Saturday, November 26, 2011

11/20/11 - 11/26/11







Dear seafarer's friends, 11/20/11 - 11/26/11

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. (Rom. 1:7)

ships visited this week
5 ships on Monday (11/21):
Vessel Name
Nationalities
Activities
ELLIE
Filipino, and Ukrainian
Prayed and blessed the ship.
KASSEL
Filipino, and Indian
Prayed and blessed the crew.
CS CHARA
All Indian
There were at lest two Indian Christians on board, chief cook and general steward. Left Scriptures and Jesus DVDs on board. Prayed with them and blessed their families.
ORANGE STARS
All Indian
There were four Christians on board, chief cook, general steward, third engineer, and one deck cadet. (See pic. 1 & 2 for some of the crew.) Prayed with them and blessed the vessel.
ATLANTIC PROGRESS
Singaporian, Myanmar, Chinese, and Filipino
(See pic. 3, 4, & 5 for part of the crew.) The one on the left in pic. 4 is the captain. Those three to my left in pic. 5 were the ones we shared the Gospel with. They accepted the Lord. Prayed with them and blessed the crew.
Ying Dau Lu from Houston Chinese Church came as a volunteer for the ministry today.

2 ships on Tuesday (11/22):
HEROIC LEADER
Filipino, and Bulgarian
Prayed and blessed the ship.
CHEMBULK NEW ORLEANS
All Indian
(See pic. 6 for some of the crew.) Prayed and blessed their crew.

5 Ship on Wednesday (11/23):
YACU TASKI
Peruvian and Polish
We visited this ship last Sep. Left Scriptures and Jesus DVDs on board.
GLOBAL VANGUARD
All Filipino
We were on the ship last Jan. Prayed and blessed the vessel.
GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP
Filipino, Russian, Korean, and Chinese
We visited the ship last Jun. Prayed and blessed their crew.
FPMC 23
All Chinese
We were on this ship last Mar. Left Scriptures, Jesus DVDs, and Christian literatures on board. (See pic. 7 for part of the crew.) Shared the Gospel with an engine cadet. He wanted Jesus to be his Savior. Prayed with him and blessed his family.
LIAN HUA FENG
All Chinese
An initial visit. (See pic. 8 for some of the crew.)

2 Ships Friday (11/25):
MARIDA MULBERRY
All Indian
There were three Christians on board, chief mate, second mate, and an able seaman. (See pic. 9 for some of the crew.) Prayed with them and blessed the crew.
LIAN HUA FENG
All Chinese
A revisit on the ship. Shared the Gospel with the second mate and an oiler. They received Jesus as their personal Savior. (See pic. 10 for part of the crew.)
Prayed and blessed the ship.
Payton Huang from West Houston Chinese Church came and helped this ministry today.

4 Ships on Saturday (11/26):
STOLT BRELAND
Filipino, and Russian
We visited this ship last Jul. Prayed and blessed the ship.
ONEGO ARKHANGELSK
Filipino, and Dutch
Prayed and blessed the crew.
SAFMARINE SAHARA
Sri Lanka, Romanian, and Russian
Left Gospel materials and Jesus DVDs on board.
CHIPOLBROK GALAXY
All Chinese
We were on board last Jul. Shared the Gospel with the captain and the chief steward. (See pic. 11 for the captain on the left, and the chief steward on the right.) Both of them accepted Jesus as their personal Savior. Prayed and blessed their crew.

The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. (Rom. 16:20)

Your brother in Christ
Thomas Tao

www.lifelinetoseamen.org
832-775-5074

Saturday, November 19, 2011

11/13/11 - 11/19/11







Dear seafarer's friends, 11/13/11 - 11/19/11

Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven
spirits before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the
dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. (Rev. 1:4,5)

ships visited this week
6 ships on Monday (11/14):
Vessel Name
Nationalities
Activities
JO KASHI
All Filipino
We were on the ship last Apr. Prayed and blessed the ship.
MICHIGANBORG
Filipino, and Dutch
Prayed and blessed the crew.
EAGLE KUCHING
Filipino, Ukrainian, Singaporian, Indian, and Chinese
We visited the ship a year before last Apr. There were two Indian Christians on board, fitter and electrician. Left Gospel tracts and Jesus DVDs on board. (See pic. 1 for the only one Chinese on board.) He is the second officer. Prayed with him and blessed the vessel.
GENCO SUGAR
Chinese, and Indian
An initial visit.
POAVOSA WISDOM
All Chinese
We were on this ship last Feb. (See pic. 2 for some of the crew.) Prayed and blessed their families.
COS KNIGHT
All Chinese
(See pic. 3 for part of the crew.) The picture is kind of blur, but you still can see it. Prayed with them and blessed the crew.
Ying Dau Lu from Houston Chinese Church came as a volunteer for the ministry today.

4 ships on Tuesday (11/15):
CHEMBULK ULSAN
All Myanmar
Prayed and blessed their crew.
GENCO SUGAR
Chinese, and Indian
A revisit on the ship. Took four seamen to Best Buy including the captain. (See pic. 4, second one from the right.) Left Scriptures and Gospel materials on board..
COS KNIGHT
All Chinese
A revisit on the ship.
NAN HAI
All Chinese
(See pic. 5 for some of the crew.) Prayed and blessed the ship.
Tsiao Ping Chao from West Houston Chinese Church came as a volunteer for the ministry.

8 Ships on Thursday (11/17):
STAR GRIP
All Filipino
We visited the ship a year before last Oct. Prayed and blessed the crew.
OCEAN LOHAS
All Filipino
Prayed and blessed the ship.
SEABOARD AMERICA
Filipino, and Polish
We were on this ship last Apr. Prayed and blessed their crew.
DORIC VALOUR
Filipino, and Greek
Give away Scripture, Gospel materials and Jesus DVDs.
COUGAR ACE
Filipino, and Indian
We visited this ship last month. Prayed and blessed their families.
FLINTERSUN
Filipino, and Dutch
Prayed and blessed their ship.
MATTHEOS I
Filipino, Russian, and Spanish
We were on this ship two years ago. Left Scriptures and Jesus DVDs on board.
GENCO SUGAR
Chinese and Indian
A revisit on the ship

7 Ships Friday (11/18):
STAR EVVIVA
All Filipino
We visited the ship last Sep. Prayed with them and blessed the crew.
TICKMERS SINGAPORE
Filipino, Sri Lanka, and Romaniian
We were on this ship last Jul. Prayed and blessed the ship.
GENMAR ELEKTRA
Filipino, Portuguese, Indian, and Russian
We visited this ship two years before last Sep. Prayed and blessed their crew.
KRYMSK
All Russian
Left Scripture and Jesus DVD on board.
OVERSEAS REBECCA
All Russian
Left Scripture, Gospel materials, and Jesus DVD on the ship.
LARVIK
All Indian
We were on board last Aug. There were four Christians on board, second mate, electrician, general steward, and one ordinary seaman. (See pic. 6 for some of the crew.) Prayed and blessed the vessel.
BERGE SUMMIT
All Indian
There were seven Christians on board, second mate, third mate, electrician, fitter, motorman, and two able seamen. (See pic. 7 for the captain, second from the left). Prayed with them and blessed their families.
One volunteer from Ford Bend Community Church came for this ministry this afternoon.

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God's people. Amen. (Rev. 22:21)

Your brother in Christ
Thomas Tao

www.lifelinetoseamen.org
832-775-5074

Saturday, November 12, 2011

11/06/11 - 11/12/11





Dear seafarer's friends, 11/06/11 - 11/12/11

Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance. (Jude 2)

ships visited this week
6 ships on Monday (11/07):
Vessel Name
Nationalities
Activities
TURQUOISE OCEAN
All Filipino
Prayed and blessed the crew.
RICKMERS SHANGHAI
Filipino, and Romanian
We were on the ship last Jun. Prayed and blessed the vessel.
MEDITERRA-NEAN HIGHWAY
Filipino, and Bulgarian
We visited the ship last Sep. Left Scripture and Jesus DVDs on board.
CHARLOTTE THERESA
Filipino, and Danish
Prayed and blessed the shp.
RICKMERS SEOUL
Filipino, and Romanian
We were on this ship last Jun. Prayed and blessed their families.
CLIPPER HOPE
All Chinese
We visited this ship a year before last Jul. (See pic. 1 & 2). The one on the left in pic. 1 is the chief mate. Prayed with them (both pic. 1 & 2) and blessed the crew.
Ying Dau Lu from Houston Chinese Church came as a volunteer for the ministry today.

12 ships on Thursday (11/10):
TAMOYO MAIDEN
All Filipino
Prayed and blessed the ship.
BBC CALIFORNIA
Filipino, and Russian
Prayed and blessed this crew.
ANET
Filipino, and Dutch
Give them Scripture, Gospel materials and Jesus DVD.
BBC MICHIGAN
Filipino, Russian, and Danish
Left Scriptures and Jesus DVDs on board.
BBC CAROLINA
Filipino, Russian, and Ukrainian
Gave away Scriptures and Jesus DVDs.
OMEGA DUKE
Filipino, Russian, and Georgian
Prayed and blessed the vessel.
VOIDOMATIS
Russian, and Georgian
Left Scripture, and Jesus DVD on the ship.
UAL CONGO
All Russian
We were on this ship a year before last Oct. Left Scripture, and Jesus DVD on board.
DEBORAH
All Ukrainian
Left Scripture, and Jesus DVD on the ship.
PILICA
All Polish
Left Scriptures, Gospel materials, and Jesus DVD on board.
KUMANO LILY
All Myanmar
There were two Christians on board, chief officer and one able seaman. (See pic. 3, the one on the right is the c/o). Prayed and blessed the crew.
CLIPPER HOPE
All Chinese
A revisit on the ship. Took four seamen to Walmart.

2 ships Friday (11/11):
PAC ATHEN
Filipino, Chinese, Myanmar, and Romanian
We visited the ship a year before last May. (See pic. 4, Sharing the Gospel with the seamen). Prayed with them and blessed the crew.
TTM DRAGON
All Chinese
(See pic. 5 for the chief mate on the left). He is the only Christian on board. Sharing the Gospel with them, prayed with them, left Scriptures, Christian literatures, and Jesus DVDs on board.
One volunteer from Ford Bend Community Church came for this ministry this afternoon.

3 Ships on Saturday (11/12):
STOLT QUETZAL
All Filipino
(See pic. 6 for some of the crew). Prayed and blessed the ship.
NORWID
Filipino, and Polish
This was a revisit from last week for the ship. Prayed and blessed the crew.
HUDSON LEADER
Filipino, Bengalese, Indian, and Myanmar
There were three Indian Christians on board, junior engineer, one able seaman, and fitter. (See pic. 7 for some of the Indian crew). (See pic. 8 for the captain, second from the left). Prayed and blessed their crew.
Jason Chow from Fort Bend Community Church came as a volunteer fot the ministry today.

To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy - tothe 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

www.lifelinetoseamen.org
832-775-5074

Saturday, November 5, 2011

10/30/11 - 11/05/11



Dear seafarer's friends, 10/30/11 - 11/05/11

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)

ships visited this week
3 ships on Monday (10/31):
Vessel Name
Nationalities
Activities
OVERSEAS ALOMAR
All Filipino
Prayed and blessed the ship.
MOUNT HOPE
Filipino, and Polish
We were on this ship a year before last Nov. Prayed and blessed the crew.
JBU MAAS
All Indian
We visited this ship a year before last Sep. There were three Christians on board, captain, third officer, and fitter. (See pic. 1 & 2). The one on the left in pic. 2 is the captain. Prayed with them and blessed the ship.
Ying Dau Lu from Houston Chinese Church came as a volunteer for the ministry today.

7 ships on Tuesday (11/01):
BRIGHT HOPE
All Filipino
Prayed and blessed their homes.
CIELO DI TOKYO
All Filipino
Prayed and blessed the vessel.
HR RECOMMEN-DATION
Filipino, Ukrainian, Polish, and German
Prayed and blessed the crew.
MARIE
All Myanmar
We were on this ship last Jul. Prayed and blessed the ship.
ALGOA BAY
Myanmar, and Polish
We were on board last Aug. Prayed and blessed the vessel.
FPMC 22
All Chinese
There was one Christian on board, a pump man. Shared the Gospel with the chief engineer. He wanted to trust in Jesus. (See pic. 3 for some of the crew).
QU SHAN HAI
All Chinese
A revisit on the ship.
Tsiao Ping Chao from West Houston Chinese Church came as a volunteer for the ministry.

2 Ship on Wednesday (11/02):
BEAGLE III
All Chinese
Left Scripture, Jesus DVD, and some Christian literature on board. Prayed with the captain, chief engineer, and one pump man.
PACIFIC PEARL
Filipino, Ukrainian, Polish, and Russian
Prayed and blessed the vessel.
6 Ships on Thursday (11/03):
CLIPPER TOBAGO
Filipino, and Polish
We visited the ship last Jul. Prayed and blessed the ship.
NORD HUMMOCK
Filipino, and Danish
Prayed and blessed the crew.
MARE CARIBBEAN
Russian, and Ukrainian
Give them Scripture, Gospel materials and Jesus DVD.
STAR HARMONY
Russian, and Ukrainian
Left Scripture and Jesus DVD on board.
APOLO
Ukrainian, Russian, and Latvian
Gave away Scripture and Jesus DVD.
NORDIC OSLO
All Russian
We were on the ship last Aug. Left Scripture, Gospel materials, and Jesus DVD on board.

Peace to you. The friends here send their greetings. (3 Jn. 15)

Your brother in Christ

Thomas Tao

www.lifelinetoseamen.org
832-775-5074