And off she goes

Today marks the last day for Logos Hope berthing in Singapore.
Though she isn't exactly leaving yet but moving to Keppel Bay, still she will always be on my heart.

She may not be the ship I was onboard in 2006 but the stark similarities with the Doulos just brings back memories.

Memories of the many nationalities onboard; memories of the friendships forged and many more...

Still I can only pray that if it is God's Will, then I will be back for a 2 year stinct.
Then again, I don't want to go onboard with a wrong attitude and mindset so I'm watching what God is saying.

Till then, these are some of the people I'm gonna miss!

Desiree! Had to leave her quickly else she'll weep in the bookstore!

Yoshi! See you in 2013!

Marcel the Handsome German!

Steven the friendly guy who is so tall!!!

Francois! If only time would slow down!

Madeleine!

Barnard the Bossman of Tours!

Captain Ahoy!

Today is the second last day the Logos Hope will be in Singapore.

Kind of sad yet excited to know that if God willing, He will make a way to put me on the ship for 2years. God willing that is.

Anyway, it has been a great experience and exposure, getting to know heaps of new friends and going around the ship explaining little details to curious tourists.

Tonight was a little special. Got to spend a bit of time with a Singaporean ex-captain with OM.
His involvement with OM and giving His time to God is just admirable.
So I figured I must take a photo with him! =)

And you're leaving on a jet plane

I had barely known the Lugao family for 2 weeks and tonight, they are enroute back home to Brazil.
Here lies one of the saddest part of the ship ministry is that everyone comes and goes pretty much all the time.

This family has been a exemplary model to many around them and I thank God for allowing our paths to cross. Though we may not have known each other well, still I thank God for knowing this family and pray that God will bless and use this family greatly for His glory.

Silent Night. Literally.

Having spent Christmas 2011 in Silence seemed pretty sad (for me). While most close ones I know spend their nights either together as a family or with friends, I spent mine working on a video needed for coming Sat and heading to bed.

If you don't already know, I spent most of my festive seasons in my whole life (not) celebrating them. I don't know the exact reason but it always sticks in my memory because I always hear people around me of how they are going to spend their time going to some gathering or flying off on holidays.

It's never a wasted process if something is taken away from it. And for me, I would never want to see my kids spend their festive seasons and holidays by themselves. It is not just the need to celebrate or host lavish gatherings, but simply the reminder that there is still a family that exists and it is real.

Here's how I spent my Christmas weekend:

Something cooking up this 31 Dec 2011 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOSuTZN6fXs&feature=youtu.be

5 Loaves and 2 Fish

Serving God's purpose is probably one of the best ways to see Him provide.

A submissive heart.
A simple offering.
A supernatural experience.

It is more often mind-blowing to experience first-hand of what God does.
And He's not doing for you or me. He does it for His glory.

As the clock counts down to Christmas, the entire team is working to keep up with pace.

Rehearsals after rehearsals; Gigantic props and stuff to be made; issues to be ironed out.
Yet in the midst of all these, we see God's Hand both in individually and corporately.

This Christmas feels really different and definitely a faith-raising one given the boldness for a 300+ congregation to target a 1100+ seating service.

Then again, the ship that never leaves the port will never discover new shores right?

Lord God Almighty, we look to You.
Not Your hands or Your provisions, but to You.
To hear You; To follow after You; To glorify You.