Learning new skills together

Vlore, Albania :: Crewmembers work alongside a carpenter to support different projects.

author

Cristina Amato
70481.jpg
International
Albania

Crewmembers have been working alongside a carpenter on shore for some weeks, building shelves for different projects.

Philemon, a German believer and carpenter with the organisation ‘5+2’, explains the purpose of opening his own workshop. “We always had the calling to use our skills for ministry and when we came to Albania, we started a business workshop.”

For him that is a great opportunity to train local people. He explains, “My goal with the whole project is not only to create work and perspective for them but that they experience fulfilment during the work. For me working together with people also means spending time together, sharing life and [encouraging] one another.”

Crewmember Chris Dreher (Germany) says, “It was really nice to see our organisation working together with another one and supporting them... to see [first hand] the need in the country, to work with them and to see what kind of partnership they have with the local people.

“The people who moved to Albania to serve the community really aim to help the local people to understand what they can do for a living. I could see that they really love their work and not only work for money.”

Miranda McIntyre (USA) enjoyed her day in the workshop as well. She says, “I got to try something I'd never done before, and I learned a lot. Philemon introduced us to some of the community and it was so nice getting to know the people we were serving as everyone was so very welcoming!”

Share On Your Socials

Related Stories

International
Albania
67986.jpg

Aneli, a Mexican physiotherapist, gave up her comfortable home, job, and being close to family to use her professional skills to reach out to special needs people in Albania. Her plans seem to come to a halt with the coronavirus pandemic, however, until God opens the door for her to share His love in a beautiful, unplanned way.

International
Albania
68532.jpg

Raquel, a fashion designer from Mexico, uses her professional skills to share God's love while helping Albanian women learn how to sew.

International
Albania
70257.jpg

Vlorë, Albania :: Logos Hope visits Albania for the first time in her record.

International
Albania
70480.jpg

Vlore, Albania :: Crewmembers visit inmates in a high security prison.

International
Albania
70788.jpg

Vlorë, Albania :: New crewmembers joining the ship are welcomed on board.

International
Albania
85147.jpg

Albania :: Ships alumni Klodi and Nadine are using football to encourage young people in Albania

International
Albania
88664.jpg

Because he experienced Jesus' love at a young age, Flori saw the need to share this love with the children and teens in his village.

More By This Author

Saint Vincent & The Grenadines Flag
saint vincent & the grenadines
67763.jpg

Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines :: Crew hear from speakers helping them consider how they may serve God with their future.

Curacao Flag
curaçao
68014.jpg

Caracas Bay, Curaçao :: A British couple shares about life's journey and their service on board Logos Hope.

qq.svg
Ships
68092.jpg

Ships :: A crewmember shares his life story of finding purpose and his business plans for when he leaves the ship.

Curacao Flag
curaçao
68103.jpg

Willemstad, Curaçao :: Crewmembers clear rubbish from an area close to the ship.

qq.svg
Ships
68160.jpg

At Sea :: One crewmember has grown in her love and care for others, despite the disappointment of the last year.

Saint Vincent & The Grenadines Flag
saint vincent & the grenadines
68268.jpg

Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines :: Logos Hope hands over aid donated by the people of Curaçao to Vincentians affected by volcanic eruptions.

Saint Vincent & The Grenadines Flag
saint vincent & the grenadines
68333.jpg

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.

Saint Vincent & The Grenadines Flag
saint vincent & the grenadines
68415.jpg

Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines :: Crewmembers share a message about God and receive one in return while visiting a shelter.

Saint Vincent & The Grenadines Flag
saint vincent & the grenadines
68373.jpg

Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines :: Logos Hope is receiving visitors again - subject to limited numbers and social distancing.

Saint Vincent & The Grenadines Flag
saint vincent & the grenadines
68372.jpg

Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines :: Logos Hope’s crewmembers install an outdoor playground, donated and shipped to the island from the USA.