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Crew gladly received 1,200 visitors on board in just one day this week, a rise from the daily average for the port of Tema, post-pandemic. Among these, Logos Hope had the special pleasure of welcoming several royals and distinguished guests from Ghana. They were introduced to the Ship Ministry with the hope of encouraging the national leaders in their work for a country which has so warmly received its crew.
Logos Hope director Randy Grebe (United States) welcomed the honoured guests and said, “As I look across the room, I understand that everyone here is actually a person of influence […] and with influence comes responsibility. […] John Maxwell [said]: People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care. I believe our guests who visit us here today are people who care. […] You all lead groups of people, cities, villages, or even a nation. That is very, very important.”
Randy then shared three principles he felt a good leader should follow: “Forgive! When we choose to forgive, life changes. […] Value other people, and don’t just value people, but add value to them. The Bible itself says, ‘Do to others as you would have them do it to you’. […] and certainly of course […] ‘love one another as I have loved you,’ the Father says.”
Nii Ahele Nunoo III, Abola chief, and advisor to the king, came on behalf of King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II. He reinforced Randy’s message, saying, “The key point of [everything] is love. If we love each other, we would never hurt each other. […] Today we learned a lot on this ship and when we leave, I think we should change our minds towards each and every one. We should be thankful for Logos Hope […] to be able to cooperate with them and share the Word of God; because when there's peace, there’s development.”
The following day King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ghanaian king of the Gã State in southern Ghana, came on board himself to meet the leaders, see the vessel and visit the bookfair. He said, “You have made your mark imparting knowledge to the world, not just that, but the experience of God’s grace to mankind. [I am] proud to be associated with your enterprise.”
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Tema, Ghana :: Crewmembers collecting trash at a local beach make a big impression, and friends along the way.
Tema. Ghana :: Logos Hope opens her doors to the public in the port of Tema, Ghana, which she last visited in 2016.
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.
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.
Ships :: A crewmember shares his life story of finding purpose and his business plans for when he leaves the ship.
Caracas Bay, Curaçao :: A British couple shares about life's journey and their service on board Logos Hope.
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 :: Logos Hope’s crewmembers install an outdoor playground, donated and shipped to the island from the USA.
Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines :: Logos Hope's crew are inspired by the attitude of islanders they meet while cleaning up after a volcano.
Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines :: Crewmembers share a message about God and receive one in return while visiting a shelter.