01/18/09 - 01/24/09

Dear seafarer's friends, 01/18/09 - 01/24/09

Grace and peace to you from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (2Th. 1:2)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org

This is the year of finality, and confirms that 2009 will be the greatest harvest of souls in human history. Already we are receiving reports of vast conversions among the Muslims, Africans, and many in China, India, and Russia. We urge you to share your faith with those you encounter. Use every opportunity God gives you for his glory.

ships visited last week:
- On 01/13, Tuesday, Peter Ko and Pastor Malone visited 2 Chinese vessels. There were 2 Christians on board, and we prayed with 7 more. Peter shared with them his faith in Jesus. We stayed in the mess-room, and the seamen came to us for ministry. See attached pictures. The other vessel had 6 Chinese, and they already had their scriptures from a previous trip. Steven Yeboah came on board, and we had a moving prayer meeting.

-On 01/15, Thursday, Steven Chao and Pastor Malone visited a Chinese vessel named M/V Pacific Endeavor. Although Pastor Malone left early, Steven stayed behind for ministry. We had testimonies, sharing, and salvation. We gave away 2 big boxes of scriptures, tracts, magazines, papers and other Christian literature. They were so receptive and open to the gospel, particularly the young cadets. Pastor Malone visited a Myanmar ship with 3 Christians. One of them wanted another Jesus DVD to take home and duplicate. One Buddhist prayed with us to be saved.

-On 01/17, Saturday, Pastor Malone had to pray against Satan's stronghold on this Turkish ship in Jesus name. These mocking spirits tried to laugh him off, but God strengthened him to persevere. It was a battle, but some took the scriptures. Turkey is 99.6% Muslim, and one of the nations according to Ezekiel 38 to attack Israel. The day is at hand...watch and pray.
ships visited this week
5 ships on Monday: JAG PRERANA, and SANMAR SERENADE - All Indian. We were on the first
vessel last May. Five Christians on board. We prayed with two Christians and
other three Hindus together. We also prayed with a Muslim to received Jesus
as his Lord and Savior.Three Christians on the second vessel. We prayed with
five Hindus and gave them the Jesus DVDs.
PACIFIC ENDEAVOR, PAC ATHENA, and IKAN VERACRUZ - All
Chinese; Filipino, Myanmar, and Chinese; Filipino, and Chinese. It was a revisit
on the first ship. Steven delivered some merchandise he promised the seamen last
week. We were on the second ship last Sep. Five Chinese on that ship. Very
receptive. We were on the third ship the year before last year. Fifteen Chinese on that ship including the chief engineer, and he is a baptized Christian. The captain is
a Filipino. We prayed with thirteen of the Chinese on board and baptized three of
them. (see attached picture) Steven shared his testimony to the seamen and I did
a little bit too.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and help the ministry today. He was very helpful.
9 ships on Tuesday:
SPAR TAURUS, and CIELO DI AMALFI - All Indian; Indian, and Myanmar.
Six Indian Christians on the first ship. I prayed with three Hindus and one Christian
on board. Two Indian, the captain, and the chief engineer and one Myanmar third officer are Christians on the second ship. I gave them the Scriptures and Jesus
DVDs.
STAR FRASER, DANOS Z, STOLT SAGALAND, LEEDS CASTLE, and
NAVIOS HERAKLES - All Filipino; All Filipino; Filipino, and Russian; Filipino,
and Bulgarian; Filipino, and Greek. We've been to the first ship over ten times in
the last two years. I prayed with the Catholics and the Christians. They were all
very responsive.
OCEAN LUCK, and JING AN CHENG - All Chinese. We were on the first
ship a year before last year. I spent nearly an hour with the captain. He admitted
that God is in his heart. He said that he didn't want the formality so he prayed
silently with me. Then I prayed with other five seamen before the meal. They
were quite open. We were on the second ship last Oct. Some of them recognize
me. This was just an intial visit.
Steven Yeboah went to IKAN BERACRUZ, and took six seamen to his church.
1 ship on Wednesday: IKAN VERACRUZ - All Chinese. I took five seamen including the chief engineer to Toyota Center to get the tickets for the Rocket's game, and went to Chinatown for shopping. Then sent them back to watch the game. I came home.
8 ships on Thursday:
BRIGHT SKY, FORTUNE EXPRESS, and SAGA MIRANDA - All Filipino;
All Filipino; Filipino, Ukrainian, and Polish. Very receptive.
HIGH JUPITER, and CMB BIWA - All Indian; All Ukrainian. Six Christians on
the first ship. Prayed with one. Receptive on the second ship.
LU XUN, JING AN CHENG, and BASIC RELIANCE - All Chinese; All
Chinese; Korean, and Chinese. We were on the first ship last Sep. It was good to
see some old faces. It was a good visit. A revisit on the second ship this week.
The commissar was real nice. He remembered me. I took three seamen including
the captain to Wal Mart. He was resistant the first time I saw him on this ship
seven months ago, but after this shopping trip, he agreed to pray with me. There
was one baptized Christian on this vessel. (see attached picture). He was baptized
in China. An initial visit on the third ship. Steven Yeboah took some to his church.
3 ships on Friday:
CARGO - Turkish, and Indian. Two Indian Christians. Receptive.
SEA BAISI, and BASIC RELIANCE - All Chinese; Korean, and Chinese. Many
came into the entertaining room and rushed for Scriptures and Jesus DVDs. Some
one even wanted two sets, one for his Mom. We were on the second ship last
Aug. Half of the crew has been changed since then. Very friendly ship. We prayed
with five of them.
Payton Huang from WHCC college group came and helped the ministry.
6 ships on Saturday:
UAL ROTTERDAM, and UAL COBURG - All Polish. Receptive. Took two
seamen to Seafarer's Center on the second ship.
CHEROKEE PRINCESS - All Filipino. Responsive.
JIU HUA HAI, BASIC RELIANCE, and RICKMERS ANTWERP - All
Chinese; All Chinese; Croatian, Filipino, and Chinese. A good visit on the first
ship. Five seamen came forward to accept the Lord after a short testimony. A
revisit on the second ship. Weibin took the second cook to shopping so I can
minister to the other vessels. We were on the third ship last Jun. Now they started
to employ Chinese seamen on this ship. Delivered the Scriptures and Jesus DVDs
to them and prayed with them.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. (2Th. 3:18)

Your brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao