Let us not forget that Christ is alive!
This past week found me in Vegas. I was excited to go, a little vacation to play, spend time with mom and visit my grandmother who was in the hospital recovering from cardiac/respiratory arrest. Upon arriving to the hospital it was clear this was not going to be a pleasure trip. Grammy was worse then either my mom or I could have imagined. It was time for her to "go home". After talking with the doctors we learned that she had been without oxygen for 30 minutes and that in the past week she had deteriorated. Though her eyes were open, she was not aware, her body was on autopilot. We made the decision to take her off life support on Wednesday (the day we were scheduled to leave Vegas) and on Saturday with my mom and her husband, Jim, by her side she peacefully left.
Death was a new experience for me. It made the fact that this world is not our home so much more real. That there is so much more to life to breathing. It was comforting to know that even though grammy's body was frail and failing, she was not suffering. She was home with her Father.
Let us praise God!
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Spring time
Winter/Spring Update
Heading into spring, I'm excited to leave winter behind. 2010, and now 2011, have been full of unexpected events for the Edwards family. Spring is bringing a freshness as we look toward the horizon for new possibilities and experiences.
I know my dad is most looking forward to June. That is the scheduled day for his "external fixator" to be removed. If you aren't aware of what that is or what it does.... here's a summary/recap:
In May last year, just 3 weeks after my brother was hit by a car while on his motorcycle and recovering from a fractured ankle and broken back, my father fell off our 5' retaining wall. The fall resulted in a compound fracture of his ankle. (That means the bone was sticking out... it actually made a divot in the yard). Since May he has had several operations and been on IV antibiotics to fight infections. In October it looked like we had reached the last option, amputation. The infection was not clearing up and 2 inches of bone had died. Literally in the 9th hour a new doctor entered the scene and said he could save Dad's leg. They removed 3 inches of bone and he has grown back those 3 inches with the help of the external fixator.
In June he will have the metal frame removed and move into a walking boot so he can start physical therapy.
I think my mom is looking forward to not playing nurse any longer to my dad and grandmothers.
My brother is looking forward to a new job. Just after getting the OK from his doctors to return to work, he was found a job with a local electrical company near his home. And he and his wife are expecting a new Edwards' in October! I'll be an aunt!
And what else am I looking forward to? More time to spend with my family while I'm home. It has been a blessing to both me and my family (especially my mom) as I can help with some of the care-giving and support my father and grandparents need. I also will continue working for the school district for as long as they need my help.
Prayer & Praise
Pray for:
Dad's health and positive attitude
My grandmother in Nevada who miraculously survived cardiac & respiratory failure a month ago. She is still recovering and the long term effects are still a unknown.
My grandmother in Alpine who is recovering from her third scare with cancer.
I'll need a new job as summer approaches and kids don't have school.
Praise:
I have nothing but praise for my Heavenly Father. He has given so much to my family this year. Through all the troubles and tough times, we have been blessed to feel his provision and love stronger then ever. It has also been an encouragement to see my mom still joyful, even on days when she has to swing from doctor appointments with one grandma, a hospital visit with Dad and a phone call regarding an uncertain future for her own mother. I personally give the Lord praise for my job, my church and my dear friends here and around the world.
Future Mission:
OM Sweden is still on the horizon with a join date of August 1st. I feel I have a huge task in front of me, raising my monthly support. To raise $2000/mo looks like a big amount in this economy, but with Christ as my leader, the task will be completed and I feel Christ's hand on peace on the situation. I can't help but wonder who will join me to be a part of my sending team. If you feel called to be part of this team, email me at jessica.edwards619@gmail.com and I can send you more information about what I'll be doing and how you can support God's work in Sweden.
Heading into spring, I'm excited to leave winter behind. 2010, and now 2011, have been full of unexpected events for the Edwards family. Spring is bringing a freshness as we look toward the horizon for new possibilities and experiences.
I know my dad is most looking forward to June. That is the scheduled day for his "external fixator" to be removed. If you aren't aware of what that is or what it does.... here's a summary/recap:
In May last year, just 3 weeks after my brother was hit by a car while on his motorcycle and recovering from a fractured ankle and broken back, my father fell off our 5' retaining wall. The fall resulted in a compound fracture of his ankle. (That means the bone was sticking out... it actually made a divot in the yard). Since May he has had several operations and been on IV antibiotics to fight infections. In October it looked like we had reached the last option, amputation. The infection was not clearing up and 2 inches of bone had died. Literally in the 9th hour a new doctor entered the scene and said he could save Dad's leg. They removed 3 inches of bone and he has grown back those 3 inches with the help of the external fixator.
In June he will have the metal frame removed and move into a walking boot so he can start physical therapy.
I think my mom is looking forward to not playing nurse any longer to my dad and grandmothers.
My brother is looking forward to a new job. Just after getting the OK from his doctors to return to work, he was found a job with a local electrical company near his home. And he and his wife are expecting a new Edwards' in October! I'll be an aunt!
And what else am I looking forward to? More time to spend with my family while I'm home. It has been a blessing to both me and my family (especially my mom) as I can help with some of the care-giving and support my father and grandparents need. I also will continue working for the school district for as long as they need my help.
Prayer & Praise
Pray for:
Dad's health and positive attitude
My grandmother in Nevada who miraculously survived cardiac & respiratory failure a month ago. She is still recovering and the long term effects are still a unknown.
My grandmother in Alpine who is recovering from her third scare with cancer.
I'll need a new job as summer approaches and kids don't have school.
Praise:
I have nothing but praise for my Heavenly Father. He has given so much to my family this year. Through all the troubles and tough times, we have been blessed to feel his provision and love stronger then ever. It has also been an encouragement to see my mom still joyful, even on days when she has to swing from doctor appointments with one grandma, a hospital visit with Dad and a phone call regarding an uncertain future for her own mother. I personally give the Lord praise for my job, my church and my dear friends here and around the world.
Future Mission:
OM Sweden is still on the horizon with a join date of August 1st. I feel I have a huge task in front of me, raising my monthly support. To raise $2000/mo looks like a big amount in this economy, but with Christ as my leader, the task will be completed and I feel Christ's hand on peace on the situation. I can't help but wonder who will join me to be a part of my sending team. If you feel called to be part of this team, email me at jessica.edwards619@gmail.com and I can send you more information about what I'll be doing and how you can support God's work in Sweden.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Home and then....
Time just runs away from you when you are focusing on packing. It's been a while since I updated the blog, well.... more then a while. Sorry.
I left the ship in September, after 3 months in West Africa. Sierra Leone, Ghana & Liberia where all a blur, with lots & lots & lots of visitors to the ship. I was able to handover my responsibilities as the Volunteer Coordinator and start to think about the next step in life.
Can I just say.... "God is Awesome". Within three weeks of being home, on land, God provided all my needs for me! I have a place to live (with my parents), my sister-in-law is lending me her car, and I got a job. I've been very blessed.
And now I look toward the future: Sweden! God has arranged it all and I look forward to seeing how God will work and provide for this new step with Him. I'm home now raising support with the plan to move in August.
My role will be working with the Ministry Division with OM Sweden, helping with organizing, planning events and hosting. The team's goal is to reach the local youth.
I'm really excited!
I also have a new email address... (p.s. I HATE hackers):
jessica.edwards619@gmail.com
I hope to be more faithful in updating the blog. Feel free to email anytime.
I left the ship in September, after 3 months in West Africa. Sierra Leone, Ghana & Liberia where all a blur, with lots & lots & lots of visitors to the ship. I was able to handover my responsibilities as the Volunteer Coordinator and start to think about the next step in life.
Can I just say.... "God is Awesome". Within three weeks of being home, on land, God provided all my needs for me! I have a place to live (with my parents), my sister-in-law is lending me her car, and I got a job. I've been very blessed.
And now I look toward the future: Sweden! God has arranged it all and I look forward to seeing how God will work and provide for this new step with Him. I'm home now raising support with the plan to move in August.
My role will be working with the Ministry Division with OM Sweden, helping with organizing, planning events and hosting. The team's goal is to reach the local youth.
I'm really excited!
I also have a new email address... (p.s. I HATE hackers):
jessica.edwards619@gmail.com
I hope to be more faithful in updating the blog. Feel free to email anytime.
Friday, May 28, 2010
End of the Caribbean
In 3 days we are saying farewell to the Caribbean and crossing the Atlantic Ocean toward Africa. It will take 2 weeks of sailing before we hit land in Sierra Leone. It's an exciting time of not only looking forward to what God has prepared for us in Africa, but also to look back at everything that God has done in the Caribbean.
Our first port of call was St. Vincent, we arrived in July of 2009. 15 ports later, our last country visited was Dominica. In a feat of amazement, I actually stayed in one department for the entire tour! WAs an awesome job I've had! I've been the volunteer coordinator getting to work and train the local believers in each of our ports who have volunteered their own time to serve on the ship. The job has not been void of struggles and disappointments, but all of those have been outweighed by the blessings and joy of the people.
In the last 11 months I've welcomed 449 local believers into our DEEP program (D- discipleship, E- exposure to missions, E- expression of love, P- practical work). My busiest port was Kingston, Jamaica with 52 volunteers, my smallest was Hamilton Bermuda with 7. Our volunteers ranged in age from 17-79. They worked in the book fair, book hold, galley, and accommodations departments. in our first DEEP, in St. Vincent, we had volunteers representing 22 different churches on the island. They continued to meet regularly after the ship left, for prayer. Besides working on board the volunteers also get special training sessions each afternoon. We would have guest speakers talk on a series called "GROW, SHOW, & GO". I've had countless conversations volunteers eager to take a step into missions. In september we will welcome back on of our Volunteers from Jamaica who will join the LH for 2 years!
There is so much God has accomplished in the Caribbean. This is only a small sliver. Now I prepare for West Africa and beyond. We will visited 3 countries, Sierra Leone, Ghana, and Liberia. In each port we are accepting 50 volunteers, we've already had over 100 applications from each of the ports!! It's going to be exciting moving into a new culture, but I'm eager to meet more of God's people.
Please pray for me as the task is too much for me alone. Pray for the leadership on board to fulfill my request for extra help. I'll only be on board for 3 more months. My commitment will end in September where I will leave the ship from the Canery Islands. Please pray for my future and what my next steps will be.
Our first port of call was St. Vincent, we arrived in July of 2009. 15 ports later, our last country visited was Dominica. In a feat of amazement, I actually stayed in one department for the entire tour! WAs an awesome job I've had! I've been the volunteer coordinator getting to work and train the local believers in each of our ports who have volunteered their own time to serve on the ship. The job has not been void of struggles and disappointments, but all of those have been outweighed by the blessings and joy of the people.
In the last 11 months I've welcomed 449 local believers into our DEEP program (D- discipleship, E- exposure to missions, E- expression of love, P- practical work). My busiest port was Kingston, Jamaica with 52 volunteers, my smallest was Hamilton Bermuda with 7. Our volunteers ranged in age from 17-79. They worked in the book fair, book hold, galley, and accommodations departments. in our first DEEP, in St. Vincent, we had volunteers representing 22 different churches on the island. They continued to meet regularly after the ship left, for prayer. Besides working on board the volunteers also get special training sessions each afternoon. We would have guest speakers talk on a series called "GROW, SHOW, & GO". I've had countless conversations volunteers eager to take a step into missions. In september we will welcome back on of our Volunteers from Jamaica who will join the LH for 2 years!
There is so much God has accomplished in the Caribbean. This is only a small sliver. Now I prepare for West Africa and beyond. We will visited 3 countries, Sierra Leone, Ghana, and Liberia. In each port we are accepting 50 volunteers, we've already had over 100 applications from each of the ports!! It's going to be exciting moving into a new culture, but I'm eager to meet more of God's people.
Please pray for me as the task is too much for me alone. Pray for the leadership on board to fulfill my request for extra help. I'll only be on board for 3 more months. My commitment will end in September where I will leave the ship from the Canery Islands. Please pray for my future and what my next steps will be.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Haiti 20 March - 1 April
I was chosen to lead a special Challenge Team to Haiti for a 10 day trip of teaching mentoring and playing. God was present through the entire trip, from putting the team together, to our daily orphanage visits, to a workshop with youth leaders and finally to our flights back to the ship.
Below are our updates sent while we were in Port-au-Prince:
HAITI UPDATE #1
Hello All,
Greetings from Haiti. These past three days have been filled with kids, kids, more kids and truck rides.
Our team has grown in size. Adding to the three of us are 4 locals who join us each day. All four of them work with youth at their church or orphanages and are eager to gain new ideas and strategies about childcare.
It's been a blessing to have them join our team as we get to invest personally in their lives and they can teach us first hand about the culture and the kids.
We have visited 2 orphanages and today ran a day program at a church-ran community center. The kids are adorable and just happy to have attention.
We heard that you prayed for us and Haiti as you sailed by the other day...Thank you. We feel them everyday. God is busy at work here and we are thankful that we can do a small part for the Haitian children.
The Haiti Team,
Jessica, Lucie, Judith
HAITI UPDATE #2
Greetings All,
It's hard to believe we left a week ago. We've seen so much in these past seven days and are constantly reminded how blessed we are to have food, shelter and our heavenly Father. One of the young girls we met at a church was not only orphaned in the quake, but she herself was rescued from the rubble.
On Friday we went on a fieldtrip with a church we've been working with. This church has been acting as a school for the neighborhood kids five days a week. We were excited to join all 80 kids as they "walked to a nearby field" for a day of free play. Our "walk" turned into a "hike up the mountain side" and an hour later we had reached a shaded area near a football field. What a great day to see kids playing, laughing and having fun in an open space free of earthquake reminders.
On Saturday we visited a church plant from an ex-L2, Pastor Marc. We drove to a rural village about 20 km outside the city... and it only took 3 hours to get there! We arrived to a one room hut make of plam mats and over 100 children eager to meet us. We shared the gospel with all of them and some parents, too. Pastor Marc made sure that everyone in attendance got a meal of rice, beans and chicken.
Two more orphanage visits are planned this week, along with a leader's workshop on Wednesday. We have lots to prepare for. We appreciate your prayers and trust God is blessing you in the Bahamas.
The Haiti Team,
Jessica, Lucie, Judith
BACK ON BOARD
Though we left the ship from Jamaica, we returned to the ship in Nassau, Bahamas. All three of us came back to battle a bit of exhaustion. After a few days to recover we were able to share our experience to ship's company and lead them in prayer for Haiti and work that God is doing there.
For the final day in Haiti we led a workshop for almost 40 adults who we had worked with at the visited churches and orphanages. It was a really blessed time to pass on practical kid advice, as well as resources for organizing Bible Clubs once schools start up again.
Pictures and videos to come. Thank you for your prayers. All the glory to God.
Below are our updates sent while we were in Port-au-Prince:
HAITI UPDATE #1
Hello All,
Greetings from Haiti. These past three days have been filled with kids, kids, more kids and truck rides.
Our team has grown in size. Adding to the three of us are 4 locals who join us each day. All four of them work with youth at their church or orphanages and are eager to gain new ideas and strategies about childcare.
It's been a blessing to have them join our team as we get to invest personally in their lives and they can teach us first hand about the culture and the kids.
We have visited 2 orphanages and today ran a day program at a church-ran community center. The kids are adorable and just happy to have attention.
We heard that you prayed for us and Haiti as you sailed by the other day...Thank you. We feel them everyday. God is busy at work here and we are thankful that we can do a small part for the Haitian children.
The Haiti Team,
Jessica, Lucie, Judith
HAITI UPDATE #2
Greetings All,
It's hard to believe we left a week ago. We've seen so much in these past seven days and are constantly reminded how blessed we are to have food, shelter and our heavenly Father. One of the young girls we met at a church was not only orphaned in the quake, but she herself was rescued from the rubble.
On Friday we went on a fieldtrip with a church we've been working with. This church has been acting as a school for the neighborhood kids five days a week. We were excited to join all 80 kids as they "walked to a nearby field" for a day of free play. Our "walk" turned into a "hike up the mountain side" and an hour later we had reached a shaded area near a football field. What a great day to see kids playing, laughing and having fun in an open space free of earthquake reminders.
On Saturday we visited a church plant from an ex-L2, Pastor Marc. We drove to a rural village about 20 km outside the city... and it only took 3 hours to get there! We arrived to a one room hut make of plam mats and over 100 children eager to meet us. We shared the gospel with all of them and some parents, too. Pastor Marc made sure that everyone in attendance got a meal of rice, beans and chicken.
Two more orphanage visits are planned this week, along with a leader's workshop on Wednesday. We have lots to prepare for. We appreciate your prayers and trust God is blessing you in the Bahamas.
The Haiti Team,
Jessica, Lucie, Judith
BACK ON BOARD
Though we left the ship from Jamaica, we returned to the ship in Nassau, Bahamas. All three of us came back to battle a bit of exhaustion. After a few days to recover we were able to share our experience to ship's company and lead them in prayer for Haiti and work that God is doing there.
For the final day in Haiti we led a workshop for almost 40 adults who we had worked with at the visited churches and orphanages. It was a really blessed time to pass on practical kid advice, as well as resources for organizing Bible Clubs once schools start up again.
Pictures and videos to come. Thank you for your prayers. All the glory to God.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Dad's visit
What an awesome God surprise! Turns out Dad got a lot of free time for an undefined amount of time.... and since work was always his excuse for not being able to visit me it made perfect sense for him to take some of his new free time to come and visit me! Mom found him a plane ticket and Dad was able to visit me in Kingston, Jamaica for 10 days.
It was a blessing and answer to prayer that I could show my world to Dad. I think we spent more time together in those 10 days, then we have in the last 10 years. I was able to introduce him to my friends, my co-workers and some of the local volunteers that I work with.
Dad had a good time relaxing, in the VIP cabin. He spent some time sight-seeing, after being in Kingston for 2 days he had seen more then I had in 2 weeks! And of course Dad did lots of fishing! As he said "lots of fishing, not so much catching". A hightlight for was fish tacos on one of his last nights with me and my friends. He caught a 11# King fish and we grilled it on the back deck!
I dont' know what the future holds for him, but God does. I'm just thankful we had this time to spend together.
It was a blessing and answer to prayer that I could show my world to Dad. I think we spent more time together in those 10 days, then we have in the last 10 years. I was able to introduce him to my friends, my co-workers and some of the local volunteers that I work with.
Dad had a good time relaxing, in the VIP cabin. He spent some time sight-seeing, after being in Kingston for 2 days he had seen more then I had in 2 weeks! And of course Dad did lots of fishing! As he said "lots of fishing, not so much catching". A hightlight for was fish tacos on one of his last nights with me and my friends. He caught a 11# King fish and we grilled it on the back deck!
I dont' know what the future holds for him, but God does. I'm just thankful we had this time to spend together.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
updating
It appears that I've gone two months without updating my blog. Sorry. Let's catch-up!
December brought me back to the ship after a very restful furlough with friends, family and Thanksgiving. I joined the ship midway through it's stay in Guyana. It was a help port so most of ship's company had been sent into the countryside to help with projects like building churches, youth centers and water tanks. I spent the time falling back into my role as the Volunteer Coordinator and made some wonderful friendships with the women volunteers. They invited me and some other girls over for dinner one night, appetizers were Chicken Feet!
For Christmas and New Years we were blessed to spend the holidays in Curacao. It was an absolutely beautiful port with crystal blue water and swimming from the dock! And after Guyana, it was nice to have a slower port with less visitors.
January we sailed to Aruba. I was able to go on an overnight team to a local church. Along with 3 other girls we moved a pile of sand (A BIG PILE) and organized a large hall that had daycare equipment and toys. I really appreciated our host who showed some of the island and kept feeding us... (no chicken feet).
Aruba and Curacao were pretty quite ports for the ship, which God knew we would need because now we are in Jamaica!! Today we had over 3,000 school kids visit the ship in just 3 hours! The ship will be in Jamaica for a total of 9 weeks, 4 weeks in Montego Bay and 5 weeks in Kingston. In this first port I've been working with 34 volunteers. It's been a cultural adjustment for us all, as I've had to learn about relaxing and going with the flow, and the volunteers learning about "being on time" and showing up for their work shifts! In the next port I'll have about 60 volunteers!
Besides all the school kids, regular visitors and the volunteers, Jamaica also brought major changes to our community life... Since January we've been saying I said good-bye to friends who have been living with for the past 2 years, about 50 people in total. Including all the Indians on board, some I considered very close friends and look forward to taking them up on their offer to visit India! And I said farewell to my bestest roommate Mel, who has gone back home to work as a Trainer with a ministry called Caleb in Australia. But the change doesn't stop there, on Wednesday we welcomed 60 new recruits from around the globe.
That should catch you up from my lack of blogs. Keep praying for our ministry as we share Jesus with each of the people that come to the ship. Pray also for the volunteers that they can experience missions in a whole new way and learn to share their faith with the fellow countrymen. And lastly pray for our community as it is growing and changing.
December brought me back to the ship after a very restful furlough with friends, family and Thanksgiving. I joined the ship midway through it's stay in Guyana. It was a help port so most of ship's company had been sent into the countryside to help with projects like building churches, youth centers and water tanks. I spent the time falling back into my role as the Volunteer Coordinator and made some wonderful friendships with the women volunteers. They invited me and some other girls over for dinner one night, appetizers were Chicken Feet!
For Christmas and New Years we were blessed to spend the holidays in Curacao. It was an absolutely beautiful port with crystal blue water and swimming from the dock! And after Guyana, it was nice to have a slower port with less visitors.
January we sailed to Aruba. I was able to go on an overnight team to a local church. Along with 3 other girls we moved a pile of sand (A BIG PILE) and organized a large hall that had daycare equipment and toys. I really appreciated our host who showed some of the island and kept feeding us... (no chicken feet).
Aruba and Curacao were pretty quite ports for the ship, which God knew we would need because now we are in Jamaica!! Today we had over 3,000 school kids visit the ship in just 3 hours! The ship will be in Jamaica for a total of 9 weeks, 4 weeks in Montego Bay and 5 weeks in Kingston. In this first port I've been working with 34 volunteers. It's been a cultural adjustment for us all, as I've had to learn about relaxing and going with the flow, and the volunteers learning about "being on time" and showing up for their work shifts! In the next port I'll have about 60 volunteers!
Besides all the school kids, regular visitors and the volunteers, Jamaica also brought major changes to our community life... Since January we've been saying I said good-bye to friends who have been living with for the past 2 years, about 50 people in total. Including all the Indians on board, some I considered very close friends and look forward to taking them up on their offer to visit India! And I said farewell to my bestest roommate Mel, who has gone back home to work as a Trainer with a ministry called Caleb in Australia. But the change doesn't stop there, on Wednesday we welcomed 60 new recruits from around the globe.
That should catch you up from my lack of blogs. Keep praying for our ministry as we share Jesus with each of the people that come to the ship. Pray also for the volunteers that they can experience missions in a whole new way and learn to share their faith with the fellow countrymen. And lastly pray for our community as it is growing and changing.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Furlough
Sitting on the couch, driving a car, watching TV, going to Starbucks, it's the everyday things that I was looking to most while coming home to San Diego for a 6 week furlough. It's been such a wonderful time to catch up with friends I haven't seen in two years. And it's been a blessing to meet with some of my supporters to talk about what God has been doing on the Logos Hope and what He has planned for me in this coming year! 
Since being home I've also been able to play tour guide to my good friends from the ship, Matthijs and Jobina. On their way back to the Netherlands, they spent two days with me enjoying Sea World, Downtown, Pt. Loma and the popular tourist destination of El Cajon.... of course a trip to the Yogurt Mill was included.
I've been very thankful for this relaxing time at home, such a contrast to ship life. On board I live and work with 400 other people. Everyday I eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner with 400 other people. I share a cabin and I share an office. And because we are visiting Caribbean islands with "rough" port areas we must always be in groups when we leave the ship. With so many people everyday in my life, I am soaking up every minute to be alone, walk alone, shop alone and drive alone. And most importantly, spending lots of extra time with God.
Since being home I've also been able to play tour guide to my good friends from the ship, Matthijs and Jobina. On their way back to the Netherlands, they spent two days with me enjoying Sea World, Downtown, Pt. Loma and the popular tourist destination of El Cajon.... of course a trip to the Yogurt Mill was included.
I've been very thankful for this relaxing time at home, such a contrast to ship life. On board I live and work with 400 other people. Everyday I eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner with 400 other people. I share a cabin and I share an office. And because we are visiting Caribbean islands with "rough" port areas we must always be in groups when we leave the ship. With so many people everyday in my life, I am soaking up every minute to be alone, walk alone, shop alone and drive alone. And most importantly, spending lots of extra time with God.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Ship Family Time
My Ship family had an opportunity to take the ship vans out for a day at the beach! It was a great time of bonding and relaxing. We headed to the North side of Trinidad to a beach named, Maracas Bay. It is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. It's famous for a local dish called "Bake n Shark". There a bunch of stands selling the food. It reminds me a lot of a shark taco, but instead of tortillas, they use a fried flat bread. It was awesome!
My ship family: Meyoung Ju (S. Korea), David & Jonathan (Sweden), Maddy (UK), Rahel (Swiss), Amanda & Me (USA), Andy & Micha (Germany), Holly, Jon, Nate, Zac & Gabe (USA/Australia), Lucio (UK), Annette (Jamaica) Ship families are a group of people that meet once a week and hang out. Kinda like a real family, they are people that you enjoy spending limited time with, but not necessarily people that you spend everyday with. Ship families are also nice, because they give a steady unit of people who will celebrate important times in our lives.
For example, my "ship dad" had his birthday recently.I'm pretty blessed, that my ship parents are actually my friends from home. My childhood friend Holly and her husband are my "mom and dad". For Jon's birthday we had Mexican food!!! It was feat but we pulled it off... meat and cheese from the ship, tortillas from Germany, enchilada sauce from Ireland, and comics from the US.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Two Years Ago...
September 15, 2007 I took my first steps onto the Logos 2. My first steps on board one of OM's ships. WOW. I can't believe how fast those two years have flown by. Where did the time go? Looking back at pictures and reminiscing has been short lived, as life on board the ships is every-changing and mostly busy. I've said good-bye to many of the people I joined with, people I've spent the last two years with, like a family. I've also said hello to the 96 new people who joined our ship last week, filling in the hole left by my fellow ship mates. I've also been very busy with work and organizing the local volunteers who come to help make the ship's visit a successful one in their home country.
But looking back over these two years I can see where God has encouraged me, taught me, used me, molded me, and loved me. I could tell of the time I had to learn to have joy in every situation, even in dark times. Like when I had to work in the book hold, doing manually labor fighting depression because my task seemed never ending and never rewarding. How discouraged I was everyday that the book hold was looking just as dirty as the day before. God was teaching me to be happy, and embrace those times, instead of being bored, I should rejoice in God's faithfulness and promise that He is always with us.
I can also look back on bright times, when I had peace in my spirit and a good attitude. When things seemed to be going my way, but I could only express gratitude to my God, because I knew that He was making things go my way. Like when I was able to see thousands of people come to the ship, and even though we didn't have enough team members to make it work, each visitor still got presented the gospel through one-on-one conversations. Or when God used me to "talk" to Deaf who came on this ship.
Right now I'm at peace. I'm excited for this new year with the Logos Hope to begin. I know that I'm right where God wants me. That He is using me to minister to the local volunteers. After every port, I'm still in awe that the volunteers walk away with so much excitement for Jesus and missions.
I'm in awe because whenever I think the program we are doing is poor or lacking, those are the days that the Spirit takes over and volunteers meet God. To God be the glory!
I'll be home in about 4 weeks time. I can't wait to meet with each of you individually. I would love to share my "God Stories" with you. Please contact me or my mom if you would like to arrange a meeting when I get home. I'll only be in the San Diego for 6 weeks, then I come back to the ship for one more year of commitment.
You can email me at: jessica.edwards@gbaships.org
But looking back over these two years I can see where God has encouraged me, taught me, used me, molded me, and loved me. I could tell of the time I had to learn to have joy in every situation, even in dark times. Like when I had to work in the book hold, doing manually labor fighting depression because my task seemed never ending and never rewarding. How discouraged I was everyday that the book hold was looking just as dirty as the day before. God was teaching me to be happy, and embrace those times, instead of being bored, I should rejoice in God's faithfulness and promise that He is always with us.I can also look back on bright times, when I had peace in my spirit and a good attitude. When things seemed to be going my way, but I could only express gratitude to my God, because I knew that He was making things go my way. Like when I was able to see thousands of people come to the ship, and even though we didn't have enough team members to make it work, each visitor still got presented the gospel through one-on-one conversations. Or when God used me to "talk" to Deaf who came on this ship.
Right now I'm at peace. I'm excited for this new year with the Logos Hope to begin. I know that I'm right where God wants me. That He is using me to minister to the local volunteers. After every port, I'm still in awe that the volunteers walk away with so much excitement for Jesus and missions.
I'm in awe because whenever I think the program we are doing is poor or lacking, those are the days that the Spirit takes over and volunteers meet God. To God be the glory!I'll be home in about 4 weeks time. I can't wait to meet with each of you individually. I would love to share my "God Stories" with you. Please contact me or my mom if you would like to arrange a meeting when I get home. I'll only be in the San Diego for 6 weeks, then I come back to the ship for one more year of commitment.
You can email me at: jessica.edwards@gbaships.org
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Volunteer Fun
We've been in the Caribbean for 41 days now, and seems like so much longer! God has filled my days with so much to do and prepare, but best of all with people!
We've had over 90 volunteers join us while we've been in these first three ports. The local people volunteer for the entire ship's visit, but it's not only to work. We offer a discipleship program where they work for part of the day, but also attend trainings and get to interact with our international crew.
Every time we come to the end of the port I'm amazed by God's hand in their lives. Sometimes I feel that what I'm doing isn't that important, or the volunteer really isn't appreciating the program we've developed.... but then, we ask to fill in an evaluation and everyone comes back with the same answers:
"please stay longer" "God has taught me about being a servant" "I want to live for Christ daily, just as the crew of the Logos Hope as been an example of"
God has given me the unique opportunity to be used in a position that gets to connect with the locals, by sharing a little bit of our world, and a whole lot of Jesus' love with them. I'm encouraged by the growth and knowledge that so many of our volunteers take away with them as the ship leave's their port.Please pray with me that their enthusiasm for serving God in their own countries will not fade away. And pray also for the next bunch of volunteers we will get in Trinidad, as it is going to be a very BUSY port with lots of visitors expected to attend!
Sunday, August 9, 2009
St. Vincent
We've been in the Caribbean almost two weeks. God has blessed us with beautiful weather, a beautiful island and lots of beautiful people. My new role is working with the volunteers who come to work along side our crew members while we visit their city. It's been a blessing and encouragement to meet local believers and see how eager they are to pursue God's plan for their lives.
We had a ship outing last week, 160 people in 7 mini-buses. We toured around the island, hiked in the jungle, went to the beach and visited one of the sites where Pirates of the Caribbean was filmed. It was such a great day!
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Work Experience
Everyone on board has a job. A way for them to contribute to the community, a way to support the ministry through responsibility of the day to day chores that need to be done on the ship. Traditionally a new recruit starts in a service type job (cleaning, cooking, engine room, ect..) and after 6 months to a year, they are moved on to a more specific job, (such as events, port preparation, service desk, ect..) So on average a 2-year G.A. (Global Action-er) would have 2-4 jobs during their 25 months with the ship.
I'm above average! Here are the jobs I've had...
1. Laundry Queen: 15 to 20 loads of laundry a day, for the 200 people on board the Logos II. Duration: Sept 07 - Nov 07
2. Kid's Camp Director: Implement and plan a two week Kid's camp for 17 ship kids age 4 to 15. Duration: Nov 07 - Dec 07
3. K2 Teacher: Taught 7 students in grades 3-5. Duration: Dec 07- Feb 08
4. Angel: Worked in the accommodations department, known as Angels. They clean the public spaces and prepare guest cabins. Duration: Feb 08
5.Line-Up: Completed Orientation on how to do port preparation for the ship's visit to future cities. Never went on assignment, the ship was never ready. Duration March 08 - April 08
6. Events: While waiting for a line-up destination, I helped to plan onboard events, including being in charge of HopeFest in Kiel; a weekend long international bizzare on our public deck 4. Duration: April 08 - June 08
7. Project Team: Still waiting for a line-up assignment, helped with wire-brushing, painting, chipping, sanding, and all kinds of other methods of cleaning rust and welding slag in the book hold, Charlie and baggage locker. Duration: June 08 - Sept 08
8. Angel (again): Left Line-up because there was no idea when I would be sent out, so I spent so humbling time back on the Angels team. Duration: Sept 08
9. Community Ministries: Worked with outside Librarians to set up the LH Crew Library. Planned the holiday calendar, Christmas, New Years and a Fun Night. Duration Sept 08 - Jan 09
10. Assistant Creative Manager for the temporary Journey of Life/Port Side display: Helped to create and resource supplies for the port side project, which evolved into a photo gallery, theater, kid's area and prayer room. Duration: Jan 09 - March 09
11. Visitor Experience Shift Leader: Over saw the day to day operations on Deck 4. Ensuring all positions where covered by e-day people. Duration: March 09 - July 09
12. Visitor Experience Team Leader: Oversaw the deck 4 shift leaders. Duration July 09
13. Volunteer Coordinator: Working with the local volunteers, who come to serve while the ship is in their port. Duration July 09 - present
I'm above average! Here are the jobs I've had...
1. Laundry Queen: 15 to 20 loads of laundry a day, for the 200 people on board the Logos II. Duration: Sept 07 - Nov 07
2. Kid's Camp Director: Implement and plan a two week Kid's camp for 17 ship kids age 4 to 15. Duration: Nov 07 - Dec 07
3. K2 Teacher: Taught 7 students in grades 3-5. Duration: Dec 07- Feb 08
4. Angel: Worked in the accommodations department, known as Angels. They clean the public spaces and prepare guest cabins. Duration: Feb 08
5.Line-Up: Completed Orientation on how to do port preparation for the ship's visit to future cities. Never went on assignment, the ship was never ready. Duration March 08 - April 08
6. Events: While waiting for a line-up destination, I helped to plan onboard events, including being in charge of HopeFest in Kiel; a weekend long international bizzare on our public deck 4. Duration: April 08 - June 08
7. Project Team: Still waiting for a line-up assignment, helped with wire-brushing, painting, chipping, sanding, and all kinds of other methods of cleaning rust and welding slag in the book hold, Charlie and baggage locker. Duration: June 08 - Sept 08
8. Angel (again): Left Line-up because there was no idea when I would be sent out, so I spent so humbling time back on the Angels team. Duration: Sept 08
9. Community Ministries: Worked with outside Librarians to set up the LH Crew Library. Planned the holiday calendar, Christmas, New Years and a Fun Night. Duration Sept 08 - Jan 09
10. Assistant Creative Manager for the temporary Journey of Life/Port Side display: Helped to create and resource supplies for the port side project, which evolved into a photo gallery, theater, kid's area and prayer room. Duration: Jan 09 - March 09
11. Visitor Experience Shift Leader: Over saw the day to day operations on Deck 4. Ensuring all positions where covered by e-day people. Duration: March 09 - July 09
12. Visitor Experience Team Leader: Oversaw the deck 4 shift leaders. Duration July 09
13. Volunteer Coordinator: Working with the local volunteers, who come to serve while the ship is in their port. Duration July 09 - present
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Farewell to Europe
After 11 ports and 5 months of ministry we left Europe. I'm so proud to say that I was able to be part of the Visitor Experience team welcoming 140,000 people onto deck 4! God was with us everystep of the way. And it was only through Him that we not only survived being severly under-manned on the deck, but more importantly, we were able to show Christ's love and His free gift of salvation to each of people that visited the ship.
Now we are following the sun and heading to the warm sunny climate of the Caribbean. I'm most excited about being able to wear shorts, packing away all the winter clothes and having to use sunscreen everyday.
I can't wait to see what God has in store for all of us in the islands. Please pray that as we journey across the Atlantic, that God will use this time to teach, train, prepare and unite us before we reach the new culture of the Caribbean.
Now we are following the sun and heading to the warm sunny climate of the Caribbean. I'm most excited about being able to wear shorts, packing away all the winter clothes and having to use sunscreen everyday.
I can't wait to see what God has in store for all of us in the islands. Please pray that as we journey across the Atlantic, that God will use this time to teach, train, prepare and unite us before we reach the new culture of the Caribbean.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Faroe Islands
Do you know where the Faroe Islands are? Have you ever heard of the Faroe Islands before? I didn't, I hadn't. Wow. I have been blessed by the landscape of God's beauty and the generous hearts of the Faroese people.
The Faroe Islands are 18 islands that sit half way between Scotland and Iceland. There is a population of 40,000 and Denmark claims them as a territory.
My ship is registered in the Faroe Islands, and before we bought her, she was the main ferry that carried people and cars to Mainland Europe. Everyone in the Faroes has been on board her. They were excited to see how she has been transformed into "God's Ship".
As Crew members, we were never at a lost of invitation out to see the islands, or have a home-cooked meal. On our Monday off, a local guy named Jakup picked up myself and 6 of my friends for an all day adventure.
The highlights were eating whale meat and rotten lamb (Both staples of the Faroese diet.) And we also climbed a mountain to take in the view of all the fjords.Early in the visit I met a deaf couple. Mei was from the Faroe Islands and her fiance Bryan was from Malaysia. They were both deaf and met at an American Bible College in Hungry. Wow, it was there that they both developed their American Sign Language. I was able to spend a lot of time with them, and even interpreted our Sunday Service and two ship tours! I'm still in awe at how much God is using my hands to communicate. And how much He brings to memory after not really signing for almost two years.
God really used the Faroe people to bless the ship's company with a much needed break. While we were there we were able to welcome close to 15,000 people on deck 4. We were also able to visit most of the local churches. We shared a lot about world missions and acting out your faith. That Christ calls us to spread his good news.
After the sun and fun of the Faroes, we sailed on to Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Monday, April 27, 2009
SCOTLAND
It was our first UK port and had a lot of visitors. It actually took some adjustment to be in a country where everyone spoke English. God was present and lots of people came to the ship and were presented with the gospel.
Almost every day of the week we had schools coming on board to visit the ship. One school that came for a visit was a local Muslim school that was studying transportation with their kindergartners. The asked us to not share anything about our faith, but to only focus on the ship. The amazing thing is that after the tour and program, the teachers were more interested in why we do what we do, and said they would return with their families.
Another story from our International Cafe, is about a church that partnered with us. They invited a business that is near them to come and visit the ship. The employees came to the ship, bought books, and spent time in the I-Cafe talking with crew members. By the end of their visit 3 of them had asked how they could become Christians!
Let's thanks God for the three new believers and the curiosity of the teachers.
Almost every day of the week we had schools coming on board to visit the ship. One school that came for a visit was a local Muslim school that was studying transportation with their kindergartners. The asked us to not share anything about our faith, but to only focus on the ship. The amazing thing is that after the tour and program, the teachers were more interested in why we do what we do, and said they would return with their families.
Another story from our International Cafe, is about a church that partnered with us. They invited a business that is near them to come and visit the ship. The employees came to the ship, bought books, and spent time in the I-Cafe talking with crew members. By the end of their visit 3 of them had asked how they could become Christians!
Let's thanks God for the three new believers and the curiosity of the teachers.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Open Ship
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The ship has been open since we left Denmark in February. This means that everyday, but Monday, we allow guest and visitors to come on board. They come to visit the world's largest floating bookstore, to learn about the crew and the purpose of the ship, they can enjoy a refreshment in the International Cafe, and they have conversations with crew members. Through it all we have weaved the gospel. As they first come on deck 4, they sit in a mock-lifeboat and watch a video about life on our ship, and are asked the question: "Where do you place your hope?".
It's been encouraging to hear the stories of people lost, confused, depressed, and searching, who coming on board the ship and find a reason to live and that Jesus cares for them.
Last Saturday was our busiest day since the ship opened.... we welcomed 2,800 people in one day. And what's more amazing is that most of those people were just walking by on their way towards a beach. They have no church background and spontaneously decided to come and check out this big white ship sitting in their harbor. Altogether we have had 20,000 people visit the ship in the last 18 days while we have been in Scheveningen, Netherlands.
Tomorrow we sail to Scotland.. bright and early at 7:00 am.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
SAILING!!!
Today is the day the Logos Hope sails, for the first time, a reregistered passenger ship and ready to bring knowledge, help and hope to the nations of the world. I didn't really feel the excitement of this historic event until the mooring lines where released and we heaved off the quayside. What a moment!!
On Sunday of this week we needed a miracle to be able to sail, we still had outstanding documents and insurance matters to take care of. We prayed. On Monday we were "grounded" by the Danish Authorities who would not let us leave to Sweden until we had some Danish required paperwork. We prayed. On Tuesday we resigned to the fact that we would have to wait the 2 to 6 weeks it would take for all the paperwork to come through. We prayed. On Wednesday morning, all the paperwork had gone through, we had fuel in our tanks and the Swedish port was ready for us! We Praised.
God is constantly creating miracles. He is a provider when there seems to be no way. Please join me in giving thanks to the awesome God who made all this possible.
Today we are sailing.
We are off to Sweden for the weekend. You can keep track of us and see where in the world we are with the following link:
http://www.omships.org/dashboard/
On Sunday of this week we needed a miracle to be able to sail, we still had outstanding documents and insurance matters to take care of. We prayed. On Monday we were "grounded" by the Danish Authorities who would not let us leave to Sweden until we had some Danish required paperwork. We prayed. On Tuesday we resigned to the fact that we would have to wait the 2 to 6 weeks it would take for all the paperwork to come through. We prayed. On Wednesday morning, all the paperwork had gone through, we had fuel in our tanks and the Swedish port was ready for us! We Praised.
God is constantly creating miracles. He is a provider when there seems to be no way. Please join me in giving thanks to the awesome God who made all this possible.Today we are sailing.
We are off to Sweden for the weekend. You can keep track of us and see where in the world we are with the following link:
http://www.omships.org/dashboard/
Friday, February 13, 2009
SAILING!!!
The time has been long in coming, but next week could be the week!
This week we learned that we have been granted our PSSC, Passenger Certificate. As we wait for the insurance and other documents that were dependent on the PSSC to clear, the realization that we are actually going to sail hasn't yet sunk in.
I think the moment we heave off the quayside and pull in the mooring ropes, will be the moment my heart rejoices. Praise the Lord, we sail soon!!
With this news also comes a published list of our future ports:
Port - Arrival Date - Departure Date
Koege, Denmark June 22nd - TBA
Gothenburg, Sweden February 20th - February 23rd
Harlingen, Netherlands February 25th - March 10th
Scheveningen, Netherlands March 11th - March 30th
Edinburgh, Scotland - UK April 1st - April 14th
unconfirmed port, Faroe Islands April 16th - April 27th
Belfast, Northern Ireland - UK April 29th - May 12th
Dublin, Ireland May 13th - May 26th
Cardiff, Wales - UK May 27th - June 9th
London, England - UK June 11th - June 29th
Cork, Ireland July 1st - July 14th
Kingstown, Saint Vincent July 30th - August 18th
This information is also on a Logos Hope web page... follow this link:
Logos Hope Itinerary
I hope to see some of you visit me in the future, now that you know where I'll be.
Some important information:
1. I will have limited email access. This means I will only be checking my ship's email regularly.
jessica.edwards@gbaships.org
Facebook may be sporadic and there will not be any Skype or I-tunes downloading (this means no LOST!) unless I find an internet cafe, or hot spot.
2. The ship's phone number will always be:
USA: +1 954 518 7256
UK: +44 1228 815 299
3. My permanent mailing address will always be:
Jessica Edwards
LOGOS HOPE
Alte Neckarelzer Str. 2
74821 Mosbach, Germany
Keep checking the Logos Hope Website, to follow our progress and find out when we REALLY sail away from Denmark and into the rest of the world.
Thank you for your prayers and support!
This week we learned that we have been granted our PSSC, Passenger Certificate. As we wait for the insurance and other documents that were dependent on the PSSC to clear, the realization that we are actually going to sail hasn't yet sunk in.
I think the moment we heave off the quayside and pull in the mooring ropes, will be the moment my heart rejoices. Praise the Lord, we sail soon!!
With this news also comes a published list of our future ports:
Port - Arrival Date - Departure Date
Koege, Denmark June 22nd - TBA
Gothenburg, Sweden February 20th - February 23rd
Harlingen, Netherlands February 25th - March 10th
Scheveningen, Netherlands March 11th - March 30th
Edinburgh, Scotland - UK April 1st - April 14th
unconfirmed port, Faroe Islands April 16th - April 27th
Belfast, Northern Ireland - UK April 29th - May 12th
Dublin, Ireland May 13th - May 26th
Cardiff, Wales - UK May 27th - June 9th
London, England - UK June 11th - June 29th
Cork, Ireland July 1st - July 14th
Kingstown, Saint Vincent July 30th - August 18th
This information is also on a Logos Hope web page... follow this link:
Logos Hope Itinerary
I hope to see some of you visit me in the future, now that you know where I'll be.
Some important information:
1. I will have limited email access. This means I will only be checking my ship's email regularly.
jessica.edwards@gbaships.org
Facebook may be sporadic and there will not be any Skype or I-tunes downloading (this means no LOST!) unless I find an internet cafe, or hot spot.
2. The ship's phone number will always be:
USA: +1 954 518 7256
UK: +44 1228 815 299
3. My permanent mailing address will always be:
Jessica Edwards
LOGOS HOPE
Alte Neckarelzer Str. 2
74821 Mosbach, Germany
Keep checking the Logos Hope Website, to follow our progress and find out when we REALLY sail away from Denmark and into the rest of the world.
Thank you for your prayers and support!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
What's up?
There are lots of new things on the horizon from jobs, people and soon the open ocean!
If I ever showed my ship resume to a company on land, I think I would be laugh out of the office. I've had 10 jobs in the past 16 months. I don't know if it's a record, but I feel extremely blessed to work in almost every department on board the ship and to work with so many amazing people. The current position I'm filling was non-existent before I stepped in. I made the title up myself... here' goes: Assistant Creative Project Manager for the Deck 4 PSSP (Port Side Special Project) for the UK, Ireland & Netherlands Port Visits.
What does it mean? After the guest come on board and visit the book store they will enter the PSSP part. In the future this space will be called the "Journey of Life" and be where we present Help, Hope and the gospel. However, that area won't be completed by the time we travel to the UK. So they have enlisted me and my team leader, Su-Ling (Singapore) to come up with the concept and construction of the space. It's a big job and I'm excited about all the possibilities. Please pray that I do not become overwhelmed with the grandness of the job; my responsibilities are delegating task, budgeting and overseeing the construction of display walls, and a mini-theatre. But more importantly, pray for the visitors that come on board, that there hearts will be opened to Christ.
Next week we also receive our new recruits! This is always a thrilling time on board, as we get to meet new friends from around the world and welcome them into our community. Currently they are training in Germany. You can pray that they are ready for this adventure and trusting in God to grow and shape them over these next two years.
The last week of this month also brings a monumental occasion we have all be waiting for.... the PSSC, the certification that will allow us to sail as a passenger vessel. There are surveyors coming to inspect every nook and cranny of the ship, to make sure all our emergency procedures are in place and to insure that ship is safe for passengers. Once we have that certificate, we can leave Denmark and head off to new ports, for the ministry this book ship was built for. Pray that we pass and all the last minute projects will be finished quickly, efficiently, and safely..jpg)
If I ever showed my ship resume to a company on land, I think I would be laugh out of the office. I've had 10 jobs in the past 16 months. I don't know if it's a record, but I feel extremely blessed to work in almost every department on board the ship and to work with so many amazing people. The current position I'm filling was non-existent before I stepped in. I made the title up myself... here' goes: Assistant Creative Project Manager for the Deck 4 PSSP (Port Side Special Project) for the UK, Ireland & Netherlands Port Visits.
What does it mean? After the guest come on board and visit the book store they will enter the PSSP part. In the future this space will be called the "Journey of Life" and be where we present Help, Hope and the gospel. However, that area won't be completed by the time we travel to the UK. So they have enlisted me and my team leader, Su-Ling (Singapore) to come up with the concept and construction of the space. It's a big job and I'm excited about all the possibilities. Please pray that I do not become overwhelmed with the grandness of the job; my responsibilities are delegating task, budgeting and overseeing the construction of display walls, and a mini-theatre. But more importantly, pray for the visitors that come on board, that there hearts will be opened to Christ.
Next week we also receive our new recruits! This is always a thrilling time on board, as we get to meet new friends from around the world and welcome them into our community. Currently they are training in Germany. You can pray that they are ready for this adventure and trusting in God to grow and shape them over these next two years.
The last week of this month also brings a monumental occasion we have all be waiting for.... the PSSC, the certification that will allow us to sail as a passenger vessel. There are surveyors coming to inspect every nook and cranny of the ship, to make sure all our emergency procedures are in place and to insure that ship is safe for passengers. Once we have that certificate, we can leave Denmark and head off to new ports, for the ministry this book ship was built for. Pray that we pass and all the last minute projects will be finished quickly, efficiently, and safely.
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