Saturday, July 25, 2009

07/19/09 - 07/25/09

Dear seafarer's friends, 07/19/09 - 07/25/09

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

Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
4 ships on Monday:
FORMOSA THIRTEEN, AN NING, PACIFIC CELEBES, and BELUGA
FANFARE - All Chinese; All Chinese; British, Russian, Filipino, and Chinese;
Filipino, and Ukrainian. We were on the first ship and the third ship last Mar.
Two Christians on the second ship, the second engineer and an able seaman.
We ministered to them individually and prayed together.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the ship visitation today.
3 ships on Tuesday:
DE ZHOU, RICHMOND BRIDGE, and HELENA OLDENDORFF -
All Chinese; All Indian; All Filipino. All receptive. There were three Christians on
the Indian ship, chief cook, fitter and an able seaman. (see picture 1 for the group we prayed together).
5 ships on Wednesday:
SPT CRUSADER, GULF PEARL, and ANGELICA SCHULTE - All Indian,
Romanian, Filipino, and Indian; Polish, Russian, Venezuelan, and Filipino. We
were on the first ship last Oct. Three Christians on board, bosun, an ordinary
seaman, and an able seaman. (see picture 2 for the group I prayed with)
LIAN YUN HU, and KIRAN PACIFIC - All Chinese; All Turkish. We were
on the first ship last Nov. (see picture 3 for the Chinese seamen). (see picture
4 for the Turkish seamen).
8 ships on Thursday:
MANUELA, SEA VOYAGER, CLIPPER ORION, FILITSA, and MORITZ
SCHULTE - All Filipino; All Filipino; Norwegian, and Filipino; Greek, Romanian,
and Filipino; Russian, Polish, Ukrainian, Romanian, Ghanaian, and Filipino. We
visited the third ship last Sep. They were all responsive. I prayed with them and
blessed the crew.
AL AMERAT, DOBRUDJA, and ANDROMEDA - All Indian; All Bulgarian;
Polish, Lithuania,German, and Russian. We visited the second ship last Apr., the
last ship last Aug. There were two Christians on the first ship, wiper, and bosun.
We had a small prayer meeting on board. (see picture 5). They all receptive.
6 ships on Friday:
BRITISH HOLLY, GENMAR ALEXANDRA, EAGLE OTOME,
SAFMARINE ANGOLA, NCC HAIEL, and ONEGO MISTRAL - All Indian;
Indian, Russian, Ukrainian, and Filipino; Indian, Ukrainian, Filipino, and one
Chinese; Filipino, Russian, and Bulgarian; Filipino, and Russian; All Filipino. We
visited the second ship last Aug., the fourth ship last Dec., the fifth ship last Nov.
There were five Christians on the first ship, chief cook, general steward, bosun,
oiler, and an able seaman. (see picture 6 for the Christians and others). Prayed
with them and blessed the crew. There were two Indian Christians on the third
ship. We used our own mother language to pray together, and I concluded with
an English prayer. I also prayed with the Chinese third officer on board. They
were receptive.

Evangelism is soul winning proclaiming the suffering, dead and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It’s sharing the Good News with the seafarers. As we do so, their spirits are open for a Gospel witness. In love we minister to them spirit to spirit. So often as the Word is spoken, we are able to perceive the Holy Spirit touching their spirits. At this time the seafarers are open to listen to the Word. There is now an encounter to engage in a discussion pertaining to spiritual things. We always endeavor to communicate with them the truth of God’s Word. It’s the Truth that will set them free.

In Luke 5:1-12 we learn by example this seafaring story. Jesus told Peter to launch out into the deep. After hesitation he obeyed and made a miraculous catch. Jesus said to Peter that from now on he will be fishers of men. This is evangelism.
Seafarers can identify with this story. Peter worked hard to make a living as a fisherman. Constantly facing death, seafarer’s monotonus daily life on board is working, sleeping and eating. There may be a little recreation to enjoy. They always welcome a chaplain on board to serve and freely give ourselves to them. We counsel individually and collectively as the need arises. We always keep our witness Christ centered. Without Christ , there is no Good news.
When you gain their confidence, they’re willing to share with you their fears, difficulties and aspirations. Since there’re away from home so long, they have personal and family problems with no one to confide in. A young Chinese cadet was lonesome for his family, and we directed him to Christ. A Filipino’s mother had died, and he wasn’t able to attend her funeral. We brought comfort to him from God’s Word. There are so many opportunities to be Christ’s example. God has placed us in a strategic ministry. Thanks for your prayers and financial support. God richly bless you. Maranatha!
For those who are interested in knowing about TWIC, the phone number is (866) 347-8942 The link is www.twicinformation.com.

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

Your brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao

Saturday, July 18, 2009

07/12/09 - 07/18/09

Dear seafarer's friends, 07/12/09 - 07/18/09

Greetings,

Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
6 ships on Monday:
NEW PRIDE - All Chinese. One Christian on board. He is the captain from
Taiwan. We had a very good fellowship together, a Bible study and a prayer
meeting. We all prayed. We also prayed with the crew and blessed the ship.
DEL SOL, STAR EXPRESS, BBC SPAIN, BBC AUSTRALIA, and
CLIPPER GOLFITO - Korean, and Filipino; Korean, and Filipino; Russian, and
Filipino; Ukrainian, and German; Croatian, and Myanmar. We visited the first
ship last Mar. the second ship last Dec. and the last ship almost a year ago. One
Myanmar Christian on the Myanmar ship. He is an ordinary seaman. Prayed with
him and blessed the crew.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the visitation today.
4 ships on Tuesday:
CHANG HANG TAN SUO, LI BAI, NORWID, and BOW CARDINAL -
All Chinese; All Chinese; Polish and 4 Chinese; Filipino, and Norwegian. We
were on the first ship just last month. the second and the third ships last Mar., the
last ship over a year ago. The first ship was very resistant. We just delivered the
Christian Newspaper. The second ship was very open. The chief engineer
insisted us to have dinner on board. We prayed with the captain and almost the
whole crew and blessed them. Prayed with an engine room Chinese cadet on the
third ship. The last ship was receptive.
Pastor Jonathan Chiu from EFCOH came and helped the ship visitation today.
3 ships on Thursday:
GULL ARROW, and OCEANIC CERISE - All Indian; Filipino, and Indian.
We were on the first ship last May. Most of the crew has been changed. There
were six Christians on board, chief cook, second cook, wiper, two ordinary
seamen, and the second officer. (see picture 1 with some of them). We prayed
with the crew and blessed the ships.
IKAN ALTAMIRA - Filipino, Myanmar, and Chinese. Some of the seamen
recognized me because the previous visits on other ships. We had a chance to get
together and pray. (see picture 2). They all receptive.
Kenny Wu from WHCC came and helped the visitation today.
6 ships on Friday:
MEDI CHENNAI, CHEMTRANS LYRA, and NORGAS TRAVELLER -
All Filipino; Filipino, and Russian; Filipino, Russian, and one Chinese. We were
the last ship over a year ago. Prayed with the Chinese engineer room cadet in the
engineer room. They were all receptive.
CHEMBULK BARCELONA - Myanmar, Korean, and German. There was
one Myanmar Christian, the fitter, on board. Prayed with him and others on the
ship. We were on this ship just less than two years ago.
OCEAN PRINCESS I, and CHEM LEO - All Indian; Turkish, Ukrainian, and
Indian. There were three Christians on the first ship, captain, chief cook, and an
able seaman. The able seaman said he was waiting for missionaries to come
aboard and bring him the Bible. Praise the Lord, we did it. (see picture 3 for part
of them).
Someone from FBCC came and helped the ministry today.
6 ships on Saturday:
KEN SEA, MPP SHIELD, BALTIMAR SATURN, CHAMPION, UAL
ABERDEEN, and AUSTIN ANGOL - All Filipino; Filipino, Russian, and
Tonga; Filipino, Russian, and Indonesian; Filipino, Romanian, Croatian, and
Indonesian; Indonesian, and Lithuania; Romanian, and Myanmar. We visited the
second ship last Jun., the third ship over a year ago, the fifth ship last May, and
the last ship a week ago. One Indonesian Christian on the fourth ship. Two
Indonesian Christians on the fifth ship. (see picture 4 for the Filipino born again
Christian, the chief officer, on the second ship).
Wei Bin Lu from WHCC came and helped the ship visitation today.

Dear saints redeemed by Christ's Blood July, 2009
David says in Ps. 35:28, “My tongue will speak of your righteousness and of your praises all day long.” This truth distinctly describes our ministry to seafarers. We’re fulfilling God’s Word by our witnessing and worshiping on the ships. We verbally profess Christ sharing the Jesus movie and freely giving the seafarers Bibles and Christian literature. Worship is praising God for His divine love. Although most of them are not allowed ashore, we have church on board conducting mini Bible studies, praying in groups and personally sharing the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Many are believing in our Sovereign Savior.
Lifeline to Seamen is endeavoring to use innovative ways to reach every person by the Spirit's power with the life changing Gospel. Thomas and a number of co-workers are reaching out to seafarers in tangible ways. They energetically serve the vessels and take some shopping. During the last quarter from April to June, we ministered to more than
750 Chinese, 1,200 Indian, 300 Myanmar, 75 Koreans besides thousands of Russian,
Filipino, Polish and others. We also freely distributed hundreds of Jesus DVD's and
praise CD's. The world is at our doorsteps. Steve took 40 Chinese to his church and
they all professed Jesus as their Savior. Pastor Peter Chao, their teacher, admitted that they were genuine salvation. Thomas said that many Chinese seamen wanted more Bibles and Jesus movies to take back home and told him that this is just what they needed. Oh Lord, enlarge our vision and lead us to reach more for Christ.
Consider that you go great lengths to invest in your familly. When you make contributions to this international ministry, you are investing in lives worldwide. The dividends are lives for eternity. Lifeline to Seamen is a non-profit tax exempt corporation. We are not underwritten by any church or any other organization but are
supported entirely by your faithful prayers and monthly investments.
Thank you for your partnership and may God richly bless you.
Maranatha!

For those who are interested in knowing about TWIC, the phone number is (866) 347-8942 The link is www.twicinformation.com.

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

Your brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao

Saturday, July 11, 2009

07/05/09 - 07/11/09

Dear seafarer's friends, 07/05/09 - 07/11/09

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
3 ships on Monday:
LIAN SHUN HU, SWAKOP, and YELLOWSTONE - All Chinese; All
Chinese; All Myanmar. We were on the first ship, and the last ship over a year
ago. The first ship had a commissar on board. He was resistant, still some of
them were open to the Gospel. The captain of the second ship was very friendly.
We took him to Best Buy, and shared the Good News to him in the car. He was
very close to salvation. (see picture 1 with the captain). Steve Yeboah came and
took seven to his church. There was one Myanmar.Christian on the third ship, the
second officer. Prayed with him and blessed the ship.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the visitation today.
6 ships on Tuesday:
BOW ATLANTIC, CENTURY PEARL, KAROLINE N, and WISLA - All
Filipino; All Filipino; Filipino, and Indian; All Polish. We visited the first ship last
Feb., the third ship last Mar. Receptive. Prayed with them and blessed the crew.
After I prayed with one Hindu on the third ship, he told me he was depressed for
the last two days, but the prayer lifted him up.
CK GLORY, and JIN PING - All Chinese. Very responsive. I gave them
Scriptures, they said this was just what they needed. While I was leaving the first
ship, they were watching the Jesus DVD. While I was leaving the second ship, I
heard them listening to the Christian songs in their rooms. (see picture 2 and 3
with the crew on each ships).
7 ships on Thursday:
NEVESKA LADY, INDUSTRIAL DARY, ATLANTIC RUNNER,
IMBONDEIRO, NICOS I. V., TRANS CATALONIA, and JIN ZHOU -
Filipino, and Russian; Filipino, and Russian; All Russian; All Ukrainian; Filipino,
Russian, Greek, and Romanian; Norwegian, and Romanian; All Chinese.
We visited the second ship and the six ship last Oct., the third ship and the fifth
ship over a year ago. An initial visit on the last ship. Prayed and blessed the ships.
They all receptive.
Payton Huang from WHCC came and help the visitation today.
5 ships on Friday:
CAROLINE THERESA, WESERTOR, BBC ECUADOR, and AUSTIN
ANGOL - Filipino, and two Indian; Filipino, Russian, and German; Russian, and
Polish; Romanian, and Myanmar. We visited the third ship last Nov. There was
one Myanmar Christian on the last ship. They were all responsive. Prayed with
the Indian captain on the first ship.
JIN ZHOU - All Chinese. Prayed with nine people on this ship. (see picture 4 with 8 of them).

Dear saints redeemed by Christ's Blood July, 2009
David says in Psm. 35:38, “My tongue will speak of your righteousness and of your praises all day long.” This truth distinctly describes our ministry to seafarers. We’re fulfilling God’s Word by our witnessing and worshiping on the ships. We verbally profess Christ sharing the Jesus movie and freely giving the seafarers Bibles and Christian literature. Worship is praising God for His divine love. Although most of them are not allowed ashore, we have church on board conducting mini Bible studies, praying in groups and personally sharing the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Many are believing in our Sovereign Savior.
Lifeline to Seamen is endeavoring to use innovative ways to reach every person by the Spirit's power with the life changing Gospel. Thomas and a number of co-workers are reaching out to seafarers in tangible ways. They energetically serve the vessels and take some shopping. During the last quarter from April to June, we ministered to more than 750 Chinese, 1,200 Indian, 300 Myanmar, 75 Koreans besides thousands of Russian, Filipino, Polish and others. We also freely distributed hundreds of Jesus DVD's and praise CD's. The world is at our doorsteps. Steve took 40 Chinese to his church and they all professed Jesus as their Savior. Pastor Peter Chao, their teacher, admitted that they were genuine salvation. Thomas said that many Chinese seamen wanted more Bibles and Jesus movies to take back home and told him that this is just what they needed. Oh Lord, enlarge our vision and lead us to reach more for Christ.
Consider that you go great lengths to invest in your familly. When you make contributions to this international ministry, you are investing in lives worldwide. The dividends are lives for eternity. Lifeline to Seamen is a non-profit tax exempt corporation. We are not underwritten by any church or any other organization but are
supported entirely by your faithful prayers and monthly investments.
Thank you for your partnership and may God richly bless you.
Maranatha!

For those who are interested in knowing about TWIC, the phone number is (866) 347-8942 The link is www.twicinformation.com.

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

Your brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao

Saturday, July 4, 2009

06/28/09 - 07/04/09

Dear seafarer's friends, 06/28/09 - 07/04/09

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

Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
10 ships on Monday:
RICKMERS JAKARTA, ATLANTIC ROSE, COSMOS VENTURE,
MARILEE, AMANDA I, NORDANA MADELEINE, and PACIFIC
FLORES - All Filipino; All Indian; Filipino, and Indian; Filipino, and Croatian;
Filipino, and Bulgarian; Filipino, and Montenegro; Filipino, British, Ukrainian, and
Chinese. We were on the first ship, the fourth ship, and the sixth ship over a year
ago, the third ship last Oct., and the last ship last Jan. No Christian on the Indian
ship. That's unusual. But we took a picture with some of the Hindus we prayed
with. (see picture 1 including the captain). (picture 2 with the Bulgarian second
officer on the fifth ship). It was responsive over all.
CEC COMMANDER, CLIPPER LANCER, and INCE INEBOLU - Russian,
and Ukrainian; All Russian; All Turkish. Receptive.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the visitation today.
5 ships on Tuesday:
FLINTERLAND, EOT SPAR, UAL COBURG, CEC CRISTOBAL, and
CHEMBULK SAVANNAH - Ghanaian, and Russian; All American; All Polish;
All Russian; Myanmar, and one Filipino chief engineer. We were on the third ship
last Apr., the fourth ship over a year ago, and the last ship last Aug. We delivered
the Scriptures and Jesus DVD's.
Pastor Jonathan Chiu from EFCOH came and helped the ship visitation today.
We took the boat tour to see Houston ship channel.
8 ships on Thursday:
LYCIAN, AMALTHEA, ATLANTIC OLIVE, EAST POINT and
SOUTHERN FIGHTER - All Filipino; All Filipino; All Indian; Filipino, and
Italian. All Myanmar. We were on the first ship just three weeks ago, the last ship
over a year ago. No Christian on the third ship. (see picture 3 with all the Hindus).
No Christian on the last ship. Prayed and blessed the ships. Receptive.
PACIFIC FLORES, EAGLE STEALTH, and SEABOARD RELIANCE -
Filipino, British, Ukrainian, and seven Chinese; Filipino, Indian, Bangladesh, one
Singapore, three Chinese, and two Ghanaian; Filipino, Polish, Ukrainian,
Bulgarian, and one Chinese captain. A revisit on the first ship this week. (see
picture 4 - 2 Chinese). We were on the last ship less than two weeks ago. All
responsive.
4 ships on Friday:
PAN AEGIS, WIENIAWSKI, FLINTERLAND, and GOLDEN
FRIENDSHIP - All Filipino; All Polish; Russian, and Ghanaian; Myanmar,
Russian, Filipino, and Chinese. A revisit on the third ship. We were on the last
ship over a year ago. No Myanmar Christian on the ship. Prayed with one
Chinese and blessed the crew.

The person who walks with God always gets to his destination. The seafarers are continually looking ahead to their next port of call. They're eagerly anticipating their final destination which is home. Since there away from their families for 9 or more months out of a year, they count the days when there contract is completed. During their time on board, they have few contacts with the outside world. That's the reason they live a monotonous life which is so often void and lonesome. There also so often taken advantage of by others trying to cheat them in so many ways.
While the sea fares are in port for a short time, we chaplains minister to their needs. We come on board as servants, being their friends and listening to them. Many have spiritual problems often feeling ostracized and lonely. This is why we direct them to God helping them in their life of Borden. As they walk with God they'll always arrive at their final destination.
As we mentioned last week, Steve Yeboah took five Chinese seamen from EASTERN GRACE to church and shopping. The fitter was a Christian. The rest of them received Jesus as Lord of Life and were baptized. Thomas received a call from a chaplain in England informing him that a born again Myanmar thanked him, in that he's witnessing to his faith. The Holy Spirit is touching the lives of sea fares by setting them free, delivering and multiplying the body of Christ. God is moving, and we thank him for the ministry he has laid upon our hearts. And we're grateful for your prayers and assisting us with a $1,800 Bible bill which needs payment. Were accountable to God and you for all He's in trusted in us. God bless you. Maranatha!

For those who are interested in knowing about TWIC, the phone number is (866) 347-8942 The link is www.twicinformation.com.

Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. (Tit. 3:15)

Your brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao