Dear seafarer's friends, 12/19/10 - 12/25/10
Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our
Lord. (2Ti. 1:2)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
4 ships on Monday:
MOYRA, BLUSTER, GLORIOUS EXPRESS, and BALTIC ID
- All Filipino; Filipino, Dutch, Russia, and Ukrainian; All Indian;
All Chinese. We visited the third ship last Jun. There were three
Christians on board, chief cook, general steward, and bosun.
Prayed with them and blessed their families. Receptive. An
initial visit on the last ship. The captain agreed that we can come
and sing Christmas caroling on the ship tomorrow night.
1 ship on Tuesday:
BALTIC ID - All Chinese. Seventeen from WHCC, two from
HCC, we formed this Gospel team and went caroling on this ship.
Five seamen showed their interest and conversion to Jesus Christ.
One converter and four prospects. Prayed with them and for their
families. Receptive.
Prayer requesrt:
1. A new 10' x 15' storage room.
2. The access to the Dock Status Report, and Shipping Schedule
for the Port of Houston.
Those prayers have been answered promptly. Praise the Lord.
From all of us at Lifeline to seamen we want to wish you and your family a very
blessed Christmas season and prosperous New Year. We so appreciate the gifts
and love you have shown to the seamen during this time. I know that the high seas
can be a lonely place, especially when away from friends and family. A special
thanks to all who went caroling on the ships with Thomas.
We love you all and pray for a special blessing on your household this Christmas
season.
For to you is born this day in the town of David a Savior, Who is Christ the Lord!
Luke 2:11
Merry Christmas,
From the Malone's
I am going to attend the Chinese Mission Conference in Philadelphia
from 26 to 30 this month. The email will be resumed after that.
The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you. (2Ti. 4:22)
Your brother in Christ Thomas Tao
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Saturday, December 11, 2010
12/05/10 - 12/11/10
Dear seafarer's friends, 12/05/10 - 12/11/10
Grace and peace to you from God the Father and the Lord Jesus
Christ. (2Th. 1:2)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
5 ships on Monday:
SEAMERCURY, RICKMERS HAMBURG, MOONLIGHT
VENTURE, BBC ROMANIA, and NORDIC HELSINKI - All
Filipino; Filipino, two Chinese, Romanian, and Ukrainian; All
Chinese; All Russian; All Russian. We were on the second ship
last Jul., and the third ship last Aug. (See pic. 1 for the Chinese
fourth engineer on the second ship). (See pic. 2 for two of the
crew on the third ship). Prayed with them and for their families.
All receptive.
5 ships on Tuesday:
JO EIK, BOW SKY, BBC MONTANA, FPMC 24, and
BEILUN WHALE - All Filipino; Filipino, and Norwegian;
Filipino, Myanmar, and Ukrainian; All Chinese; All Chinese.
A revisit on the first ship from ten days ago. We visited the
third ship last Oct. We were on the fourth ship last Jul. There
were two Christians on board, second officer and a pump man.
(See pic. 3 for the second officer in the middle). (See pic. 4 for
the chief engineer). (See pic. 5 for part of the crew). Prayed
with them and blessed the crew. All receptive.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the ship visiting
today.
6 ships on Thursday:
SONGA EMERALD, INDUSTRIAL DOLPHIN, BASUTO,
and CHEMBULK KOBE - All Filipino; All Filipino; Filipino,
and Russian; Filipino, and Myanmar. We visited the first ship
last year this month, the second ship a year ago before last
Aug., the last ship last Jun. All receptive. Prayed and blessed
the ships.
ATLANTIC MONTERREY, and GEORGIANA - Chinese,
and Filipino; All Chinese. We were on the first ship last Oct.
There were two Jesus believers on board, the second engineer,
and bosun. They are not baptized yet. (See pic. 6 for the
second engineer is the second from the right, bosun is the
second from the left). (See pic. 7 for part of the crew on the
last ship). Prayed with them and blessed the ships.
Someone from Fort Bend Community Church came and
helped the ministry today.
7 ships on Friday:
STOLT SISTO, MAEMI, CAPTAIN MARKOS NL, MIM
SHANGHAI, and BALTIC MERCUR - Filipino, and Russian;
Filipino, and Indian; Filipino, and Croatian; Indian, and
Ukrainian; All Russian. We visited the first ship last Oct., the
last ship last Apr. (See pic. 8 for part of the crew on the third
ship). Took two seamen from the third ship to Best Buy. There
were two Indian Christians on the fourth ship, one able seaman
and the third engineer. Prayed with them and blessed the crew.
DA ZHONG, and NALUHU - All Chinese; All Chinese. We
were on the first ship just last month. (See pic. 9 for some of the
crew). An initial visit on the last ship. (See pic 10 for the captain
on the right and the chief officer on the left). Prayed with the
captain, and he agreed that we can come again tomorrow to
have a Christmas caroling on the ship.
1 ship Saturday:
NALUHU - All Chinese. A revisit on the ship. (See pic. 11).
Ninteen people, one from HCC, fourteen from FBCC including
Pastor Tak Poon, four from WHCC went together to have the
caroling on boat. We delivered a short message, and four
seamen came to the Lord. Praise Him in the morning, praise Him
in noon time, praise HIm when the sun goes down.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. (2Th. 3:18)
Your brother in Christ Thomas Tao
Grace and peace to you from God the Father and the Lord Jesus
Christ. (2Th. 1:2)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
5 ships on Monday:
SEAMERCURY, RICKMERS HAMBURG, MOONLIGHT
VENTURE, BBC ROMANIA, and NORDIC HELSINKI - All
Filipino; Filipino, two Chinese, Romanian, and Ukrainian; All
Chinese; All Russian; All Russian. We were on the second ship
last Jul., and the third ship last Aug. (See pic. 1 for the Chinese
fourth engineer on the second ship). (See pic. 2 for two of the
crew on the third ship). Prayed with them and for their families.
All receptive.
5 ships on Tuesday:
JO EIK, BOW SKY, BBC MONTANA, FPMC 24, and
BEILUN WHALE - All Filipino; Filipino, and Norwegian;
Filipino, Myanmar, and Ukrainian; All Chinese; All Chinese.
A revisit on the first ship from ten days ago. We visited the
third ship last Oct. We were on the fourth ship last Jul. There
were two Christians on board, second officer and a pump man.
(See pic. 3 for the second officer in the middle). (See pic. 4 for
the chief engineer). (See pic. 5 for part of the crew). Prayed
with them and blessed the crew. All receptive.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the ship visiting
today.
6 ships on Thursday:
SONGA EMERALD, INDUSTRIAL DOLPHIN, BASUTO,
and CHEMBULK KOBE - All Filipino; All Filipino; Filipino,
and Russian; Filipino, and Myanmar. We visited the first ship
last year this month, the second ship a year ago before last
Aug., the last ship last Jun. All receptive. Prayed and blessed
the ships.
ATLANTIC MONTERREY, and GEORGIANA - Chinese,
and Filipino; All Chinese. We were on the first ship last Oct.
There were two Jesus believers on board, the second engineer,
and bosun. They are not baptized yet. (See pic. 6 for the
second engineer is the second from the right, bosun is the
second from the left). (See pic. 7 for part of the crew on the
last ship). Prayed with them and blessed the ships.
Someone from Fort Bend Community Church came and
helped the ministry today.
7 ships on Friday:
STOLT SISTO, MAEMI, CAPTAIN MARKOS NL, MIM
SHANGHAI, and BALTIC MERCUR - Filipino, and Russian;
Filipino, and Indian; Filipino, and Croatian; Indian, and
Ukrainian; All Russian. We visited the first ship last Oct., the
last ship last Apr. (See pic. 8 for part of the crew on the third
ship). Took two seamen from the third ship to Best Buy. There
were two Indian Christians on the fourth ship, one able seaman
and the third engineer. Prayed with them and blessed the crew.
DA ZHONG, and NALUHU - All Chinese; All Chinese. We
were on the first ship just last month. (See pic. 9 for some of the
crew). An initial visit on the last ship. (See pic 10 for the captain
on the right and the chief officer on the left). Prayed with the
captain, and he agreed that we can come again tomorrow to
have a Christmas caroling on the ship.
1 ship Saturday:
NALUHU - All Chinese. A revisit on the ship. (See pic. 11).
Ninteen people, one from HCC, fourteen from FBCC including
Pastor Tak Poon, four from WHCC went together to have the
caroling on boat. We delivered a short message, and four
seamen came to the Lord. Praise Him in the morning, praise Him
in noon time, praise HIm when the sun goes down.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. (2Th. 3:18)
Your brother in Christ Thomas Tao
Saturday, December 4, 2010
11/28/10 - 12/04/10
Dear seafarer's friends, 11/28/10 - 12/04/10
Grace and peace to you. (1Th. 1:1)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
9 ships on Monday:
ANJA, STOLT SNELAND, and ATLANTIC RANNER -
Russian, and Ukrainian; Russian, and Ukrainian; All Ukrainian.
We visited the first and the second ship both in last Jul., and the
last ship a year before last Jul. Blessed the ships. All responsive.
STAR FRASER, SEA KING, SZYMANOWSKI, LIAMARE,
IKAN ALTAMIRA, and PRINCESS NATALIE - All Filipino;
All Filipino; Filipino, and Polish; Filipino, and Dutch; Chinese;
Filipino, and one Ghanaian; Filipino, Romanian, Ukrainian, and
one Greek. We visited the first ship a year before last Sep., the
third ship last Jul. We were on the fifth ship two weeks ago.
She just got back from Mexico. I visited a lot of old friends.
And took three of them, two oilers, and the second officer, to
Wal Mart, then Seafarer's Center.
4 ships on Tuesday:
OKHOTSK SEA, HELLAS FOS, TOPFLIGHT, and IKAN
ALTAMIRA - All Russian; Filipino, and four Greek; Filipino,
Myanmar, and Korean; Chinese, Filipino, and one Ghanaian.
A revisit on the last ship. Prayed with them and blessed the
ships. All receptive.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the ship visitation
today.
6 ships on Thursday:
SAFMARINE KWANZA, MALTE B, BBC GIBRALTAR,
and SCHIPPERSGRACHT - All Ukrainian; All Ukrainian;
Ukrainian, and Russian; Filipino, Russian, Finland, Dutch,
and South African. We visited the second ship just last
month, the third ship last Oct. All receptive. Blessed the
ships.
MINANUR CERI, and CAPE YORK - All Turkish; All
Chinese. We were on the first ship just last month. There
was one Christian on the last ship, the fourth engineer. (See
pic. 1 for part of the crew). Prayed with them and took
three of them, chief engineer, chief cook, and third engineer
to Best Buy.
Alfredo Go from Houston's First Baptist Church came and
helped the ministry today.
5 ships on Friday:
PEGASUS HIGHWAY, STOLT VISION, SOPHIE,
GOLDEN MIA, and CAPE YORK - Filipino, and Japanese;
All Indian, but one Russian chief officer; All Myanmar;
Myanmar, Korean, and four Chinese; All Chinese. We were
on the second ship two years before last Jul., the third ship
and the fourth ship both last May. A revisit on the last ship.
There were four Christians on the second ship, one ordinary
seaman, one oiler, pump man, and electric engineer. (See pic
2 for some of the crew on the fourth ship). Please pray for
the chief cook on the last ship. He wanted to quit smoking
but hesitated to make the decision. Prayed for the crew. All
receptive.
Payton Huang from WHCC came and helped the ministry
today.
3 ships Saturday:
STOLT VISION, PEONY, and MARIANNA - All Indian, but
one Russian chief officer; All Myanmar; All Filipino. A revisit
on the first ship. (See pic. 3 for part of the crew). (See pic. 4,
Dennis was ministering to the crew). We were on the second
ship last Aug. There was one Christian on board, chief officer.
(See pic. 5, the one in the middle is the chief officer). (See pic.
6 for part of the crew on the last ship). Prayed with them.
All receptive
Dennis En from Lakewood Church came and helped the
ministry today.
Prayer requesrt:
1. A new 10' x 15' storage room.
2. An access to the Dock Status Report, and Shipping Schedule
for the Port of Houston.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. (1Th. 5:28)
Your brother in Christ Thomas Tao
Grace and peace to you. (1Th. 1:1)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
9 ships on Monday:
ANJA, STOLT SNELAND, and ATLANTIC RANNER -
Russian, and Ukrainian; Russian, and Ukrainian; All Ukrainian.
We visited the first and the second ship both in last Jul., and the
last ship a year before last Jul. Blessed the ships. All responsive.
STAR FRASER, SEA KING, SZYMANOWSKI, LIAMARE,
IKAN ALTAMIRA, and PRINCESS NATALIE - All Filipino;
All Filipino; Filipino, and Polish; Filipino, and Dutch; Chinese;
Filipino, and one Ghanaian; Filipino, Romanian, Ukrainian, and
one Greek. We visited the first ship a year before last Sep., the
third ship last Jul. We were on the fifth ship two weeks ago.
She just got back from Mexico. I visited a lot of old friends.
And took three of them, two oilers, and the second officer, to
Wal Mart, then Seafarer's Center.
4 ships on Tuesday:
OKHOTSK SEA, HELLAS FOS, TOPFLIGHT, and IKAN
ALTAMIRA - All Russian; Filipino, and four Greek; Filipino,
Myanmar, and Korean; Chinese, Filipino, and one Ghanaian.
A revisit on the last ship. Prayed with them and blessed the
ships. All receptive.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the ship visitation
today.
6 ships on Thursday:
SAFMARINE KWANZA, MALTE B, BBC GIBRALTAR,
and SCHIPPERSGRACHT - All Ukrainian; All Ukrainian;
Ukrainian, and Russian; Filipino, Russian, Finland, Dutch,
and South African. We visited the second ship just last
month, the third ship last Oct. All receptive. Blessed the
ships.
MINANUR CERI, and CAPE YORK - All Turkish; All
Chinese. We were on the first ship just last month. There
was one Christian on the last ship, the fourth engineer. (See
pic. 1 for part of the crew). Prayed with them and took
three of them, chief engineer, chief cook, and third engineer
to Best Buy.
Alfredo Go from Houston's First Baptist Church came and
helped the ministry today.
5 ships on Friday:
PEGASUS HIGHWAY, STOLT VISION, SOPHIE,
GOLDEN MIA, and CAPE YORK - Filipino, and Japanese;
All Indian, but one Russian chief officer; All Myanmar;
Myanmar, Korean, and four Chinese; All Chinese. We were
on the second ship two years before last Jul., the third ship
and the fourth ship both last May. A revisit on the last ship.
There were four Christians on the second ship, one ordinary
seaman, one oiler, pump man, and electric engineer. (See pic
2 for some of the crew on the fourth ship). Please pray for
the chief cook on the last ship. He wanted to quit smoking
but hesitated to make the decision. Prayed for the crew. All
receptive.
Payton Huang from WHCC came and helped the ministry
today.
3 ships Saturday:
STOLT VISION, PEONY, and MARIANNA - All Indian, but
one Russian chief officer; All Myanmar; All Filipino. A revisit
on the first ship. (See pic. 3 for part of the crew). (See pic. 4,
Dennis was ministering to the crew). We were on the second
ship last Aug. There was one Christian on board, chief officer.
(See pic. 5, the one in the middle is the chief officer). (See pic.
6 for part of the crew on the last ship). Prayed with them.
All receptive
Dennis En from Lakewood Church came and helped the
ministry today.
Prayer requesrt:
1. A new 10' x 15' storage room.
2. An access to the Dock Status Report, and Shipping Schedule
for the Port of Houston.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. (1Th. 5:28)
Your brother in Christ Thomas Tao
Saturday, November 27, 2010
11/21/10 - 11/27/10
Dear seafarer's friends, 11/21/10 - 11/27/10
Grace and peace to you from God our Father. (Col. 1:2)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
5 ships on Monday:
STAR FUJI, DREGGEN, THOR LIGHT, NEW VISION, and
ALPINE LOYALTY - All Filipino; All Indian; All Ukrainian;
All Chinese; Filipino, Indian, Russian, and two Polish. A revisit
on the first ship. We were on the second ship last Mar. There
were three Christians on board, second officer, fitter, and one
able seaman. (See pic. 1 for part of the crew). Prayed with
them and blessed the crew. An initial visit on the fourth ship.
4 ships on Tuesday:
NEW VISION, CLIPPER HARMONY, DA ZHONG, and
FAABORG - All Chinese; All Chinese; All Chinese; Filipino,
and Russian. We were on the second ship and the third ship
last Jul. We visited the last ship last Jul. (See pic. 2 for the
captain and I on the first ship). (See pic. 3, captain). (See pic.
4 for some of the crew. First one from the left is the chief
cook). Prayed with them and blessed the ship. Receptive.
3 ships on Friday:
GASCHEM DOLLART, NORWID, and TOSCA - Filipino,
German, and Polish; All Polish; Filipino, and Mexico. We
visited the first ship last Aug. We were on the second ship a
year before last Aug. Prayed for them and their families. All
receptive.
6 ships Saturday:
JO EIK, ATLANTIC GRACE, MARINA ACE, and BBC
ZARATE - All Filipino; All Filipino; Filipino, and Korean;
Filipino, Russian, and Ukrainian. We visited the first ship and
the third ship both last Jun., the second ship last Apr., and the
last ship a year before last Aug. Prayed with them. All
receptive.
GOLDEN CHARLOTTE, and ATLANTIC TRADER -
Myanmar, and Chinese; Russian, and Ukrainian. We were on
the first ship last Aug., the last ship last Sep. (See pic. 5 for the
Chinese third officer). Prayed with him and was receptive.
Prayer requesrt:
1. A new 10' x 15' storage room.
2. An access to the Dock Status Report, and Shipping Schedule
for the Port of Houston.
Grace be with you. (Col. 4:18)
Your brother in Christ Thomas Tao
Grace and peace to you from God our Father. (Col. 1:2)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
5 ships on Monday:
STAR FUJI, DREGGEN, THOR LIGHT, NEW VISION, and
ALPINE LOYALTY - All Filipino; All Indian; All Ukrainian;
All Chinese; Filipino, Indian, Russian, and two Polish. A revisit
on the first ship. We were on the second ship last Mar. There
were three Christians on board, second officer, fitter, and one
able seaman. (See pic. 1 for part of the crew). Prayed with
them and blessed the crew. An initial visit on the fourth ship.
4 ships on Tuesday:
NEW VISION, CLIPPER HARMONY, DA ZHONG, and
FAABORG - All Chinese; All Chinese; All Chinese; Filipino,
and Russian. We were on the second ship and the third ship
last Jul. We visited the last ship last Jul. (See pic. 2 for the
captain and I on the first ship). (See pic. 3, captain). (See pic.
4 for some of the crew. First one from the left is the chief
cook). Prayed with them and blessed the ship. Receptive.
3 ships on Friday:
GASCHEM DOLLART, NORWID, and TOSCA - Filipino,
German, and Polish; All Polish; Filipino, and Mexico. We
visited the first ship last Aug. We were on the second ship a
year before last Aug. Prayed for them and their families. All
receptive.
6 ships Saturday:
JO EIK, ATLANTIC GRACE, MARINA ACE, and BBC
ZARATE - All Filipino; All Filipino; Filipino, and Korean;
Filipino, Russian, and Ukrainian. We visited the first ship and
the third ship both last Jun., the second ship last Apr., and the
last ship a year before last Aug. Prayed with them. All
receptive.
GOLDEN CHARLOTTE, and ATLANTIC TRADER -
Myanmar, and Chinese; Russian, and Ukrainian. We were on
the first ship last Aug., the last ship last Sep. (See pic. 5 for the
Chinese third officer). Prayed with him and was receptive.
Prayer requesrt:
1. A new 10' x 15' storage room.
2. An access to the Dock Status Report, and Shipping Schedule
for the Port of Houston.
Grace be with you. (Col. 4:18)
Your brother in Christ Thomas Tao
Saturday, November 20, 2010
11/14/10 - 11/20/10
Dear seafarer's friends, 11/14/10 - 11/20/10
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus
Christ. (Php. 1:2)
Our web-link is:www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
1 ship on Sunday:
IKAN ALTAMIRA - Filipino, Chinese, and two Ghanaian. A
revisit on this ship. Took six seamen to Fort Bend Community
Church for Worship Service and Sunday School. We had
lunch together with the people there. And then we went to
Wal Mart. (See pic. 1 for the six). Prayed in the car and they
all receptive.
6 ships on Tuesday:
STAR GRAN, PLEIADES LEADER, BARITO, and
CLIPPER DAISY - All Filipino; Filipino, and Romanian;
Indonesian, and Korean; All Indian. We were on the last ship
last Jun. There were four Christians on board, second officer,
fitter, one able seaman, and general steward. (See pic. 2 for
the second officer on the left and the able seaman in the
middle). Prayed with them. All receptive.
IKAN ALTAMIRA, and SANKO MERMAID - Chinese,
Filipino, Polish, and two Ghanaian; Chinese, and Filipino. A
revisit on the first ship. This time we brought all the Gospel
materials and Bibles with us. We gave all of them out. Steven
was ministering to an oiler. He got more and more interested in
it. When Steven asked him about the Baptism, he said he
wanted to get Baptized. (See pic. 3 for the sprinkler). I gave
him a Christian name "Paul". (See pic. 4 for Steven ministering
to the two Chinese cadets, in the back). All receptive.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the ship visiting
today.
6 ships on Thursday:
TAINO MAIDEN, BANGKOK HIGHWAY, and HIGH WIND
- All Filipino; Filipino, and Bulgarian; All Indian. We visited the
second ship last month. There were seven Christians on the last
ship, two fitters, an ordinary seaman, one cadet, chief cook,
general steward, and one oiler. (See pic. 5 for part of the crew).
Prayed with them and they all receptive.
GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP, ATLANTIC COZUMEL, and
OCEAN PRINCESS - Filipino, Russian, Myanmar, and three
Chinese; Filipino, Myanmar, and Chinese; All Chinese. We
were on the first ship last Jul., the second ship last Sep., the last
ship a year before last Jul. (See pic. 6 for some of the crew).
All responsive. An initial visit on the last ship.
Someone from FBCC came and helped the ministry today.
7 ships on Friday:
STAR FUJI, BBC PORTUGAL, CLIPPER LEGEND, and
PALESSA - All Filipino; Filipino, and Russian; All Russian; All
Ukrainian. We visited the first ship last Jul., the second ship
last Sep., the third ship two years before last May, the last ship
last Aug. Prayed for them and their families. Receptive.
EAGLE EXPRESS, OCEAN PRINCESS, and AVRA - All
Indian; All Chinese; Greek, Myanmar, and Morocco. A revisit
on the second ship. Chief engineer is a Christian. (See pic. 7,
the one on the right). There were three Christians on the first
ship, bosun, cadet, and an able seaman. (See pic. 8 for part of
the crew). Pray with them and took the second officer to
Seafarer Center.
2 ships Saturday:
IKAN ALTAMINA, and RICKMERS NEW ORLEANS -
Filipino, Chinese, and two Ghanaian; Filipino, Romanian,
Chinese, and Sri Lanka. We were on the first ship last May,
the second ship last Jul. Invited the Chinese seamen to come
church with me tomorrow.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
(Php. 4:23)
Your brother in Christ Thomas Tao
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus
Christ. (Php. 1:2)
Our web-link is:www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
1 ship on Sunday:
IKAN ALTAMIRA - Filipino, Chinese, and two Ghanaian. A
revisit on this ship. Took six seamen to Fort Bend Community
Church for Worship Service and Sunday School. We had
lunch together with the people there. And then we went to
Wal Mart. (See pic. 1 for the six). Prayed in the car and they
all receptive.
6 ships on Tuesday:
STAR GRAN, PLEIADES LEADER, BARITO, and
CLIPPER DAISY - All Filipino; Filipino, and Romanian;
Indonesian, and Korean; All Indian. We were on the last ship
last Jun. There were four Christians on board, second officer,
fitter, one able seaman, and general steward. (See pic. 2 for
the second officer on the left and the able seaman in the
middle). Prayed with them. All receptive.
IKAN ALTAMIRA, and SANKO MERMAID - Chinese,
Filipino, Polish, and two Ghanaian; Chinese, and Filipino. A
revisit on the first ship. This time we brought all the Gospel
materials and Bibles with us. We gave all of them out. Steven
was ministering to an oiler. He got more and more interested in
it. When Steven asked him about the Baptism, he said he
wanted to get Baptized. (See pic. 3 for the sprinkler). I gave
him a Christian name "Paul". (See pic. 4 for Steven ministering
to the two Chinese cadets, in the back). All receptive.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the ship visiting
today.
6 ships on Thursday:
TAINO MAIDEN, BANGKOK HIGHWAY, and HIGH WIND
- All Filipino; Filipino, and Bulgarian; All Indian. We visited the
second ship last month. There were seven Christians on the last
ship, two fitters, an ordinary seaman, one cadet, chief cook,
general steward, and one oiler. (See pic. 5 for part of the crew).
Prayed with them and they all receptive.
GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP, ATLANTIC COZUMEL, and
OCEAN PRINCESS - Filipino, Russian, Myanmar, and three
Chinese; Filipino, Myanmar, and Chinese; All Chinese. We
were on the first ship last Jul., the second ship last Sep., the last
ship a year before last Jul. (See pic. 6 for some of the crew).
All responsive. An initial visit on the last ship.
Someone from FBCC came and helped the ministry today.
7 ships on Friday:
STAR FUJI, BBC PORTUGAL, CLIPPER LEGEND, and
PALESSA - All Filipino; Filipino, and Russian; All Russian; All
Ukrainian. We visited the first ship last Jul., the second ship
last Sep., the third ship two years before last May, the last ship
last Aug. Prayed for them and their families. Receptive.
EAGLE EXPRESS, OCEAN PRINCESS, and AVRA - All
Indian; All Chinese; Greek, Myanmar, and Morocco. A revisit
on the second ship. Chief engineer is a Christian. (See pic. 7,
the one on the right). There were three Christians on the first
ship, bosun, cadet, and an able seaman. (See pic. 8 for part of
the crew). Pray with them and took the second officer to
Seafarer Center.
2 ships Saturday:
IKAN ALTAMINA, and RICKMERS NEW ORLEANS -
Filipino, Chinese, and two Ghanaian; Filipino, Romanian,
Chinese, and Sri Lanka. We were on the first ship last May,
the second ship last Jul. Invited the Chinese seamen to come
church with me tomorrow.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
(Php. 4:23)
Your brother in Christ Thomas Tao
Saturday, November 13, 2010
11/07/10 - 11/13/10
Dear seafarer's friends, 11/7/10 - 11/13/10
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus
Christ. (Eph. 1:2)
Our web-link is:www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
5 ships on Monday:
SAT NUNKI, HAI CHANG, GHETTY BOTTIGLIERI,
EGRET BULKER, and JENNY N - All Chinese; All Chinese;
All Indian; All Indian; Filipino, and Indian. An initial visit on
the first ship. A third time visit on the second ship. The
second officer seriously grabbed me aside and wanted me to
pray for the ship, for his family and for himself. We prayed
about seven minutes, and I can see he felt relieved. He is a
prospect. His family are all Christians. We visited the third
ship last Nov. There were two Christians on board, chief cook
and general steward. (See pic. 1 for some of the crew). We
prayed together and they were receptive. There was only one
Christian on the fourth ship, the second officer.
6 ships on Tuesday:
STAR EAGLE, LEADER, and LAPIS ARROW - All Filipino;
Filipino, and Indian; Filipino, Ukrainian, and Bulgarian. We
visited the first ship last Jul., the last ship last Sep. All
receptive.
SAT NUNKI, SIGLOO STAR, and BBC ODER - All
Chinese; Sri Lanka, and Russian; Russian, and Ukrainian. A
revisit on the first ship. (See pic. 2 for the engineers in the
engineer room). (See pic. 3 for Steven ministering to one of
the cadet). (See pic. 4 for another group of evangelization).
(See pic 5 for the captain and Steven). (See pic. 6 for the
chief cook on the left, general steward on the right).
Receptive.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the ship visiting
today.
5 ships on Wednesday:
RUBY STAR, LACANAU, ORIENTAL, IKAN
ALTAMIRA, and OCEAN BELLE - All Indian; Filipino, and
French; Filipino, Romanian, and Greek; Filipino, Chinese,
Singaporean, and Ghanaian; All Chinese. We visited the
second ship last Jul., the third ship a year before last May, the
fourth ship last May. A revisit from last week on the last ship.
There were three Christians on the first ship, captain, general
steward, and electric engineer. (See pic. 7 for the general
steward on the far left, chief engineer on the second from the
right, second cook on the far right). I prayed with them and
took chief engineer to Wal Mart and sent him back. He is a
Hindu and he asked for a Malayalam Bible and I gave him one.
1 ship on Thursday:
NILS B - Ukrainian, and Russian. Receptive.
Alfredo Go from Houston's First Baptist Church and Payton
Huang from WHCC came and joined the ministry today.
Actually we went to take the escort class for their TWIC this
afternoon. So we can bring more people to visit the ships.
10 ships on Friday:
SAN FERNANDO, STOLT GLORY, STOLT SUN, RM
POWER, K. OPAL, LINGE TRADER, and ALAM AMAN II
- All Filipino; All Filipino; Filipino, and Russian; Filipino, and
Romanian; Filipino, and Korean; Filipino, and Ukrainian;
Chinese, Filipino, Indonesian, and Malaysian. We visited the
third and the sixth ships both on the last Sep. The second ship
was in a transaction of selling to another company. So, the
entire Filipino crew was switching to a Latvian and Ukrainian
crew. (See pic. 8 for some of the crew on the last ship).
Prayed with them and blessed the crew.
MCT ARCTURUS, STENA CONCERT, and DUBAI STAR
- All Russian; All Indian; Indian, and Bengalese. We visited the
first ship last Aug. We were on the second ship a year before
last Sep. There were five Christians on board, old chief cook,
and new chief cook; old chief cook is going home tomorrow;
an ordinary seaman, an able seaman, and bosun. (See pic. 9
for some of the crew on board). Prayed with them and they
were all responsive.
2 ships Saturday:
IKAN ALTAMINA, and RICKMERS NEW ORLEANS -
Filipino, Chinese, and two Ghanaian; Filipino, Romanian,
Chinese, and Sri Lanka. We were on the first ship last May,
the second ship last Jul. Invited the Chinese seamen to come
church with me tomorrow.
Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.
(Eph. 6:24)
Your brother in Christ Thomas Tao
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus
Christ. (Eph. 1:2)
Our web-link is:www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
5 ships on Monday:
SAT NUNKI, HAI CHANG, GHETTY BOTTIGLIERI,
EGRET BULKER, and JENNY N - All Chinese; All Chinese;
All Indian; All Indian; Filipino, and Indian. An initial visit on
the first ship. A third time visit on the second ship. The
second officer seriously grabbed me aside and wanted me to
pray for the ship, for his family and for himself. We prayed
about seven minutes, and I can see he felt relieved. He is a
prospect. His family are all Christians. We visited the third
ship last Nov. There were two Christians on board, chief cook
and general steward. (See pic. 1 for some of the crew). We
prayed together and they were receptive. There was only one
Christian on the fourth ship, the second officer.
6 ships on Tuesday:
STAR EAGLE, LEADER, and LAPIS ARROW - All Filipino;
Filipino, and Indian; Filipino, Ukrainian, and Bulgarian. We
visited the first ship last Jul., the last ship last Sep. All
receptive.
SAT NUNKI, SIGLOO STAR, and BBC ODER - All
Chinese; Sri Lanka, and Russian; Russian, and Ukrainian. A
revisit on the first ship. (See pic. 2 for the engineers in the
engineer room). (See pic. 3 for Steven ministering to one of
the cadet). (See pic. 4 for another group of evangelization).
(See pic 5 for the captain and Steven). (See pic. 6 for the
chief cook on the left, general steward on the right).
Receptive.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the ship visiting
today.
5 ships on Wednesday:
RUBY STAR, LACANAU, ORIENTAL, IKAN
ALTAMIRA, and OCEAN BELLE - All Indian; Filipino, and
French; Filipino, Romanian, and Greek; Filipino, Chinese,
Singaporean, and Ghanaian; All Chinese. We visited the
second ship last Jul., the third ship a year before last May, the
fourth ship last May. A revisit from last week on the last ship.
There were three Christians on the first ship, captain, general
steward, and electric engineer. (See pic. 7 for the general
steward on the far left, chief engineer on the second from the
right, second cook on the far right). I prayed with them and
took chief engineer to Wal Mart and sent him back. He is a
Hindu and he asked for a Malayalam Bible and I gave him one.
1 ship on Thursday:
NILS B - Ukrainian, and Russian. Receptive.
Alfredo Go from Houston's First Baptist Church and Payton
Huang from WHCC came and joined the ministry today.
Actually we went to take the escort class for their TWIC this
afternoon. So we can bring more people to visit the ships.
10 ships on Friday:
SAN FERNANDO, STOLT GLORY, STOLT SUN, RM
POWER, K. OPAL, LINGE TRADER, and ALAM AMAN II
- All Filipino; All Filipino; Filipino, and Russian; Filipino, and
Romanian; Filipino, and Korean; Filipino, and Ukrainian;
Chinese, Filipino, Indonesian, and Malaysian. We visited the
third and the sixth ships both on the last Sep. The second ship
was in a transaction of selling to another company. So, the
entire Filipino crew was switching to a Latvian and Ukrainian
crew. (See pic. 8 for some of the crew on the last ship).
Prayed with them and blessed the crew.
MCT ARCTURUS, STENA CONCERT, and DUBAI STAR
- All Russian; All Indian; Indian, and Bengalese. We visited the
first ship last Aug. We were on the second ship a year before
last Sep. There were five Christians on board, old chief cook,
and new chief cook; old chief cook is going home tomorrow;
an ordinary seaman, an able seaman, and bosun. (See pic. 9
for some of the crew on board). Prayed with them and they
were all responsive.
2 ships Saturday:
IKAN ALTAMINA, and RICKMERS NEW ORLEANS -
Filipino, Chinese, and two Ghanaian; Filipino, Romanian,
Chinese, and Sri Lanka. We were on the first ship last May,
the second ship last Jul. Invited the Chinese seamen to come
church with me tomorrow.
Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.
(Eph. 6:24)
Your brother in Christ Thomas Tao
Saturday, November 6, 2010
10/31/10 - 11/06/10
Dear seafarer's friends, 10/31/10 - 11/06/10
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lore Jesus
Christ. (Gal. 1:4)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
7 ships on Monday:
MAERSK DRUMMOND, CAP SAN RAPHAEL, AURETTE
A, ATLANTIC CANYON, IRIS VICTORIA, COUGA, and
ETERNAL CONFIDENCE - Ukrainian, Polish, and Filipino;
All Kiribati; All Turkish; All Indian; All Indian; All Chinese; All
Chinese. We visited the third ship a year before last Jan. We
were on the sixth ship last Aug. (See pic. 1 for the able seaman
at the gangway). We prayed the salvation prayer. A revisit on
the last ship. There were four Christians on the fourth ship,
bosun, chief cook, a cadet and an able seaman. (See pic. 2 for
some of the crew). There were eight Christians on the fifth ship,
chief cook, pump man, one able seaman, three motorman,
second officer, and fifth engineer. (See pic. 3 for some of the
crew on board). Prayed with them and blessed the crew.
7 ships on Tuesday:
DANIELLA, MALENA, MAERSK HARMONY, and
RICKMERS TOKYO - Filipino, and Dutch; Filipino, Polish,
and Russian; Filipino, Indian, and Sri Lanka; Filipino,
Romanian, Chinese, and Sri Lanka. We visited the first ship
last Jan., the second ship last May, the third ship last Dec.,
the last ship last Jan. (See pic. 4 for the Chinese third engineer
on the left). There were three Indian Christians on the third
ship, captain, chief officer, and second engineer. We prayed
for the ship, and they were all receptive. (See pic 5 for two of
of the crew).
BBC ONTARIO, MINANUR CEBI, and PACIFIC
PARADISE - All Russian; All Turkish; All Chinese. We visited
the second ship last Nov. A very short visit on the last ship
because the ship was sailing.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the ship visiting
today.
7 ships on Thursday:
ASIAN TOMORROW, MALTE B, GRACE II, and SHIPPAN
ISLAND - All Filipino; Filipino, and Russian; Filipino, and
Korean; Filipino, Russian, and Ukrainian. We visited the second
ship last Apr. Prayed with them, and they all receptive.
ALMA, EMIRATESW STAR, and EAGLE SYDNEY - All
Ukrainian; Indian, and Indonesian; Indian, Chinese, Ukrainian,
and Malaysian. We were on the second ship a year before last
Sep. There were two Indian Christians on board, one able
seaman, and fifth engineer. (See pic. 6 for the Christian able
seaman on the right). He prayed with me with tears in his eyes.
He said he had a bad habit of smoking. I prayed for him to
have a good habit instead. There were two Indian Christians
on the last ship, third engineer and a pump man. (See pic. 7
for some of the crew, with the Christian pump man in the
middle). (See pic. 8 for the Chinese second officer, Ukrainian
captain, and Indian chief officer from left to right). They all
receptive.
7 ships on Friday:
AGIOS EMILIANOS, ZIA BELLE, AFRICAN CAMELLIA,
BLUE JADE, MAERSK ERIN, NAVIG8 LEFKARA, and
HAI CHANG - All Filipino; All Filipino; All Filipino; Filipino,
and Korean; Filipino, and Indian; All Indian; All Chinese. We
visited the second ship last Sep., the fourth ship a year before
last Sep. We were on the last ship two years before last May.
We just took an initial visit on the ship. (See pic. 9 for some of
the crew on board). There were four Christians on the sixth
ship, chief cook, general steward, fitter, and one oiler. (See pic.
10 for some of the crew). Prayed with them and they were all
receptive.
Payton Huang from WHCC came and helped the visitation today.
2 ships on Saturday:
HAI CHANG, and OCEAN BELLE - All Chinese; All Chinese. A
revisit on the first ship. (See pic. 11 for part of the crew). Prayed
with them and they were responsive. We were on the second ship
last Mar. There were two Christians on board, captain and chief
cook. (See pic. 12 for the captain in the middle). (See pic. 13 for
Gary, chief cook, Dennis, and Jeng from left to right). Chief cook
said to us that he always tell others that he hasn't seen anybody
else come to the ship but Christians with Scriptures and literature
to give away in the world he travels. He meant to tell everyone
that Christianity is a true religion. Halleluiah.
Gary Durfey, missionary from L.A. to Thailand, Dennis Jen from
Lakewood Church, and Jeng Liang from Mosaic Church came
and helped the ministry today.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.
(Gal. 6:18)
Your brother in Christ Thomas Tao
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lore Jesus
Christ. (Gal. 1:4)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
7 ships on Monday:
MAERSK DRUMMOND, CAP SAN RAPHAEL, AURETTE
A, ATLANTIC CANYON, IRIS VICTORIA, COUGA, and
ETERNAL CONFIDENCE - Ukrainian, Polish, and Filipino;
All Kiribati; All Turkish; All Indian; All Indian; All Chinese; All
Chinese. We visited the third ship a year before last Jan. We
were on the sixth ship last Aug. (See pic. 1 for the able seaman
at the gangway). We prayed the salvation prayer. A revisit on
the last ship. There were four Christians on the fourth ship,
bosun, chief cook, a cadet and an able seaman. (See pic. 2 for
some of the crew). There were eight Christians on the fifth ship,
chief cook, pump man, one able seaman, three motorman,
second officer, and fifth engineer. (See pic. 3 for some of the
crew on board). Prayed with them and blessed the crew.
7 ships on Tuesday:
DANIELLA, MALENA, MAERSK HARMONY, and
RICKMERS TOKYO - Filipino, and Dutch; Filipino, Polish,
and Russian; Filipino, Indian, and Sri Lanka; Filipino,
Romanian, Chinese, and Sri Lanka. We visited the first ship
last Jan., the second ship last May, the third ship last Dec.,
the last ship last Jan. (See pic. 4 for the Chinese third engineer
on the left). There were three Indian Christians on the third
ship, captain, chief officer, and second engineer. We prayed
for the ship, and they were all receptive. (See pic 5 for two of
of the crew).
BBC ONTARIO, MINANUR CEBI, and PACIFIC
PARADISE - All Russian; All Turkish; All Chinese. We visited
the second ship last Nov. A very short visit on the last ship
because the ship was sailing.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the ship visiting
today.
7 ships on Thursday:
ASIAN TOMORROW, MALTE B, GRACE II, and SHIPPAN
ISLAND - All Filipino; Filipino, and Russian; Filipino, and
Korean; Filipino, Russian, and Ukrainian. We visited the second
ship last Apr. Prayed with them, and they all receptive.
ALMA, EMIRATESW STAR, and EAGLE SYDNEY - All
Ukrainian; Indian, and Indonesian; Indian, Chinese, Ukrainian,
and Malaysian. We were on the second ship a year before last
Sep. There were two Indian Christians on board, one able
seaman, and fifth engineer. (See pic. 6 for the Christian able
seaman on the right). He prayed with me with tears in his eyes.
He said he had a bad habit of smoking. I prayed for him to
have a good habit instead. There were two Indian Christians
on the last ship, third engineer and a pump man. (See pic. 7
for some of the crew, with the Christian pump man in the
middle). (See pic. 8 for the Chinese second officer, Ukrainian
captain, and Indian chief officer from left to right). They all
receptive.
7 ships on Friday:
AGIOS EMILIANOS, ZIA BELLE, AFRICAN CAMELLIA,
BLUE JADE, MAERSK ERIN, NAVIG8 LEFKARA, and
HAI CHANG - All Filipino; All Filipino; All Filipino; Filipino,
and Korean; Filipino, and Indian; All Indian; All Chinese. We
visited the second ship last Sep., the fourth ship a year before
last Sep. We were on the last ship two years before last May.
We just took an initial visit on the ship. (See pic. 9 for some of
the crew on board). There were four Christians on the sixth
ship, chief cook, general steward, fitter, and one oiler. (See pic.
10 for some of the crew). Prayed with them and they were all
receptive.
Payton Huang from WHCC came and helped the visitation today.
2 ships on Saturday:
HAI CHANG, and OCEAN BELLE - All Chinese; All Chinese. A
revisit on the first ship. (See pic. 11 for part of the crew). Prayed
with them and they were responsive. We were on the second ship
last Mar. There were two Christians on board, captain and chief
cook. (See pic. 12 for the captain in the middle). (See pic. 13 for
Gary, chief cook, Dennis, and Jeng from left to right). Chief cook
said to us that he always tell others that he hasn't seen anybody
else come to the ship but Christians with Scriptures and literature
to give away in the world he travels. He meant to tell everyone
that Christianity is a true religion. Halleluiah.
Gary Durfey, missionary from L.A. to Thailand, Dennis Jen from
Lakewood Church, and Jeng Liang from Mosaic Church came
and helped the ministry today.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.
(Gal. 6:18)
Your brother in Christ Thomas Tao
Saturday, October 30, 2010
10/24/10 - 10/30/10
Dear seafarer's friends, 10/24/10 - 10/30/10
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (2Co. 1:2)
Our web-link is www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
6 ships on Monday:
B. EUROPA, and BOMADIC BERGEN - Ukrainian, and
Filipino; Romanian, and Fiji Islanders. All responsive.
WIENIAWSKI, FANTASTIC, POAVOSA WISDOM, and
MAHANADI SPIRIT - All Polish; All Turkish; All Chinese; All
Indian. We visited the first ship last Nov. We were on the last
ship last Jun. There were three Christians on board, Third officer,
second cook, and an able seaman. (See pic. 1 for some of the
crew). (See pic. 2 for some of the crew on the third ship). The
response on the second ship was first negative. Amazingly
enough, right before I jumped into the car and started to drive,
they wanted those Turkish Scriptures and Jesus DVDs back.
Praise the Lord.
7 ships on Tuesday:
FANY, and SITEAM JUPITER - Filipino, and Korean; Filipino,
Myanmar, and Croation. We visited the first ship two years
before last Sep. Blessed the ships. Responsive.
NORDIC HELSINKI, ADAM ASNYK, CLIPPER MAKISHIO,
EL CONDOR PASA, and LISA J - All Russian; All Polish; All
Indian; All Myanmar; All Chinese. We visited the first ship last
Jul., the second ship last Jan., the third ship last May. There were
two Christians on board, one able seaman, and one oiler. There
were three Christians on the fourth ship, chief cook, thrid officer,
and electric engineer. An initial visit on the last ship. Prayed with
them and blessed the crew.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the visitation today.
4 ships on Thursday:
BBC COLORADO, BOW FAITH, PORT STANLEY, and LISA
J - Filipino, and Russian; Filipino, and Norwegian; All Chinese;
All Chinese. We visited the first ship one year before last Apr. A
revisit on the last ship. (See pic. 3 for some of the crew on board
). (See pic. 4 & 5 for some of the crew on the fourth ship. Pic 5
is in the engine room. The third one from the left is a Christian
cadet). Prayed with them and they all receptive.
Alfredo Go from Houston's First Baptist Church came and
helped the ministry today.
3 ships on Friday:
LISA J, LE DING, and ETERNAL CONFIDENCE - All Chinese;
All Chinese; All Chinese. A revisit on the first ship. We were on
on the last ship last Dec. (See pic. 6 for some of the crew on
board). I took eight seamen to Best Buy, and prayed with them
in the car. They were all receptive. There was one Christian on
the second ship, the third engineer. (See pic. 7). I prayed with
him and encouraged him. He was full of joy when I left.
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship
of the Holy Spirit be with you all. (2Co. 13:14)
Your brother In Christ Thomas Tao
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (2Co. 1:2)
Our web-link is www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
6 ships on Monday:
B. EUROPA, and BOMADIC BERGEN - Ukrainian, and
Filipino; Romanian, and Fiji Islanders. All responsive.
WIENIAWSKI, FANTASTIC, POAVOSA WISDOM, and
MAHANADI SPIRIT - All Polish; All Turkish; All Chinese; All
Indian. We visited the first ship last Nov. We were on the last
ship last Jun. There were three Christians on board, Third officer,
second cook, and an able seaman. (See pic. 1 for some of the
crew). (See pic. 2 for some of the crew on the third ship). The
response on the second ship was first negative. Amazingly
enough, right before I jumped into the car and started to drive,
they wanted those Turkish Scriptures and Jesus DVDs back.
Praise the Lord.
7 ships on Tuesday:
FANY, and SITEAM JUPITER - Filipino, and Korean; Filipino,
Myanmar, and Croation. We visited the first ship two years
before last Sep. Blessed the ships. Responsive.
NORDIC HELSINKI, ADAM ASNYK, CLIPPER MAKISHIO,
EL CONDOR PASA, and LISA J - All Russian; All Polish; All
Indian; All Myanmar; All Chinese. We visited the first ship last
Jul., the second ship last Jan., the third ship last May. There were
two Christians on board, one able seaman, and one oiler. There
were three Christians on the fourth ship, chief cook, thrid officer,
and electric engineer. An initial visit on the last ship. Prayed with
them and blessed the crew.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the visitation today.
4 ships on Thursday:
BBC COLORADO, BOW FAITH, PORT STANLEY, and LISA
J - Filipino, and Russian; Filipino, and Norwegian; All Chinese;
All Chinese. We visited the first ship one year before last Apr. A
revisit on the last ship. (See pic. 3 for some of the crew on board
). (See pic. 4 & 5 for some of the crew on the fourth ship. Pic 5
is in the engine room. The third one from the left is a Christian
cadet). Prayed with them and they all receptive.
Alfredo Go from Houston's First Baptist Church came and
helped the ministry today.
3 ships on Friday:
LISA J, LE DING, and ETERNAL CONFIDENCE - All Chinese;
All Chinese; All Chinese. A revisit on the first ship. We were on
on the last ship last Dec. (See pic. 6 for some of the crew on
board). I took eight seamen to Best Buy, and prayed with them
in the car. They were all receptive. There was one Christian on
the second ship, the third engineer. (See pic. 7). I prayed with
him and encouraged him. He was full of joy when I left.
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship
of the Holy Spirit be with you all. (2Co. 13:14)
Your brother In Christ Thomas Tao
Saturday, October 23, 2010
10/17/10 - 10/23/10
Dear seafarer's friends, 10/17/10 - 10/23/10
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (2Co. 1:2)
Our web-link is www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
6 ships on Monday:
ANCASH QUEEN, STAR FLORIDA, NIDA, ATLANTIC MONTERREY,
JIA LI HAI, and TOP RICH - All Filipino; All Filipino; All Polish; Filipino,
Myanmar, Singaporean, Ghananian, and Chinese; All Chinese;
All Chinese. We visited the third ship last Aug. We were on the
fourth ship last month, the last ship a year before last Mar. (See
pic. 1 &2 &3 for some of the crew. The one on the right on pic.
1 &2 is the chief cook). I prayed with him, and he was receptive.
A revisit on the fifth ship.
4 ships on Tuesday:
OCEAN TITAN, NORMANDIE, JIN ZHOU HAI, CLIPPER
TRIUMPH - All American; All Polish; All Chinese; All Chinese.
We visited the first ship two years before last Mar. We were on
the third ship last Apr., the last ship last Dec. (See pic. 4 for the
seaman on the third ship). (See pic. 5 for part of the crew on the
last ship). Prayed with them and blessed the ships.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the ministry today.
7 ships on Thursday:
MERCHANT, MAERSK CASSANDRA, and BBC MONTANA -
All Filipino; Filipino, and Swedish; Filipino, Ukrainian, and
Myanmar. We visited the first ship one year before last Nov., the
last ship last Feb. All responsive.
ERRIA HELEN, BBC GIBRALTAR, UAL CONGO, and UAL
CYPRUS - All Polish; All Russian; All Russian; Indonesian, and
Dutch. We visited the second ship last Jul., the third ship two years
before last Jun., the last ship last Aug. All receptive.
4 ships on Friday:
MOUNT MCKINNEY, ORCHID OCEAN, OCEAN FORTUNE,
and MAERSK VALUE - All Filipino; Filipino, and Korean; All
Ukrainian; Indian, Filipino, and one Chinese. (See pic. 6 for some
of the crew on the first ship). There were three Korean Christians
on the second ship, second mate, third mate, and third engineer.
(See pic. 7 for part of the crew on the second ship). There were
two Indian Christians on the last ship, fitter and third engineer.
Prayed with them and bless the crew. Receptive.
Alfredo Go from Houston First Baptist Church and Payton Huang
from WHCC came and helped the ministry today.
The new address for Lifeline to Seamen, Inc. is:
10924 Lasso Ln.
Houston, Tx. 77079
The new phone number is:
832-582-5909
The new cell phone number is:
832-775-5074
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship
of the Holy Spirit be with you all. (2Co. 13:14)
Your brother In Christ Thomas Tao
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (2Co. 1:2)
Our web-link is www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
6 ships on Monday:
ANCASH QUEEN, STAR FLORIDA, NIDA, ATLANTIC MONTERREY,
JIA LI HAI, and TOP RICH - All Filipino; All Filipino; All Polish; Filipino,
Myanmar, Singaporean, Ghananian, and Chinese; All Chinese;
All Chinese. We visited the third ship last Aug. We were on the
fourth ship last month, the last ship a year before last Mar. (See
pic. 1 &2 &3 for some of the crew. The one on the right on pic.
1 &2 is the chief cook). I prayed with him, and he was receptive.
A revisit on the fifth ship.
4 ships on Tuesday:
OCEAN TITAN, NORMANDIE, JIN ZHOU HAI, CLIPPER
TRIUMPH - All American; All Polish; All Chinese; All Chinese.
We visited the first ship two years before last Mar. We were on
the third ship last Apr., the last ship last Dec. (See pic. 4 for the
seaman on the third ship). (See pic. 5 for part of the crew on the
last ship). Prayed with them and blessed the ships.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the ministry today.
7 ships on Thursday:
MERCHANT, MAERSK CASSANDRA, and BBC MONTANA -
All Filipino; Filipino, and Swedish; Filipino, Ukrainian, and
Myanmar. We visited the first ship one year before last Nov., the
last ship last Feb. All responsive.
ERRIA HELEN, BBC GIBRALTAR, UAL CONGO, and UAL
CYPRUS - All Polish; All Russian; All Russian; Indonesian, and
Dutch. We visited the second ship last Jul., the third ship two years
before last Jun., the last ship last Aug. All receptive.
4 ships on Friday:
MOUNT MCKINNEY, ORCHID OCEAN, OCEAN FORTUNE,
and MAERSK VALUE - All Filipino; Filipino, and Korean; All
Ukrainian; Indian, Filipino, and one Chinese. (See pic. 6 for some
of the crew on the first ship). There were three Korean Christians
on the second ship, second mate, third mate, and third engineer.
(See pic. 7 for part of the crew on the second ship). There were
two Indian Christians on the last ship, fitter and third engineer.
Prayed with them and bless the crew. Receptive.
Alfredo Go from Houston First Baptist Church and Payton Huang
from WHCC came and helped the ministry today.
The new address for Lifeline to Seamen, Inc. is:
10924 Lasso Ln.
Houston, Tx. 77079
The new phone number is:
832-582-5909
The new cell phone number is:
832-775-5074
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship
of the Holy Spirit be with you all. (2Co. 13:14)
Your brother In Christ Thomas Tao
Saturday, October 16, 2010
10/10/10 - 10/16/10
Dear seafarer's friends, 10/10/10 - 10/16/10
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (1Co. 1:3)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
2 ships on Sunday:
IKAN SELANGAT, and JIA XING - Filipino, Singaporean, and Chinese; All
Chinese. A revisit on both ships. I took seven seamen, six from the first ship
and one from the second ship to WHCC for worship, Sunday School and
personal evangelism this morning. (See pic. 1 for the whole group in front of
WHCC). Afterward, we went to China Town and Shopping. Chief engineer
from the first ship raised his hand for salvation today.
4 ships on Monday:
SEABOARD PACIFIC, GASCHEM ADRIATIC, YASA BODRUM, and
POS GLORY - Filipino, and Polish; Filipino, German, Latvian, and Ukrainian;
All Turkish; All Chinese. We visited the first ship last Jun. We were on the
third ship last Apr. (See pic. 1 for part of the crew on the ship). They treated
us the Turkish tea. (See pic 2 for part of the mixed crew on the second ship).
Ministered to the Filipino group and prayed with them. A revisit on the last
ship again. We took the chief cook to shopping after he treated us a dinner.
Alfredo Go from Houston's First Baptist Church came and helped the ships'
visitation today.
9 ships on Tuesday:
STOLT SISTO, S. FACIFIC, REBECCA, and YELLOWSTONE - Filipino,
and Russian; Filipino, and Russian; Russian, Ukrainian, and Latvian; Myanmar,
Polish, and South Africa. We visited the second ship a year before last Dec.,
the third ship last Aug., the last ship last Feb. All receptive.
GAN-TROPHY, SINGAPORE STAR, JIA XING, SHI DAI 3, and
RICKMERS SINGAPORE - All Turkish; All Indian; All Chinese; All Chinese;
Romanian, Sri Lanka, Ukrainian, Filipino, and Chinese. There were two
Christians on the second ship, the third engineer and a motorman. (See pic. 2 &
3 for some of the crew). A revisit on the third ship. We were on the fourth ship
two years before last May. (See pic. 4 for part of the crew. The second from
the left is the captain). We prayed with him with the salvation prayer. (See pic. 5
for one of the only two Chinese on the last ship.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the ministry this afternoon..
4 ships on Thursday:
CARRY, ONEGO FIGHTER, CLIPPER STAR, and BW THAMES - All
Turkish; Filipino, and German; Filipino, and Spanish; Filipino, and Indian. There
were two Indian Christians on the last ship, Captain and chief engineer. (See pic.
6 for the Filipino chief cook on the left and the Indian chief mate on the right).
They were all receptive.
4 ships on Friday:
STAR KIRKENES, DORADO LEADER, SELENDANG SARI, and SHI DAI
3 - All Filipino; Filipino, Indian, and Bengalese; Filipino, Indian, and Chinese.
All Chinese. We visited the third ship last Jun. There were three Indian Christians
on board, chief mate, bosun, and one cadet. (See pic. 7, the second one from the
left is the Chinese chief engineer. The third one from the left is the Indian chief
mate). Prayed with them, and they all receptive.
1 ship on Saturday:
JIA LI HAI - All Chinese. (See pic. 8 & 9 for part of the crew. The one the
third from the right on pic. 9 is the captain). We ministered to the crew and the
captain. They had a lot of questions. We answered them from the Scripture.
They were all receptive.
Ying Dau Lu, Jia Lin Sun, James Shao, and Anthony Wu from HCC came and
helped the ministry today.
Mark Malone is the present of Lifeline to Seamen, Inc. and Tony Chao is the
vice present. Please pray for them and their families.
The new address for Lifeline to Seamen, Inc. is:
10924 Lasso Ln.
Houston, Tx. 77079
The new phone number is:
832-582-5909
The new cell phone number is:
832-775-5074
The mailing and parcel address for LTS is:
P.O. box 79809
Houston, Tx. 77279-9809
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.
(1Co. 16:23,24)
Your brother In Christ Thomas Tao
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (1Co. 1:3)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
2 ships on Sunday:
IKAN SELANGAT, and JIA XING - Filipino, Singaporean, and Chinese; All
Chinese. A revisit on both ships. I took seven seamen, six from the first ship
and one from the second ship to WHCC for worship, Sunday School and
personal evangelism this morning. (See pic. 1 for the whole group in front of
WHCC). Afterward, we went to China Town and Shopping. Chief engineer
from the first ship raised his hand for salvation today.
4 ships on Monday:
SEABOARD PACIFIC, GASCHEM ADRIATIC, YASA BODRUM, and
POS GLORY - Filipino, and Polish; Filipino, German, Latvian, and Ukrainian;
All Turkish; All Chinese. We visited the first ship last Jun. We were on the
third ship last Apr. (See pic. 1 for part of the crew on the ship). They treated
us the Turkish tea. (See pic 2 for part of the mixed crew on the second ship).
Ministered to the Filipino group and prayed with them. A revisit on the last
ship again. We took the chief cook to shopping after he treated us a dinner.
Alfredo Go from Houston's First Baptist Church came and helped the ships'
visitation today.
9 ships on Tuesday:
STOLT SISTO, S. FACIFIC, REBECCA, and YELLOWSTONE - Filipino,
and Russian; Filipino, and Russian; Russian, Ukrainian, and Latvian; Myanmar,
Polish, and South Africa. We visited the second ship a year before last Dec.,
the third ship last Aug., the last ship last Feb. All receptive.
GAN-TROPHY, SINGAPORE STAR, JIA XING, SHI DAI 3, and
RICKMERS SINGAPORE - All Turkish; All Indian; All Chinese; All Chinese;
Romanian, Sri Lanka, Ukrainian, Filipino, and Chinese. There were two
Christians on the second ship, the third engineer and a motorman. (See pic. 2 &
3 for some of the crew). A revisit on the third ship. We were on the fourth ship
two years before last May. (See pic. 4 for part of the crew. The second from
the left is the captain). We prayed with him with the salvation prayer. (See pic. 5
for one of the only two Chinese on the last ship.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the ministry this afternoon..
4 ships on Thursday:
CARRY, ONEGO FIGHTER, CLIPPER STAR, and BW THAMES - All
Turkish; Filipino, and German; Filipino, and Spanish; Filipino, and Indian. There
were two Indian Christians on the last ship, Captain and chief engineer. (See pic.
6 for the Filipino chief cook on the left and the Indian chief mate on the right).
They were all receptive.
4 ships on Friday:
STAR KIRKENES, DORADO LEADER, SELENDANG SARI, and SHI DAI
3 - All Filipino; Filipino, Indian, and Bengalese; Filipino, Indian, and Chinese.
All Chinese. We visited the third ship last Jun. There were three Indian Christians
on board, chief mate, bosun, and one cadet. (See pic. 7, the second one from the
left is the Chinese chief engineer. The third one from the left is the Indian chief
mate). Prayed with them, and they all receptive.
1 ship on Saturday:
JIA LI HAI - All Chinese. (See pic. 8 & 9 for part of the crew. The one the
third from the right on pic. 9 is the captain). We ministered to the crew and the
captain. They had a lot of questions. We answered them from the Scripture.
They were all receptive.
Ying Dau Lu, Jia Lin Sun, James Shao, and Anthony Wu from HCC came and
helped the ministry today.
Mark Malone is the present of Lifeline to Seamen, Inc. and Tony Chao is the
vice present. Please pray for them and their families.
The new address for Lifeline to Seamen, Inc. is:
10924 Lasso Ln.
Houston, Tx. 77079
The new phone number is:
832-582-5909
The new cell phone number is:
832-775-5074
The mailing and parcel address for LTS is:
P.O. box 79809
Houston, Tx. 77279-9809
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.
(1Co. 16:23,24)
Your brother In Christ Thomas Tao
Saturday, October 9, 2010
10/03/10 - 10/09/10
Dear seafarer's friends, 10/03/10 - 10/09/10
Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance. (Jude. 2)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
1 ship on Sunday:
POS GLORY - All Chinese. A revisit. I took two seamen, chief cook and an
oiler, to WHCC for worship, Sunday School and personal evangelism this
morning. Afterward, we went to China Town and Shopping.
4 ships on Monday:
SEABOARD PACIFIC, GASCHEM ADRIATIC, YASA BODRUM, and
POS GLORY - Filipino, and Polish; Filipino, German, Latvian, and Ukrainian;
All Turkish; All Chinese. We visited the first ship last Jun. We were on the
third ship last Apr. (See pic. 1 for part of the crew on the ship). They treated
us the Turkish tea. (See pic 2 for part of the mixed crew on the second ship).
Ministered to the Filipino group and prayed with them. A revisit on the last
ship again. We took the chief cook to shopping after he treated us a dinner.
Alfredo Go from Houston's First Baptist Church came and helped the ships'
visitation today.
4 ships on Tuesday:
JO ASK, CLIPPER VICTORY, ST. GEORG, and POS GLORY - All
Filipino; Filipino, and Norwegian; Ukrainian, Myanmar, and Croatian; All
Chinese. We visited the first ship last Mar., the second ship last Apr., the third
ship a year before last May. The sixth times visit on the last ship. All receptive.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the ministry today.
3 ships on Thursday:
STAR GRIP, SICHEM MANILA, and ALPINE ATHELIA - All Filipino;
Filipino, Indian, and Croatian; Indian, and Romanian. We visited the first ship
last Aug., the second ship last Jul. (See pic. 3 for some of the crew on the
second ship. The one on the second from the right is the chief cook, the one on
the far right is the general steward). Prayed with them and for the crew. They
were all receptive. (See pic. 4 for a seaman on the third ship).
Pastor Jonathan Ling from HCC came and helped the ministry today.
10 ships on Friday:
NAVIOS PRIMAVERA, STOLT SAPPHIRE, BANGKOK HIGHWAY,
UAL RODACH, and MAEMI II - All Filipino; Filipino, and Russian; Filipino,
and Bulgarian; Filipino, and Polish; Filipino, and Indian. We visited the third ship
last May, the fourth ship two years before last May. Prayed with them, all
receptive.
NILS B, SAFMARINE TEXAS, GASCHEM BERGEN, PRETTY WORLD,
and JIA XING - Filipino, Ukrainian, and Lithuanian; Filipino, Ukrainian, and
Bulgarian; Filipino, German, and Latvian; Filipino, Russian, and Chinese; All
Chinese. We visited the first ship two years before last Aug., the second ship
last Aug. the third ship a year before last May. We were on the last ship last
Mar. It was just an initial visit today. (See pic. 5 for part of the crew). Prayed
with them and bless the crew.
2 ships on Saturday:
IKAN SELANGAT, and JIA XING - Filipino, Singaporean, and Chinese; All
Chinese. We were on the first ship last month. They will have some people to
go to church with us tomorrow. A revisit on the second ship. (See pic. 6, one
seaman with us). Ministered to the commissar, the seed was planted.
Dennis Jen from Lakewood Church came and helped the ship visitations today.
Life Line to Seamen, Inc. had a board meeting on September 26 at WHCC. The
board elected Mark Malone as the present of the board and Tony Chao as the
acting vice present of the board. Please pray for them and their families.
The new address for Lifeline to Seamen, Inc. is:
10924 Lasso Ln.
Houston, Tx. 77079
The new phone number is:
832-582-5909
The new cell phone number is:
832-775-5074
The mailing and parcel address for LTS is:
P.O. box 79809
Houston, Tx. 77279-9809
To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious
presence without fault and with great joy - to the only god our Savior be glory,
majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages now
and forevermore! Amen.. (Jude. 24,25)
Your brother In Christ Thomas Tao
Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance. (Jude. 2)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
1 ship on Sunday:
POS GLORY - All Chinese. A revisit. I took two seamen, chief cook and an
oiler, to WHCC for worship, Sunday School and personal evangelism this
morning. Afterward, we went to China Town and Shopping.
4 ships on Monday:
SEABOARD PACIFIC, GASCHEM ADRIATIC, YASA BODRUM, and
POS GLORY - Filipino, and Polish; Filipino, German, Latvian, and Ukrainian;
All Turkish; All Chinese. We visited the first ship last Jun. We were on the
third ship last Apr. (See pic. 1 for part of the crew on the ship). They treated
us the Turkish tea. (See pic 2 for part of the mixed crew on the second ship).
Ministered to the Filipino group and prayed with them. A revisit on the last
ship again. We took the chief cook to shopping after he treated us a dinner.
Alfredo Go from Houston's First Baptist Church came and helped the ships'
visitation today.
4 ships on Tuesday:
JO ASK, CLIPPER VICTORY, ST. GEORG, and POS GLORY - All
Filipino; Filipino, and Norwegian; Ukrainian, Myanmar, and Croatian; All
Chinese. We visited the first ship last Mar., the second ship last Apr., the third
ship a year before last May. The sixth times visit on the last ship. All receptive.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the ministry today.
3 ships on Thursday:
STAR GRIP, SICHEM MANILA, and ALPINE ATHELIA - All Filipino;
Filipino, Indian, and Croatian; Indian, and Romanian. We visited the first ship
last Aug., the second ship last Jul. (See pic. 3 for some of the crew on the
second ship. The one on the second from the right is the chief cook, the one on
the far right is the general steward). Prayed with them and for the crew. They
were all receptive. (See pic. 4 for a seaman on the third ship).
Pastor Jonathan Ling from HCC came and helped the ministry today.
10 ships on Friday:
NAVIOS PRIMAVERA, STOLT SAPPHIRE, BANGKOK HIGHWAY,
UAL RODACH, and MAEMI II - All Filipino; Filipino, and Russian; Filipino,
and Bulgarian; Filipino, and Polish; Filipino, and Indian. We visited the third ship
last May, the fourth ship two years before last May. Prayed with them, all
receptive.
NILS B, SAFMARINE TEXAS, GASCHEM BERGEN, PRETTY WORLD,
and JIA XING - Filipino, Ukrainian, and Lithuanian; Filipino, Ukrainian, and
Bulgarian; Filipino, German, and Latvian; Filipino, Russian, and Chinese; All
Chinese. We visited the first ship two years before last Aug., the second ship
last Aug. the third ship a year before last May. We were on the last ship last
Mar. It was just an initial visit today. (See pic. 5 for part of the crew). Prayed
with them and bless the crew.
2 ships on Saturday:
IKAN SELANGAT, and JIA XING - Filipino, Singaporean, and Chinese; All
Chinese. We were on the first ship last month. They will have some people to
go to church with us tomorrow. A revisit on the second ship. (See pic. 6, one
seaman with us). Ministered to the commissar, the seed was planted.
Dennis Jen from Lakewood Church came and helped the ship visitations today.
Life Line to Seamen, Inc. had a board meeting on September 26 at WHCC. The
board elected Mark Malone as the present of the board and Tony Chao as the
acting vice present of the board. Please pray for them and their families.
The new address for Lifeline to Seamen, Inc. is:
10924 Lasso Ln.
Houston, Tx. 77079
The new phone number is:
832-582-5909
The new cell phone number is:
832-775-5074
The mailing and parcel address for LTS is:
P.O. box 79809
Houston, Tx. 77279-9809
To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious
presence without fault and with great joy - to the only god our Savior be glory,
majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages now
and forevermore! Amen.. (Jude. 24,25)
Your brother In Christ Thomas Tao
Saturday, October 2, 2010
09/26/10 - 10/02/10
Dear seafarer's friends, 09/26/10 - 10/02/10
Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father's
son, will be with us in truth and love. (2 Jn. 3)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
1 ship on Sunday:
HAWKE BAY> n>> n>n style="font-size: 12pt;"> - A revisit. I took six seamen
to WHCC for worship this morning
including the chief engineer. Payton took them to shopping and back to the ship
in the afternoon. (See pic 1 for all of them at WHCC).
Payton Huang from WHCC came and helped the ministry a great deal today.
6 ships on Monday:
ATLANTIC DAISY, SIAN C, REINA ROSA, ALPINE MADELEINE,
NORDANA SOPHIE, and JIN XING LING - All Filipino; Filipino, and
Ukrainian; Filipino, and Japanese; Filipino, Indian, and Ukrainian; All Thai; All
Chinese. There was one Indian Christian on the fourth ship, an able seaman.
(See pic. 2 for part of the crew on the ship). Prayed with them. (See pic 3 for
the Chinese able seaman on the right on the last ship). Prayed with him and
blessed the ship.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the ships' visitation today.
6 ships on Thursday:
EVITA-K, LAPIS ARROW, NAVIGATOR NEPTUNE, MAESTRO LION,
LOUISE, and POS GLORY - All Filipino; Filipino, and Ukrainian; Filipino,
Polish, and Russian; Filipino, British, and Russian; Indian, and Ukrainian; All
Chinese. There were three Christians on the fifth ship, chief cook, one able
seamen, and fitter. (See pic. 4 for some of the crew on the fifth ship. The
one in the middle is the chief cook). Prayed with them and for their families.
They were receptive. An initial visit on the last ship.
4 ships on Friday:
SIMANO, BBC HOUSTON, AEGEAN WAVE, and POS GLORY - Filipino,
and Russian; All Russian; All Indian; All Chinese. There was one Christian on the
third ship, a motorman. (See pic. 5 for me and the chief cook). A revisit on the
last ship. (See pic. 6 for part of the crew, the chief cook is on the far right and
the oiler is in the middle). I took both of them to Best Buy. Prayed with them.
2 ships on Saturday:
SITEAM EXPLORER, and POS GLORY - Filipino, Indian, Polish, and
Romanian; All Chinese. A revisit on the second ship. (See pic. 7, the one in the
middle is the captain). We ministered to him and he was very close to salvation.
(See pic. 8 for three of us, today's Gospel team).
Jeng Liang from Mosaic Church, Dennis Jen from Lakewood Church came
and helped the ship visitations this afternoon.
The new address for Lifeline to Seamen, Inc. is:
10924 Lasso Ln.
Houston, Tx. 77079
The new phone number is:
832-582-5909
The new cell phone number is:
832-775-5074
The mailing and parcel address for LTS is:
P.O. box 79809
Houston, Tx. 77279-9809
Peace to you. The friends here send their greetings. (3 Jn. 15)
Your brother In Christ Thomas Tao
Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father's
son, will be with us in truth and love. (2 Jn. 3)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
1 ship on Sunday:
HAWKE BAY> n>> n>n style="font-size: 12pt;"> - A revisit. I took six seamen
to WHCC for worship this morning
including the chief engineer. Payton took them to shopping and back to the ship
in the afternoon. (See pic 1 for all of them at WHCC).
Payton Huang from WHCC came and helped the ministry a great deal today.
6 ships on Monday:
ATLANTIC DAISY, SIAN C, REINA ROSA, ALPINE MADELEINE,
NORDANA SOPHIE, and JIN XING LING - All Filipino; Filipino, and
Ukrainian; Filipino, and Japanese; Filipino, Indian, and Ukrainian; All Thai; All
Chinese. There was one Indian Christian on the fourth ship, an able seaman.
(See pic. 2 for part of the crew on the ship). Prayed with them. (See pic 3 for
the Chinese able seaman on the right on the last ship). Prayed with him and
blessed the ship.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the ships' visitation today.
6 ships on Thursday:
EVITA-K, LAPIS ARROW, NAVIGATOR NEPTUNE, MAESTRO LION,
LOUISE, and POS GLORY - All Filipino; Filipino, and Ukrainian; Filipino,
Polish, and Russian; Filipino, British, and Russian; Indian, and Ukrainian; All
Chinese. There were three Christians on the fifth ship, chief cook, one able
seamen, and fitter. (See pic. 4 for some of the crew on the fifth ship. The
one in the middle is the chief cook). Prayed with them and for their families.
They were receptive. An initial visit on the last ship.
4 ships on Friday:
SIMANO, BBC HOUSTON, AEGEAN WAVE, and POS GLORY - Filipino,
and Russian; All Russian; All Indian; All Chinese. There was one Christian on the
third ship, a motorman. (See pic. 5 for me and the chief cook). A revisit on the
last ship. (See pic. 6 for part of the crew, the chief cook is on the far right and
the oiler is in the middle). I took both of them to Best Buy. Prayed with them.
2 ships on Saturday:
SITEAM EXPLORER, and POS GLORY - Filipino, Indian, Polish, and
Romanian; All Chinese. A revisit on the second ship. (See pic. 7, the one in the
middle is the captain). We ministered to him and he was very close to salvation.
(See pic. 8 for three of us, today's Gospel team).
Jeng Liang from Mosaic Church, Dennis Jen from Lakewood Church came
and helped the ship visitations this afternoon.
The new address for Lifeline to Seamen, Inc. is:
10924 Lasso Ln.
Houston, Tx. 77079
The new phone number is:
832-582-5909
The new cell phone number is:
832-775-5074
The mailing and parcel address for LTS is:
P.O. box 79809
Houston, Tx. 77279-9809
Peace to you. The friends here send their greetings. (3 Jn. 15)
Your brother In Christ Thomas Tao
Saturday, September 25, 2010
09/19/10 - 09/25/10
Dear seafarer's friends, 09/19/10 - 09/25/10
Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. (2 Pet. 1:2)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
1 ship on Sunday:
ATLANTIC COZUMEL - A revisit on the ship. I took nine seamen to WHCC
for worship this morning, including the Filipino Captain, the rest is Chinese. Seven
of them raised their hands for salvation. We went to shopping in the afternoon.
(See pic 1 for the nine gentlemen). (See pic. 2 for the two Filipino crew).
3 ships on Monday:
PATRIA, LIAN YUN HU, and FORMOSA TEN - Russian, and Ukrainian;
All Chinese; All Chinese. We were on the second ship last Dec. The commissar
didn't allow me to go on the ship and thew the Christian literature away. I just
felt sorry for him and prayed that his heart will be soften someday. We were on
last ship last Jan. The captain was very friendly. (See pic. 3 & 4 for part of the
crew). Prayed with some of them.
5 ships on Tuesday:
YASA MARMARIS, CHIPOLBROK SUN, COSTANZA M, IVER
EXAMPLE, and SKS TORRENS - All Turkish; All Chinese; Filipino, Italian,
and Romanian; Filipino, Dutch, and Ukrainian; Filipino, Russian, and Polish. We
were on the second ship last May. (See pic. 5 & 6 for part of the crew). Prayed
with some of them and their families. (See pic. 7 for part of the Filipino crew on
the fourth ship). Prayed with them and bless the crew.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the ships' visitation today.
4 ships on Wednesday:
ZIA BELLE, SCM FEDRA, ALGOA BAY, and CHIPOLBROK SUN - All
Filipino; Filipino, and Russian; Polish, and Myanmar; All Chinese. We visited the
second ship last Apr. We were on the third ship last Feb. A revisit on the last
ship from yesterday. Prayed with them and all receptive.
7 ships on Thursday:
SONGA JADE, BASIC RELIANCE, ATHENS HIGHWAY, and RICKMERS
SHANGHAI - All Filipino; All Filipino; All Filipino; Filipino, Polish, Romanian,
and two Chinese. We visited the first ship last Mar., the second ship a year before
last Jan., the third ship lst Jul. We were on the last ship last Apr. Prayed with
them and one Chinese on the last ship for their families. They were all receptive.
THEKLA, MAHA AVANTI, and UACC SOUND - Ukrainian, Russian, and
Latvian; Indian, and Myanmar; All Indian. We were on the last ship a year ago
before last May. There were two Myanmar Christians on the second ship, general
steward and an ordinary seaman. (See pic. 8 for the g.s. on the far left on the
second ship). There were four Christians on the last ship, chief cook, two able
seamen, and two motormen. (See pic. 9 for some of the crew on the last ship).
Prayed with them and they were receptive.
4 ships on Friday:
NORDIC COSMOS, EMILIE K, NORDBAY, and HAWKE BAY - Filipino,
and Russian; Filipino, and Ukrainian; Filipino, Ukrainian, Sri Lanka and
Romanian; All Chinese. (See pic. 10 for part of the crew on the first ship). (See
pic. 11 for part of the crew on the third ship). We were on the last ship a year
before last Mar. Prayed with them and ministered to the captain. He was ready to
received Jesus as his personal savior. He said he likes to go to church with us on
Sunday.
Alfredo Go from Houston First Baptist Church, Tim Wu and Payton Huang from
WHCC came to help the ship visiting today. Praised the Lord.
The new address for Lifeline to Seamen, Inc. is:
10924 Lasso Ln.
Houston, Tx. 77079
The new phone number is:
832-582-5909
The new cell phone number is:
832-775-5074
The mailing and parcel address for LTS is:
P.O. box 79809
Houston, Tx. 77279-9809
To him be glory both now and forever! (2 Pet. 3:18)
Your brother In Christ Thomas Tao
Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. (2 Pet. 1:2)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
1 ship on Sunday:
ATLANTIC COZUMEL - A revisit on the ship. I took nine seamen to WHCC
for worship this morning, including the Filipino Captain, the rest is Chinese. Seven
of them raised their hands for salvation. We went to shopping in the afternoon.
(See pic 1 for the nine gentlemen). (See pic. 2 for the two Filipino crew).
3 ships on Monday:
PATRIA, LIAN YUN HU, and FORMOSA TEN - Russian, and Ukrainian;
All Chinese; All Chinese. We were on the second ship last Dec. The commissar
didn't allow me to go on the ship and thew the Christian literature away. I just
felt sorry for him and prayed that his heart will be soften someday. We were on
last ship last Jan. The captain was very friendly. (See pic. 3 & 4 for part of the
crew). Prayed with some of them.
5 ships on Tuesday:
YASA MARMARIS, CHIPOLBROK SUN, COSTANZA M, IVER
EXAMPLE, and SKS TORRENS - All Turkish; All Chinese; Filipino, Italian,
and Romanian; Filipino, Dutch, and Ukrainian; Filipino, Russian, and Polish. We
were on the second ship last May. (See pic. 5 & 6 for part of the crew). Prayed
with some of them and their families. (See pic. 7 for part of the Filipino crew on
the fourth ship). Prayed with them and bless the crew.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the ships' visitation today.
4 ships on Wednesday:
ZIA BELLE, SCM FEDRA, ALGOA BAY, and CHIPOLBROK SUN - All
Filipino; Filipino, and Russian; Polish, and Myanmar; All Chinese. We visited the
second ship last Apr. We were on the third ship last Feb. A revisit on the last
ship from yesterday. Prayed with them and all receptive.
7 ships on Thursday:
SONGA JADE, BASIC RELIANCE, ATHENS HIGHWAY, and RICKMERS
SHANGHAI - All Filipino; All Filipino; All Filipino; Filipino, Polish, Romanian,
and two Chinese. We visited the first ship last Mar., the second ship a year before
last Jan., the third ship lst Jul. We were on the last ship last Apr. Prayed with
them and one Chinese on the last ship for their families. They were all receptive.
THEKLA, MAHA AVANTI, and UACC SOUND - Ukrainian, Russian, and
Latvian; Indian, and Myanmar; All Indian. We were on the last ship a year ago
before last May. There were two Myanmar Christians on the second ship, general
steward and an ordinary seaman. (See pic. 8 for the g.s. on the far left on the
second ship). There were four Christians on the last ship, chief cook, two able
seamen, and two motormen. (See pic. 9 for some of the crew on the last ship).
Prayed with them and they were receptive.
4 ships on Friday:
NORDIC COSMOS, EMILIE K, NORDBAY, and HAWKE BAY - Filipino,
and Russian; Filipino, and Ukrainian; Filipino, Ukrainian, Sri Lanka and
Romanian; All Chinese. (See pic. 10 for part of the crew on the first ship). (See
pic. 11 for part of the crew on the third ship). We were on the last ship a year
before last Mar. Prayed with them and ministered to the captain. He was ready to
received Jesus as his personal savior. He said he likes to go to church with us on
Sunday.
Alfredo Go from Houston First Baptist Church, Tim Wu and Payton Huang from
WHCC came to help the ship visiting today. Praised the Lord.
The new address for Lifeline to Seamen, Inc. is:
10924 Lasso Ln.
Houston, Tx. 77079
The new phone number is:
832-582-5909
The new cell phone number is:
832-775-5074
The mailing and parcel address for LTS is:
P.O. box 79809
Houston, Tx. 77279-9809
To him be glory both now and forever! (2 Pet. 3:18)
Your brother In Christ Thomas Tao
Saturday, September 18, 2010
09/12/10 - 09/18/10
Dear seafarer's friends, 09/12/10 - 09/18/10
Grace and peace be yours in abundance. (1 Pet. 1:2)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
Yingdau Lu from HCC and Weibin Lu from WHCC came and helped the
visitation last Saturday.
ships visited this week
2 ships on Sunday:
ATLANTIC MONTERREY, and IKAN SELANGAT - A revisit on both ships.
Took six seamen from the second ship to WHCC for worship this morning,
then went to shopping in the afternoon.
Weibin Lu from WHCC came and helped the ministry today. He took us to
shopping.
4 ships on Monday:
PACIFIC LEGEND, GLORIA GALAXY. GREAT LEGEND, and TASMAN
ID - Korean, and Filipino; Korean, and Indonesian; All Chinese; All Chinese.
We were on the third ship last Feb. There were two Christians on the last ship,
two able seamen. One is a stronger Christian than the other. Ministered to them,
prayed with them, and instructed the stronger one to help the other.
7 ships on Tuesday:
ARGUS, THOR ACE, TIAN JIN HIGHWAY, and BBC PORTUGAL - All
Filipino; All Filipino; Filipino, Polish, and Ukrainian; Filipino, Russian, Ukrainian,
and Latvian. All receptive. Prayed with them and blessed the ships
MAERSK VIRTUE, TORM REPUBLICAN, and SPT CRUSADER - Filipino,
Indian, British, and Chinese; All Indian; All Indian. We were on the first ship last
Jul. (See pic. 1 for the Chinese third officer and us). Prayed with him and others.
There were three Christians on the second ship, general steward, second
engineer, and third engineer. (See pic. 2 for the g.s. in the middle). There were
three Christians on the last ship, general steward, fitter, and electrician. (See pic.
3 for the g.s. second from the left, and electrician far left).
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the ship visiting today.
5 ships on Thursday:
CASSIOPEA, BARBAROS KIRAN, JBU MAAS, DAHLIA, and NORTH
SEA - All Ukrainian; All Turkish; All Indian; All Chinese; Filipino, Ukrainian,
Polish, Bulgarian, Indian, and two Chinese. We visited the first ship two years
ago. We were on the third ship last Oct. (See pic. 4 for some of the crew on the
fourth ship. Chief cook is the one on the far left). Prayed with them with the
salvation prayer. (See pic. 5 for some of the crew on the fourth ship again.
Captain is the one second from the left). Ministered to him, and he was very close
to the salvation. There were four Indian Christians on the last ship, chief cook,
general steward, chief mate, and a motorman. The two Chinese seamen on board, one was an engineer cadet, the other was a deck cadet. Prayed with them and
they were receptive.
3 ships on Friday:
EAGLE STAVANGER, ATLANTIC COZUMEL and FORTUNE PLUM -
Filipino, Indian, and Russian; Filipino, Chinese, and Myanmar; Chinese and
Korean. (See pic. 6 for the chief engineer and me on the second ship). (See pic. 7
& 8 for part of the crew on the same ship). Prayed with them and ministered to
the chief engineer. They all receptive. (See pic. 9 & 10 for some of the crew on
the second ship). Prayed with them and they were responsive.
6 ships on Saturday:
OVERSEAS ANIA, AALBORG, COSTANZA N, and ACS DIAMOND - All
Russian; All Myanmar; Filipino, Italian, and Romanian; Filipino, Indian, Bengalese,
and one Chinese. We were on the second ship a year before last Aug. There was
one Christian on board, a cadet. (See pic. 11 for the Chinese fourth engineer in
the middle, and the Bengalese on the right). Prayed with the Chinese.
LIAN SHENG HU, and FORMOSA ELEVEN - All Chinese; All Chinese. We
were on the first ship last month. (See pic. 12 for some of the crew). Prayed with
them and took the picture. We were on the second ship last Oct. (See pic. 13 for
some of the crew. Captain is on the far right). Prayed with them. (See pic. 14 for
the second engineer and me). He was the only one had shorepass. I took him to
Walmart. He and the pump man are the prospects.
The new address for Lifeline to Seamen, Inc. is:
10924 Lasso Ln.
Houston, Tx. 77079
The new phone number is:
832-582-5909
The new cell phone number is:
832-775-5074
The mailing and parcel address for LTS is:
P.O. box 79809
Houston, Tx. 77279-9809
Peace to all of you who are in Christ. (1 Pet. 5:14)
Your brother In Christ Thomas Tao
Grace and peace be yours in abundance. (1 Pet. 1:2)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
Yingdau Lu from HCC and Weibin Lu from WHCC came and helped the
visitation last Saturday.
ships visited this week
2 ships on Sunday:
ATLANTIC MONTERREY, and IKAN SELANGAT - A revisit on both ships.
Took six seamen from the second ship to WHCC for worship this morning,
then went to shopping in the afternoon.
Weibin Lu from WHCC came and helped the ministry today. He took us to
shopping.
4 ships on Monday:
PACIFIC LEGEND, GLORIA GALAXY. GREAT LEGEND, and TASMAN
ID - Korean, and Filipino; Korean, and Indonesian; All Chinese; All Chinese.
We were on the third ship last Feb. There were two Christians on the last ship,
two able seamen. One is a stronger Christian than the other. Ministered to them,
prayed with them, and instructed the stronger one to help the other.
7 ships on Tuesday:
ARGUS, THOR ACE, TIAN JIN HIGHWAY, and BBC PORTUGAL - All
Filipino; All Filipino; Filipino, Polish, and Ukrainian; Filipino, Russian, Ukrainian,
and Latvian. All receptive. Prayed with them and blessed the ships
MAERSK VIRTUE, TORM REPUBLICAN, and SPT CRUSADER - Filipino,
Indian, British, and Chinese; All Indian; All Indian. We were on the first ship last
Jul. (See pic. 1 for the Chinese third officer and us). Prayed with him and others.
There were three Christians on the second ship, general steward, second
engineer, and third engineer. (See pic. 2 for the g.s. in the middle). There were
three Christians on the last ship, general steward, fitter, and electrician. (See pic.
3 for the g.s. second from the left, and electrician far left).
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the ship visiting today.
5 ships on Thursday:
CASSIOPEA, BARBAROS KIRAN, JBU MAAS, DAHLIA, and NORTH
SEA - All Ukrainian; All Turkish; All Indian; All Chinese; Filipino, Ukrainian,
Polish, Bulgarian, Indian, and two Chinese. We visited the first ship two years
ago. We were on the third ship last Oct. (See pic. 4 for some of the crew on the
fourth ship. Chief cook is the one on the far left). Prayed with them with the
salvation prayer. (See pic. 5 for some of the crew on the fourth ship again.
Captain is the one second from the left). Ministered to him, and he was very close
to the salvation. There were four Indian Christians on the last ship, chief cook,
general steward, chief mate, and a motorman. The two Chinese seamen on board, one was an engineer cadet, the other was a deck cadet. Prayed with them and
they were receptive.
3 ships on Friday:
EAGLE STAVANGER, ATLANTIC COZUMEL and FORTUNE PLUM -
Filipino, Indian, and Russian; Filipino, Chinese, and Myanmar; Chinese and
Korean. (See pic. 6 for the chief engineer and me on the second ship). (See pic. 7
& 8 for part of the crew on the same ship). Prayed with them and ministered to
the chief engineer. They all receptive. (See pic. 9 & 10 for some of the crew on
the second ship). Prayed with them and they were responsive.
6 ships on Saturday:
OVERSEAS ANIA, AALBORG, COSTANZA N, and ACS DIAMOND - All
Russian; All Myanmar; Filipino, Italian, and Romanian; Filipino, Indian, Bengalese,
and one Chinese. We were on the second ship a year before last Aug. There was
one Christian on board, a cadet. (See pic. 11 for the Chinese fourth engineer in
the middle, and the Bengalese on the right). Prayed with the Chinese.
LIAN SHENG HU, and FORMOSA ELEVEN - All Chinese; All Chinese. We
were on the first ship last month. (See pic. 12 for some of the crew). Prayed with
them and took the picture. We were on the second ship last Oct. (See pic. 13 for
some of the crew. Captain is on the far right). Prayed with them. (See pic. 14 for
the second engineer and me). He was the only one had shorepass. I took him to
Walmart. He and the pump man are the prospects.
The new address for Lifeline to Seamen, Inc. is:
10924 Lasso Ln.
Houston, Tx. 77079
The new phone number is:
832-582-5909
The new cell phone number is:
832-775-5074
The mailing and parcel address for LTS is:
P.O. box 79809
Houston, Tx. 77279-9809
Peace to all of you who are in Christ. (1 Pet. 5:14)
Your brother In Christ Thomas Tao
Saturday, September 11, 2010
09/05/10 - 09/11/10
Dear seafarer's friends, 09/05/10 - 09/11/10
Greetings
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
5 ships on Tuesday:
JO SEQUOIA, RELIANCE II, SICHEM PARIS, GOLDEN ORCHID, and
GAN-VOYAGER - All Filipino; Indian, and Filipino; Russian, and Ukrainian;
Korean, and Myanmar; All Turkish. We visited the third ship almost two years
ago. We were on the fourth ship last Dec. There were three Myanmar Christians
on board, able seaman, ordinary seaman, and chief cook. There were two Indian
Christians on the second ship, chief officer and second officer. Prayed with them
and blessed the crew.
10 ships on Wednesday:
EIRINI K, SANTA CLARA, UAL GABON, BELUGA FORTITUDE, UAL
ANTWERP, and GALAXY LEADER - Filipino, and Romanian; Filipino,
German, and Polish; Filipino, Russian, and Romanian; Filipino, Russian, and
Ukrainian; Filipino, Russian, and Ukrainian; Filipino, Russian, and Bulgarian.
We visited the first ship last Jun., the third ship last May, the fifth ship last Nov.
Prayed and blessed the ships. All receptive.
TEAL ARROW, YACU PUMA, ATLANTIC MONTERREY, and POS
DIGNITY - All Indian; All Peruvian; Filipino, Myanmar, Singaporean, Ghananian,
and Chinese; All Chinese. We were on the second ship last Jul., the third ship just
a month ago. (See pic. 1 for part of the crew). An initial visit on the last ship.
There were three Christians on the first ship, second cook, one able seaman, and
wipper. (See pic. 2 for some of the crew, the one wipper far right is the second
cook). Prayed with them and blessed the crew.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the visitation today.
6 ships on Thursday:
LINGE TRADER, CLIPPER CONCORD, NORGAS CARINE, RICKMERS
SEOUL, ADRIATIC WAVE, and POS DIGNITY - Filipino, and Ukrainian;
Russian, and Filipino; Russian, and Czechoslovakian; Filipino, Ukrainian, and
Romanian; All Indian; All Chinese. We visited the first ship last Jun., and the
fourth ship last Apr. (See pic. 3 for some of the crew on the fifth ship). (See pic.
4 for some of the crew on the last ship). (See pic. 5 for the chief engineer on the
left). I ministered to him, and he is a prospect.
8 ships on Friday:
GERALDINE MANX, SEALADY, STOLT SUN, BBC VERMONT, and
EAGLE SAPPORO - All Filipino; All Filipino; Filipino, and Russian; Filipino, and Russian; Filipino, and Indian. We visited the third ship last Oct., the last ship last
Feb. Prayed with them. Receptive. (See pic. 6 for the chief officer on the front
right, the second officer on the back on the first ship). (See pic. 7 & 8 for part of
the crew on the second ship).
ATLANTIC TRADER, ATLANTIC MONTERREY, and IKAN SELANGAT - Russian, and Ukrainian; Filipino, Myanmar, Singaporean, Ghananian, and
Chinese; Filipino, Singaporean, and Chinese. We were on the second ship two
days ago, the last ship over two weeks ago. Prayed with them and encouraged . them.
Alfredo Go from Houston First Baptist Church came and helped the visiting
today. He speaks fluent Tagalog, and was very helpful for ministering to the
Filipino. Praise the Lord.
4 ships on Saturday:
DAEDALUS LEADER, PAC DUBHE, ATLANTIC MONTERREY, and
IKAN SELANGAT - All Filipino; Filipino, Myanmar, and Chinese; Filipino,
Myanmar, Singaporean, Ghananian, and Chinese; Filipino, Singaporean, and
Chinese. We were on the second ship last Dec. Ministered to the chief officer
and bosun. Concluded with the salvation prayer. They were receptive. A revisit
on the last two ships. They agreed to come to church with me tomorrow.
The new address for Lifeline to Seamen, Inc. is:
10924 Lasso Ln.
Houston, Tx. 77079
The new phone number is:
832-582-5909
The new cell phone number is:
832-775-5074
The mailing and parcel address for LTS is:
P.O. box 79809
Houston, Tx. 77279-9809
Grace be with you all. (Heb. 13:25)
Your brother In Christ Thomas Tao
Greetings
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
5 ships on Tuesday:
JO SEQUOIA, RELIANCE II, SICHEM PARIS, GOLDEN ORCHID, and
GAN-VOYAGER - All Filipino; Indian, and Filipino; Russian, and Ukrainian;
Korean, and Myanmar; All Turkish. We visited the third ship almost two years
ago. We were on the fourth ship last Dec. There were three Myanmar Christians
on board, able seaman, ordinary seaman, and chief cook. There were two Indian
Christians on the second ship, chief officer and second officer. Prayed with them
and blessed the crew.
10 ships on Wednesday:
EIRINI K, SANTA CLARA, UAL GABON, BELUGA FORTITUDE, UAL
ANTWERP, and GALAXY LEADER - Filipino, and Romanian; Filipino,
German, and Polish; Filipino, Russian, and Romanian; Filipino, Russian, and
Ukrainian; Filipino, Russian, and Ukrainian; Filipino, Russian, and Bulgarian.
We visited the first ship last Jun., the third ship last May, the fifth ship last Nov.
Prayed and blessed the ships. All receptive.
TEAL ARROW, YACU PUMA, ATLANTIC MONTERREY, and POS
DIGNITY - All Indian; All Peruvian; Filipino, Myanmar, Singaporean, Ghananian,
and Chinese; All Chinese. We were on the second ship last Jul., the third ship just
a month ago. (See pic. 1 for part of the crew). An initial visit on the last ship.
There were three Christians on the first ship, second cook, one able seaman, and
wipper. (See pic. 2 for some of the crew, the one wipper far right is the second
cook). Prayed with them and blessed the crew.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the visitation today.
6 ships on Thursday:
LINGE TRADER, CLIPPER CONCORD, NORGAS CARINE, RICKMERS
SEOUL, ADRIATIC WAVE, and POS DIGNITY - Filipino, and Ukrainian;
Russian, and Filipino; Russian, and Czechoslovakian; Filipino, Ukrainian, and
Romanian; All Indian; All Chinese. We visited the first ship last Jun., and the
fourth ship last Apr. (See pic. 3 for some of the crew on the fifth ship). (See pic.
4 for some of the crew on the last ship). (See pic. 5 for the chief engineer on the
left). I ministered to him, and he is a prospect.
8 ships on Friday:
GERALDINE MANX, SEALADY, STOLT SUN, BBC VERMONT, and
EAGLE SAPPORO - All Filipino; All Filipino; Filipino, and Russian; Filipino, and Russian; Filipino, and Indian. We visited the third ship last Oct., the last ship last
Feb. Prayed with them. Receptive. (See pic. 6 for the chief officer on the front
right, the second officer on the back on the first ship). (See pic. 7 & 8 for part of
the crew on the second ship).
ATLANTIC TRADER, ATLANTIC MONTERREY, and IKAN SELANGAT - Russian, and Ukrainian; Filipino, Myanmar, Singaporean, Ghananian, and
Chinese; Filipino, Singaporean, and Chinese. We were on the second ship two
days ago, the last ship over two weeks ago. Prayed with them and encouraged . them.
Alfredo Go from Houston First Baptist Church came and helped the visiting
today. He speaks fluent Tagalog, and was very helpful for ministering to the
Filipino. Praise the Lord.
4 ships on Saturday:
DAEDALUS LEADER, PAC DUBHE, ATLANTIC MONTERREY, and
IKAN SELANGAT - All Filipino; Filipino, Myanmar, and Chinese; Filipino,
Myanmar, Singaporean, Ghananian, and Chinese; Filipino, Singaporean, and
Chinese. We were on the second ship last Dec. Ministered to the chief officer
and bosun. Concluded with the salvation prayer. They were receptive. A revisit
on the last two ships. They agreed to come to church with me tomorrow.
The new address for Lifeline to Seamen, Inc. is:
10924 Lasso Ln.
Houston, Tx. 77079
The new phone number is:
832-582-5909
The new cell phone number is:
832-775-5074
The mailing and parcel address for LTS is:
P.O. box 79809
Houston, Tx. 77279-9809
Grace be with you all. (Heb. 13:25)
Your brother In Christ Thomas Tao
Saturday, September 4, 2010
08/29/10 - 09/04/10
Dear seafarer's friends, 08/29/10 - 09/04/10
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (Phm. 3)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
2 ships on Sunday:
GREAT IMMENSITY, and YIN SHUN - All Chinese; All Chinese. I took
the chief engineer on the first ship to WHCC this morning. He said he will get
baptized when he gets back to Hong Kong. (See pic. 1 & 2 for some of the
crew on the second ship). Prayed and blessed the crew.
5 ships on Monday:
PALESSA, MARIE, STOLT ISLAND, MONICA-C, and FORMOSA
SEVEN - All Ukrainian; All Myanmar; All Russian; Russian, Romanian, and
Portuguese; All Chinese. We were on the last ship last Dec. (See pic. 3 for
chief cook and I). (See pic. 4 & 5 for part of the crew). (See pic. 6 for
captain and the others, captain is the second from the left). I was on board
over three hours and ministering to them individually. They all receptive.
4 ships on Tuesday:
GASCHEM TANA, STENA CONCEPT, ARAUCARIA N, and
CHIPOLBROK STAR - Russian, and Filipino; Indian, Swedish, and Croatian;
Chilean, and Mexican. All Chinese. We were on the third ship last Mar. There
was one Indian Christian on board, able seaman. (See pic. 7 for some of the
crew). (See pic. 8 for part of the crew on the last ship). Prayed with them
and blessed the ships.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the visiting today.
1 ship on Wednesday:
LIAN AN HU - All Chinese. (See pic. 9 for part of the crew). Prayed with
them and blessed the ship.
6 ships on Friday:
DIAMOND GLORY, STAR KINN, and KIRINI K - All Filipino; All
Filipino; Filipino, and Romanian. We visited the first ship a year before last
Apr., the second ship last Apr., the last ship last Jun. Prayed with them. All
receptive.
VALLE BIANCA, KUBAN, and TOURAINE - All Indian; All Russian;
All Chinese. We were on the last ship almost two years ago. (See pic. 10
for the two seamen I led to Christ, one cadet on the right, and one able
seaman in the middle).
Payton Huang from WHCC came and helped the visiting today.
The new address for Lifeline to Seamen, Inc. is:
10924 Lasso Ln.
Houston, Tx. 77079
The new phone number is:
832-582-5909
The new cell phone number is:
832-775-5074
The mailing and parcel address for LTS is:
P.O. box 79809
Houston, Tx. 77279-9809
"'For I know the plans I have for you,' says the LORD. 'They are plans for good
and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.'" (Jeremiah 29:11)
Urgent Request: Pray for the persecuted Christians in each
of the 7 countries for the next 7 days -- North Korea, Iran,
Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Russia, Indonesia.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you spirit. (Phm. 25)
Your brother In Christ Thomas Tao
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (Phm. 3)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
2 ships on Sunday:
GREAT IMMENSITY, and YIN SHUN - All Chinese; All Chinese. I took
the chief engineer on the first ship to WHCC this morning. He said he will get
baptized when he gets back to Hong Kong. (See pic. 1 & 2 for some of the
crew on the second ship). Prayed and blessed the crew.
5 ships on Monday:
PALESSA, MARIE, STOLT ISLAND, MONICA-C, and FORMOSA
SEVEN - All Ukrainian; All Myanmar; All Russian; Russian, Romanian, and
Portuguese; All Chinese. We were on the last ship last Dec. (See pic. 3 for
chief cook and I). (See pic. 4 & 5 for part of the crew). (See pic. 6 for
captain and the others, captain is the second from the left). I was on board
over three hours and ministering to them individually. They all receptive.
4 ships on Tuesday:
GASCHEM TANA, STENA CONCEPT, ARAUCARIA N, and
CHIPOLBROK STAR - Russian, and Filipino; Indian, Swedish, and Croatian;
Chilean, and Mexican. All Chinese. We were on the third ship last Mar. There
was one Indian Christian on board, able seaman. (See pic. 7 for some of the
crew). (See pic. 8 for part of the crew on the last ship). Prayed with them
and blessed the ships.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the visiting today.
1 ship on Wednesday:
LIAN AN HU - All Chinese. (See pic. 9 for part of the crew). Prayed with
them and blessed the ship.
6 ships on Friday:
DIAMOND GLORY, STAR KINN, and KIRINI K - All Filipino; All
Filipino; Filipino, and Romanian. We visited the first ship a year before last
Apr., the second ship last Apr., the last ship last Jun. Prayed with them. All
receptive.
VALLE BIANCA, KUBAN, and TOURAINE - All Indian; All Russian;
All Chinese. We were on the last ship almost two years ago. (See pic. 10
for the two seamen I led to Christ, one cadet on the right, and one able
seaman in the middle).
Payton Huang from WHCC came and helped the visiting today.
The new address for Lifeline to Seamen, Inc. is:
10924 Lasso Ln.
Houston, Tx. 77079
The new phone number is:
832-582-5909
The new cell phone number is:
832-775-5074
The mailing and parcel address for LTS is:
P.O. box 79809
Houston, Tx. 77279-9809
"'For I know the plans I have for you,' says the LORD. 'They are plans for good
and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.'" (Jeremiah 29:11)
Urgent Request: Pray for the persecuted Christians in each
of the 7 countries for the next 7 days -- North Korea, Iran,
Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Russia, Indonesia.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you spirit. (Phm. 25)
Your brother In Christ Thomas Tao
Saturday, August 28, 2010
08/22/10 - 08/28/10
Dear seafarer's friends, 08/22/10 - 08/28/10
Grace, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior. (Tit. 1:4)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
Ying Dau Lu from HCC came and helped ship visitation last Saturday.
I forgot to mention him in my last report.
ships visited this week
1 ship on Sunday:
IKAN SELANGAT - Filipino, Chinese, and one Singaporian. I took seven of
them to WHCC in the morning, and two of them raised their hands to follow
Jesus. (See pic. 1 for all of us).
7 ships on Monday:
ETERNAL FORTUNE, MARCELA LADY, CHEMTRANS CHRISTIAN -
All Filipino; Filipino, and Russian; Filipino, Russian, and Ukrainian. All
receptive. We visited the second ship last Nov., the third ship over two years
ago.
SERENA, BOW LIMA, ALANGOVA, IDEFIX BULKER - All Romanian;
Myanmar, and Indian; All Turkish; All Chinese. We visited the first ship and
the second ship both over two years ago. There was one Myanmar Christian
on the second ship, one able seaman. We were on the third ship last Sep. It
was just an initial visit on the last ship.
6 ships on Tuesday:
NARODNY BRIDGE, EAGLE TURIN, CHEM STAR, and EAGLE MILAN
- All Russian; All Russian; Russian, and Indian; All Indian. We visited the third
ship last Feb. There were six Indian Christians on board, chief cook, bosun,
fitter, pump man, fourth engineer, and an able seaman. (See pic. 2 for some of
the crew). There were five Christians on the last ship, second engineer, third
engineer, an ordinary seaman, an oiler, and a motorman. (See pic. 3 for the
chief cook and the general steward). Prayed with them and blessed the ships.
MOONLIGHT VENTURE, and IDEFIX BULKER - All Chinese; All Chinese.
We were on the first ship a year before last Jan. (See pic. 4 for some of the
crew on board). (See pic. 5 for part of the crew on the last ship). Pray with
them and blessed the crew.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the visitations today.
8 ships on Wednesday:
BOW RIYAD, B AMERICA, MAESTRO TIGER, GASCHEM DOLLART,
AFRICAN GARDENIA, and SEABOARD RELIANCE - Norwegian, and
Filipino; Filipino, and Ukrainian; Filipino, Canadian, and Latvian; Filipino,
German, Polish, and Russian; Filipino, German, Polish, and Russian; Filipino,
Bulgarian, Polish, and Spanish. We visited the last ship last Jun. (See pic. 6 for
part of the Filipino crew on the third ship). Prayed with them and blessed the
ships.
SPARROW, and CHIPOLBROK MOON - All Russian; All Chinese. We
visited the last ship last Apr. (See pic. 7 for some of the crew on board).
Blessed the ships.
Alfredo Go from First Baptist Church came and helped ship visitations today.
3 ships on Thursday:
ALAM BUDI, GREAT IMMENSITY, and MCT ARCTURUS - Filipino,
two Myanmar, six Chinese, and one Malaysian; All Chinese; All Russian.
All the ships were first time visit. There was one prospect on board the
second ship, the third officer. He said he believe in Jesus, just hadn't had a
chance to get Baptized yet. (See pic. 8 for part of the crew). (See pic. 9 for
the Filipino and Myanmar-the one on the second from the left on the first ship).
Prayed with them and blessed the ships.
Someone from Ford Bend Community Church came and helped the ship
visitations today.
3 ships on Friday:
SEA BRAVE, COUGA, and BW LENA - All Filipino; All Chinese; Filipino,
Indian, and Chinese. We were on the last ship last Apr. The only one Chinese
cadet on board was a Christian. I baptized him last time. I couldn't remember
him but he remembered me. I prayed with him and left some more Christian
literature. (See pic. 10, the second from the right is the Chinese cadet). (See
pic. 11 for some of the crew on the second ship).
Payton Huang from WHCC came and helped the visiting today.
3 ships on Saturday:
IMPERIAL EAGLE, SAFMARINE ANGOLA, and RICKMERS JAKARTA
- All Indian; Filipino, and Bulgarian; Filipino, Romanian, Sri Lanka, and Chinese.
We visited the second ship last Jun. We were on the last ship last Apr. (See pic.
12 for the Indian crew on the first ship). (See pic. 13, Dennis Yen is ministering
to them). (See pic. 14 for the Romanian second officer on the last ship).
Dennis Yen, Daniel Yoo, and Wei Zhang from Lakewood Church came and
Ministering to the seafarers today.
The new address for Lifeline to Seamen, Inc. is:
10924 Lasso Ln.
Houston, Tx. 77079
The new phone number is:
832-582-5909
The new cell phone number is:
832-775-5074
The mailing and parcel address for LTS is:
P.O. box 79809
Houston, Tx. 77279-9809
"'For I know the plans I have for you,' says the LORD. 'They are plans for good
and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.'" (Jeremiah 29:11)
Urgent Request: Pray for the persecuted Christians in each
of the 7 countries for the next 7 days -- North Korea, Iran,
Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Russia, Indonesia.
Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. (Tit. 3:15)
Your brother In Christ Thomas Tao
Grace, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior. (Tit. 1:4)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
Ying Dau Lu from HCC came and helped ship visitation last Saturday.
I forgot to mention him in my last report.
ships visited this week
1 ship on Sunday:
IKAN SELANGAT - Filipino, Chinese, and one Singaporian. I took seven of
them to WHCC in the morning, and two of them raised their hands to follow
Jesus. (See pic. 1 for all of us).
7 ships on Monday:
ETERNAL FORTUNE, MARCELA LADY, CHEMTRANS CHRISTIAN -
All Filipino; Filipino, and Russian; Filipino, Russian, and Ukrainian. All
receptive. We visited the second ship last Nov., the third ship over two years
ago.
SERENA, BOW LIMA, ALANGOVA, IDEFIX BULKER - All Romanian;
Myanmar, and Indian; All Turkish; All Chinese. We visited the first ship and
the second ship both over two years ago. There was one Myanmar Christian
on the second ship, one able seaman. We were on the third ship last Sep. It
was just an initial visit on the last ship.
6 ships on Tuesday:
NARODNY BRIDGE, EAGLE TURIN, CHEM STAR, and EAGLE MILAN
- All Russian; All Russian; Russian, and Indian; All Indian. We visited the third
ship last Feb. There were six Indian Christians on board, chief cook, bosun,
fitter, pump man, fourth engineer, and an able seaman. (See pic. 2 for some of
the crew). There were five Christians on the last ship, second engineer, third
engineer, an ordinary seaman, an oiler, and a motorman. (See pic. 3 for the
chief cook and the general steward). Prayed with them and blessed the ships.
MOONLIGHT VENTURE, and IDEFIX BULKER - All Chinese; All Chinese.
We were on the first ship a year before last Jan. (See pic. 4 for some of the
crew on board). (See pic. 5 for part of the crew on the last ship). Pray with
them and blessed the crew.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the visitations today.
8 ships on Wednesday:
BOW RIYAD, B AMERICA, MAESTRO TIGER, GASCHEM DOLLART,
AFRICAN GARDENIA, and SEABOARD RELIANCE - Norwegian, and
Filipino; Filipino, and Ukrainian; Filipino, Canadian, and Latvian; Filipino,
German, Polish, and Russian; Filipino, German, Polish, and Russian; Filipino,
Bulgarian, Polish, and Spanish. We visited the last ship last Jun. (See pic. 6 for
part of the Filipino crew on the third ship). Prayed with them and blessed the
ships.
SPARROW, and CHIPOLBROK MOON - All Russian; All Chinese. We
visited the last ship last Apr. (See pic. 7 for some of the crew on board).
Blessed the ships.
Alfredo Go from First Baptist Church came and helped ship visitations today.
3 ships on Thursday:
ALAM BUDI, GREAT IMMENSITY, and MCT ARCTURUS - Filipino,
two Myanmar, six Chinese, and one Malaysian; All Chinese; All Russian.
All the ships were first time visit. There was one prospect on board the
second ship, the third officer. He said he believe in Jesus, just hadn't had a
chance to get Baptized yet. (See pic. 8 for part of the crew). (See pic. 9 for
the Filipino and Myanmar-the one on the second from the left on the first ship).
Prayed with them and blessed the ships.
Someone from Ford Bend Community Church came and helped the ship
visitations today.
3 ships on Friday:
SEA BRAVE, COUGA, and BW LENA - All Filipino; All Chinese; Filipino,
Indian, and Chinese. We were on the last ship last Apr. The only one Chinese
cadet on board was a Christian. I baptized him last time. I couldn't remember
him but he remembered me. I prayed with him and left some more Christian
literature. (See pic. 10, the second from the right is the Chinese cadet). (See
pic. 11 for some of the crew on the second ship).
Payton Huang from WHCC came and helped the visiting today.
3 ships on Saturday:
IMPERIAL EAGLE, SAFMARINE ANGOLA, and RICKMERS JAKARTA
- All Indian; Filipino, and Bulgarian; Filipino, Romanian, Sri Lanka, and Chinese.
We visited the second ship last Jun. We were on the last ship last Apr. (See pic.
12 for the Indian crew on the first ship). (See pic. 13, Dennis Yen is ministering
to them). (See pic. 14 for the Romanian second officer on the last ship).
Dennis Yen, Daniel Yoo, and Wei Zhang from Lakewood Church came and
Ministering to the seafarers today.
The new address for Lifeline to Seamen, Inc. is:
10924 Lasso Ln.
Houston, Tx. 77079
The new phone number is:
832-582-5909
The new cell phone number is:
832-775-5074
The mailing and parcel address for LTS is:
P.O. box 79809
Houston, Tx. 77279-9809
"'For I know the plans I have for you,' says the LORD. 'They are plans for good
and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.'" (Jeremiah 29:11)
Urgent Request: Pray for the persecuted Christians in each
of the 7 countries for the next 7 days -- North Korea, Iran,
Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Russia, Indonesia.
Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. (Tit. 3:15)
Your brother In Christ Thomas Tao
Saturday, August 21, 2010
08/15/10 - 08/21/10
Dear seafarer's friends, 08/15/10 - 08/21/10
Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. (2Ti. 1:2)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
6 ships on Wednesday:
ATLANTIC JUPITER, SICHEM MUMBAI, UAL CYPRUS, CLIPPER
CARIBE, PETER RONNA, and JAI QIANG - Indian, and Filipino; Filipino,
Russian, and Latvian; Indonesian, and Dutch; Croatian, Myanmar, and
Ukrainian; All Russian; Chinese, and one British captain. We visited the second
ship last Apr., the third ship a year before last May, the fourth ship a year
before last Mar. We were on the last ship a year before last Mar. (See picture
1 for the two Chinese seamen, chief cook on the right, general steward on the
left). We spent about one and one half hour ministering to the chief engineer.
There was no immediate result, but the seed were planted. There were three
Indonesian Christians on the third ship, chief cook, and two able seamen.
Prayed with them and blessed the ships.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped ship visitations today.
4 ships on Thursday:
GLORIOSA I, ELKA ELEFTHERIA, REBECCA, and APOLLON. Filipino,
and Indonesian; Filipino, and Russian; Russian, Ukrainian, and Latvian; All
Russian. We visited the third ship over a year ago. (See picture 2 & 3 for the
Filipino seamen on the second ship). There were four Indonesian Christians
on the first ship. Blessed all the ships.
Alfredo Go from First Baptist Church came and helped the ship visitations
today.
7 ships on Friday:
GRAND VEGA, OPTIMANA, ONEGO MISTRAL, ATLANTIC
TREASURE, and GOLDEN MILLER. All Filipino; All Filipino; All Filipino;
All Filipino; Filipino; Russian, and Myanmar. We visited the third ship over two
years ago, the fourth ship last Nov. There was two Myanmar Christians on
board, one able seaman and pump man. Prayed and blessed the ships.
PACIFIC FUTURE, and ATLANTIC HOPE - All Ukrainian; Indian, French,
and Norwegian. We visited the first ship last Feb.. We were on the last ship last
Oct. There were three Christians on the last ship, bosun, general steward, and
one able seaman. Prayed and blessed their families. (See picture 4 for some of
their crew, the third one from the left is the french captain, the third one from the
right is the Indian chief engineer).
5 ships on Saturday:
SHIRAKAMI, NAESBORG, CIC BELEM, NAVIG8 ADAMAS I, IKAN
SELANGAT - All Filipino; Russian, Bulgarian, and Turkish; All Russian; All
Indian; Filipino, and Chinese. We visited the second ship last Dec. We were on
the last ship ten days ago. (See picture 5 & 6 for the Indian crew on the fourth
ship). Prayed and blessed the crew and their families.
The new address for Lifeline to Seamen, Inc. is:
10924 Lasso Ln.
Houston, Tx. 77079
The new phone number is:
832-582-5909
The new cell phone number is:
832-775-5074
The mailing and parcel address for LTS is:
P.O. box 79809
Houston, Tx. 77279-9809
"'For I know the plans I have for you,' says the LORD. 'They are plans for good
and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.'" (Jeremiah 29:11)
Urgent Request: Pray for the persecuted Christians in each
of the 7 countries for the next 7 days -- North Korea, Iran,
Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Russia, Indonesia.
The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you. (2Ti. 4:22)
Your brother In Christ Thomas Tao
Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. (2Ti. 1:2)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
6 ships on Wednesday:
ATLANTIC JUPITER, SICHEM MUMBAI, UAL CYPRUS, CLIPPER
CARIBE, PETER RONNA, and JAI QIANG - Indian, and Filipino; Filipino,
Russian, and Latvian; Indonesian, and Dutch; Croatian, Myanmar, and
Ukrainian; All Russian; Chinese, and one British captain. We visited the second
ship last Apr., the third ship a year before last May, the fourth ship a year
before last Mar. We were on the last ship a year before last Mar. (See picture
1 for the two Chinese seamen, chief cook on the right, general steward on the
left). We spent about one and one half hour ministering to the chief engineer.
There was no immediate result, but the seed were planted. There were three
Indonesian Christians on the third ship, chief cook, and two able seamen.
Prayed with them and blessed the ships.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped ship visitations today.
4 ships on Thursday:
GLORIOSA I, ELKA ELEFTHERIA, REBECCA, and APOLLON. Filipino,
and Indonesian; Filipino, and Russian; Russian, Ukrainian, and Latvian; All
Russian. We visited the third ship over a year ago. (See picture 2 & 3 for the
Filipino seamen on the second ship). There were four Indonesian Christians
on the first ship. Blessed all the ships.
Alfredo Go from First Baptist Church came and helped the ship visitations
today.
7 ships on Friday:
GRAND VEGA, OPTIMANA, ONEGO MISTRAL, ATLANTIC
TREASURE, and GOLDEN MILLER. All Filipino; All Filipino; All Filipino;
All Filipino; Filipino; Russian, and Myanmar. We visited the third ship over two
years ago, the fourth ship last Nov. There was two Myanmar Christians on
board, one able seaman and pump man. Prayed and blessed the ships.
PACIFIC FUTURE, and ATLANTIC HOPE - All Ukrainian; Indian, French,
and Norwegian. We visited the first ship last Feb.. We were on the last ship last
Oct. There were three Christians on the last ship, bosun, general steward, and
one able seaman. Prayed and blessed their families. (See picture 4 for some of
their crew, the third one from the left is the french captain, the third one from the
right is the Indian chief engineer).
5 ships on Saturday:
SHIRAKAMI, NAESBORG, CIC BELEM, NAVIG8 ADAMAS I, IKAN
SELANGAT - All Filipino; Russian, Bulgarian, and Turkish; All Russian; All
Indian; Filipino, and Chinese. We visited the second ship last Dec. We were on
the last ship ten days ago. (See picture 5 & 6 for the Indian crew on the fourth
ship). Prayed and blessed the crew and their families.
The new address for Lifeline to Seamen, Inc. is:
10924 Lasso Ln.
Houston, Tx. 77079
The new phone number is:
832-582-5909
The new cell phone number is:
832-775-5074
The mailing and parcel address for LTS is:
P.O. box 79809
Houston, Tx. 77279-9809
"'For I know the plans I have for you,' says the LORD. 'They are plans for good
and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.'" (Jeremiah 29:11)
Urgent Request: Pray for the persecuted Christians in each
of the 7 countries for the next 7 days -- North Korea, Iran,
Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Russia, Indonesia.
The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you. (2Ti. 4:22)
Your brother In Christ Thomas Tao
Saturday, August 14, 2010
08/08/10 - 08/14/10
Dear seafarer's friends, 08/08/10 - 08/14/10
Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. (1Ti. 1:2)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
1 ship on Sunday:
FULL RICH - All Chinese. A short revisit.
7 ships on Monday:
PEONY, CHEMBULK WESTPORT, FAIRCHEM BRONCO, and MAERSK
HARMONY - All Myanmar; All Myanmar; All Indian; Filipino, Indian, and two
Chinese. We were on the first ship last Mar., the second ship last May. There
were five Christians on the third ship, one able seaman, one cadet, one ordinary
seaman, and two oilers. I prayed the salvation prayer with them. All receptive.
FUAT BEY, IKAN SEPAT, and IKAN SELANGAT - All Turkish; Filipino,
and Chinese; Filipino, Singaporian, and Chinese. We were on the second ship
last Jun., the last ship last month. I took two Chinese seamen from the second
ship to Best Buy and led them a salvation prayer in the car.
5 ships on Tuesday:
CHEMBULK SAVANNAH, ATLANTIC POLARIS, YASA H. MULLA,
IKAN SELANGAT, and IKAN SEPAT - Myanmar, Russian, and Indian; All
Indian; All Turkish; Filipino, Chinese, and Singaporian; Filipino, and Chinese.
We were on the first ship last Jan., the second ship last Apr. A revisit on the
last two ships. There were six Christians on the second ship, chief cook,
electrician, pump man, one cadet, third engineer, and fifth engineer. (See
picture 1 & 2 for part of the crew). Prayed with them. Receptive. (See picture
3 for part of the Chinese crew on the fourth ship). (See picture 4 for part of
Chinese crew on the last ship).
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the visitation today.
5 ships on Wednesday:
STAR FLORIDA, GAMMAGAS, RICKMERS ANTWERP, SALVADOR,
and CHINOOK MAIDEN - All Filipino; All Filipino; Filipino, Chinese, Polish,
and Romanian; All Polish; All Indian. We visited the first ship last Jun. We were
on the third ship last Apr. (See picture 5 for the two Chinese seamen, third
engineer on the far right, one ordinary seaman on the far left). Our two
seminarians gave their testimonies, and we concluded the preaching with the
salvation prayer. The seeds were planted. There were four Christians on the
last ship, chief cook, general steward, electrician, and an ordinary seaman.
(See picture 6 for the chief cook, second from the left, and general steward,
the one on the far left). Prayed with them and blessed their families.
Two seminarians from HCC, Cheng Yu Li and Li Chow Tan came and
helped ship visitations today.
My wife Nancy and I are going to St. Louis from Aug. 12 to 17 to visit our
family. Ship visiting will be resumed after then.
The new address for Lifeline to Seamen, Inc. is:
10924 Lasso Ln.
Houston, Tx. 77079
The new phone number is:
832-582-5909
The mailing and parcel address for LTS is:
P.O. box 79809
Houston, Tx. 77279-9809
"'For I know the plans I have for you,' says the LORD. 'They are plans for good
and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.'" (Jeremiah 29:11)
Urgent Request: Pray for the persecuted Christians in each
of the 7 countries for the next 7 days -- North Korea, Iran,
Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Russia, Indonesia.
Grace be with you. (1Ti. 6:21)
Your brothers In Christ Thomas Tao
Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. (1Ti. 1:2)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
1 ship on Sunday:
FULL RICH - All Chinese. A short revisit.
7 ships on Monday:
PEONY, CHEMBULK WESTPORT, FAIRCHEM BRONCO, and MAERSK
HARMONY - All Myanmar; All Myanmar; All Indian; Filipino, Indian, and two
Chinese. We were on the first ship last Mar., the second ship last May. There
were five Christians on the third ship, one able seaman, one cadet, one ordinary
seaman, and two oilers. I prayed the salvation prayer with them. All receptive.
FUAT BEY, IKAN SEPAT, and IKAN SELANGAT - All Turkish; Filipino,
and Chinese; Filipino, Singaporian, and Chinese. We were on the second ship
last Jun., the last ship last month. I took two Chinese seamen from the second
ship to Best Buy and led them a salvation prayer in the car.
5 ships on Tuesday:
CHEMBULK SAVANNAH, ATLANTIC POLARIS, YASA H. MULLA,
IKAN SELANGAT, and IKAN SEPAT - Myanmar, Russian, and Indian; All
Indian; All Turkish; Filipino, Chinese, and Singaporian; Filipino, and Chinese.
We were on the first ship last Jan., the second ship last Apr. A revisit on the
last two ships. There were six Christians on the second ship, chief cook,
electrician, pump man, one cadet, third engineer, and fifth engineer. (See
picture 1 & 2 for part of the crew). Prayed with them. Receptive. (See picture
3 for part of the Chinese crew on the fourth ship). (See picture 4 for part of
Chinese crew on the last ship).
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the visitation today.
5 ships on Wednesday:
STAR FLORIDA, GAMMAGAS, RICKMERS ANTWERP, SALVADOR,
and CHINOOK MAIDEN - All Filipino; All Filipino; Filipino, Chinese, Polish,
and Romanian; All Polish; All Indian. We visited the first ship last Jun. We were
on the third ship last Apr. (See picture 5 for the two Chinese seamen, third
engineer on the far right, one ordinary seaman on the far left). Our two
seminarians gave their testimonies, and we concluded the preaching with the
salvation prayer. The seeds were planted. There were four Christians on the
last ship, chief cook, general steward, electrician, and an ordinary seaman.
(See picture 6 for the chief cook, second from the left, and general steward,
the one on the far left). Prayed with them and blessed their families.
Two seminarians from HCC, Cheng Yu Li and Li Chow Tan came and
helped ship visitations today.
My wife Nancy and I are going to St. Louis from Aug. 12 to 17 to visit our
family. Ship visiting will be resumed after then.
The new address for Lifeline to Seamen, Inc. is:
10924 Lasso Ln.
Houston, Tx. 77079
The new phone number is:
832-582-5909
The mailing and parcel address for LTS is:
P.O. box 79809
Houston, Tx. 77279-9809
"'For I know the plans I have for you,' says the LORD. 'They are plans for good
and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.'" (Jeremiah 29:11)
Urgent Request: Pray for the persecuted Christians in each
of the 7 countries for the next 7 days -- North Korea, Iran,
Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Russia, Indonesia.
Grace be with you. (1Ti. 6:21)
Your brothers In Christ Thomas Tao
Saturday, August 7, 2010
08/01/10 - 08/07/10
Dear seafarer's friends, 08/01/10 - 08/07/10
Grace and peace to you from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (2Th. 1:2)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
4 ships on Monday:
BOHEME, SIDER PINK, ATLANTIC MONTERREY, and LIAN SHENG
HU - Filipino, and Myanmar; Filipino, Romanian, and two Chinese; Filipino,
Myanmar, Singaporian, Ghanaian, and Chinese; All Chinese. We were on the
third ship last Jun., the last ship last Feb. (See picture 1 for the Filipino crew
on the second ship). (See picture 2 for the two Chinese on board, the one on
the left is the captain, the one on the right is the chief engineer). The captain
prayed the salvation prayer with me. (See picture 3 for part of the Chinese
crew on the third ship). (See picture 4 for one Chinese crew and me on the
last ship).
1 ship on Tuesday:
BERNORA - All Indian. We were on this ship last Oct. There are four
Christians on board, captain, fitter, motorman, and one able seaman. (See
picture 5 for part of the crew). Prayed with them. Receptive.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the visitation today.
Pastor Malone past away this morning.
4 ships on Thursday:
STAR GRIP, SAFMARINE TEXAS, MASTRO GIORGIS II, and
TRADEWIND UNION- All Filipino; Filipino, Ukrainian, and Bulgarian;
Filipino, Indian, and Ukrainian; Filipino, Indian, and Guinea. We visited the
last ship last Apr., the second ship last Mar. We were on the last ship last Nov.
There were ten Indian Christians on the third ship, two mess boys, two fitters,
bosun, two able seamen, and three oilers. (See picture 6 for part of the Indian
crew). (See picture 7 for part of the Filipino and Indian crew). Pray with them.
There were two Indian Christians on the last ship. (See picture 8 for part of the
Filipino and Indian crew). Prayed with them and they all receptive.
Someone from FBCC came and helped the ship visiting today.
2 ships on Friday:
FULL RICH, and SIMURGH - All Chinese; All Filipino. We visited the
second ship last Nov. We were on the first ship last Oct. (See picture 9 for
the captain and I). (See picture 10 for the chief cook, the one on the right,
and the general steward). Prayed with them and blessed the ships.
(See picture 11 for the directors of the board and Malone's family at the wake
for pastor Malone Friday night)
The new address for Lifeline to Seamen, Inc. is:
10924 Lasso Ln.
Houston, Tx. 77079
The new phone number is:
832-582-5909
The mailing and parcel address for LTS is:
P.O. box 79809
Houston, Tx. 77279-9809
"'For I know the plans I have for you,' says the LORD. 'They are plans for good
and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.'" (Jeremiah 29:11)
Urgent Request: Pray for the persecuted Christians in each
of the 7 countries for the next 7 days -- North Korea, Iran,
Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Russia, Indonesia.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. (2Th. 3:18)
Your brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao
Grace and peace to you from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (2Th. 1:2)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
4 ships on Monday:
BOHEME, SIDER PINK, ATLANTIC MONTERREY, and LIAN SHENG
HU - Filipino, and Myanmar; Filipino, Romanian, and two Chinese; Filipino,
Myanmar, Singaporian, Ghanaian, and Chinese; All Chinese. We were on the
third ship last Jun., the last ship last Feb. (See picture 1 for the Filipino crew
on the second ship). (See picture 2 for the two Chinese on board, the one on
the left is the captain, the one on the right is the chief engineer). The captain
prayed the salvation prayer with me. (See picture 3 for part of the Chinese
crew on the third ship). (See picture 4 for one Chinese crew and me on the
last ship).
1 ship on Tuesday:
BERNORA - All Indian. We were on this ship last Oct. There are four
Christians on board, captain, fitter, motorman, and one able seaman. (See
picture 5 for part of the crew). Prayed with them. Receptive.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the visitation today.
Pastor Malone past away this morning.
4 ships on Thursday:
STAR GRIP, SAFMARINE TEXAS, MASTRO GIORGIS II, and
TRADEWIND UNION- All Filipino; Filipino, Ukrainian, and Bulgarian;
Filipino, Indian, and Ukrainian; Filipino, Indian, and Guinea. We visited the
last ship last Apr., the second ship last Mar. We were on the last ship last Nov.
There were ten Indian Christians on the third ship, two mess boys, two fitters,
bosun, two able seamen, and three oilers. (See picture 6 for part of the Indian
crew). (See picture 7 for part of the Filipino and Indian crew). Pray with them.
There were two Indian Christians on the last ship. (See picture 8 for part of the
Filipino and Indian crew). Prayed with them and they all receptive.
Someone from FBCC came and helped the ship visiting today.
2 ships on Friday:
FULL RICH, and SIMURGH - All Chinese; All Filipino. We visited the
second ship last Nov. We were on the first ship last Oct. (See picture 9 for
the captain and I). (See picture 10 for the chief cook, the one on the right,
and the general steward). Prayed with them and blessed the ships.
(See picture 11 for the directors of the board and Malone's family at the wake
for pastor Malone Friday night)
The new address for Lifeline to Seamen, Inc. is:
10924 Lasso Ln.
Houston, Tx. 77079
The new phone number is:
832-582-5909
The mailing and parcel address for LTS is:
P.O. box 79809
Houston, Tx. 77279-9809
"'For I know the plans I have for you,' says the LORD. 'They are plans for good
and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.'" (Jeremiah 29:11)
Urgent Request: Pray for the persecuted Christians in each
of the 7 countries for the next 7 days -- North Korea, Iran,
Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Russia, Indonesia.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. (2Th. 3:18)
Your brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao
Saturday, July 31, 2010
07/25/10 - 07/31/10
Dear seafarer's friends, 07/25/10 - 07/31/10
Grace and peace to you. (1Th. 1:1)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
4 ships on Monday:
BOW FLOWER, OVERSEAS AMBERMAR, IKAN MANZANILLO, and
THOR LEADER - All Filipino; All Filipino; Filipino, and Chinese; All Russian.
We visited the first ship over a year ago, the second ship last Apr., the third
ship last Feb., the last ship last Apr. Blessed the ships.
5 ships on Tuesday:
BBC GIBRALTAR, JANA, LEOPOLD STAFF, NOBLE STAR, and DA
ZHONG - All Russian; Russian, and Ukrainian; All Polish; All American; All
Chinese. We visited the second ship last Dec., the third ship last Mar. (See
picture 1 for part of the crew on the last ship. The captain is the second one
from the right on the front row). Prayed with them. All receptive.
6 ships on Thursday:
ARIETTA, STOLT AGUILA, JO KIRI, FADELSIA, CHEMTRANS
ALSTER, and BEIJING VENTURE - All Filipino; All Filipino; All Filipino;
Filipino, Ukrainian, and Russian; Filipino, Ukrainian, and Russian; All Chinese.
We visited the second ship last Mar., the third ship a year before last Apr.,
the fourth ship a year before last Oct. There was one Christian on the last ship,
the chief officer from Hong Kong. (See picture 2, the one in the middle is the
chief officer. The one on the far left is the chief engineer. The one on the
second from the left is the captain). The captain was very close to the salvation.
(See picture 3 for part of the crew).
Someone from FBCC came and helped the ship visiting today.
3 ships on Friday:
JAG LEELA, FPMC 21, and LIAN YUN HU - All Indian; All Chinese; All
Chinese. We were on the last ship last Apr. They were busy with the
inspection so I didn't stay long on board, just distributed the Gospel materials
to some of them. The commissar asked me to leave, so I did. There was five
Christians on the first ship, chief cook, second cook, training cook, an able
seaman, and the third officer. (See picture 4 for some of the crew. The one
on the right is chief cook). (See picture 5 for part of the crew on the second
ship. The one in the middle is the captain). Blessed the ships.
2 ships on Saturday:
SPAR LYRA, and SZYMANOWSKI - All Indian; Polish, and Filipino. We
were on the first ship last Apr. There were four Christians on board, two
able seamen, fitter, and general steward. We were on the second ship about
two years ago. Receptive.
The new address for Lifeline to Seamen, Inc. is:
10924 Lasso Ln.
Houston, Tx. 77079
The new phone number is:
832-582-5909
The mailing and parcel address for LTS is:
P.O. box 79809
Houston, Tx. 77279-9809
"'For I know the plans I have for you,' says the LORD. 'They are plans for good
and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.'" (Jeremiah 29:11)
Urgent Request: Pray for the persecuted Christians in each
of the 7 countries for the next 7 days -- North Korea, Iran,
Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Russia, Indonesia.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. (1Th. 5:28)
Your brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao
Grace and peace to you. (1Th. 1:1)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
4 ships on Monday:
BOW FLOWER, OVERSEAS AMBERMAR, IKAN MANZANILLO, and
THOR LEADER - All Filipino; All Filipino; Filipino, and Chinese; All Russian.
We visited the first ship over a year ago, the second ship last Apr., the third
ship last Feb., the last ship last Apr. Blessed the ships.
5 ships on Tuesday:
BBC GIBRALTAR, JANA, LEOPOLD STAFF, NOBLE STAR, and DA
ZHONG - All Russian; Russian, and Ukrainian; All Polish; All American; All
Chinese. We visited the second ship last Dec., the third ship last Mar. (See
picture 1 for part of the crew on the last ship. The captain is the second one
from the right on the front row). Prayed with them. All receptive.
6 ships on Thursday:
ARIETTA, STOLT AGUILA, JO KIRI, FADELSIA, CHEMTRANS
ALSTER, and BEIJING VENTURE - All Filipino; All Filipino; All Filipino;
Filipino, Ukrainian, and Russian; Filipino, Ukrainian, and Russian; All Chinese.
We visited the second ship last Mar., the third ship a year before last Apr.,
the fourth ship a year before last Oct. There was one Christian on the last ship,
the chief officer from Hong Kong. (See picture 2, the one in the middle is the
chief officer. The one on the far left is the chief engineer. The one on the
second from the left is the captain). The captain was very close to the salvation.
(See picture 3 for part of the crew).
Someone from FBCC came and helped the ship visiting today.
3 ships on Friday:
JAG LEELA, FPMC 21, and LIAN YUN HU - All Indian; All Chinese; All
Chinese. We were on the last ship last Apr. They were busy with the
inspection so I didn't stay long on board, just distributed the Gospel materials
to some of them. The commissar asked me to leave, so I did. There was five
Christians on the first ship, chief cook, second cook, training cook, an able
seaman, and the third officer. (See picture 4 for some of the crew. The one
on the right is chief cook). (See picture 5 for part of the crew on the second
ship. The one in the middle is the captain). Blessed the ships.
2 ships on Saturday:
SPAR LYRA, and SZYMANOWSKI - All Indian; Polish, and Filipino. We
were on the first ship last Apr. There were four Christians on board, two
able seamen, fitter, and general steward. We were on the second ship about
two years ago. Receptive.
The new address for Lifeline to Seamen, Inc. is:
10924 Lasso Ln.
Houston, Tx. 77079
The new phone number is:
832-582-5909
The mailing and parcel address for LTS is:
P.O. box 79809
Houston, Tx. 77279-9809
"'For I know the plans I have for you,' says the LORD. 'They are plans for good
and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.'" (Jeremiah 29:11)
Urgent Request: Pray for the persecuted Christians in each
of the 7 countries for the next 7 days -- North Korea, Iran,
Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Russia, Indonesia.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. (1Th. 5:28)
Your brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao
Saturday, July 24, 2010
07/18/10 - 07/24/10
Dear seafarer's friends, 07/18/10 - 07/24/10
Grace and peace to you from God our Father. (Col. 1:2)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
11 ships on Monday:
UAL COBURG, VICTORIA KOSAN, BANGKOK HIGHWAY, SE
VERDIGRIS, and NCC HAIEL - All Filipino; All Filipino; Filipino, and
Bulgarian; Filipino, and Russian; Filipino, Indian, and Russian. We visited the
first ship last Nov., the second ship over a year ago, the third ship last May,
the fourth ship last Feb., the last ship last Aug. Prayed with them and
blessed the ships.
HALDOZ, STOLT VANGUARD, CHAMPION TRADER, AVOCET,
OCEAN FLOWER, and NAVISION LEADER - All Turkish; All Indian;
All Indian; Indian, and one Ukrainian; Korean, and Indonesian; All Chinese.
We were on the second ship last Feb., the third ship last Sep., the last ship
last Saturday. There were three Christians on the second ship, general
steward, second engineer, and one motorman. (See picture 1 for the chief
cook and the general steward, the one on the left). There were six Christians
on the third ship, chief engineer, third engineer, wipper, bosun, and two able
seamen. (See picture 2 for part of the crew). There were three Indian
Christians on the fourth ship, chief officer, one oiler, and general steward.
(See picture 3 for some of the crew. Last row first left is the oiler). All
receptive.
6 ships on Tuesday:
SAUDI TABUK, AVOCET, SEA-LAND CHAMPION, OLYMPIC
MELODY, CAP SAN AUGUSTIN, and FPMC 24 - All Indian; All Indian;
All American; Honduran, Polish, Greek, and Filipino; British, Polish, S.
African, and Filipino. We visited the second ship yesterday. The last ship was
an one month old brand new ship, made in Korea. She has two Christians
and one Catholic on board. (See picture 4 for the two Christians in the middle).
All receptive.
1 ship on Wednesday:
FPMC 20 - All Chinese. We were on this ship last Mar. All crew has been
changed since. (See picture 5 & 6 for the chief mate and some of the crew).
The crew was very open and receptive. The chief cook willing to receive
the eternal life as a gift from God.
7 ships on Thursday:
SPARNA, SE VERDIGRIS, OSC VEGADIEP, ULLA SCAN, SICHEM
CONTESTER, RICKMERS HAMBURG, and EVER REGAL - All Filipino;
Filipino, and Russian; Filipino, and Polish; Filipino, and Ukrainian; Filipino,
Indian, and Russian; Filipino, Romanian, Sri Lanka, and Polish; Myanmar,
and Chinese. We visited the first ship last Sep., the second ship last Feb., the
sixth ship last Mar. There were two Indian Christians on the fifth ship, second
engineer and the pump man. (See picture 7 for the pump man on the left).
There was one Myanmar Christian on the last ship, the mess boy. (See
picture 8 for the Chinese and Myanmar crew. The Myanmar Christian is the
second from the left).
Someone from FBCC came and helped the ship visiting this afternoon.
5 ships on Friday:
STOLT SNELAND, ASIAN GLORY, DESH BHAKT, CARTAGENA,
and V8 STEALTH - All Russian; Filipino, and Russian; All Indian; All Indian;
All Indian. We visited the second ship last Apr., the third ship a year before
last Dec. There was one Christian on board, the third cook. There were two
Christians on the fourth ship, fitter and bosun. (See picture 9 for some of the
crew. The one on the far right is fitter). There were five Christians on the
last ship, chief cook, second cook, third cook able seaman, and pump man.
(See picture 10 for part of the crew). Prayed with them and blessed the ships.
The new address for Lifeline to Seamen, Inc. is:
10924 Lasso Ln.
Houston, Tx. 77079
The new phone number is:
832-582-5909
The mailing and parcel address for LTS is:
P.O. box 79809
Houston, Tx. 77279-9809
"'For I know the plans I have for you,' says the LORD. 'They are plans for good and not
for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.'" (Jeremiah 29:11)
Urgent Request: Pray for the persecuted Christians in each
of the 7 countries for the next 7 days -- North Korea, Iran,
Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Russia, Indonesia.
Grace be with you. (Col. 4:18)
Your brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao
Grace and peace to you from God our Father. (Col. 1:2)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
11 ships on Monday:
UAL COBURG, VICTORIA KOSAN, BANGKOK HIGHWAY, SE
VERDIGRIS, and NCC HAIEL - All Filipino; All Filipino; Filipino, and
Bulgarian; Filipino, and Russian; Filipino, Indian, and Russian. We visited the
first ship last Nov., the second ship over a year ago, the third ship last May,
the fourth ship last Feb., the last ship last Aug. Prayed with them and
blessed the ships.
HALDOZ, STOLT VANGUARD, CHAMPION TRADER, AVOCET,
OCEAN FLOWER, and NAVISION LEADER - All Turkish; All Indian;
All Indian; Indian, and one Ukrainian; Korean, and Indonesian; All Chinese.
We were on the second ship last Feb., the third ship last Sep., the last ship
last Saturday. There were three Christians on the second ship, general
steward, second engineer, and one motorman. (See picture 1 for the chief
cook and the general steward, the one on the left). There were six Christians
on the third ship, chief engineer, third engineer, wipper, bosun, and two able
seamen. (See picture 2 for part of the crew). There were three Indian
Christians on the fourth ship, chief officer, one oiler, and general steward.
(See picture 3 for some of the crew. Last row first left is the oiler). All
receptive.
6 ships on Tuesday:
SAUDI TABUK, AVOCET, SEA-LAND CHAMPION, OLYMPIC
MELODY, CAP SAN AUGUSTIN, and FPMC 24 - All Indian; All Indian;
All American; Honduran, Polish, Greek, and Filipino; British, Polish, S.
African, and Filipino. We visited the second ship yesterday. The last ship was
an one month old brand new ship, made in Korea. She has two Christians
and one Catholic on board. (See picture 4 for the two Christians in the middle).
All receptive.
1 ship on Wednesday:
FPMC 20 - All Chinese. We were on this ship last Mar. All crew has been
changed since. (See picture 5 & 6 for the chief mate and some of the crew).
The crew was very open and receptive. The chief cook willing to receive
the eternal life as a gift from God.
7 ships on Thursday:
SPARNA, SE VERDIGRIS, OSC VEGADIEP, ULLA SCAN, SICHEM
CONTESTER, RICKMERS HAMBURG, and EVER REGAL - All Filipino;
Filipino, and Russian; Filipino, and Polish; Filipino, and Ukrainian; Filipino,
Indian, and Russian; Filipino, Romanian, Sri Lanka, and Polish; Myanmar,
and Chinese. We visited the first ship last Sep., the second ship last Feb., the
sixth ship last Mar. There were two Indian Christians on the fifth ship, second
engineer and the pump man. (See picture 7 for the pump man on the left).
There was one Myanmar Christian on the last ship, the mess boy. (See
picture 8 for the Chinese and Myanmar crew. The Myanmar Christian is the
second from the left).
Someone from FBCC came and helped the ship visiting this afternoon.
5 ships on Friday:
STOLT SNELAND, ASIAN GLORY, DESH BHAKT, CARTAGENA,
and V8 STEALTH - All Russian; Filipino, and Russian; All Indian; All Indian;
All Indian. We visited the second ship last Apr., the third ship a year before
last Dec. There was one Christian on board, the third cook. There were two
Christians on the fourth ship, fitter and bosun. (See picture 9 for some of the
crew. The one on the far right is fitter). There were five Christians on the
last ship, chief cook, second cook, third cook able seaman, and pump man.
(See picture 10 for part of the crew). Prayed with them and blessed the ships.
The new address for Lifeline to Seamen, Inc. is:
10924 Lasso Ln.
Houston, Tx. 77079
The new phone number is:
832-582-5909
The mailing and parcel address for LTS is:
P.O. box 79809
Houston, Tx. 77279-9809
"'For I know the plans I have for you,' says the LORD. 'They are plans for good and not
for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.'" (Jeremiah 29:11)
Urgent Request: Pray for the persecuted Christians in each
of the 7 countries for the next 7 days -- North Korea, Iran,
Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Russia, Indonesia.
Grace be with you. (Col. 4:18)
Your brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao
Saturday, July 17, 2010
07/11/10 - 07/17/10
Dear seafarer's friends, 07/11/10 - 07/17/10
Grace and peace to you from God our Father. (Col. 1:2)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
7 ships on Monday:
MARITIME UNITY, MINERVA ROXANNE, and PHILINE SCHULTE -
All Filipino; Filipino, and Greek; Filipino, Russian, and Polish. Prayed and
blessed the ships. One of the crew on the third ship told me that the Gospel I
gave to them was very helpful for their reading. Receptive.
BBC ONTARIO, LACANAU, CHEM LYRA, and TAOKAS WISDOM -
All Russian; Beninian, and French; Indonesian, Russian, Ukrainian, Georgian,
and Romanian; All Chinese. An initial visit on the last ship. All receptive.
9 ships on Tuesday:
LOWLANDS SKY, ATHENS HIGHWAY, STOLT BASUTO, STAR
FUJI, SAKURA PRINCESS, and SANKO BRIGHT - All Filipino; All
Filipino; All Filipino; All Filipino; All Filipino; Filipino, and Russian. We
visited the second ship last Apr., the fourth ship a year before last May, the
last ship over two years ago. All receptive.
NORDIC HANNE, EQUULEUS LEADER, and TAOKAS WISDOM -
All Russian; Filipino, Indian, and one Chinese; All Chinese. A revisit on the
last ship. (See picture 1 for part of the crew. The one in the middle on the
second row is the captain). I took captain to Wal Mart, and Best Buy for
shopping, while Steven was preaching to the crew. They were all responsive.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the ship visitation a lot today.
7 ships on Thursday:
CLIPPER TRINIDAD, TUBARAO, and BRIGHT FORTUNE - All Filipino;
Filipino, and Greek; Filipino, Russian, and Indian. We visited the first ship and
the second ship both in last Apr. All ships were receptive.
YACU PUMA, CHEMBULK GIBRALTAR, NAVIG8 ARENDAL, and
ATLANTICBORG - All Peruvian; Russian, Indian, and Myanmar; All Indian;
All Chinese. We were on the first ship and the second ship both in last Mar.
There were five Christians on the third ship, the captain, purser, second cook,
one able seaman, and one pump man. (See picture 2 for part of the crew).
Prayed with them, and blessed their families and the ship. We were on the last
ship last Feb. There was one Christian on board, the chief cook. (See picture
3 for part of the crew. Chief cook is the one on the far right). Prayed with
them and blessed the ship.
Someone from FBCC came and helped the ship visiting today.
4 ships on Friday:
NORDIC HELSINKI, CHEMICAL SUPPLIER, STELLENBOSCH, and
CLIPPER HARMONY - Filipino, Indian, and Latvian; Filipino, Indian,
Ukrainian, and one Turkish electrician; Myanmar, and one Polish; All Chinese.
We visited the second ship last Sep., the third ship last Mar. We were on the
last ship last Oct. This was just an initial visit. (See picture 4 for the Turkish
and Indian crew on the second ship). Prayed with them and blessed the ship.
6 ships on Saturday:
STAR JAPAN, BBC KELAN, and FAABORG - All Filipino; All Filipino;
Filipino, and Russian. We visited the last ship last Apr. All receptive.
MARIENBORG, GLOBAL ACE, and NAVISION LEADER - All Thai;
All Indian; All Chinese. There was only one Christian on the second ship, the
motorman. (See picture 5 for part of the crew). (See picture 6 for the
Chinese crew). Prayed with them and blessed the ships.
Ying Dau Lu, and Jerry Chuang from HCC came voluntarily for helping the
ship visitation today.
The new address for Lifeline to Seamen, Inc. is:
10924 Lasso Ln.
Houston, Tx. 77079
The new phone number is:
832-582-5909
The mailing and parcel address for LTS is:
P.O. box 79809
Houston, Tx. 77279-9809
"'For I know the plans I have for you,' says the LORD. 'They are plans for good and not
for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.'" (Jeremiah 29:11)
Urgent Request: Pray for the persecuted Christians in each
of the 7 countries for the next 7 days -- North Korea, Iran,
Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Russia, Indonesia.
Grace be with you. (Col. 4:18)
Your brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao
Grace and peace to you from God our Father. (Col. 1:2)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
7 ships on Monday:
MARITIME UNITY, MINERVA ROXANNE, and PHILINE SCHULTE -
All Filipino; Filipino, and Greek; Filipino, Russian, and Polish. Prayed and
blessed the ships. One of the crew on the third ship told me that the Gospel I
gave to them was very helpful for their reading. Receptive.
BBC ONTARIO, LACANAU, CHEM LYRA, and TAOKAS WISDOM -
All Russian; Beninian, and French; Indonesian, Russian, Ukrainian, Georgian,
and Romanian; All Chinese. An initial visit on the last ship. All receptive.
9 ships on Tuesday:
LOWLANDS SKY, ATHENS HIGHWAY, STOLT BASUTO, STAR
FUJI, SAKURA PRINCESS, and SANKO BRIGHT - All Filipino; All
Filipino; All Filipino; All Filipino; All Filipino; Filipino, and Russian. We
visited the second ship last Apr., the fourth ship a year before last May, the
last ship over two years ago. All receptive.
NORDIC HANNE, EQUULEUS LEADER, and TAOKAS WISDOM -
All Russian; Filipino, Indian, and one Chinese; All Chinese. A revisit on the
last ship. (See picture 1 for part of the crew. The one in the middle on the
second row is the captain). I took captain to Wal Mart, and Best Buy for
shopping, while Steven was preaching to the crew. They were all responsive.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the ship visitation a lot today.
7 ships on Thursday:
CLIPPER TRINIDAD, TUBARAO, and BRIGHT FORTUNE - All Filipino;
Filipino, and Greek; Filipino, Russian, and Indian. We visited the first ship and
the second ship both in last Apr. All ships were receptive.
YACU PUMA, CHEMBULK GIBRALTAR, NAVIG8 ARENDAL, and
ATLANTICBORG - All Peruvian; Russian, Indian, and Myanmar; All Indian;
All Chinese. We were on the first ship and the second ship both in last Mar.
There were five Christians on the third ship, the captain, purser, second cook,
one able seaman, and one pump man. (See picture 2 for part of the crew).
Prayed with them, and blessed their families and the ship. We were on the last
ship last Feb. There was one Christian on board, the chief cook. (See picture
3 for part of the crew. Chief cook is the one on the far right). Prayed with
them and blessed the ship.
Someone from FBCC came and helped the ship visiting today.
4 ships on Friday:
NORDIC HELSINKI, CHEMICAL SUPPLIER, STELLENBOSCH, and
CLIPPER HARMONY - Filipino, Indian, and Latvian; Filipino, Indian,
Ukrainian, and one Turkish electrician; Myanmar, and one Polish; All Chinese.
We visited the second ship last Sep., the third ship last Mar. We were on the
last ship last Oct. This was just an initial visit. (See picture 4 for the Turkish
and Indian crew on the second ship). Prayed with them and blessed the ship.
6 ships on Saturday:
STAR JAPAN, BBC KELAN, and FAABORG - All Filipino; All Filipino;
Filipino, and Russian. We visited the last ship last Apr. All receptive.
MARIENBORG, GLOBAL ACE, and NAVISION LEADER - All Thai;
All Indian; All Chinese. There was only one Christian on the second ship, the
motorman. (See picture 5 for part of the crew). (See picture 6 for the
Chinese crew). Prayed with them and blessed the ships.
Ying Dau Lu, and Jerry Chuang from HCC came voluntarily for helping the
ship visitation today.
The new address for Lifeline to Seamen, Inc. is:
10924 Lasso Ln.
Houston, Tx. 77079
The new phone number is:
832-582-5909
The mailing and parcel address for LTS is:
P.O. box 79809
Houston, Tx. 77279-9809
"'For I know the plans I have for you,' says the LORD. 'They are plans for good and not
for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.'" (Jeremiah 29:11)
Urgent Request: Pray for the persecuted Christians in each
of the 7 countries for the next 7 days -- North Korea, Iran,
Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Russia, Indonesia.
Grace be with you. (Col. 4:18)
Your brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao
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