logos Hope to serve the nations.
Praise God for His faithfulness.
Thank God for His provision.
Saturday, 27 December 2008
Investing in People
Pray for wisdom as we take time to support the Logos Hope community. Pray for encouragement as we continue to prepare for the future.
The work on the generator is progresssing and there are many other tasks that need to be completed before the end of January. Pray that our Engineers will have wisdom in the details. Pray for the supply of materials in good time.
We hope to sail to the Netherlands in February and then on to the United Kingdom, Faroe Islands, Ireland and then later in the year to sail to the Carribbean. Pray for the preparations for the ministry that is ahead of us.
Pray that good news will transform lives every day on the Logos Hope.
The work on the generator is progresssing and there are many other tasks that need to be completed before the end of January. Pray that our Engineers will have wisdom in the details. Pray for the supply of materials in good time.
We hope to sail to the Netherlands in February and then on to the United Kingdom, Faroe Islands, Ireland and then later in the year to sail to the Carribbean. Pray for the preparations for the ministry that is ahead of us.
Pray that good news will transform lives every day on the Logos Hope.
Friday, 26 December 2008
Thursday, 25 December 2008
Christmas
We rejoice as we remember the miraculous birth of Jesus. His life is now in us. This is God’s gift. It is the gift of salvation. The miracle of His presence with us transforms our understanding of reality. It is a time to be refreshed and to remember with joy this gift of Christ with us.
Nothing is impossible for God! We can trust him for the miraculous. You are living the miracle of His presence. He is able to do far more than we imagine. Thank Him for the gift of forgiveness. Thank Him for the gift of righteousness. Thank Him for the gift of His love. Thank Him for the gift of His PEACE. Thank Him for the gift of His Son with us today.
Nothing is impossible for God! We can trust him for the miraculous. You are living the miracle of His presence. He is able to do far more than we imagine. Thank Him for the gift of forgiveness. Thank Him for the gift of righteousness. Thank Him for the gift of His love. Thank Him for the gift of His PEACE. Thank Him for the gift of His Son with us today.
Pray for the Oppressed
Evil holds millions captive to slavery, poverty, oppression, disease and addiction. Pray for God's intervention. Pray for those who take initiative to bring transformation and restore dignity to the broken peoples of our world. Check these websites for information on the Dalits of India:
http://www.dalitnetwork.org/
http://www.josephdsouza.com/
http://www.dalitnetwork.org/
http://www.josephdsouza.com/
Christmas Greetings
We thank our Father for the gift of Christ in us.
Happy and Joyful Christmas
We celebrate The Gift in 2008
Wednesday, 24 December 2008
Financial Support
How are we financed on Logos Hope
Those on board the Logos Hope are responsible for raising personal financial support. This support provides for all our personal needs while on board including food and accomodation, toiletries, Esther's schooling, medical needs and even pocket money. It also helps towards the overall running costs of the ship such as fuel, port fees etc.We also need to raise some extra support to help Rebecca complete her education. Write to her if you would like more details. heygirl1@gmail.com
If you would like to be partners with us and help support us financially, please contact us by email for more details:
gomshey@gmail.com
Mike & Ann
Short term workers
Pray that God will bring Short term people in 2009. We need more help to launch the ship into ministry. Check out the web site for more information:
Logos Hope
Tuesday, 23 December 2008
Web sites
We invite you to partner with us as we live to invest in people. Our personal vision is to see those around us grow and bear fruit that brings real transformation. Send us an email if you would like more information about our ministy. We send out a monthy prayer calendar.
Email us at: gomshey@gmail.com
Vist these web sites:
http://www.omships.org/
http://www.om.org/
http://www.logoshope.org/
http://www.doulos.org/
http://www.om.org.au/
Email us at: gomshey@gmail.com
Vist these web sites:
http://www.omships.org/
http://www.om.org/
http://www.logoshope.org/
http://www.doulos.org/
http://www.om.org.au/
Living by Faith
We look back over this last year with gratitude for the faithfulness of God and His unfailing love demonstrated in so many ways. We have expeienced His grace. He has given what we do not deserve. So much has been done on board to prepare the ship. We see His guiding hand in the details of our daily lives.
He is faithful towards us. He sees the frustrations and failures. We can tust His unfailing love. In Zehariah 3 we have a clear picture of what it means to stand in the presence of God in need of His grace.
1. We stand in His presence believing and confessing our need of Him
2. We stand in His presence knowing that the Lord rejects the accusations
3. We stand in His presence to receive His righteousness as a gift of grace
4. We stand in His presence with Hope in the work of the Messiah.
He is faithful towards us. He sees the frustrations and failures. We can tust His unfailing love. In Zehariah 3 we have a clear picture of what it means to stand in the presence of God in need of His grace.
1. We stand in His presence believing and confessing our need of Him
2. We stand in His presence knowing that the Lord rejects the accusations
3. We stand in His presence to receive His righteousness as a gift of grace
4. We stand in His presence with Hope in the work of the Messiah.
Monday, 22 December 2008
Christmas Greetings
The Hope we have brings joy today. We celebrate Christmas with a large international family
Christmas around the world
http://www.omships.org/share/index.php?id=2008-12-Christmas_Around_The_World
A place of Hope with a focus on the true meaning of Christmas
Saturday, 20 December 2008
Update
The ship is open to the public this weekend. Pray for many opportunities to connect with our visitors and that the expereience will take everyone a step closer to Truth.
The work on the generator is progressing. We hope that the Surveyor will be able to visit at the end of January and that we will be able to obtain the Passenger Ship Safety certificate. We are praying for a pipe fitter and two experienced engineers to join us after Christmas to help strengthen the team work on the gnerator and to help with the general work in the engine room.
We also need people to join in January and in March. There are many opportunties for service and growth. Check out the Logos Hope website: www.logoshope.org
The work on the generator is progressing. We hope that the Surveyor will be able to visit at the end of January and that we will be able to obtain the Passenger Ship Safety certificate. We are praying for a pipe fitter and two experienced engineers to join us after Christmas to help strengthen the team work on the gnerator and to help with the general work in the engine room.
We also need people to join in January and in March. There are many opportunties for service and growth. Check out the Logos Hope website: www.logoshope.org
Friday, 19 December 2008
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Esther turned sixteen on the 18th December
Esther is now sixteen. Tonight we celebrate with a birthday party in the Staff lounge of Logos Hope. Rebecca is with us for Christmas. She graduates from Trinity Western in April 2009.
Monday, 15 December 2008
Update
Dear Friends,
The Christmas around the world weekends have been well attended by local people. The Logos Hope community includes ordinary people from many cultures and walks of life. We have seen a buzz of life on the Logos Hope experience deck. We will open for another weekend.
The Christmas around the world weekends have been well attended by local people. The Logos Hope community includes ordinary people from many cultures and walks of life. We have seen a buzz of life on the Logos Hope experience deck. We will open for another weekend.
Tuesday, 2 December 2008
On the weekend over 1,100 people visited the Logos Hope. We had a live nativity scene complete with goat and sheep. The Book Faire looks great and the feature on deck 4 was the Christmas around the world cultural displays with opportunity to sample snacks and interact with the international team. The International cafe was a place to relax, chat and enjoy some good news performances by the Logos Hope crew.
Lloyd Nicholas Logos Hope Project Director in the Book Fair
Thousands of people have worked together to make the Logos Hope experience a reality. I thank God for the leadership that Lloyd has given to the project in the midst of many challenges. Our faith is in God. We have not taken the shortest route but we have been prepared for what is ahead of us through this walk of faith in the Logos Hope project and minstry.International Cafe
Praise God that over 1,100 people visited the Logos Hope last weekend and many enjoyed the I-cafe and conversations with the crew.
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