Creation, Fall, Flood...

What a great time of teaching we've had this past week. We've bleesed to have Pastor Gary and his team from Bermuda on board all week teaching us every monring during devotion. Pastor Gary was leading us through a very intensive, yet fun-filled and fact based "walk -thouough the bible"
We've been walking through the Old Testament. We've learned 77 key words that help to put the old testament in chronological order and highlights the main events and players of the books. I've really enjoyed it and am a bit sad to see it coming to an end.

Surprise!

I surprised family and friends by showing up at a wedding in San Diego two weekends ago! I had a wonderful time of relaxation and shopping before I headed back to the ship. I was only able to stay in town for a week, and Thanksgiving with the family was an important time for us all.
I'm sorry that I didn't have more time to spend with all my friends and supporters. I look forward to September 09 when I can really sit down with everyone who has been an encouragement to me this past year and share what's been happening in my life.

Mom and Dad at Thanksgiving

Josh and Stephanie's wedding

Tis the season

It's that time of year again.... winter! I still haven't become a fan of winter, it's cold, you can't wear shorts, and it's usually wet outside. Oh how I miss palm trees, santa anas, and firestorms!
But winter brings the appoach of Christmas! I'm been put in charge of thise year's Christmas committee and New Year plans! I love planning parties and organization is a gift. Pray that this Christmas season will be a special one for all those on board who are celebrating Christmas away from home for the first time.

Th ship will be in Koege for the holidays so here is a local address for any presents you want to send my way!
Jessica Edwards
MV LOGOS HOPE
c/o Baltic Kaj 1
4600 Køge
DENMARK

And here is a link to our new video that shows my ship and how much we've gotten finished. Enjoy
http://www.omships.org/links/click.php?id=25

Fire Spinning

My roommate Mel, from Australia has a hidden talent.. she knows how to spin POI, also known as fire spinning. She's been teaching a group of us every Monday. I really enjoy it and it's something that not to many can do, but easy to learn. When enough of us get good, we hope to use it as a ministry tool, to open conferences and start conversations. I have video of me spinning the fire on my FACEBOOK account. But here's some pictures of me and the practice poi.

New Things

I've got a new job. It's exciting to finally have a position on board the ship that I can call my own. I'm working in the Community Ministries department and my main responsibilities will be planning and organizing the Christmas & New Year festivities on board. I also get to help a US team coming in October to set up our Crew Library.
It's been a time of change on board. Not only did I get a new job, but I got a new cabin, new cabin mates and a whole new PST arrived! 60 new joiners were welcomed on board two weeks ago. They are thrilled to be here and we, as the community, are thrilled to welcome them on board.
I had to move cabins, again. I'm back down on deck two... turns out my perfect cabin on deck 5 was allocated as a guy cabin, so we all had to move. I'm still rooming with my favourite roommate, Mel (Australia). And we have two new girls, Rebekka (Germany) and Julia (UK). I'm looking forward to getting to know them all better.

Women's Conference

What a blessed time we had this past weekend. A local international church invited all the ladies on board to come to a three day woman's conference. It was a special time. I am especially thankful for the teaching that really renewed my passion for being here and for loving others with all the gifts God has given me.

Legoland, Denmark

Me and Wing (Hong Kong) at Legoland, Denmark

A childhood dream was realized this month, when the entire ship's company was treated to a day of fun at Legoland. OM UK has known how hard we've been working and thought everyone deserved a break. They graciously donated the money for a ship company outing. And since we are in Denmark, the home of Lego, what an obbvious choice for our outing.
The break from routine was greatly appriciated by everyone. The weather was rainy, but that didn't stop us from being kids for the day.

Getting soaked on the water ride.... not because it was super wet, but becasue we couldn't escape the rain!

The port city of Copenhagen, made out of Legos

Me with a Lego film crew