In 2020, several Logos Hope crewmembers went to the Marsh Harbour area of The Bahamas’ Abaco Islands, which had been devastated by Hurricane Dorian a year earlier. The hurricane was the worst ever to hit the islands. Ship volunteers joined local rebuilding projects to make a difference and encourage those affected by the disaster. One year on, as Logos Hope returned to The Bahamas, teams of crew were sent again to further assist the restoration work.
With the ship’s purpose encompassing practical help and spiritual support, crewmembers have a special focus on people. While working, the teams took time to get to know those who would be living in the homes they were rebuilding. Over meals together and time studying God’s Word, many good conversations developed.
Malika Keller (Switzerland) says, “One of the neighbours told me his traumatic story. It helped me to understand what these people had faced and my heart really started loving and feeling compassion for them. We met someone from Haiti, and because I was the only one who spoke a bit of French, I was able to pray for him in French, which I had never done before. God can and will use what we have, if we let Him and step out of our comfort zone.”
OM Caribbean worker Shawna Sands (The Bahamas) was delighted at Logos Hope’s visit. She says, “Any help that came has made a big difference here on the island, and to the people of Abaco.” A local man agreed, saying, “We are blessed that you came along when you did because the house needed to be wrapped [to keep water from rotting the wooden walls] but we didn’t have the finances to wrap it. We are thankful for everything you did.”
Electrician Stefan Lehmer (Germany) says, “My personal highlight was when another crewmember and I helped people with the electricity in their house. Half of the house hadn’t had any power for over a year and a lot of sockets and lights didn’t work. We were able to repair the installation and bring light into their house.” Stefan experienced that, combining his profession with the idea of being a light in the world as a Christian, can literally mean helping to light up someone’s situation.
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Freeport, The Bahamas :: People who have been unable to see an optician receive sight tests and glasses from Logos Hope.
Freeport, Bahamas :: Crewmembers visit an orphanage to encourage the children living there.
Freeport, Bahamas :: Logos Hope supports a local feeding programme.
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.
Freeport, Bahamas :: Crewmembers visit an orphanage to encourage the children living there.
