As Logos Hope crewmembers were working closely alongside a local non-governmental organisation, the All For One foundation, the idea of a Christmas show for the children at Sierra Leone’s International Mission School came up, as it is based on the same property as the foundation.
Many of the pupils and their families had been personally affected by a devastating fuel tank explosion in the capital city a month previously. To encourage the children and provide some festive cheer, the Logos Hope crewmembers put on a show for an audience of 1,200; with drama, dance performances from different cultures and a Christmas choir. They provided sandwiches and 1,800 cookies which had been baked on board especially for the event. The crew also distributed handwritten postcards with personal greetings.
Tae Um (South Korea) wrote a play which centred on a story of forgiveness and friendship. In it, the main character consults a detective to find his shoes that have been stolen on Christmas morning. The detective interviews various suspects who present their alibis in the form of dances. The detective becomes troubled, because she has in fact stolen the shoes. But the main character decides to forgive the detective, modelling the forgiveness offered to everyone by Jesus.
Tae explained: “As a simple yet powerful story of Christmas was shown on stage, we hope and pray that this would leave an impact in the lives of the young people.”
Ayesha Mervyn (Trinidad and Tobago) was part of the Caribbean dance performance. She said, “The kids tried to imitate our dance afterwards and asked us to teach them. This was a great way to connect with them. To see how God used us to bring joy to the kids really warmed our hearts.”
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Freetown, Sierra Leone :: Crewmembers help to build an institute in which women will learn how to sew.
Freetown, Sierra Leone :: Logos Hope returns after 11 years, with plans to offer help in the country after recent tragedy.
Freetown, Sierra Leone :: Crewmembers help an organisation practically while the founders support the people affected from a fuel tanker explosion.
Freetown, Sierra Leone :: Logos Hope's crewmembers create a library in a school that has longed for one for years.
A 10-year-old girl overcomes her fear to join a Discover Bible Study with peers and learns to share about Jesus with her family and her community.
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 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.
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.
Castries, Saint Lucia :: Logos Hope supports the ongoing work of The Salvation Army.
Castries, Saint Lucia :: The first official opening after 18 months takes place in a familiar port of call.
Castries, Saint Lucia :: Ship volunteers visit a shelter for people who used to live on the streets and people suffering with mental ill-health.
OM Ships :: Jareht hated his father, who’d walked out on five sons when Jareht was just four years old. By the age of 16, Jareht was close to ending his life. But God showed him what a true Father He is. Now, Jareht is serving on board OM’s ship, sharing God’s transforming love with others.
Abaco Islands, The Bahamas :: Teams of crew return to the scene of a devastating hurricane to continue rebuilding efforts and encourage people.
