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The director of Logos Hope, Randy Grebe (USA) welcomed the Mayor of Tema, Honourable Yohane Amarh Ashitey, and the Chief of Tema, Nii Adjetey Agbo II as they officially opened the bookfair to the public, as well as other distinguished guests.
Randy, who was on board during the maiden voyage visit in 2010 and again in 2016, said, “Our first vessel, Logos arrived here in 1977. We have visited your shores 17 times in 45 years. We've been here 373 days, over one year of visits with our ships over the years, and welcomed over 1.1 million visitors in Ghana. We have made lifelong friends.”
Mayor of Tema Yohane Amarh Ashitey shared his own connection with the organisation’s floating bookfairs, “Many years ago, in the 90s, there was a rumour that there is this big ship at the Tema harbour; a bookfair. The question that came to my mind was: Who’s gonna take me there? Me, a son of an average fishmonger. Long story short: God made a way and brought me on board Logos II. I count it one of the sweetest privileges of my life to have known and conversed with many [people] of faith from different cultures on board a huge vessel. [...] I thought back to this experience for a long time and now I climbed on board another ship, this time: Logos Hope. And humbly I came in not as a lost boy anymore, but as no other person than the mayor of Tema.”
Over the next few weeks, the crew aims to share knowledge, help and hope in many ways, including cleaning beaches, performing eye-sight tests and providing free glasses, visiting schools and churches, and hosting training and events, such as raising awareness of human trafficking,
The mayor said, “They show us love through their community’s service. I wish at the end of this bookfair lives will be touched and many will have positive drives for success and a growth mindset.”
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Tema, Ghana :: Crewmembers collecting trash at a local beach make a big impression, and friends along the way.
Tema, Ghana :: Having more than 340 crewmembers from 66 nations on board helps make the most of opportunities to connect with many different groups of people on shore.
Tema, Ghana :: Several royals and distinguished guests from Ghana visit Logos Hope.
Takoradi, Ghana :: Logos Hope returns to Takoradi.
Tema, Ghana :: Logos Hope crewmembers serve a community by meeting people's need of glasses.
Tema, Ghana :: Logos Hope crewmembers visit different groups and institutions to raise awareness about the dangers of human trafficking.
Though Massah's start in life was not easy, she is now filled with joy and determined to reach the least reached.
After encountering Jesus in a dream, Ahmet is passionate about reaching the unreached in his home country with the love of Christ.
Ghana :: In Tema, Ghana, Logos Hope crew experienced how a simple invitation to the table made a life changing difference...
Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines :: Crew hear from speakers helping them consider how they may serve God with their future.
Caracas Bay, Curaçao :: A British couple shares about life's journey and their service on board Logos Hope.
Ships :: A crewmember shares his life story of finding purpose and his business plans for when he leaves the ship.
Willemstad, Curaçao :: Crewmembers clear rubbish from an area close to the ship.
At Sea :: One crewmember has grown in her love and care for others, despite the disappointment of the last year.
Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines :: Logos Hope hands over aid donated by the people of Curaçao to Vincentians affected by volcanic eruptions.
Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines :: Logos Hope's crew gives Bibles to children and adults living in temporary shelters after the island's volcano erupted.
Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines :: Crewmembers share a message about God and receive one in return while visiting a shelter.
Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines :: Logos Hope is receiving visitors again - subject to limited numbers and social distancing.
Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines :: Logos Hope’s crewmembers install an outdoor playground, donated and shipped to the island from the USA.
