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The sounds of beating drums, rustling flags and shouting fill the air, as Logos Hope volunteers officially welcome 100 new crewmembers from 37 different nationalities into their community. Full of excitement, energy and anticipation, they are eager to begin serving on board in a variety of roles, and for all the opportunities that lie ahead of them. “There are a lot of things I wanted to learn, like first aid, and here I have the opportunity”, says Sofia Iracheta (Argentina).
The new crew, having completed their initial training and orientation, are now becoming acquainted with the busyness and dynamics of ship life. Despite the challenges that may present themselves, many volunteers share a sense of joy and optimism about their new working roles and community life on board. Benjamin Williams (Canada) says, “I just want to work. I’m ready to go! You’ve just got to give 100 per cent to whatever you’re doing.” Amazed by the chance to live in such a multicultural community, he continues, “Every single person calls somewhere else their home. Normal is different for everyone and we’re all in this new space that we’re going to call normal in a couple of months. One of the most beautiful parts is when we worship together. We get a taste of [heaven] and how one day all the tribes and all the tongues will worship, but now we get 60. We’re pretty lucky that we get that.”
Saunval Pateliya (India) echoes this sentiment, saying, “Every culture has its own way of communicating, but everybody is willing to talk to everyone, everybody is willing to make good friends. It’s super rare and that’s something I’m really excited about.”
And so they begin, with joyful hearts and ready hands, willing to be used by God in this next chapter of their lives on board Logos Hope.
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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.
Raquel, a fashion designer from Mexico, uses her professional skills to share God's love while helping Albanian women learn how to sew.
Vlorë, Albania :: Logos Hope visits Albania for the first time in her record.
Vlore, Albania :: Crewmembers visit inmates in a high security prison.
Vlore, Albania :: Crewmembers work alongside a carpenter to support different projects.
Albania :: Ships alumni Klodi and Nadine are using football to encourage young people in Albania
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.
Florence, South Carolina, USA :: PilHun Park (South Korea), Ministry Centre Director, shares his personal story of serving God and about the work undertaken at the Ship Ministry’s base in South Carolina, USA.
Bar, Montenegro :: Teenagers attend an event reminding them of their God-given identity.
Bar, Montenegro :: Logos Hope partners with Bašta Zeta, an educational garden that brings a community together.
Portonovi, Montenegro :: A summary of different programmes undertaken by Logos Hope crewmembers in Montenegro.
Beirut, Lebanon :: Logos Hope crewmembers share their Christmas traditions from home through cultural events on board.
Kids living on board Logos Hope partner with the Ship2Ship group to give out Christmas gifts to marine workers who are away from their loved ones this holiday season.
Logos School and Logos Hope School connect through shared values and a shared name.
Beirut, Lebanon :: Crewmembers look forward to 2023 with its many connections and experiences ready to enjoy.
Logos Hope :: Lucas (Brazil/Spain) shares his personal story about his journey to join and serve on board.
Logos Hope :: Abigail (Zimbabwe) shares her personal story of how she came to serve on board Logos Hope.
