10/23/11 - 10/29/11

Dear seafarer's friends, 10/23/11 - 10/29/11

Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
(2 Pet. 1:2)

ships visited this week
9 ships on Monday (10/24):
Vessel Name
Nationalities
Activities
KRONOBORG
All Filipino
Prayed and blessed the crew.
SICHEM MISSISSIPPI
Filipino, and Latvian
Prayed and blessed the ship.
GAZ SYNERGY
Filipino, and Spanish
(See pic. 1 & 2). Prayed and blessed this ship.
TORM MARY
Filipino, and Danish
Prayed and blessed their homes.
CAPRI
Filipino, Ukrainian, and German
We visited the vessel a year before last Feb. Prayed and blessed their families.
GALAXY LEADER
Filipino, Bulgarian, Russian, and Greek
We were on this ship a year before last Sep. Prayed with them and blessed the crew.
SAFMARINE SUMBA
Sri Lanka, Polish, Russian, and Romanian
Prayed and blessed the vessel.
CAPE BRADLEY
All Gerogian
Left Gospel materials on board.
PORT RUSSELL
All Chinese
Shared the Gospel with the second engineer. (See pic. 3 for the one on the right). Left Scriptures and Jesus DVDs on board.
Ying Dau Lu from Houston Chinese Church came as a volunteer for the ministry today.

9 ships on Tuesday (10/25):
OVERSEAS ATALMAR
All Filipino
Prayed and blessed their families.
GENMAR MINOTAUR
Filipino, and Indian
We visited this ship two years before last Aug. Prayed and blessed the crew.
CLIPPER AKI
Filipino, and Polish
Prayed and blessed the ship.
SEABOARD RELIANCE
Filipino, and Polish
We were on this ship last Jul. Prayed and blessed the vessel.
MALTE B
Filipino, and Russian
We were on board last Jul. Prayed and blessed the crew.
SPT CHALLENGER
All Indian
We visited the ship a year before last Mar. There were five Christians on board, chief mate, mess man, motorman, second mate, and second engineer. (See pic. 4 for some of the crew).
BERNORA
All Indian
We were on the ship last Jan. There were six Christians on board, captain, chief mate, bosun, motorman, and two able seamen. (See pic. 5 for part of the crew).
BBC EVEREST
German, and Ukrainian
Prayed and blessed their homes.
TARGET
All Turkish
Prayed and blessed the vessel.
Tsiao Ping Chao from West Houston Chinese Church came as a volunteer for the ministry.

7 Ships on Thursday (10/27):
KAVO ALEXANDEROS III
Filipino, and Greek
Give them Scripture, Gospel materials and Jesus DVDs.
DHONOUSSA
Filipino, and Greek
Prayed and blessed the ship.
MARITIME SETOSHIO
Filipino, and Korean
Prayed and blessed the crew.
LIA
Filipino, and Indian
There was one Indian Christian on board, the third engineer. Left Scriptures and Jesus DVDs on board.
ETERNAL DILIGENCE
Filipino, and Indian
There was one Indian Christian on board, the captain. Gave away Scriptures and Jesus DVDs.
VOGE DIGNITY
Filipino, Indonesian, Indian, and Russian
Left Scriptures, Gospel materials, and Jesus DVDs on board.
QU SHAN HAI
All Chinese
An initial visit.
6 Ships on Friday (10/28):
GLOBAL SAIKAI
All Filipino
We visited the ship last Jun. Prayed with one able seaman and blessed the crew.
STAR FLORIDA
All Filipino
We were on this shp last Jul. Prayed and blessed the ship.
NORD INTEGRITY
Filipino, and Indian
Prayed and blessed the crew.
MARIELLA BOTTIGLIERI
Italian, Indian, and Romanian
(See pic. 6 for part of the crew). Prayed and blessed this vessel.
SABRINA
All Ukrainian
Prayed and blessed their homes.
QU SHAN HAI
All Chinese
A revisit on the ship. (See pic. 7 for some of the crew). Prayed with them and left Scriptures, Christian literatures, and Jesus DVDs on board.
One volunteer from Ford Bend Community Church came for this ministry this afternoon.

6 Ships on Saturday (10/29):
OLYMPIAN HIGHWAY
All Filipino
Prayed and blessed the ship.
NORWID
Filipino, and Polish
Give them the Scripture, Jesus DVDs and blessed the crew.
STADIONGRACHT
Filipino, Dutch, and Russian
Prayed and blessed their crew.
MAYA
Filipino, Indian, and Mexican
We visited the ship last May. Left Scripture and Jesus DVDs on board.
CHEM SEA
Indian, and Russian
We were on the ship last May. There were five Indian Christians on the ship, bosun, fitter, motorman, one able seaman, and general steward. Prayed and blessed the ship.

To him be glory both now and forever! (2 Pet. 3:18)

Your brother in Christ

Chaplain Thomas Tao
www.lifelinetoseamen.org
832-775-5074

10/16/11 - 10/22/11

Dear seafarer's friends, 10/16/11 - 10/22/11

Grace and peace be yours in abundance. (1 Pet. 1:2)

ships visited this week
2 ship on Sunday (10/16):
Vessel Name
Nationalities
Activities
ATLANTIC MIGHT
Filipino, Myanmar, Indian, and Chinese
A third visit on the ship. Took two seamen to West Houston Chinese Church, chief engineer, and first engineer.
MAPLE MIGHTY
All Chinese
A third visit on this ship. Took four seamen including the chief mate to WHCC attending the Sunday School and Morning Worship Service along with the two seamen from ATLANTIC MIGHT. Then we went to China Town and Walmart. (See pic. 1)

7 ships on Monday (10/17):
SKY GLOBE
All Filipino
Prayed and blessed the ship.
STAR FRASER
All Filipino
We were on this ship last Aug. Prayed and blessed the crew.
MEDIATOR
All Filipino
Prayed and blessed the vessel.
CEC FAITH
Filipino, and Ukrainian
Prayed and blessed their families.
TRADEWIND ADVENTURE
Filipino, and Indian
We visited the vessel a year before last Feb.
ATLANTIC OASIS
Filipino, and Korean
Prayed with them and blessed the crew.
NORTHERN STAR
All Russian
Left Scripture and Jesus DVD on board.

6 Ships on Tuesday (10/18):
ATLANTIC DREAM
All Filipino
We visited the ship a year before last Apr. Prayed and blessed their homes.
BBC PLATA
Filipino, and Indian
We visited this ship two years before last Sep. Prayed and blessed the ship.
C. JOURNEY
Filipino, and Korean
Prayed and blessed the vessel.
VEGALAND
Filipino, Indonesian, and Croatian
Left Scripture, Gospel materials, and Jesus DVDs on board.
HIGH SPIRIT
Indian, and Ukrainian
(See pic. 2 for part of the crew). Prayed and blessed the crew.
ATLANTIC SIRIUS
All Indian
There were two Christians on board, Captain, and chief mate. Prayed and blessed the vessel. (See pic. 3 for some of the crew).
Tsiao Ping Chao from West Houston Chinese Church came as a volunteer for the ministry.

7 Ships on Thursday (10/20):
SOFIE BULKER
All Filipino
Left Scripture, Gospel materials and Jesus DVD on the ship.
MOBILANA
All Filipino
Prayed and blessed the crew.
FRISIA INN
Filipino, and Polish
Prayed and blessed the ship.
VALE
Filipino, Ukrainian, Latvian, and Russian
Gave away Scriptures and Jesus DVDs.
ARDMORE CALYPSO
Filipino, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Montenegrin, and Croatian
Left Scriptures and Jesus DVDs on board.
GENERAL GUISAN
All Ukrainian
Blessed the ship, left Scripture and Jesus DVD on board.
KANG FU
All Chinese
The ship was almost sailing. Prayed with some of them. (See pic. 4 for two of the crew). And blessed the ship.

6 Ships on Friday (10/21):
NORD SPIRIT
All Filipino
(See pic. 5 for some of the crew). (See pic. 6 for the captain on the left). Prayed with the captain and the other crew.
NAVIOS VEGA
All Filipino
Prayed and blessed the crew.
STAR GRAN
All Filipino
We were on this ship last Nov. Prayed and blessed the ship.
BOW FERTILITY
All Filipino
We visited the ship last Apr. Prayed and blessed the vessel.
VANCOUVERBORG
Filipino, and Ukrainian
Prayed and blessed their families.
ONEGO PONZA
Filipino, Russian, and Polish
We visited this ship a year before last Jun. Left Scriptures and Jesus DVDs on board.
One volunteer from Ford Bend Community Church came for this ministry this afternoon.

Peace to all of you who are in Christ. (1 Pet. 5:14)

Your brother in Christ
Thomas Tao

www.lifelinetoseamen.org
832-775-5074

10/09/11 - 10/15/11

Dear seafarer's friends, 10/09/11 - 10/15/11

Greetings

ships visited this week
5 ships on Monday (10/10):
Vessel Name
Nationalities
Activities
CAMELLIA ACE
All Filipino
We were on the ship last Jul. Prayed and blessed the ship.
SHIPPAN ISLAND
Filipino, and Russian
We were on this ship last Jul. Prayed and blessed the crew.
BBC PORTUGAL
Filipino, and Russian
We visited the vessel last Jan. Prayed and blessed the vessel.
HC ELIDA
Filipino, and Russian
Prayed and blessed their families.
STAVANGER VIKING
Romanian, Filipino, Indian, and Chinese
(See pic. 1 for some of the crew). Prayed with them and blessed the crew.

7 Ships on Tuesday (10/11):
BBC TENNESSEE
Filipino, and Russian
Prayed and blessed their families.
STOLT VINLAND
Filipino, and Russian
We visited this ship last May. Prayed and blessed the vessel.
MOJITO
Filipino, and Russian
Prayed and blessed the ship.
VICTORY OCEAN
Filipino, and Korean
Left Scripture, Gospel material, and Jesus DVDs on board.
SEABOARD CHILE
Filipino, and Polish
We were on the ship last May. Prayed and blessed the crew.
SELENDANG MUTIARA
Filipino, Malaysian, Indian, and Chinese
There were two Indian Christians on board, I cannot remember who they are. Prayed and blessed the vessel. (See pic. 2 for some of the crew). Steve was sharing the Gospel with the Chinese cadet. (See pic. 3).
CLIPPER OCEANICA
All Indian
We were on this ship last Feb. There were three Christians on board, chief cook, one oiler and one able seaman. Prayed and blessed the ship. We took the captain and his family to Walmart. (See pic. 4 for the captain, second from the right, his wife, third from the right, and their daughter, front).
Tsiao Ping Chao from West Houston Chinese Church came as a volunteer for the ministry.

1 Ship on Wednesday (10/12):
ATLANTIC MIGHT
Filipino, Myanmar, Indian, and Chinese
Initial visit. Left some Christian literature on board.

6 Ships on Thursday (10/13):
CLIPPER TRINIDAD
All Filipino
We were on this ship last Feb. Left Scripture, Gospel materials and Jesus DVD on board.
HOHERIFF
Filipino, and Russian
We visited this ship last May. Prayed and blessed the ship.
RICKMERS DALIAN
Filipino, Romanian, and Sri Lanka
We were on the same ship last Apr. Left Scriptures and Jesus DVDs on board.
ADMIRALEN- GRACHT
Filipino, Dutch, and Russian
Gave Gospel materials and Jesus DVDs.
SHARON SEA
All Russian
Blessed the ship and left Jesus DVD on board.
MAPLE MIGHTY
All Chinese
There was one Christian on board, the chief mate. Prayed with him for the whole ship. Also shared the Gospel with the first engineer. (See pic. 5 for the one on the left), He chose going to heaven than going to hell, eternal life than eternal death. He wanted Jesus to be his friend. (See pic. 6 for part of the crew).
One volunteer from Ford Bend Community Church came for this ministry today.

4 Ships on Friday (10/14):
LOVELAND ISLAND
All Filipino
Prayed and blessed the ship.
GASCHEM BERGEN
Filipino, German, and Russian
We visited the ship a year ago. Prayed and blessed the crew.
CHIPOLBROK STAR
All Chinese
We were on this ship last Jun. Shared the Gospel with one able seaman, and led him to Christ. (See pic. 7, the one in the middle). Prayed and blessed them.
MAPLE MIGHTY
All Chinese
A revisit on this vessel. Took two seamen to Best Buy, and Walmart. They like to come to church with me on Sunday.

3 Ships on Saturday (10/15):
CHIPOLBROK STAR
All Chinese
A revisit. Prayed and followed up on the able seaman I met yesterday.
LIAN SHUN HU
All Chinese
We were on this ship two years before last July. Shared the Gospel with the captain, chief engineer, and other four seamen. (See pic. 8 for some of the crew). Prayed and blessed the ship.
ATLANTIC MIGHT
Filipino, Myanmar, Indian, and Chinese
Last visiting this ship was last Wednesday. Took four to shopping. (See pic. 9). Shared Jesus story with them and asked them to trust Jesus in the car. Prayed and blessed their crew.

Grace be with you all. (Heb. 13:25)

Your brother in Christ
Thomas Tao

www.lifelinetoseamen.org
832-775-5074

10/02/11 - 10/08/11

Dear seafarer's friends, 10/02/11 - 10/08/11

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (Phm. 3)

ships visited this week
1 ship on Sunday (10/02):
Vessel Name
Nationalities
Activities
ARISTO RIVER
All Chinese
Another revisit on the ship this week. Took seven seamen including the chief mate to Chinese Baptist Church attending the Sunday School and Morning Worship Service. Then we went to China Town and Best Buy. (See pic. 1)

3 ships on Monday (09/26):
OCEAN ADVENTURE
Indian, Russian, and Sri Lanka
There were three Indian Christians on board, chief cook, one motorman, and one able seaman. Left Scriptures, Gospel materials and blessed the ship.
CHANG HANG TAN SUO
All Chinese
We were on this ship last May. Shared the Gospel with the captain, but no commitment made yet. (See pic. 2 for the captain on the right). (See pic. 3 for part of the crew members). Prayed and blessed the crew.
ASIAN BEAUTY
All Chinese
An initial visit.
Tsiao Ping Chao from West Houston Chinese Church came as a volunteer for this ministry today.

3 Ships on Tuesday (10/04):
ASIAN BEAUTY
All Chinese
A revisit on the ship. Tsiao Ping was sharing the Gospel with the captain. He was planting the seeds.
GENCO CARRIER
All Chinese
There was one Christian on board, the chief engineer. We had fellowship together. Prayed and blessed the vessel. (See pic. 4 for part of the crew).
HAO YING
All Chinese
Left the Scripture and Jesus DVD on board. Prayed and blessed the ship. (See pic. 5 for some of the crew).
Tsiao Ping Chao from West Houston Chinese Church came again today as a volunteer for the ministry.

5 Ships on Friday (10/07):
MAERSK PEARY
All American
Blessed the ship.
SAFMARINE ANGOLA
Filipino, and Bulgarian
We visited the ship last Jul. Prayed and blessed the ship.
COUGAR ACE
Filipino, and Indian
Prayed and blessed the crew.
HANNA C
Filipino, Russian, and Polish
We were on this ship last Apr. Prayed and blessed their families.
SANMAR STANZA
All Indian
There were four Christians on board, chief cook, general steward, bosun, and one able seaman. (See pic. 6 for some of the crew). Prayed and blessed their crew.

9 Ships on Saturday (10/08):
FOUR OTELLO
All Filipino
Prayed and blessed their vessel.
CAPE DELGADO
All Filipino
Prayed and blessed the ship.
BBC STEINHOIFT
All Filipino
Prayed and blessed their crew.
CHAMPION CORNELIA
Filipino, and Croatian
Prayed and blessed their families.
CLIPPER GOLFITO
Filipino, Myanmar, and Croatian
We visited the ship last Jul. Left Scriptures, Jesus DVDs on the ship and blessed the crew.
CHEM LEO
All Indian
We were on this ship last Jul. There were at least three Christians on board, second mate, motorman, and one able seaman. Left Scripture on board.
MARIENBORG
All Thai
We were on board last Mar. Left Gospel materials and Jesus DVD on board.
MAJOR BERNARD F FISHER
All American
There was one Chinese cook on board. (See pic. 7, the one on the right). Led him to pray the salvation prayer and prayed for the entire crew.
BBC ROMANIAN
Russian, and Ukrainian
We visited this ship last May. Left Scripture, and Jesus DVD on board, and blessed the ship.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you spirit. (Phm. 25)

Your brother in Christ

Thomas Tao

www.lifelinetoseamen.org
832-775-5074

09/25/11 - 10/01/11

Dear seafarer's Friends, 09/25/11 - 10/01/11

Grace, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior. (Tit. 1:4)

ships visited this week
9 ships on Monday (09/26):
Vessel Name
Nationalities
Activities
STAR KVARVEN
All Filipino
Prayed and blessed the crew.
KAREKARE
Filipino, and Greek
Prayed with the seamen and blessed their families.
FREJA MAERSK
Filipino, Fin, Swedish, Icelander, and Russian
Prayed and blessed the ship.
ENERGY PANTHER
All Russian
Prayed and blessed this ship.
ICE BASE
Russian, and Latvian
Gave away Scripture and Jesus DVD.
CLAMOR SCHULTE
Russian, Polish, Indonesian, and African
Left Scriptures and Jesus DVDs on the ship.
VENICE
Indian, and Polish
Gave away Gospel materials and Jesus DVDs on board.
ARISTO RIVER
All Chinese
We were on this ship two month ago. This was an initial visit.
DA LI HU
All Chinese
We visited this ship last Feb. The commissar was not very friendly. Left Gospel materials and Jesus DVDs to some.
Ying Dau Lu from Houston Chinese Church came as a volunteer for this ministry today.

6 Ships on Tuesday (09/27):
POS AMETHYST
All Filipino
Prayed and blessed the crew.
NAVE POLARIS
All Filipino
Prayed and blessed the vessel.
HARUNA EXPRESS
All Filipino
Left the Scripture and Jesus DVD on board.
KAREN MAERSK
Filipino, Romanian, Croatian, and Danish
Gave the Scriptures and Jesus DVDs to the crew.
SEABULK TRADER
All American
Left a copy of NIV New Testament on board.
ARISTO RIVER
All Chinese
A revisit on this ship. Steve was preaching to the crowd while I went to visit other ships. (See pic. 1 & 2 for part of the crew). The seed was planted.
Tsiao Ping Chao from West Houston Chinese Church came as a volunteer for the ministry.
4 Ships on Wednesday (09/28):
FOCKEBURG
Filipino, Myanmar, and Ukrainian
Prayed and blessed their ship.
AALBORG
Myanmar, and Polish
We were on this ship a little more than two weeks ago. Prayed and blessed the crew.
ARISTO RIVER
All Chinese
A revisit again on the ship. Took eight people to Best Buy. My car was a small car, so I transport them two times, back and forth, back and forth. I enjoyed it.
OVERSEAS LUXMAR
All Honduras
Left Scripture, and Jesus DVDs on board. Prayed and blessed the ship.

5 Ships on Thursday (09/29):
ATLANTIC KING
All Filipino
Left Scripture, Gospel materials and Jesus DVD on the ship.
WAWASAN SAPPHIRE
Filipino, and Indian
Prayed and blessed the crew.
OVERSEAS LUXMAR
All Honduras
A revisit on this ship. Left more Scriptures and Jesus DVDs on board.
AS VARESIA
Romanian, and Tuvalu
Gave them Gospel materials and Jesus DVD.
ARISTO RIVER
All Chinese
A revisit on this ship again. (See pic. 3 for the chief mate on the left, and the second mate on the right).
Gerri Morales from Chinese Bible Church came as a volunteer for the Honduras and El Salvador for
this mission.
5 Ships on Friday (09/30):
STAR HIDRA
All Filipino
Prayed and blessed their ship.
BOW FIRDA
Filipino, and Norwegian
Prayed and blessed the ship.
MEDITERRANEAN HIGHWAY
Filipino, and Bulgarian
We visited this ship last Jun. Prayed and blessed the crew.
WILUTAMA
Indonesian, Pakistanian, Chinese, and Vietnamese
There were three Indonesian Christians on board, bosun, captain, and chief engineer, (See pic. 4 from left to right). We all prayed together. Bosun was crying when he prayed. He asked for an Indonesian Bible, and I gave him one. (See pic. 5 for other crew).
ARISTO RIVER
All Chinese
Another revisit.
One volunteer from Fort Bend Community Church came and joined the ministry today.

3 Ships on Saturday (10/01):
HAPPY BEE
All Filipino
Prayed and blessed their families.
DANZIGERGRACHT
Filipino, and Russian
Prayed and blessed the ship.
ARISTO RIVER
All Chinese
A revisit again. Took eight seamen including the captain and the chief engineer to Chinese Bible Church for the Music Evangelical Meeting. They said they all enjoyed the Christian music. Then we went to Walmart. It was after one am. When I got home.

Grace, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior. (Tit. 1:4)

Your brother in Christ
Thomas Tao

www.lifelinetoseamen.org
832-775-5074