I’m doing great and have settled into my ministry with Logos Hope. Logos Hope is currently out of the water and closed to the public in Subic Bay, Philippines. God’s Battleship is undergoing some much needed maintenance in dry dock. 

I am currently taking a course called Logos Intensive Training or LIT for short.  It is designed to build up the participants mentally, physically, and most of all spiritually. 

LIT NAMES AND NATIONALITIES From left to right,

Back Row: Pastor’s Wife, (Filipino), Kayla (USA), Susan (Trinadad and Tabago), Emma (UAE), Taressa (Germany), Danielle (Australia), Aya (Japan)

Front Rom: Diego (Columbia), Enoch (Chinesse), Jimmy (Thialand), Vasu (USA), Pastor (Filipino), Victor (Hungarian), David (USA)

This is a great course that teaches each individual something different about themselves. The Spirit of God moves in different ways of discernment.  As we are all in different parts of our spiritual walks with God.  We are all born with natural talents/gifts, it is the Spirit of God that allows the lazy to be energetic or the undisciplined to grow to be steadfast in his work.  It is up to us to find out what are natural strengths and weaknesses are and embrace them. 

We have also been doing a number of research projects.  It’s been amazing to see God at work.  It seems everything we research as a group or by myself, God brings the back up again in a round-about way through another completely separate means.  For example, I research John the Baptist and my Dad recently emailed me a few questions concerning John.  I was able to give a quick response and answer any questions he had.  It goes to show how God desires to communicate with us if we are just willing to tune in to His voice. 

We have been working in every department during dry dock. Let me tell ya, The Philippines is hot, you sweat whether you’re sleeping or just sitting.  Not to mention we’re working on a steel ship, the Logos Hope basically turns into a huge incubator, reaching temperatures in the high 30’s (Celsius) plus humidity.  Working in the engine was my highlight; I was able to assist in taking out a couple of water pumps and motors in the engine room. We also do morning exercise to strengthen our bodies, this includes workouts like push-ups, squats, and jogging.  Also we just got back from a week of “Challenge Team” were we constructed a local church and performed a VBS. 

This Challenge Team was a great way for me to get to know the culture.  I learned so much more about the people than all the previous months in the Philippines.  It was a great blessing to go serve this church.  It’s funny how the Lord works.  Every time I try to bless someone or a group of people they always bless me.  The people there were such strong servants.  They waited on us hand and foot, serving us meals and providing anything we might need. 

LIT has opened my eyes and shown me how I need to improve many different areas of my life. It’s a long marathon race (life), right?  So, maybe I have time to put to practice all the different areas I want to strengthen in my life, there’s a lot of work to be done, haha.

We still have over a month remaining in LIT.  I pray I can continue to learn and grow to have a stronger faith.

 

I want to challenge everyone to pick a topic, and do your own research project, write a short paper and give it to someone, spouse whomever, doesn’t matter.  Keep striving to learn more!

Prayer Request:

·         Logos Hope is in need of a Chief and other qualified engineers to sail and do ongoing maintenance.

·         My future

Praises:

·         Enjoying my time with Logos Hope and LIT

·         Growing and learning more every day about Jesus Christ

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