Jason and Parmesh preparing a great Indian curry on Logos Hope
Friday, 4 September 2009
Commissioning the next generation
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
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.
Thursday, 3 September 2009
Who are the Dalits?
(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
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
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
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
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:
Giving thanks to God
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
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
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
Thank you for a great season
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
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.
Thursday, 20 August 2009
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.
Saturday, 1 August 2009
Update
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.
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.
Thursday, 23 July 2009
Training
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.
"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.
Sunday, 19 July 2009
On the way to the Caribbean
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.
Saturday, 4 July 2009
London
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.
Friday, 3 July 2009
In Cork
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.
Saturday, 6 June 2009
Update
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
Saturday, 30 May 2009
Cardiff
At berth in Cardiff with the Light Ship "Helwick", a Christian Fellowship Center, moored off the bow.Saturday, 23 May 2009
In Dublin
Lord Mayor, Dublin, Councillor Eibhlin Byrne is led through the Photo Exhibit by Director Mike Hey (Australia)Saturday, 16 May 2009
Ann sharing at a women's conference in Belfast on the Logos Hope
Pray that we will be an encouragement to manySaturday, 9 May 2009
Wednesday, 6 May 2009
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Saturday, 2 May 2009
Logos Hope in Belfast
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.
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