Dear seafarer's friends, 06/21/09 - 06/27/09
Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. (2Ti. 1:2)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
3 ships on Monday:
LU XUN, EASTERN GRACE, and SEIJIN - All Chinese; All Chinese; Filipino, Korean, and Japanese. We were on the first ship last Feb. The crew has all been
changed. (see picture, Steven with some of the crew). One Christian on the
second ship, the fitter. I met him on a previous visit on the other ship in
2005. Steve Yeboah took some of the crew to his church. We took the captain
and the second officer to the seafarer's center.
Steve Chao from WHCC came and helped the visitation.
4 ships on Tuesday:
PAC DUBHE, NEW AUSPICIOUS, EASTERN GRACE, and CASSIOPEA -
All Chinese; All Chinese; All Chinese; All Ukrainian. We were on the first two
ships over a year ago. (see picture for me and chief cook on the first ship). A
revisit on the third ship. Steve Yeboah had five converts last night. (see picture
with the three Christians, able seaman on the left, then the fitter, general steward
on the right).
2 ships on Wednesday:
STOLT PEAK, and TRITON HIGHWAY - Filipino, and Russian; Filipino, and
Japanese. Receptive. Blessed the ships.
7 ships on Thursday:
TELMA KOSAN, SAFMARINE TEXAS, OMEGA PRINCE, and TORM
LAURA - All Filipino; Filipino, and Russian; Filipino, and Latvian; Filipino,
and Danish. We were on the second ship over a year ago. Prayed with them and
blessed the crew. Responsive.
PRISCO IRINA, BBC ELBE, and UAL ROTTERDAM - All Russian; Russian,
and German; All Polish. All receptive.
Payton Huang from WHCC came and helped the ministry today.
4 ships on Friday:
NAVIG8 FIDELITY, BERNORA, and STENA CONSUL - All Indian; All
Indian; Indian, Russian, and Croatian. We were on the second ship last April, and
the third ship last May. Two Christians on the first ship, the electric officer, and an able seaman. Two Christians on the second ship, the captain and a motor man.
He was a Hindu, newly became a Christian, because his wife is a Christian. Three
Indian Christians on the third ship, fitter, able seaman, and the third officer. (see
picture with two of them). Prayed with them and blessed the crew.
KANG SHENG - All Chinese. We were on this ship last August. One Christian
on board, the bosun. I prayed with nine crew members. They all receptive. I also
talked to the two captains. questions and answers, for almost four hours. One is
an assistant. There were not much progress. They all had the Scriptures and Jesus
DVD's. I pray that they will read and watch those materials.
1 ship on Saturday:
FORMOSA ELEVEN - All Chinese. We were on this ship last November.
Mostly new crew. Prayed with four of them, and blessed the crew and their
families. Receptive.
For those who are interested in knowing about TWIC, the phone number is (866) 347-8942 The link is www.twicinformation.com.
The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you. (2Ti. 4:22)
Your brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Saturday, June 20, 2009
06/14/09 - 06/20/09
Dear seafarer's friends, 06/14/09 - 06/20/09
Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. (1Ti. 1:2)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
4 ships on Monday:
NARIDA PATANI - Turkish, Russian, Peruvian, and Romanian. Receptive.
(see picture with some of the crew).
NORD OBSERVER, VALLEERMOSA, and OCEANIC COBALT - All
Indian; Indian, and Italian; Indian, Filipino, and Fijian. We were on the first two
ships over a year ago, the last ship just last Mar. Four Christians on the first ship,
three able seamen and a fitter. Six Indian Christians on the second ship, chief
cook, general steward, two able seamen, motor man and the second engineer.
We had a long talk with an Indian Muslim. He had a dream about a tall man
dressed with very clean white robe. We told him about Jesus. He accepted.
Steve Chao from WHCC came and helped the visitation.
4 ships on Tuesday:
ALGOA BAY, CHEMBULK WESTPORT, and GOLDEN YOSA - All
Myanmar; Myanmar, and Ukrainian; Myanmar, and Korean. We were on the second ship over a year ago. One Myanmar born again Christian on board. (see
picture on the left). He was the second officer. We prayed together. One Korean
Christian on the third ship, the second officer.
CHANG HANG TAN SUO - All Chinese. We preached and shared God's
Word to them. Seven of them prayed with us.
Pastor Jonathan Chiu from EFCOH came and helped the ministry today.
3 ships on Thursday:
FREJA SPRING, PANAM CELESTE, and ISOLA CORALLO - Indian, and
Russian; All Indian; All Indian. We were on the second ship last Jan. Some of
them knew me. And they said they were waiting for me. Two Christians on
board, chief cook and an ordinary seaman. Six Christians on the first ship
including Russian second engineer. The others were captain, chief cook, general
steward, chief officer, and fitter. Two Christians on the third ship, captain and an
ordinary seaman. Prayed with Hindus and Muslims on those ships. They were
receptive.
7 ships on Friday:
OCEAN PRIMUS, MAORI MAIDEN, and MPP SHIELD - All Filipino; All
Filipino; All Tonga. All receptive.
AMBA BHAKTI, and BRITISH DESTREL - Both ships were all Indian. We
were on the first ship just three weeks ago. Two Christians on board, chief cook
and one able seamen. Five Christians on the second ship, chief cook, general
steward, two oilers and the fourth engineer. I gave the captain a Scripture and a
Jesus DVD. Prayed with others and took a picture with the chief cook and the
general steward.
SEABOARD RELIANCE, and THOR NECTAR - Filipino, Russian, Chinese,
and Venezuelan; All Thai. We visited both ships over a year ago. The first
ship has only one Chinese, he is the captain, and only one Venezuelan, he is the
leaving captain. (see picture for the two captains). I prayed with both of them,
and gave them Scripture and Jesus DVD's.
We bless and thank all our supporters. Without you this ministry would not fulfill it's obligations. You mean so much to us. We're grateful to our ship visitors, board members, advisors, churches, intercessors, encouragers and so many others. Your partnership sustains us and the ministry. Intercessors have informed us that we're in their prayers. Prayer power moves God and hands to action. Repeatedly we experience His hand leading us in the way He wants us to go. God is looking for obedience and faithfulness. So often we meet the right seamen whom He has choosen for us to visit. We trust the Lord to meet our financial needs. Bibles, literature, freight, etc. have increased considerably. He's faithful to perform His calling. Although Pastor Malone's health doesn't permit him, Thomas is our full time chaplain. He also has co-workers to assist him. So many come to our aid whenever we need it. We're thankful for all you're doing to promote this ministry. Thomas is very active proclaiming the Gospel of salvation by faith in Jesus' name. The Great Commission is being fulfilled by the Spirit's power. Scores of seamen are believing Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. We target the vessels which are most receptive. Our primary seafares we visit are Chinese. Indian. Myanmar amd next are Russians, Filipinos and Korean. Many request more Bibles and the Jesus movie to take back to their home country. We're living in amazing times. Nations are more receptive to the Gospel than any other time in human history. Look around you, open your eyes, and see that the Day of the Lord is at hand. Look up, your redemption is drawing near. 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. (1Ti. 6:21)
Your brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao
Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. (1Ti. 1:2)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
4 ships on Monday:
NARIDA PATANI - Turkish, Russian, Peruvian, and Romanian. Receptive.
(see picture with some of the crew).
NORD OBSERVER, VALLEERMOSA, and OCEANIC COBALT - All
Indian; Indian, and Italian; Indian, Filipino, and Fijian. We were on the first two
ships over a year ago, the last ship just last Mar. Four Christians on the first ship,
three able seamen and a fitter. Six Indian Christians on the second ship, chief
cook, general steward, two able seamen, motor man and the second engineer.
We had a long talk with an Indian Muslim. He had a dream about a tall man
dressed with very clean white robe. We told him about Jesus. He accepted.
Steve Chao from WHCC came and helped the visitation.
4 ships on Tuesday:
ALGOA BAY, CHEMBULK WESTPORT, and GOLDEN YOSA - All
Myanmar; Myanmar, and Ukrainian; Myanmar, and Korean. We were on the second ship over a year ago. One Myanmar born again Christian on board. (see
picture on the left). He was the second officer. We prayed together. One Korean
Christian on the third ship, the second officer.
CHANG HANG TAN SUO - All Chinese. We preached and shared God's
Word to them. Seven of them prayed with us.
Pastor Jonathan Chiu from EFCOH came and helped the ministry today.
3 ships on Thursday:
FREJA SPRING, PANAM CELESTE, and ISOLA CORALLO - Indian, and
Russian; All Indian; All Indian. We were on the second ship last Jan. Some of
them knew me. And they said they were waiting for me. Two Christians on
board, chief cook and an ordinary seaman. Six Christians on the first ship
including Russian second engineer. The others were captain, chief cook, general
steward, chief officer, and fitter. Two Christians on the third ship, captain and an
ordinary seaman. Prayed with Hindus and Muslims on those ships. They were
receptive.
7 ships on Friday:
OCEAN PRIMUS, MAORI MAIDEN, and MPP SHIELD - All Filipino; All
Filipino; All Tonga. All receptive.
AMBA BHAKTI, and BRITISH DESTREL - Both ships were all Indian. We
were on the first ship just three weeks ago. Two Christians on board, chief cook
and one able seamen. Five Christians on the second ship, chief cook, general
steward, two oilers and the fourth engineer. I gave the captain a Scripture and a
Jesus DVD. Prayed with others and took a picture with the chief cook and the
general steward.
SEABOARD RELIANCE, and THOR NECTAR - Filipino, Russian, Chinese,
and Venezuelan; All Thai. We visited both ships over a year ago. The first
ship has only one Chinese, he is the captain, and only one Venezuelan, he is the
leaving captain. (see picture for the two captains). I prayed with both of them,
and gave them Scripture and Jesus DVD's.
We bless and thank all our supporters. Without you this ministry would not fulfill it's obligations. You mean so much to us. We're grateful to our ship visitors, board members, advisors, churches, intercessors, encouragers and so many others. Your partnership sustains us and the ministry. Intercessors have informed us that we're in their prayers. Prayer power moves God and hands to action. Repeatedly we experience His hand leading us in the way He wants us to go. God is looking for obedience and faithfulness. So often we meet the right seamen whom He has choosen for us to visit. We trust the Lord to meet our financial needs. Bibles, literature, freight, etc. have increased considerably. He's faithful to perform His calling. Although Pastor Malone's health doesn't permit him, Thomas is our full time chaplain. He also has co-workers to assist him. So many come to our aid whenever we need it. We're thankful for all you're doing to promote this ministry. Thomas is very active proclaiming the Gospel of salvation by faith in Jesus' name. The Great Commission is being fulfilled by the Spirit's power. Scores of seamen are believing Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. We target the vessels which are most receptive. Our primary seafares we visit are Chinese. Indian. Myanmar amd next are Russians, Filipinos and Korean. Many request more Bibles and the Jesus movie to take back to their home country. We're living in amazing times. Nations are more receptive to the Gospel than any other time in human history. Look around you, open your eyes, and see that the Day of the Lord is at hand. Look up, your redemption is drawing near. 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. (1Ti. 6:21)
Your brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao
Saturday, June 13, 2009
06/07/09 - 06/13/09
Dear seafarer's friends, 06/07/09 - 06/13/09
Grace and peace to you from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (2Th. 1:2)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
5 ships on Monday:
BBC GREENLAND, and STELLENBOSCH - Russian, and Ukrainian; All
Myanmar. Receptive. One Christian, a cadet, found on the second ship. We
prayed with him and a Buddhist.
IKAN SELANGAT, IKAN VERACRUZ, and RICKMERS ANTWERP -
Chinese, Filipino, Myanmar, and Polish; Chinese, Filipino, and Indian; Filipino,
Romanian, and Chinese. We were on the first ship last Aug., the second ship and
the last ship last Jan. Steve Chao from WHCC came and helped the visitation.
I went to the first ship and Steve went to the second ship, since both ships were
in the same terminal and berthed right next to each other on two sides of a pier.
Both ships had about seventeen people came to the Lord and prayed separately.
From Tuesday to Thursday:
I attended the North American Maritime Ministry Association annual Conference
here in Houston this year. We had gathering at Norwegian Seamen's Church of
Houston. We had Panel Discussion on TWIC, Ecumenical worship at the Co-
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. (see picture).And I met this Chinese seaman
friend at the Conference. Please pray for this able seaman. He lost one of his feet
on duty and he exhausted his insurance coverage. He chose to stay here to accept
his friends help rather than go home without hope. He is a Christian and his
Christian friends are helping him right now.
1 ship on Thursday:
GOLDEN CHARLOTTE - Filipino, Korean, and Myanmar. No Korean, and
no Myanmar Christian on board. They were receptive.
3 ships on Friday:
REGINE - All Filipino. Responsive.
CLIPPER AYA, and ELSBORG - Both ships were all Indian. We were on the first ship 21 months ago. Four Christians on the ship, two able seamen, one motor
man and a general steward. Four Christians on the second ship, general steward,
second officer, second engineer, and third engineer. Prayed with them and blessed
the ships. (see pictures)
Payton Huang from WHCC came and volunteered help for the ministry today.
5 ships on Saturday:
FORMOSA TEN - All Chinese. We were on this ship last Feb. The crew has
been changed a lot. I prayed with five of them including the captain. They took
everything I brought with me. (see picture, the one on the left is the chief engineer.)
YASA GOLDEN DARDANEL - All Turkish. Receptive. We are beginning to
see young female cadets working on the ships now. A week ago a polish ship had
two young female cadets on board.
SABINE, GENMAR DAPHNE, and BLACK SEA - All Indian; Indian, Filipino,
Portuguese, and Ukrainian; Indian, Filipino, Russian, and Turkish. We were on the
first ship two months ago. Two Christians on board, a motor man and general
steward, Prayed with the Hindus and Muslims. Two Christians on the third ship, a
pump man and general steward. They all responsive.
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 our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. (2Th. 3:18)
Your brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao
Grace and peace to you from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (2Th. 1:2)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
5 ships on Monday:
BBC GREENLAND, and STELLENBOSCH - Russian, and Ukrainian; All
Myanmar. Receptive. One Christian, a cadet, found on the second ship. We
prayed with him and a Buddhist.
IKAN SELANGAT, IKAN VERACRUZ, and RICKMERS ANTWERP -
Chinese, Filipino, Myanmar, and Polish; Chinese, Filipino, and Indian; Filipino,
Romanian, and Chinese. We were on the first ship last Aug., the second ship and
the last ship last Jan. Steve Chao from WHCC came and helped the visitation.
I went to the first ship and Steve went to the second ship, since both ships were
in the same terminal and berthed right next to each other on two sides of a pier.
Both ships had about seventeen people came to the Lord and prayed separately.
From Tuesday to Thursday:
I attended the North American Maritime Ministry Association annual Conference
here in Houston this year. We had gathering at Norwegian Seamen's Church of
Houston. We had Panel Discussion on TWIC, Ecumenical worship at the Co-
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. (see picture).And I met this Chinese seaman
friend at the Conference. Please pray for this able seaman. He lost one of his feet
on duty and he exhausted his insurance coverage. He chose to stay here to accept
his friends help rather than go home without hope. He is a Christian and his
Christian friends are helping him right now.
1 ship on Thursday:
GOLDEN CHARLOTTE - Filipino, Korean, and Myanmar. No Korean, and
no Myanmar Christian on board. They were receptive.
3 ships on Friday:
REGINE - All Filipino. Responsive.
CLIPPER AYA, and ELSBORG - Both ships were all Indian. We were on the first ship 21 months ago. Four Christians on the ship, two able seamen, one motor
man and a general steward. Four Christians on the second ship, general steward,
second officer, second engineer, and third engineer. Prayed with them and blessed
the ships. (see pictures)
Payton Huang from WHCC came and volunteered help for the ministry today.
5 ships on Saturday:
FORMOSA TEN - All Chinese. We were on this ship last Feb. The crew has
been changed a lot. I prayed with five of them including the captain. They took
everything I brought with me. (see picture, the one on the left is the chief engineer.)
YASA GOLDEN DARDANEL - All Turkish. Receptive. We are beginning to
see young female cadets working on the ships now. A week ago a polish ship had
two young female cadets on board.
SABINE, GENMAR DAPHNE, and BLACK SEA - All Indian; Indian, Filipino,
Portuguese, and Ukrainian; Indian, Filipino, Russian, and Turkish. We were on the
first ship two months ago. Two Christians on board, a motor man and general
steward, Prayed with the Hindus and Muslims. Two Christians on the third ship, a
pump man and general steward. They all responsive.
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 our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. (2Th. 3:18)
Your brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao
Saturday, June 6, 2009
05/31/09 - 06/06/09
Dear seafarer's friends, 05/31/09 - 06/06/09
Grace and peace to you. (1Th. 1:1)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
5 ships on Monday:
GRACEFUL LEADER, and POS FREEDOM - Filipino, and Ukrainian; All
Chinese. We visited the second ship over a year ago. It was a different crew.
This was only an initial visit. Both ships were receptive.
CLIPPER OCEANICA, NORDIC RUTH, and BRAZOS I - All Indian;
Indian, and Ukrainian; All Indian. We were on the first ship last Oct., the second
ship last Mar., and the last ship a year ago. Three Christians on the first ship, two
fitters and one cadet. Six Christians on the second ship, two general stewards,
bosun, pump man, motor man, and second engineer. (see picture with the
Christians and Hindus). Two Christians on the last ship, second officer and a
cadet.
Steve Chao from WHCC came and helped the visitation.
5 ships on Tuesday:
STAR EAGLE, HIGH NEFELI, TORM GYDA, and PEONY - All Filipino;
Filipino, Greek, and Romanian; All Indian; All Myanmar. We visited the first ship
last Apr., the last ship last Mar. Three Christians on the Indian ship, Fitter,
general steward, and a cadet. (see picture with the Christians and Hindus). Two
Christians on the Myanmar ship, the mess man, and an able seaman.
POS FREEDOM - All Chinese. The captain and the fourth engineer were the
\ converts after I delivered the Gospel to them. Prayed with six others before the
meal. We thanked for his salvation and for his food.
4 ships on Wednesday:
YORKTOWN EXPRESS, ZIM JAMAICA, and LIBRA MEXICO - All
American; Filipino, Israeli, Romanian, Bulgarian, and Indian; Filipino, Polish,
Russian, Croatian, and Myanmar. Receptive except the Israeli, because Judaism.
POS FREEDOM - All Chinese. This was the third visit this week, just came
back to see the captain and the fourth engineer. (see picture, captain dresses
red)
5 ships on Thursday:
PEPITO, VALERIE, and SANMAR SERENADE - All Filipino; Filipino,
Belgian, and Latvian; All Indian. We visited the third ship just two weeks ago.
Three Christians on board, fitter, able seaman, and a cadet..
LIAN SHENG HU, and LEOPOLD STAFF - All Chinese; Polish, and three
Chinese. We were on the first ship last Jan., and the second ship last Feb. One believer on the first ship, not baptized yet. They all watched the Jesus movie while
they were having dinner. Prayed with them and blessed the ships.
7 ships on Friday:
LYCIAN, BEN, and BALTIC CAPTAIN I - and HECTOR - All Filipino;
Filipino, and Russian; Filipino, Russian, and Bulgarian. Responsive. Prayed with
them blessed the crew and their families.
ATLANTIC HOPE, SOCOL 6, and YACU PUMA - All Russian; All Ukrainian;
Peruvian, and Columbian. Receptive. We were on the last ship last Mar. They all
have the Scriptures and Jesus DVD's.
CHEMBULK GIBRALTAR - All Myanmar. We were on this ship a year ago. Six Christians. Pastor Malone came and visited this ship by himself.
Here is the email Pastor Malone sent to me to add to the weekly report.
When I embarked, they told me there were no Christians on board. While visiting with them for an hour over their lunch break, we watched the Jesus film together in their own language. Six received Jesus as their saviour before going back to work. After asking them some questions, I was convinced that their salvation prayer was genuine. Many took the movie which is translated in 7 Myanmar languages back to their home land. Heaven only knows how many will be saved during their encounter with Jesus. They are open to the Gospel now as never before in the history of their country.
Some seamen told me that their Bible is difficult to understand. However, as they see Jesus in their heart language and read Luke's Gospel based on the movie, the Holy Spirit reveals to them their need for a saviour. The visual, written and spoken Word go together to bring about a great Salvation! In this ministry we're using many tools at our disposal to proclaim our living Lord.
As I don't get down to visit many ships anymore due to health issues, I can say that when I do it still feels as good as it did years ago. God is so good and my Doctors are the best. I thank you all for the many prayers and support of the ministry. May our Lord richly bless you
In Christ,
Tom
Someone from FBCC came and helped the visitation ministry with me today.
1 ship on Saturday:
LE JIN - All Chinese. Prayed with nine of them. (see some of their picture).
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 our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. (1Th. 5:28)
Your brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao
Grace and peace to you. (1Th. 1:1)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
5 ships on Monday:
GRACEFUL LEADER, and POS FREEDOM - Filipino, and Ukrainian; All
Chinese. We visited the second ship over a year ago. It was a different crew.
This was only an initial visit. Both ships were receptive.
CLIPPER OCEANICA, NORDIC RUTH, and BRAZOS I - All Indian;
Indian, and Ukrainian; All Indian. We were on the first ship last Oct., the second
ship last Mar., and the last ship a year ago. Three Christians on the first ship, two
fitters and one cadet. Six Christians on the second ship, two general stewards,
bosun, pump man, motor man, and second engineer. (see picture with the
Christians and Hindus). Two Christians on the last ship, second officer and a
cadet.
Steve Chao from WHCC came and helped the visitation.
5 ships on Tuesday:
STAR EAGLE, HIGH NEFELI, TORM GYDA, and PEONY - All Filipino;
Filipino, Greek, and Romanian; All Indian; All Myanmar. We visited the first ship
last Apr., the last ship last Mar. Three Christians on the Indian ship, Fitter,
general steward, and a cadet. (see picture with the Christians and Hindus). Two
Christians on the Myanmar ship, the mess man, and an able seaman.
POS FREEDOM - All Chinese. The captain and the fourth engineer were the
\ converts after I delivered the Gospel to them. Prayed with six others before the
meal. We thanked for his salvation and for his food.
4 ships on Wednesday:
YORKTOWN EXPRESS, ZIM JAMAICA, and LIBRA MEXICO - All
American; Filipino, Israeli, Romanian, Bulgarian, and Indian; Filipino, Polish,
Russian, Croatian, and Myanmar. Receptive except the Israeli, because Judaism.
POS FREEDOM - All Chinese. This was the third visit this week, just came
back to see the captain and the fourth engineer. (see picture, captain dresses
red)
5 ships on Thursday:
PEPITO, VALERIE, and SANMAR SERENADE - All Filipino; Filipino,
Belgian, and Latvian; All Indian. We visited the third ship just two weeks ago.
Three Christians on board, fitter, able seaman, and a cadet..
LIAN SHENG HU, and LEOPOLD STAFF - All Chinese; Polish, and three
Chinese. We were on the first ship last Jan., and the second ship last Feb. One believer on the first ship, not baptized yet. They all watched the Jesus movie while
they were having dinner. Prayed with them and blessed the ships.
7 ships on Friday:
LYCIAN, BEN, and BALTIC CAPTAIN I - and HECTOR - All Filipino;
Filipino, and Russian; Filipino, Russian, and Bulgarian. Responsive. Prayed with
them blessed the crew and their families.
ATLANTIC HOPE, SOCOL 6, and YACU PUMA - All Russian; All Ukrainian;
Peruvian, and Columbian. Receptive. We were on the last ship last Mar. They all
have the Scriptures and Jesus DVD's.
CHEMBULK GIBRALTAR - All Myanmar. We were on this ship a year ago. Six Christians. Pastor Malone came and visited this ship by himself.
Here is the email Pastor Malone sent to me to add to the weekly report.
When I embarked, they told me there were no Christians on board. While visiting with them for an hour over their lunch break, we watched the Jesus film together in their own language. Six received Jesus as their saviour before going back to work. After asking them some questions, I was convinced that their salvation prayer was genuine. Many took the movie which is translated in 7 Myanmar languages back to their home land. Heaven only knows how many will be saved during their encounter with Jesus. They are open to the Gospel now as never before in the history of their country.
Some seamen told me that their Bible is difficult to understand. However, as they see Jesus in their heart language and read Luke's Gospel based on the movie, the Holy Spirit reveals to them their need for a saviour. The visual, written and spoken Word go together to bring about a great Salvation! In this ministry we're using many tools at our disposal to proclaim our living Lord.
As I don't get down to visit many ships anymore due to health issues, I can say that when I do it still feels as good as it did years ago. God is so good and my Doctors are the best. I thank you all for the many prayers and support of the ministry. May our Lord richly bless you
In Christ,
Tom
Someone from FBCC came and helped the visitation ministry with me today.
1 ship on Saturday:
LE JIN - All Chinese. Prayed with nine of them. (see some of their picture).
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 our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. (1Th. 5:28)
Your brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao
Saturday, May 30, 2009
05/24/09 - 05/30/09
Dear seafarer's friends, 05/24/09 - 05/30/09
Grace and peace to you from God our Father. (Col. 1:2)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
4 ships on Tuesday:
YASA SEYHAN, AMBA BHAKTI, and THOR NEPTUNE - All Turkish,
All Indian, and All Thai. We visited the last ship last Mar. Two Christians on
the Indian ship, chief cook and an able seaman. One Christian, the chief cook,
on the Thai ship. (see picture, the one with the red shirt). Receptive.
TAI HUNTER - All Chinese. There was only one and precious convert, the
chief engineer on board. (see picture)
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the ministry today.
8 ships on Wednesday:
RICKMERS HAMBURG, ATHENS HIGHWAY, GASCHEM BERGEN,
MILLENNIUM FALCON, ORIENTAL EMERALD, AEGEAN GLORY,
and CARIAD - All Filipino; Filipino, and Bulgarian; Filipino, and German;
Filipino, and Korean; Filipino, and Korean; Filipino, and Greek; All Korean.
Receptive. We visited the first ship last Jan. the third ship last Jun. the fifth ship
and the last ship last Mar. Three Christians on the Korean ship, second officer,
third officer, and fourth engineer.
ZHE HAI 128 - All Chinese. Gave out all the materials I brought with me.
Prayed with one mechanic in the engine room. Blessed the ships.
4 ships on Thursday:
ATALANTA, MARCELA LADY, and CLIPPER LANCASTER - All Filipino;
Filipino, and Russian; Indian, and four Myanmar. We visited the second ship
just last month. Two Indian Christians on the last ship, chief cook and bosun.
SUZAKU - All Chinese. We were on this ship last Feb. Many of them knew
me. We shared the Gospel with three seamen, second officer, second cook,
and a deck cadet. And we prayed the salvation prayer with all of them.
Peter Ko from WHCC came and helped the visitation today.
5 ships on Friday:
VALROSSA, STENA CONTEST, and HECTOR - Indian, and Italian; Indian,
Romanian, and Croatian; Filipino, Greek, and Egyptian. We were on the second
ship last Aug. Two Christians on the first ship, general steward, and one cadet.
Prayed with six Hindus. No Christian on the second ship.
CV STEALTH, and NEW MARINER - Indian, Filipino, and two Chinese;
Korean, and Chinese. Prayed with one Chinese, the third engineer, on the first
ship. We found him in the engineer room.
Payton Huang from WHCC came and helped the visitation ministry today.
1 ship on Saturday:
TAI KANG HAI - All Chinese. Prayed with three of them. (see their picture).
There was a carpenter, his whole family are Christians and his grand father is a
pastor, but he hasn't baptized yet. (see picture with me). Pray that soon he'll be
baptized.
God the Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Holy Trinity. He sanctifies us by the power of God. The Holy Spirit gives us faith to trust in the redeeming blood of Jesus, "No one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, 'Jesus be cursed,' and no one can say,(Jesus is Lord,) except by the Holy Spirit," Corinthians 12:3. Holiness is our act of worship to serve God and a total commitment to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit is our teacher, comforter, counselor, witness, gift of faith and prayer in the name of Jesus, joy, sanctified, and so many more attributes. The daily filling and indwelling of the Holy Spirit is taught repeatedly in the Bible.
This coming week on May 31 is Pentecost Sunday, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the believers. This is a major Jewish Festival, the ingathering of the harvest of first fruits. We Christians apply this high and holy festival with the ingathering of souls for the kingdom of God. It saddens me that Pentecost Sunday is hardly mentioned if at all. I challenge ministers to preach the coming of the Holy Spirit on this holy day, and how it applies to us. Here is a suggestive text, Acts 2:14-41. If you do, your preaching will have a powerful anointing. Study the book of Acts which is in reality the Acts of the Holy Spirit. Pray to the Spirit of God to fully take control of your life.
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. (Col. 4:18)
Your brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao
Grace and peace to you from God our Father. (Col. 1:2)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
4 ships on Tuesday:
YASA SEYHAN, AMBA BHAKTI, and THOR NEPTUNE - All Turkish,
All Indian, and All Thai. We visited the last ship last Mar. Two Christians on
the Indian ship, chief cook and an able seaman. One Christian, the chief cook,
on the Thai ship. (see picture, the one with the red shirt). Receptive.
TAI HUNTER - All Chinese. There was only one and precious convert, the
chief engineer on board. (see picture)
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the ministry today.
8 ships on Wednesday:
RICKMERS HAMBURG, ATHENS HIGHWAY, GASCHEM BERGEN,
MILLENNIUM FALCON, ORIENTAL EMERALD, AEGEAN GLORY,
and CARIAD - All Filipino; Filipino, and Bulgarian; Filipino, and German;
Filipino, and Korean; Filipino, and Korean; Filipino, and Greek; All Korean.
Receptive. We visited the first ship last Jan. the third ship last Jun. the fifth ship
and the last ship last Mar. Three Christians on the Korean ship, second officer,
third officer, and fourth engineer.
ZHE HAI 128 - All Chinese. Gave out all the materials I brought with me.
Prayed with one mechanic in the engine room. Blessed the ships.
4 ships on Thursday:
ATALANTA, MARCELA LADY, and CLIPPER LANCASTER - All Filipino;
Filipino, and Russian; Indian, and four Myanmar. We visited the second ship
just last month. Two Indian Christians on the last ship, chief cook and bosun.
SUZAKU - All Chinese. We were on this ship last Feb. Many of them knew
me. We shared the Gospel with three seamen, second officer, second cook,
and a deck cadet. And we prayed the salvation prayer with all of them.
Peter Ko from WHCC came and helped the visitation today.
5 ships on Friday:
VALROSSA, STENA CONTEST, and HECTOR - Indian, and Italian; Indian,
Romanian, and Croatian; Filipino, Greek, and Egyptian. We were on the second
ship last Aug. Two Christians on the first ship, general steward, and one cadet.
Prayed with six Hindus. No Christian on the second ship.
CV STEALTH, and NEW MARINER - Indian, Filipino, and two Chinese;
Korean, and Chinese. Prayed with one Chinese, the third engineer, on the first
ship. We found him in the engineer room.
Payton Huang from WHCC came and helped the visitation ministry today.
1 ship on Saturday:
TAI KANG HAI - All Chinese. Prayed with three of them. (see their picture).
There was a carpenter, his whole family are Christians and his grand father is a
pastor, but he hasn't baptized yet. (see picture with me). Pray that soon he'll be
baptized.
God the Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Holy Trinity. He sanctifies us by the power of God. The Holy Spirit gives us faith to trust in the redeeming blood of Jesus, "No one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, 'Jesus be cursed,' and no one can say,(Jesus is Lord,) except by the Holy Spirit," Corinthians 12:3. Holiness is our act of worship to serve God and a total commitment to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit is our teacher, comforter, counselor, witness, gift of faith and prayer in the name of Jesus, joy, sanctified, and so many more attributes. The daily filling and indwelling of the Holy Spirit is taught repeatedly in the Bible.
This coming week on May 31 is Pentecost Sunday, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the believers. This is a major Jewish Festival, the ingathering of the harvest of first fruits. We Christians apply this high and holy festival with the ingathering of souls for the kingdom of God. It saddens me that Pentecost Sunday is hardly mentioned if at all. I challenge ministers to preach the coming of the Holy Spirit on this holy day, and how it applies to us. Here is a suggestive text, Acts 2:14-41. If you do, your preaching will have a powerful anointing. Study the book of Acts which is in reality the Acts of the Holy Spirit. Pray to the Spirit of God to fully take control of your life.
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. (Col. 4:18)
Your brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao
Saturday, May 23, 2009
05/17/09 - 05/23/09
Dear seafarer's friends, 05/17/09 - 05/23/09
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (Php. 1:2)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
8 ships on Monday:
WLADYSLAW ORKAN, BLUE MARLIN I, SAFMARINE
ANGOLA, CHALLENGE PEGASUS, and SANMAR SERENADE -
Polish, and Filipino; Greek, Romanian, and Filipino; Ukrainian, Bulgarian,
and Filipino; Dutch, and Filipino; All Indian. We visited the first ship over a
year ago, the third ship last
Dec., the fourth ship last Jun., and the last ship last Jan. There were two
Christians on the last ship, an able seaman and an ordinary seaman. We
prayed with two other Hindus. (see picture)
SELENDANG INTAN, PAC ATHENA, and RICKMERS NEW
ORLEANS - All Chinese; Filipino, and Chinese; Filipino, Romanian,
Polish, Ukrainian, and Chinese. Wonderful things happened on Chinese
ship. An able seaman admitted he was a sinner, and we prayed together
and asked Jesus to coming to our hearts. Others joined too. (see picture)
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the ministry today. He got the
TWIC card a week ago, and we got our escort badges this afternoon.
6 ships on Tuesday:
MONNERON, GOLDEN VENUS, and GENMAR AJAX - All
Russian; Russian, and Filipino; Filipino, Russian, Indian, and Portuguese.
Receptive.
GENCO CAVALIER - All Indian. Two Christians on this ship, chief cook
and the second cook. Prayed with one Hindu.
CEVDET A - All Turkish. Responsive.
YOSEMITE - All Myanmar. Very receptive.
2 ships on Wednesday:
GOLDEN MIA, and STOLT SNELAND - Myanmar, Korean, and one
Chinese; Filipino, and Russian. Well receptive. Two Myanmar
Christians, an able seaman, and the general steward, and they are real
brothers. (see picture). Prayed with the only one Chinese cadet (see
picture), to receive Jesus on the first ship. Blessed the ships.
2 ships on Friday:
ATLANTIC BREEZE, and VIBORG - All Indian; All Myanmar. We
were on the first ship last Mar., the second ship last Aug. Three Christians
on the first ship, general steward, and two able seamen. Prayed with one
Muslim and gave him a Hindi N.T. One Christian, an able seaman, on the
second ship. (see picture with the guy from FBCC). Prayed with three
Buddhists. (see picture)
4 ships on Saturday:
BALTIC MERCUR, BBC PERU, and UAL CYPRUS - All Russian;
Russian, and Filipino; Indonesian,and Dutch. Receptive. We visited the
first ship a year ago, the second ship last Mar., the last ship last Mar.
OCEAN PRINCESS - All Indian. We were on the same name ship
three weeks ago. Now, it's all different crew. Three Christians on board,
chief cook, and two able seamen. Prayed with six of them including one
Muslim and four Hindus.
God the Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Holy Trinity. He sanctifies us by the power of God. The Holy Spirit gives us faith to trust in the redeeming blood of Jesus, "No one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, 'Jesus be cursed,' and no one can say,(Jesus is Lord,) except by the Holy Spirit," Corinthians 12:3. Holiness is our act of worship to serve God and a total commitment to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit is our teacher, comforter, counselor, witness, gift of faith and prayer in the name of Jesus, joy, sanctified, and so many more attributes. The daily filling and indwelling of the Holy Spirit is taught repeatedly in the Bible.
This coming week on May 31 is Pentecost Sunday, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the believers. This is a major Jewish Festival, the ingathering of the harvest of first fruits. We Christians apply this high and holy festival with the ingathering of souls for the kingdom of God. It saddens me that Pentecost Sunday is hardly mentioned if at all. I challenge ministers to preach the coming of the Holy Spirit on this holy day, and how it applies to us. Here is a suggestive text, Acts 2:14-41. If you do, your preaching will have a powerful anointing. Study the book of Acts which is in reality the Acts of the Holy Spirit. Pray to the Spirit of God to fully take control of your life.
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 your spirit. Amen. (Php. 4:23)
Your brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (Php. 1:2)
Our web-link is: www.lifelinetoseamen.org
ships visited this week
8 ships on Monday:
WLADYSLAW ORKAN, BLUE MARLIN I, SAFMARINE
ANGOLA, CHALLENGE PEGASUS, and SANMAR SERENADE -
Polish, and Filipino; Greek, Romanian, and Filipino; Ukrainian, Bulgarian,
and Filipino; Dutch, and Filipino; All Indian. We visited the first ship over a
year ago, the third ship last
Dec., the fourth ship last Jun., and the last ship last Jan. There were two
Christians on the last ship, an able seaman and an ordinary seaman. We
prayed with two other Hindus. (see picture)
SELENDANG INTAN, PAC ATHENA, and RICKMERS NEW
ORLEANS - All Chinese; Filipino, and Chinese; Filipino, Romanian,
Polish, Ukrainian, and Chinese. Wonderful things happened on Chinese
ship. An able seaman admitted he was a sinner, and we prayed together
and asked Jesus to coming to our hearts. Others joined too. (see picture)
Steven Chao from WHCC came and helped the ministry today. He got the
TWIC card a week ago, and we got our escort badges this afternoon.
6 ships on Tuesday:
MONNERON, GOLDEN VENUS, and GENMAR AJAX - All
Russian; Russian, and Filipino; Filipino, Russian, Indian, and Portuguese.
Receptive.
GENCO CAVALIER - All Indian. Two Christians on this ship, chief cook
and the second cook. Prayed with one Hindu.
CEVDET A - All Turkish. Responsive.
YOSEMITE - All Myanmar. Very receptive.
2 ships on Wednesday:
GOLDEN MIA, and STOLT SNELAND - Myanmar, Korean, and one
Chinese; Filipino, and Russian. Well receptive. Two Myanmar
Christians, an able seaman, and the general steward, and they are real
brothers. (see picture). Prayed with the only one Chinese cadet (see
picture), to receive Jesus on the first ship. Blessed the ships.
2 ships on Friday:
ATLANTIC BREEZE, and VIBORG - All Indian; All Myanmar. We
were on the first ship last Mar., the second ship last Aug. Three Christians
on the first ship, general steward, and two able seamen. Prayed with one
Muslim and gave him a Hindi N.T. One Christian, an able seaman, on the
second ship. (see picture with the guy from FBCC). Prayed with three
Buddhists. (see picture)
4 ships on Saturday:
BALTIC MERCUR, BBC PERU, and UAL CYPRUS - All Russian;
Russian, and Filipino; Indonesian,and Dutch. Receptive. We visited the
first ship a year ago, the second ship last Mar., the last ship last Mar.
OCEAN PRINCESS - All Indian. We were on the same name ship
three weeks ago. Now, it's all different crew. Three Christians on board,
chief cook, and two able seamen. Prayed with six of them including one
Muslim and four Hindus.
God the Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Holy Trinity. He sanctifies us by the power of God. The Holy Spirit gives us faith to trust in the redeeming blood of Jesus, "No one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, 'Jesus be cursed,' and no one can say,(Jesus is Lord,) except by the Holy Spirit," Corinthians 12:3. Holiness is our act of worship to serve God and a total commitment to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit is our teacher, comforter, counselor, witness, gift of faith and prayer in the name of Jesus, joy, sanctified, and so many more attributes. The daily filling and indwelling of the Holy Spirit is taught repeatedly in the Bible.
This coming week on May 31 is Pentecost Sunday, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the believers. This is a major Jewish Festival, the ingathering of the harvest of first fruits. We Christians apply this high and holy festival with the ingathering of souls for the kingdom of God. It saddens me that Pentecost Sunday is hardly mentioned if at all. I challenge ministers to preach the coming of the Holy Spirit on this holy day, and how it applies to us. Here is a suggestive text, Acts 2:14-41. If you do, your preaching will have a powerful anointing. Study the book of Acts which is in reality the Acts of the Holy Spirit. Pray to the Spirit of God to fully take control of your life.
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 your spirit. Amen. (Php. 4:23)
Your brothers In Christ Tom Malone and Thomas Tao
Saturday, May 16, 2009
05/10/09 - 05/16/09
Dear seafarer's friends, 05/10/09 - 05/16/09
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
No ship on Monday:
Steven Chao and I took a trip to Freeport to visit the Texas Port Ministry
there. It was less than one and one half hour drive from West Houston
Chinese Church. We visited their Seafarer's Center, their facilities and met
their staff members. It was well organized and clearly laid out. We also
had a tour around the harbor. Now we have a better ideal of Freeport
port ministry. We pray we will have better cooperation to serve the seafarers.
8 ships on Tuesday:
JO ASPEN, GLOBAL GARNET, REINA ROSA, SINGELGRACHT,
PACIFIC JAVA, and AFRICAN LARK - All Filipino; All Filipino; All Filipino;
Dutch, and Filipino; Filipino, Chinese, Ukrainian, and British; Russian, and
Ukrainian. We visited all first three ships over a year ago, the fifth ship last Dec.
and the last ship last Nov. There were six Chinese on the fifth ship. Talked to
the cadet and gave them the Scripture, Bible study DVD, and Gospel materials.
AHSLEY SEA, and GEORGE N - All Indian; Indian, and Filipino. Two
Christians on the first ship, chief cook and one able seaman. The able seaman's
name is Peter. (see our picture). He said the first time he met me was eight years
ago in Houston. Four Indian Christians on the second ship, chief mate, chief
engineer, gas engineer, and the fourth engineer. Prayed with them and blessed
their families.
5 ships on Wednesday:
CLIPPER KLARA, ORSO, and SOUTHERN MOANA - All three ships were
Filipino, and Russian. Well receptive.
STENA CONSUL, and SURFER ROSA - Indian, and Russian; Filipino, Polish, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, and Greek. Three Indian Christians, third officer, fitter, and
an able seaman (see picture), and two Russian Christians, chief officer, and a
cadet on the first ship. Prayed with them and blessed the crew.
9 ships on Thursday:
HARBOUR CLOUD, ATLANTIC NAVIGATOR, BBC LOUISIANA, YM SATURN, MINERVA ELEONORA, and BBC MISSISSIPPI - All Russian;
All Russian; Filipino, and Russian; Filipino, and Russian; Filipino, Russian, and
Greek; Filipino, Russian, and Canadian. Responsive. We visited the second ship
last Feb. and the last ship last Mar. The crew on both ships have been changed
many.
JBU SCHELDE, GULL ARROW, and FEDERAL YOSHINO - All Indian;
Indian, and Filipino; Korean, and Filipino. Two Christians on the first ship, third
officer and gas engineer. Detained on deck by the captain, but still giving out
Scripture and Jesus DVD. Four Indian Christians on the second ship, chief cook,
second cook, fitter, and motor man. Prayed with three Hindus.
9 ships on Friday:
INDUSTRIAL CHAMP, SEACOD, GAZ BARAKA, and CHIOS WIND - All Filipino; Filipino, and German; Filipino, and Spanish; Filipino, Greek,
Honduras, and Ecuadorian. We visited the first ship last Jul., the second ship over a year ago. They all receptive.
YONGXING, and SOCOL 5 - All Chinese; All Russian. A revisit and a short
one on the first ship, because we were on this ship just two weeks ago.
TORM AALBORG, CHEM SEA, and MAERSK RADIANT - All Indian;
Indian, Bengalese, and one Russian; Indian, and Filipino. Four Christians on the first ship, bosun, general steward, and two able seamen. (see picture with one
Christian and one Hindu). One Indian Christian, fitter, on the second ship. (see
picture)
God's Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, is the second Person of the holy Trinity. "God so loved the world that he gave His only son,"John 3:16. Jesus is God's divine Gift to us. This Gift is free, not earned by good works. The cross is control to our faith. His grace is available to everyone.
Jesus shed his blood for the forgiveness of our sins, life and salvation. Without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness,"Hebrews 9:22. God made a blood covenant between Jesus and his followers. Surrender your life to Jesus and enter into His eternal covenant. Sometime ago, I was on a Myanmar vessel. These seamen are mainly Buddhists. I asked one of them, "Who is Jesus?" His answer was most profound which many so called christians don't know. He said with conviction, "Jesus is God." I led him in a simple prayier confessing this holy Jesus as his personal savior.
Jesus is God. He lives forever. Because Jesus lives, we also will live. The message we proclaim in the death, burial and resurrection of our Savior. Jesus broke the curse of sin and death. Now we have a new beginning. The tomb is empty. Jesus is alive in me.Thanks to Gid for his indescribable Gift. By faith I liove for Jesus and have eternal life.
Next week, we'll share with you the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit.
For those who are interested in knowing about TWIC, the phone number is (866) 347-8942 The link is www.twicinformation.com.
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
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
No ship on Monday:
Steven Chao and I took a trip to Freeport to visit the Texas Port Ministry
there. It was less than one and one half hour drive from West Houston
Chinese Church. We visited their Seafarer's Center, their facilities and met
their staff members. It was well organized and clearly laid out. We also
had a tour around the harbor. Now we have a better ideal of Freeport
port ministry. We pray we will have better cooperation to serve the seafarers.
8 ships on Tuesday:
JO ASPEN, GLOBAL GARNET, REINA ROSA, SINGELGRACHT,
PACIFIC JAVA, and AFRICAN LARK - All Filipino; All Filipino; All Filipino;
Dutch, and Filipino; Filipino, Chinese, Ukrainian, and British; Russian, and
Ukrainian. We visited all first three ships over a year ago, the fifth ship last Dec.
and the last ship last Nov. There were six Chinese on the fifth ship. Talked to
the cadet and gave them the Scripture, Bible study DVD, and Gospel materials.
AHSLEY SEA, and GEORGE N - All Indian; Indian, and Filipino. Two
Christians on the first ship, chief cook and one able seaman. The able seaman's
name is Peter. (see our picture). He said the first time he met me was eight years
ago in Houston. Four Indian Christians on the second ship, chief mate, chief
engineer, gas engineer, and the fourth engineer. Prayed with them and blessed
their families.
5 ships on Wednesday:
CLIPPER KLARA, ORSO, and SOUTHERN MOANA - All three ships were
Filipino, and Russian. Well receptive.
STENA CONSUL, and SURFER ROSA - Indian, and Russian; Filipino, Polish, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, and Greek. Three Indian Christians, third officer, fitter, and
an able seaman (see picture), and two Russian Christians, chief officer, and a
cadet on the first ship. Prayed with them and blessed the crew.
9 ships on Thursday:
HARBOUR CLOUD, ATLANTIC NAVIGATOR, BBC LOUISIANA, YM SATURN, MINERVA ELEONORA, and BBC MISSISSIPPI - All Russian;
All Russian; Filipino, and Russian; Filipino, and Russian; Filipino, Russian, and
Greek; Filipino, Russian, and Canadian. Responsive. We visited the second ship
last Feb. and the last ship last Mar. The crew on both ships have been changed
many.
JBU SCHELDE, GULL ARROW, and FEDERAL YOSHINO - All Indian;
Indian, and Filipino; Korean, and Filipino. Two Christians on the first ship, third
officer and gas engineer. Detained on deck by the captain, but still giving out
Scripture and Jesus DVD. Four Indian Christians on the second ship, chief cook,
second cook, fitter, and motor man. Prayed with three Hindus.
9 ships on Friday:
INDUSTRIAL CHAMP, SEACOD, GAZ BARAKA, and CHIOS WIND - All Filipino; Filipino, and German; Filipino, and Spanish; Filipino, Greek,
Honduras, and Ecuadorian. We visited the first ship last Jul., the second ship over a year ago. They all receptive.
YONGXING, and SOCOL 5 - All Chinese; All Russian. A revisit and a short
one on the first ship, because we were on this ship just two weeks ago.
TORM AALBORG, CHEM SEA, and MAERSK RADIANT - All Indian;
Indian, Bengalese, and one Russian; Indian, and Filipino. Four Christians on the first ship, bosun, general steward, and two able seamen. (see picture with one
Christian and one Hindu). One Indian Christian, fitter, on the second ship. (see
picture)
God's Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, is the second Person of the holy Trinity. "God so loved the world that he gave His only son,"John 3:16. Jesus is God's divine Gift to us. This Gift is free, not earned by good works. The cross is control to our faith. His grace is available to everyone.
Jesus shed his blood for the forgiveness of our sins, life and salvation. Without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness,"Hebrews 9:22. God made a blood covenant between Jesus and his followers. Surrender your life to Jesus and enter into His eternal covenant. Sometime ago, I was on a Myanmar vessel. These seamen are mainly Buddhists. I asked one of them, "Who is Jesus?" His answer was most profound which many so called christians don't know. He said with conviction, "Jesus is God." I led him in a simple prayier confessing this holy Jesus as his personal savior.
Jesus is God. He lives forever. Because Jesus lives, we also will live. The message we proclaim in the death, burial and resurrection of our Savior. Jesus broke the curse of sin and death. Now we have a new beginning. The tomb is empty. Jesus is alive in me.Thanks to Gid for his indescribable Gift. By faith I liove for Jesus and have eternal life.
Next week, we'll share with you the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit.
For those who are interested in knowing about TWIC, the phone number is (866) 347-8942 The link is www.twicinformation.com.
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
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