Dear seafarer's friends, 02/07/10 - 02/13/10
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
1 ship on Monday:
PUDU - All Russian. Receptive.
I got a flat tire today, but thank the Lord, I managed to fix it.
My second son had a daughter today. Now I have a grand son and a grand
daughter.
6 ships on Tuesday:
MOONLIGHT SERENADE, TRADEWIND ADVENTURE, EAGLE
SAPPORO, CHEM STAR, and RICKMERS NEW ORLEANS - All Filipino;
Filipino, and Indian; Filipino, and Indian; Indian, and Russian; Filipino, Indian,
and Romanian. We were on the fourth ship and the last ship both in last Sep.
Good response. The first ship was the ship from Alaska. Chaplain Jeannette
Seale in Anchorage foretold me of her coming. I visited captain Noel, and gave
him Jesus DVD. (see picture 1 of he and I). He was the old captain, and was
leaving this afternoon. He said his believe was not a cult. He didn't want to
pray with me alone, but he prayed with the others including the new captain
Armando and me. (see picture 2, the third one from the left is the new cap.)
GAS MIRACLE - Korean, and Chinese. There were two Christians on board, the Korean captain and the Chinese quarter master. (see picture 3 with the
captain on the right). (see picture 4 with the quarter master on the right). I
prayed with the Chinese Christian.
5 ships on Wednesday:
FAIRMAST, INDUSTRIAL EGRET, VANESSA C, and KAITY L -
Filipino, and Dutch; Filipino, and Russian; Ukrainian, Russian, Romanian, Indian, . and Hungarian; All Greek. We visited the third ship last Oct. All ships were
receptive.
FORMOSA THIRTEEN - All Chinese. We were on this ship last Oct. Some
of the crew has been changed since last visit. (see picture 5 for Steven, captain,
and chief cook from left to right). These two remained the same. We had a
chance to talk to an able seaman. We listened to his love story and told him
about God's love. He was real close to salvation.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the ship visitation today.
6 ships on Friday:
MOONLIGHT SERENADE, GLOBAL WIND, and ASIAN MOON -
All Filipino; Filipino, and Korean; Filipino, and Ukrainian. Second visit on the
first ship this week. I gave the chief engineer, third officer, general steward, two
able seamen, and an ordinary seaman each a Jesus DVD. Chief engineer called
by name. The ordinary seaman was the one that Chaplain Jeannette didn't
mention in her email. I prayed with them and blessed the crew again.
MISS LUCY, SAFFRON, and MARILYN - All Indian; All Indonesian; All
American. There were five Christians on the first ship, captain, an able seaman,
bosun, a pump man and a motorman. They all receptive.
4 ships on Saturday:
ALPINE MAGNOLIA, CLIPPER MOON, CLIPPER MIKI, and TRANS
CATALONIA - All Filipino; All Filipino; Filipino, and Croatian; Norwegian, Swedish, and Romanian. We visited the last ship last Jul. All receptive.
Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love. (Eph. 6:24)
Your brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
01/03/10 - 01/09/10
Dear seafarer's friends, 01/03/10 - 01/09/10
Grace and peace to you
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
2 ships on Monday:
YACU PUMA, and IKAN SELANGAT - All Peruvian; Chinese, and
Filipino. We visited the first ship last Aug. Receptive. We were on the second
ship last Nov. (see picture 1 for a couple of the crew). Prayed with them and
blessed the ship.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped visiting the Chinese ship himself
today.
7 ships on Tuesday:
JO ASPEN, BBC ICELAND, CHEMBULK NEW ORLEANS, and
RICKMERS SINGAPORE - All Filipino; Russian, German, and Filipino;
Myanmar, Polish, Indian, and Filipino; Romanian, Sri Lanka, Polish, Chinese,
and Filipino. We visited the first ship last May. We were on the last ship last
Aug. Prayed with them. All receptive.
KASUGTA, YASA SEYHAN, and CHEM SEA - Russian, and Indian;
All Turkish; Indian, and Russian. We were on the second ship and the last ship
both last Oct. (see picture 2 for the crew on the second ship, and picture 3 for
the crew on the last ship). Prayed with them and blessed the crew.
2 ships on Wednesday:
NORDIC RUTH, FAIRCHEM STALLION - All Indian; All Indian. We were
on the first ship last Mar. There were three Christians on board, chief cook, two
general stewards. (see picture 4 for the chief cook). We were on the second
ship almost two years ago. There were two Christians on board this time, two
ordinary seamen. (see picture 5 for some of the crew). Prayed with the
Christians and also the Hindus.
3 ships on Thursday:
BBC SPAIN, DANIELLA, and YONG AN CHENG - Russian, and Filipino;
Hollander, and Filipino; All Chinese. We visited the first ship last Jul. We were
on the last ship way over a year ago. (see picture 6/7 for the crew we prayed
with). They were surprised that I remembered one of their crew's name. All
responsive.
Peter Ko from WHCC came and helped the visitation today.
3 ships on Friday:
JANNIE C, RONALD N, and NAVIG8 STEALTH II - Russian, and
Romanian; Indian, and Filipino; All Indian. We visited the first ship last Aug.,
the second ship last Oct. We were on the last ship over a year ago. There were
five Christians on board, chief cook, bosun, fitter, one able seaman, and a pump
man. (see picture 8 for some of the crew). Prayed with them and encouraged
the Christians to read the Bible.
Payton Huang from WHCC came and helped the ship visitation today.
1 ship on Saturday:
GLENDA MEGAN - All Indian. There were three Christians on the first ship,
fitter, one able seaman, and a cadet. (see picture 9 for two of the seamen). I
gave the Christian able seaman a NIV-NT. He asked how much? I told him this
is a gift. He grabbed the NIV-Holy Bible. He said he wanted to read it. See,
how amazing people are hungering for God's Word.
Weibing Lu from WHCC came and helped the ship visiting today.
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God's people. Amen. (Rev.22: 21)
Your brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao
Grace and peace to you
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
2 ships on Monday:
YACU PUMA, and IKAN SELANGAT - All Peruvian; Chinese, and
Filipino. We visited the first ship last Aug. Receptive. We were on the second
ship last Nov. (see picture 1 for a couple of the crew). Prayed with them and
blessed the ship.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped visiting the Chinese ship himself
today.
7 ships on Tuesday:
JO ASPEN, BBC ICELAND, CHEMBULK NEW ORLEANS, and
RICKMERS SINGAPORE - All Filipino; Russian, German, and Filipino;
Myanmar, Polish, Indian, and Filipino; Romanian, Sri Lanka, Polish, Chinese,
and Filipino. We visited the first ship last May. We were on the last ship last
Aug. Prayed with them. All receptive.
KASUGTA, YASA SEYHAN, and CHEM SEA - Russian, and Indian;
All Turkish; Indian, and Russian. We were on the second ship and the last ship
both last Oct. (see picture 2 for the crew on the second ship, and picture 3 for
the crew on the last ship). Prayed with them and blessed the crew.
2 ships on Wednesday:
NORDIC RUTH, FAIRCHEM STALLION - All Indian; All Indian. We were
on the first ship last Mar. There were three Christians on board, chief cook, two
general stewards. (see picture 4 for the chief cook). We were on the second
ship almost two years ago. There were two Christians on board this time, two
ordinary seamen. (see picture 5 for some of the crew). Prayed with the
Christians and also the Hindus.
3 ships on Thursday:
BBC SPAIN, DANIELLA, and YONG AN CHENG - Russian, and Filipino;
Hollander, and Filipino; All Chinese. We visited the first ship last Jul. We were
on the last ship way over a year ago. (see picture 6/7 for the crew we prayed
with). They were surprised that I remembered one of their crew's name. All
responsive.
Peter Ko from WHCC came and helped the visitation today.
3 ships on Friday:
JANNIE C, RONALD N, and NAVIG8 STEALTH II - Russian, and
Romanian; Indian, and Filipino; All Indian. We visited the first ship last Aug.,
the second ship last Oct. We were on the last ship over a year ago. There were
five Christians on board, chief cook, bosun, fitter, one able seaman, and a pump
man. (see picture 8 for some of the crew). Prayed with them and encouraged
the Christians to read the Bible.
Payton Huang from WHCC came and helped the ship visitation today.
1 ship on Saturday:
GLENDA MEGAN - All Indian. There were three Christians on the first ship,
fitter, one able seaman, and a cadet. (see picture 9 for two of the seamen). I
gave the Christian able seaman a NIV-NT. He asked how much? I told him this
is a gift. He grabbed the NIV-Holy Bible. He said he wanted to read it. See,
how amazing people are hungering for God's Word.
Weibing Lu from WHCC came and helped the ship visiting today.
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God's people. Amen. (Rev.22: 21)
Your brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao
01/10/10 - 01/16/10
Dear seafarer's friends, 01/10/10 - 01/16/10
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. (Ro. 1:7)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
1 ship on Sunday:
PLUTO LEADER - Filipino, and Japanese. The ship is sailing to Brazil. I
delivered a box of Bible to the Seafarer's Center over there. Prayed with
them and gave them the Scriptures and Jesus DVDs.
5 ships on Monday:
AZTEC, INTREPID RELIANCE, SPT CHAMPION, IKAN VERACRUZ,
and PACIFIC FUTURE - All Ecuadorian; All Indian; All Indian; Chinese,
Ghanaian, and Filipino; All Ukrainian. We were on the second ship last Feb.
There were five Christians board, captain, chief cook, second mate, bosun, and
an able seaman. (see picture 1 for part of the crew). We were on the third ship
last Oct. There were six Christians on board, electrician, fourth engineer, second
engineer, second mate, and two motor men. (see picture 2 for some of the crew).
Prayed with them and blessed the ships. We were on the fourth ship last Nov. (see picture 3 for part of the crew we prayed together).
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped visiting the ships today.
6 ships on Tuesday:
ODRA, SCHACKENBORG, SAIMAAGRACHT, and RAVNANGER - All
Polish; Romanian, Polish, and Filipino; Dutch, Russian, and Filipino; Russian,
and Filipino. We visited the second ship last Apr. The crew members have all
been changed since. Prayed with the last two ships. All ships were receptive.
CHAMPION ADRIATIC, and NORGAS TRAVELLER - All Indian; Filipino,
Russian officers, Spanish captain, and one Chinese motor man. We were on the
second ship last Nov. The only Chinese seaman changed to a different one. I
prayed with him and gave him the Scripture and Jesus DVD. There were four
Christians on the first ship, general steward, second mate, one able seaman, and
a motor man. (see picture 4 for two of the crew on the second ship). Prayed
with them and blessed the ships.
5 ships on Thursday:
SOPHIE RICKMERS, ALASKABORG, and FENG SHUN SHAN - All
Myanmar; Dutch, and Filipino; All Chinese. We were on the first ship last Aug.
The captain of the Chinese ship was real nice. I prayed with him and the second
mate. All responsive.
CLIPPER DAISY, and FAIRCHEM CHARGER - All Indian; All Indian. We
were on the first ship last Oct. There was only one Christian on board, the fitter.
There were three Christians on the second ship, the captain, one able seaman,
and one cadet. Prayed with two Hindus and blessed the crew.
3 ships on Friday:
SENTINEL SPIRIT, ATLANTIC MAJESTY, and GENCO MARINE -
Spanish captain and Honduras; Chinese, and Filipino; Chinese, and Filipino.
We visited the first ship over one year ago. The second ship and the last ship
were real open. (see picture 5 for Filipino crew and Chinese crew on the
third ship). We prayed together and blessed the ships. A Chinese seaman
from the second ship asked me why the cross is so important in Christianity. I
told him Jesus was crucified on the cross and rose again after three days, to
show that he was a perfect human and his deity which conquers death. And
prayed the salvation prayer with him.
Payton Huang from WHCC came and helped the ship visitation today.
To the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen. (Ro. 16:27)
Your brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. (Ro. 1:7)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
1 ship on Sunday:
PLUTO LEADER - Filipino, and Japanese. The ship is sailing to Brazil. I
delivered a box of Bible to the Seafarer's Center over there. Prayed with
them and gave them the Scriptures and Jesus DVDs.
5 ships on Monday:
AZTEC, INTREPID RELIANCE, SPT CHAMPION, IKAN VERACRUZ,
and PACIFIC FUTURE - All Ecuadorian; All Indian; All Indian; Chinese,
Ghanaian, and Filipino; All Ukrainian. We were on the second ship last Feb.
There were five Christians board, captain, chief cook, second mate, bosun, and
an able seaman. (see picture 1 for part of the crew). We were on the third ship
last Oct. There were six Christians on board, electrician, fourth engineer, second
engineer, second mate, and two motor men. (see picture 2 for some of the crew).
Prayed with them and blessed the ships. We were on the fourth ship last Nov. (see picture 3 for part of the crew we prayed together).
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped visiting the ships today.
6 ships on Tuesday:
ODRA, SCHACKENBORG, SAIMAAGRACHT, and RAVNANGER - All
Polish; Romanian, Polish, and Filipino; Dutch, Russian, and Filipino; Russian,
and Filipino. We visited the second ship last Apr. The crew members have all
been changed since. Prayed with the last two ships. All ships were receptive.
CHAMPION ADRIATIC, and NORGAS TRAVELLER - All Indian; Filipino,
Russian officers, Spanish captain, and one Chinese motor man. We were on the
second ship last Nov. The only Chinese seaman changed to a different one. I
prayed with him and gave him the Scripture and Jesus DVD. There were four
Christians on the first ship, general steward, second mate, one able seaman, and
a motor man. (see picture 4 for two of the crew on the second ship). Prayed
with them and blessed the ships.
5 ships on Thursday:
SOPHIE RICKMERS, ALASKABORG, and FENG SHUN SHAN - All
Myanmar; Dutch, and Filipino; All Chinese. We were on the first ship last Aug.
The captain of the Chinese ship was real nice. I prayed with him and the second
mate. All responsive.
CLIPPER DAISY, and FAIRCHEM CHARGER - All Indian; All Indian. We
were on the first ship last Oct. There was only one Christian on board, the fitter.
There were three Christians on the second ship, the captain, one able seaman,
and one cadet. Prayed with two Hindus and blessed the crew.
3 ships on Friday:
SENTINEL SPIRIT, ATLANTIC MAJESTY, and GENCO MARINE -
Spanish captain and Honduras; Chinese, and Filipino; Chinese, and Filipino.
We visited the first ship over one year ago. The second ship and the last ship
were real open. (see picture 5 for Filipino crew and Chinese crew on the
third ship). We prayed together and blessed the ships. A Chinese seaman
from the second ship asked me why the cross is so important in Christianity. I
told him Jesus was crucified on the cross and rose again after three days, to
show that he was a perfect human and his deity which conquers death. And
prayed the salvation prayer with him.
Payton Huang from WHCC came and helped the ship visitation today.
To the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen. (Ro. 16:27)
Your brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao
Saturday, February 6, 2010
01/31/10 - 02/06/10
Dear seafarer's friends, 01/31/10 - 02/06/10
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (Gal. 1:3)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
1 ship on Sunday:
COS ORCHID - All Chinese. We were on this ship last Mar. Someone still
recognized me. The ship is going to sail tonight. I prayed with some of them. (
see picture 1). The one on the far right is the bosun. Other seaman said and he
said to me too that he believes in Jesus Christ. I gave him and also other
seamen the Scriptures, Jesus DVDs, and Christian literature.
3 ships on Monday:
SONGA RUBY, SONGA EAGLE, and GREAT LEGEND - All Filipino;
Indian, and Filipino; One Sri Lanka captain, and the rest was all Chinese. We
visited the first ship last Nov. There was no Indian Christian on the second
ship. So, we prayed with the Hindus and Muslim. (see picture 2 and 3). (see
picture 4 for half of the crew on the third ship). We ministered to them, and
they all want to come home and have a right relationship with our heavenly
Father. 90% of the crew got the Scripture and Gospel material.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the ministry today.
6 ships on Tuesday:
CRYSTAL SEAS, MARGUERITE, OLYMPIC SPONSOR, and IKAN
SELANGAT - All Filipino; All Filipino; Filipino, Greek, and Honduran;
Filipino, Polish, and Chinese. We were on the last ship last Nov. Only the chief
engineer changed. The other crew members were still the same. I had a chance
to talk and prayed with some new seekers I left out last time. (see picture 5
with the fourth engineer). (see picture 6 for most of the Chinese and one
Filipino on the front right).
BW NANTES, and HIGH SPIRIT - Indian, French, and Ukrainian; Indian,
and three Ukrainian. We were on the first ship last Aug., the second ship last
Nov. There were six Christians on the second ship, chief cook, general
steward, fitter, oiler, one able seaman, and one cadet. I prayed the salvation
prayer with the Hindus as usual.
3 ships on Wednesday:
PACIFIC FUTURE, KOPALNIA HALEMBA, and CLIPPER DAISY -
All Ukrainian; All Polish; All Indian. We were on the last ship last month,
just less than three weeks ago. There were four Christians on board, two
oilers, second mate and second engineer. {see picture 7, second mate on the
left and second engineer on the right). I prayed with the Hindus. All ships
were receptive.
6 ships on Thursday:
BERING SEA, UACC SOUND, LEHMANN FORESTER, ANTAEUS,
BBC MONTANA, and LIBERTY STAR - All russian; Russian, and Indian;
Russian, and Myanmar; Russian, and Myanmar; German, Ukrainian, and
Filipino; All American. All the ships were responsive. There were three
Christians on the second ship, chief cook, pump man and one able seaman.
(see picture 8 with the chief cook second from the left, and the pump man on
the far right). I prayed with a Muslim using the salvation prayer. There was one
Myanmar Christian on the third ship. He was an able seaman.
5 ships on Friday:
CHESAPEAKE BELLE, MOUNT FUJI, BBC ECUADOR, CHEMICAL
DISTRIBUTOR, and LACANDON - All Filipino; Filipino, and Polish;
Ukrainian, and Polish; Indian, Romanian, Filipino, and Israeli; All Indian. We
visited the first ship last Mar., the third ship last Jul. We were on the last ship
last Oct. There was only one Christian on board, a cadet. We gave the cadet
Scripture and Jesus DVD. We prayed with the chief cook. (see picture 9, the
one in the middle). He wanted the Holy Bible we gave to him.
Someone joined me from FBCC for the ship visitation today.
1 ship on Saturday:
ATLANTICBORG - All Chinese. This is a less than two year old ship. She
only has thirteen seamen on board. There was a Christian on the ship, the chief
cook. (see picture 10, the fourth from the right). I prayed with them and
blessed the crew. I also talked with the captain. (see picture 10, the second
from the right). He finally agreed that Bible is an authoritative book.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen. (Gal. 6:18)
Your brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (Gal. 1:3)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
1 ship on Sunday:
COS ORCHID - All Chinese. We were on this ship last Mar. Someone still
recognized me. The ship is going to sail tonight. I prayed with some of them. (
see picture 1). The one on the far right is the bosun. Other seaman said and he
said to me too that he believes in Jesus Christ. I gave him and also other
seamen the Scriptures, Jesus DVDs, and Christian literature.
3 ships on Monday:
SONGA RUBY, SONGA EAGLE, and GREAT LEGEND - All Filipino;
Indian, and Filipino; One Sri Lanka captain, and the rest was all Chinese. We
visited the first ship last Nov. There was no Indian Christian on the second
ship. So, we prayed with the Hindus and Muslim. (see picture 2 and 3). (see
picture 4 for half of the crew on the third ship). We ministered to them, and
they all want to come home and have a right relationship with our heavenly
Father. 90% of the crew got the Scripture and Gospel material.
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the ministry today.
6 ships on Tuesday:
CRYSTAL SEAS, MARGUERITE, OLYMPIC SPONSOR, and IKAN
SELANGAT - All Filipino; All Filipino; Filipino, Greek, and Honduran;
Filipino, Polish, and Chinese. We were on the last ship last Nov. Only the chief
engineer changed. The other crew members were still the same. I had a chance
to talk and prayed with some new seekers I left out last time. (see picture 5
with the fourth engineer). (see picture 6 for most of the Chinese and one
Filipino on the front right).
BW NANTES, and HIGH SPIRIT - Indian, French, and Ukrainian; Indian,
and three Ukrainian. We were on the first ship last Aug., the second ship last
Nov. There were six Christians on the second ship, chief cook, general
steward, fitter, oiler, one able seaman, and one cadet. I prayed the salvation
prayer with the Hindus as usual.
3 ships on Wednesday:
PACIFIC FUTURE, KOPALNIA HALEMBA, and CLIPPER DAISY -
All Ukrainian; All Polish; All Indian. We were on the last ship last month,
just less than three weeks ago. There were four Christians on board, two
oilers, second mate and second engineer. {see picture 7, second mate on the
left and second engineer on the right). I prayed with the Hindus. All ships
were receptive.
6 ships on Thursday:
BERING SEA, UACC SOUND, LEHMANN FORESTER, ANTAEUS,
BBC MONTANA, and LIBERTY STAR - All russian; Russian, and Indian;
Russian, and Myanmar; Russian, and Myanmar; German, Ukrainian, and
Filipino; All American. All the ships were responsive. There were three
Christians on the second ship, chief cook, pump man and one able seaman.
(see picture 8 with the chief cook second from the left, and the pump man on
the far right). I prayed with a Muslim using the salvation prayer. There was one
Myanmar Christian on the third ship. He was an able seaman.
5 ships on Friday:
CHESAPEAKE BELLE, MOUNT FUJI, BBC ECUADOR, CHEMICAL
DISTRIBUTOR, and LACANDON - All Filipino; Filipino, and Polish;
Ukrainian, and Polish; Indian, Romanian, Filipino, and Israeli; All Indian. We
visited the first ship last Mar., the third ship last Jul. We were on the last ship
last Oct. There was only one Christian on board, a cadet. We gave the cadet
Scripture and Jesus DVD. We prayed with the chief cook. (see picture 9, the
one in the middle). He wanted the Holy Bible we gave to him.
Someone joined me from FBCC for the ship visitation today.
1 ship on Saturday:
ATLANTICBORG - All Chinese. This is a less than two year old ship. She
only has thirteen seamen on board. There was a Christian on the ship, the chief
cook. (see picture 10, the fourth from the right). I prayed with them and
blessed the crew. I also talked with the captain. (see picture 10, the second
from the right). He finally agreed that Bible is an authoritative book.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen. (Gal. 6:18)
Your brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao
Saturday, January 30, 2010
01/24/10 - 01/30/10
Dear seafarer's friends, 01/24/10 - 01/30/10
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
2 ships on Sunday:
LU HAI, and BBC ELBE - All Chinese; Russian, Ukrainian, and German. We
visited the second ship last Jun. This time was receptive. It's only an initial visit
on the first ship. I talked to the captain and just let them know that I'll come back
tomorrow.
4 ships on Monday:
STAR GRIP, and ADAM ASNYK - All Filipino; All Polish. We visited the first
ship last Nov. Both ships were receptive.
LU HAI, and SPRING PROGRESS - All Chinese; All Chinese. We were on
the second ship over a year ago. The captain was a strong believer but not
baptized yet. He already had a Christian name Paul. We explained the Scripture
to him, and urged him to be a born again Christian. He agreed and we baptized
him using a sprinkler format. (see picture 1 for the three of us, captain is in the
middle, Steven on the right, and I on the left). (see picture 2 for the other crew).
A revisit on the first ship. The ship was sailing, yet we were still able to pray
with three seamen and gave others the Gospel materials.
6 ships on Tuesday:
JO EDIK, and CHEMBULK HONGKONG - All Filipino; Polish, and
Myanmar. We visited the first ship over a year ago. Both ships were responsive.
CLIPPER AYA, and SAPPHIRE EXPRESS - All Indian; All Indian. We were
on the first ship last Jun. There were three Christians on board, the third mate,
general steward, and a cadet. There was only one Christian, the electrician, (see
picture 3, the one dressed white), on the second ship. Prayed with him and the
two Hindus.
GREAT CREATION, and RICKMERS TOKYO - All Chinese; Filipino, three
Chinese, and Romanian. We visited the second ship over a year ago. I met the
Chinese third mate and prayed with him. (see picture 4). (see picture 5 for the
crew on the first ship).
3 ships on Thursday:
DHONOUSSA, SAFMARINE HOUSTON, and RATNA NAMRATA -
Filipino, Greek, and Georgian; Ukrainian, and Filipino; All Indian. We visited
the second ship over a year ago. All three ships were receptive. The last ship
had only one Christian on board, the cadet. I had a chance to pray with him
and other three Hindus with the salvation prayer and gave them the Scriptures
and Jesus DVDs. He just got on the ship for two months. He is taking an
eighteen months training experience. After that he will take an examine to be a
third mate. He wanted me to pray for him and his family.
7 ships on Friday:
PIONEER STAR, PACIFIC EAGLE, HANEBURG, and CHEM ALYA -
All Filipino; Filipino, and Greek; Filipino, Ukrainian, and Polish; Indian, and
Turkish. As I went to visit the second ship, the seaman on watch told me " I
know you from the previous visit on another ship." I was very glad to give him
more materials to give to others.
GLOBAL EXPLORER, CHEMBULK SAVANNAH, and KATJA - All
Myanmar; All Myanmar; All Romanian. We were on the second ship last Oct.
There were two Christians on board this time, Chief engineer and fitter. I met
another two seamen, they were responsive. There were two Christians on the
first ship, second mate and fourth engineer. (see picture 6 for the second mate
and I). I prayed with him.
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 brothers In Christ Tom Malone and 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
2 ships on Sunday:
LU HAI, and BBC ELBE - All Chinese; Russian, Ukrainian, and German. We
visited the second ship last Jun. This time was receptive. It's only an initial visit
on the first ship. I talked to the captain and just let them know that I'll come back
tomorrow.
4 ships on Monday:
STAR GRIP, and ADAM ASNYK - All Filipino; All Polish. We visited the first
ship last Nov. Both ships were receptive.
LU HAI, and SPRING PROGRESS - All Chinese; All Chinese. We were on
the second ship over a year ago. The captain was a strong believer but not
baptized yet. He already had a Christian name Paul. We explained the Scripture
to him, and urged him to be a born again Christian. He agreed and we baptized
him using a sprinkler format. (see picture 1 for the three of us, captain is in the
middle, Steven on the right, and I on the left). (see picture 2 for the other crew).
A revisit on the first ship. The ship was sailing, yet we were still able to pray
with three seamen and gave others the Gospel materials.
6 ships on Tuesday:
JO EDIK, and CHEMBULK HONGKONG - All Filipino; Polish, and
Myanmar. We visited the first ship over a year ago. Both ships were responsive.
CLIPPER AYA, and SAPPHIRE EXPRESS - All Indian; All Indian. We were
on the first ship last Jun. There were three Christians on board, the third mate,
general steward, and a cadet. There was only one Christian, the electrician, (see
picture 3, the one dressed white), on the second ship. Prayed with him and the
two Hindus.
GREAT CREATION, and RICKMERS TOKYO - All Chinese; Filipino, three
Chinese, and Romanian. We visited the second ship over a year ago. I met the
Chinese third mate and prayed with him. (see picture 4). (see picture 5 for the
crew on the first ship).
3 ships on Thursday:
DHONOUSSA, SAFMARINE HOUSTON, and RATNA NAMRATA -
Filipino, Greek, and Georgian; Ukrainian, and Filipino; All Indian. We visited
the second ship over a year ago. All three ships were receptive. The last ship
had only one Christian on board, the cadet. I had a chance to pray with him
and other three Hindus with the salvation prayer and gave them the Scriptures
and Jesus DVDs. He just got on the ship for two months. He is taking an
eighteen months training experience. After that he will take an examine to be a
third mate. He wanted me to pray for him and his family.
7 ships on Friday:
PIONEER STAR, PACIFIC EAGLE, HANEBURG, and CHEM ALYA -
All Filipino; Filipino, and Greek; Filipino, Ukrainian, and Polish; Indian, and
Turkish. As I went to visit the second ship, the seaman on watch told me " I
know you from the previous visit on another ship." I was very glad to give him
more materials to give to others.
GLOBAL EXPLORER, CHEMBULK SAVANNAH, and KATJA - All
Myanmar; All Myanmar; All Romanian. We were on the second ship last Oct.
There were two Christians on board this time, Chief engineer and fitter. I met
another two seamen, they were responsive. There were two Christians on the
first ship, second mate and fourth engineer. (see picture 6 for the second mate
and I). I prayed with him.
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 brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao
Saturday, January 23, 2010
01/17/10 - 01/23/10
Dear seafarer's friends, 01/17/10 - 01/23/10
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
I had an eye problem, so I didn't go ship visiting for four days.
4 ships on Thursday:
PLACIO SEA, BELUGA SKYSAILS, CLIPPER KIRA, and KEW BRIDGE
- All Chinese; Ukrainian, Russian, German, and Bulgarian; Ukrainian, Russian, and Latvian; Ukrainian, and Russian. We visited the last ship last Mar. They
were all nice and receptive. The commissar of the Chinese ship was rejective. I
was allowed only stayed on the deck. So I did, and gave whoever I met the
Scripture, Jesus DVD, and Christian literature. I had a chance to pray with a
cadet the salvation prayer and blessed the crew.
2 ships on Friday:
CLIPPER SENTOSA, and FORMOSA TEN - All Chinese; All Chinese. We
were on the first ship over one year ago, (see picture 1 of some of the crew on
deck, and picture 2 for the chief cook, general steward, and an able seaman).
Prayed with them and blessed the ship. We were on the second ship last Oct. (
see picture 3 for some of the crew, and picture 4 for the captain and Frank).
We shared the testimony with the captain and prayed with the first engineer and others. Mostly receptive.
Someone from FBCC came and helped the ship visitation today.
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen. (1Co. 16:23,24)
Your brothers In Christ Tom Malone and 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
I had an eye problem, so I didn't go ship visiting for four days.
4 ships on Thursday:
PLACIO SEA, BELUGA SKYSAILS, CLIPPER KIRA, and KEW BRIDGE
- All Chinese; Ukrainian, Russian, German, and Bulgarian; Ukrainian, Russian, and Latvian; Ukrainian, and Russian. We visited the last ship last Mar. They
were all nice and receptive. The commissar of the Chinese ship was rejective. I
was allowed only stayed on the deck. So I did, and gave whoever I met the
Scripture, Jesus DVD, and Christian literature. I had a chance to pray with a
cadet the salvation prayer and blessed the crew.
2 ships on Friday:
CLIPPER SENTOSA, and FORMOSA TEN - All Chinese; All Chinese. We
were on the first ship over one year ago, (see picture 1 of some of the crew on
deck, and picture 2 for the chief cook, general steward, and an able seaman).
Prayed with them and blessed the ship. We were on the second ship last Oct. (
see picture 3 for some of the crew, and picture 4 for the captain and Frank).
We shared the testimony with the captain and prayed with the first engineer and others. Mostly receptive.
Someone from FBCC came and helped the ship visitation today.
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen. (1Co. 16:23,24)
Your brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao
Sunday, January 3, 2010
12/27/09 - 01/02/10
Dear seafarer's friends, 12/27/09 - 01/02/10
Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance. (Jude. 2)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
3 ships on Monday:
GOLDEN ORCHID, BW LORD, and IKAN MANZANILLO - Korean, and Myanmar; Norwegian, and Filipino; Chinese, and Filipino. We visited the
first ship last Apr., the last ship over a year ago. There were eight Chinese on
board. (see picture 1 for part of the Chinese and Filipino crew). All receptive.
Prayed with them and blessed the crew.
3 ships on Tuesday:
ANEMOS I, NAESBORG, and STOLT SURF - Russian, Romanian, and
Filipino; Russian, Bulgarian, Polish, and Turkish; All Latvian. We visited the
second ship way over a year ago. While others were delieving the Christmas
presents, I gave them the Scriptures and Jesus DVDs. All receptive.
7 ships on Thursiday:
TAIXING, and ETERNAL CONFIDENCE - All Chinese; All Chinese. A
revisit on the first ship. We were on the second ship last Sep., six crew members
had been changed since then. Other seamen still remembered me. (see picture 2
for two of the crew). I prayed with the chief engineer and delivered to them the
Gospel materials.
SOLEY 2, SAFMARINE ANGOLA, BBC KUSAN, BBC ALASKA, and
UAL ANGOLA - All Russian; Filipino, Russian, and Bulgarian; Filipino,
Russian, and Sir Lanka; Filipino, Russian, and Indian; All Polish. We visited the
second ship last Jul. and the last ship over a year ago. Prayed with them and
they all responsive.
3 ships on Saturday:
TAIXING, CHIPOLBROK SUN, and ATLANTIC POLARIS - All Chinese;
All Chinese; All Indian. A revisit on the first ship. The ship is still repairing. It's
going to take several more days to get her ready for sail. We were on the
second ship last Aug. Some crew had been changed since. Prayed with them
and gave them the Gospel materials. There were four Christians on the last ship,
one deck cadet, pump man, electritian, and junior engineer. The Christian cadet
gave me his name and wanted me to remember him and his family in prayer
which I always love to do.
In the year of 2009, we visited 1,202 ships. Among them:
Sole Chinese crew- 178 ships; Mixed Chinese crew- 67 ships.
Sole Filipino crew- 140 ships; Mixed Filipino crew- 397 ships.
Sole Indian crew- 132 ships; Mixed Indian crew- 149 ships.
Sole Russian /or Ukrainian crew-81 ships; Mixed Ru. /or Uk crew-205 ships.
Sole Turkish crew- 26 ships; Mixed Turkish crew- 10 ships.
Sole Polish crew- 24 ships; Mixed Polish crew- 47 ships.
Sole Myanmar crew- 21 ships; Mixed Myanmar crew- 68 ships
Sole Thai crew- 11 ships; Mixed Thai crew- 6 ships.
Sole Bulgarain crew- 8 ships; Mixed Bulgarain crew- 16 ships.
Sole Korean crew- 5 ships; Mixed Korean crew- 41 ships.
Sole Romanian crew- 4 ships; Mixed Romanian crew- 42 ships.
Sole American crew- 4 ships.
Sole Peruvian crew- 3 ships.
Sole Chilian crew- 2 ships.
Sole Algerian crew- 2 ships.
Sole Latvian crew- 2 ships.
Sole Mexican crew- 1 ship.
Sole Ecuadorian crew- 1 ship.
Sole Croatian crew- 1 ship.
Sole Bangladesh crew- 1 ship.
Sole Tonga crew- 1 shp.
People met: Chinese- 1,420 American- 5
Filipino- 1,010 Peruvian- 10
Indian- 950 Chilian- 10
Russian /or Ukrainian- 250 Algerian- 5
Turkish- 100 Latvian- 5
Polish- 75 Mexican- 5
Myanmar- 80 Ecuadorian- 5
Thai- 35 Croatian- 2
Bulgarian- 15 Bangladesh- 2
Korean- 15 Tonga- 2
Romanian- 10
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 brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao
Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance. (Jude. 2)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
3 ships on Monday:
GOLDEN ORCHID, BW LORD, and IKAN MANZANILLO - Korean, and Myanmar; Norwegian, and Filipino; Chinese, and Filipino. We visited the
first ship last Apr., the last ship over a year ago. There were eight Chinese on
board. (see picture 1 for part of the Chinese and Filipino crew). All receptive.
Prayed with them and blessed the crew.
3 ships on Tuesday:
ANEMOS I, NAESBORG, and STOLT SURF - Russian, Romanian, and
Filipino; Russian, Bulgarian, Polish, and Turkish; All Latvian. We visited the
second ship way over a year ago. While others were delieving the Christmas
presents, I gave them the Scriptures and Jesus DVDs. All receptive.
7 ships on Thursiday:
TAIXING, and ETERNAL CONFIDENCE - All Chinese; All Chinese. A
revisit on the first ship. We were on the second ship last Sep., six crew members
had been changed since then. Other seamen still remembered me. (see picture 2
for two of the crew). I prayed with the chief engineer and delivered to them the
Gospel materials.
SOLEY 2, SAFMARINE ANGOLA, BBC KUSAN, BBC ALASKA, and
UAL ANGOLA - All Russian; Filipino, Russian, and Bulgarian; Filipino,
Russian, and Sir Lanka; Filipino, Russian, and Indian; All Polish. We visited the
second ship last Jul. and the last ship over a year ago. Prayed with them and
they all responsive.
3 ships on Saturday:
TAIXING, CHIPOLBROK SUN, and ATLANTIC POLARIS - All Chinese;
All Chinese; All Indian. A revisit on the first ship. The ship is still repairing. It's
going to take several more days to get her ready for sail. We were on the
second ship last Aug. Some crew had been changed since. Prayed with them
and gave them the Gospel materials. There were four Christians on the last ship,
one deck cadet, pump man, electritian, and junior engineer. The Christian cadet
gave me his name and wanted me to remember him and his family in prayer
which I always love to do.
In the year of 2009, we visited 1,202 ships. Among them:
Sole Chinese crew- 178 ships; Mixed Chinese crew- 67 ships.
Sole Filipino crew- 140 ships; Mixed Filipino crew- 397 ships.
Sole Indian crew- 132 ships; Mixed Indian crew- 149 ships.
Sole Russian /or Ukrainian crew-81 ships; Mixed Ru. /or Uk crew-205 ships.
Sole Turkish crew- 26 ships; Mixed Turkish crew- 10 ships.
Sole Polish crew- 24 ships; Mixed Polish crew- 47 ships.
Sole Myanmar crew- 21 ships; Mixed Myanmar crew- 68 ships
Sole Thai crew- 11 ships; Mixed Thai crew- 6 ships.
Sole Bulgarain crew- 8 ships; Mixed Bulgarain crew- 16 ships.
Sole Korean crew- 5 ships; Mixed Korean crew- 41 ships.
Sole Romanian crew- 4 ships; Mixed Romanian crew- 42 ships.
Sole American crew- 4 ships.
Sole Peruvian crew- 3 ships.
Sole Chilian crew- 2 ships.
Sole Algerian crew- 2 ships.
Sole Latvian crew- 2 ships.
Sole Mexican crew- 1 ship.
Sole Ecuadorian crew- 1 ship.
Sole Croatian crew- 1 ship.
Sole Bangladesh crew- 1 ship.
Sole Tonga crew- 1 shp.
People met: Chinese- 1,420 American- 5
Filipino- 1,010 Peruvian- 10
Indian- 950 Chilian- 10
Russian /or Ukrainian- 250 Algerian- 5
Turkish- 100 Latvian- 5
Polish- 75 Mexican- 5
Myanmar- 80 Ecuadorian- 5
Thai- 35 Croatian- 2
Bulgarian- 15 Bangladesh- 2
Korean- 15 Tonga- 2
Romanian- 10
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 brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao
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