Hello everyone and greetings from on board the LOGOS HOPE!! She sailed in to Kiel on Monday morning and since then we have quickly been merging the two communities. We are now a crew of almost 400 and are excited to be part of the history being made. We are expected to remain in Kiel for another 4 months while we continue to prepare the ship and get her ready for world wide ministry.
There are quite a few things that are uncertain at this time, for example when internet will be fully up and working. But these challenges only encourage us to trust in the Lord more! Besides the refitting of the ship there are several ministry opportunities for us here in Germany. So we are remaining very busy!! Very long days.
I hope to write more later and post pictures as well. Thanks for your prayers!
Also, please remember that my email address changed to:
jessica.edwards@logoshope.org
Friday, November 30, 2007
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Season of Change
"It's snowing" was the announcement in the dining room this afternoon. It wasn't real snow, but large drops of water that lingered on the ships rails and deckies coats before melting away. Before today I had been encouraged by the locals, who were insistent with the fact that it never snows in Kiel. It's snowing. Should I be excited? I like the snow, or rather, I like driving to the snow. When you drive to the snow, then you can drive away from the snow. It looks like it will be a cold winter; I've been able to find some thicker jackets, gloves, scarves and beanies. I don't know about my shoes, do you think sneakers will keep my feet warm?
But the weather isn't the only change around here. I've started a new job. Now that the HOPE is really coming to Kiel, I have been given the assignment of Camp Leader. What does this mean? Once the HOPE arrives, the teachers on board are taking two weeks to prepare and set up their new classrooms. That means there will be 22 school age kids with nothing to do, so I will be running a day camp. I'm really excited and looking forward to doing what I know how to do, play with kids. I get two weeks of prep time and then two weeks of actually camp, Monday -Friday 9-3! I also get a month vacation from the Laundry. After my time away, it's still up in the air as to what job I will have then. I may be the last official LAUNDRY QUEEN of the LOGOS 2.
But wait, there are still more changes.... With so many families and HOPE people joining us in Kiel as we all wait for the HOPE, I had to move cabins. My previous cabin was in a family section, so it was nice to leave it. I was able to move into a much quieter cabin in an all girl section, D2. Jin Suk decided to move in with another girl named Sarah, which means I get a cabin all to my self!! It won't last long, but I am taking advantage all of the extra space and blankets!
And can you believe there are still more changes.....? With the number of families increasing daily, it was only a matter of time that their memberships would increase too. In the past 2 weeks, three babies have been born to our community! A boy, and two little girls join us. Our very small ship is getting smaller everyday and we all look forward to the space and comfort that the HOPE is bringing with her.
I'm putting on my layers and heading out to the cold! If it ever snows strong enough to stay on the ground, I’ll take pictures.
But the weather isn't the only change around here. I've started a new job. Now that the HOPE is really coming to Kiel, I have been given the assignment of Camp Leader. What does this mean? Once the HOPE arrives, the teachers on board are taking two weeks to prepare and set up their new classrooms. That means there will be 22 school age kids with nothing to do, so I will be running a day camp. I'm really excited and looking forward to doing what I know how to do, play with kids. I get two weeks of prep time and then two weeks of actually camp, Monday -Friday 9-3! I also get a month vacation from the Laundry. After my time away, it's still up in the air as to what job I will have then. I may be the last official LAUNDRY QUEEN of the LOGOS 2.
But wait, there are still more changes.... With so many families and HOPE people joining us in Kiel as we all wait for the HOPE, I had to move cabins. My previous cabin was in a family section, so it was nice to leave it. I was able to move into a much quieter cabin in an all girl section, D2. Jin Suk decided to move in with another girl named Sarah, which means I get a cabin all to my self!! It won't last long, but I am taking advantage all of the extra space and blankets!
And can you believe there are still more changes.....? With the number of families increasing daily, it was only a matter of time that their memberships would increase too. In the past 2 weeks, three babies have been born to our community! A boy, and two little girls join us. Our very small ship is getting smaller everyday and we all look forward to the space and comfort that the HOPE is bringing with her.
I'm putting on my layers and heading out to the cold! If it ever snows strong enough to stay on the ground, I’ll take pictures.
Friday, November 9, 2007
Hope Floats
At Noon on Thursday the LOGOS HOPE sailed away from her berth in Croatia. This is a major step forward in the ministry, but more importantly, a huge example of God's goodness and faithfulness. The entire crew, here on board the LOGOS 2, gathered in the dining room and sang praise songs as we watched the HOPE leave the dock on her web camera. Throughout her entire time in port, her ship's company has been able to be a witness to the people of Trogir.
They leave many new believers behind in the hands of the Lord and a local pastor who has started small group Bible studies for them.
The HOPE is expected to join us in Kiel in 16 days. Please keep her in your prayers, as she travels and preforms sea trials to make sure everything is working correctly. Please pray for the new believers in Trogir and the pastor who is shepherding them. And lastly, please pray for us on the LOGOS 2 as we enter a time of major change. You can check out the sailing progress of the HOPE by visiting www.logoshope.org
Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the Lord! ~ Psalm 27:14
They leave many new believers behind in the hands of the Lord and a local pastor who has started small group Bible studies for them. The HOPE is expected to join us in Kiel in 16 days. Please keep her in your prayers, as she travels and preforms sea trials to make sure everything is working correctly. Please pray for the new believers in Trogir and the pastor who is shepherding them. And lastly, please pray for us on the LOGOS 2 as we enter a time of major change. You can check out the sailing progress of the HOPE by visiting www.logoshope.org
Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the Lord! ~ Psalm 27:14
Sunday, November 4, 2007
My Calling
Every Friday night the program department host some-sort of staff event. Over the past few weeks we've had a game night, improv night and movie nights. I've joined in with the planning and get to help with the decorations. Last Friday was BINGO night. Most of the crew on board was hesitant about attending, expressing that Bingo was a game for old ladies. After offering free prizes and cappuccinos most of those scoffing at the game turned up to play. I was made the MC and had a great time calling numbers all night. B7, B7, where do bees go when they die? B7! I know, you are holding back laughter now, as you read.
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