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Logos Hope Sets Sail…
8 November, 2007: Logos Hope has begun the 16 day voyage to Kiel, Germany.It was an emotional and joyful experience to finally see the ship pull away from the berth that was ‘home’ for Logos Hope for the past 28 months! As Logos Hope sails, there are still many challenges ahead. Our hearts and lives are full of thankfulness and praise – even though there is still a lot of work to be done to complete the project. The ship is expected to arrive in Kiel after a 16 day voyage where the outfit phase is expected to begin. We have come a very long way – but the project is not finished! Upon arrival in Kiel the community of Logos II will merge with the team already onboard and the Logos Hope community will begin to take shape. During the outfit phase we expect ministry to begin, especially focussing on our partners.
Filed under: Pray
Praise God for:
- The opportunities we have to be a blessing and a witness for Him here in Germany.
- Each one of our partners/ supporters who pray, give, encourage us and make it possible for us to serve in missions.
- The Logos Hope being in Kiel, Germany.
Pray for:
- The Logos Hope Community as it adapts to the transition and merging of 2 communities.
- The needed manpower/ finance to complete the works and to see the ship sail into active ministry.
Filed under: Newsletters
Please take some time to read through our latest Newsletter…
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newsletter-nov-07pub.pdf
Filed under: Get to Know us:
Brian who…?
That’s “Esterhuizen” and we do undestand if you are having some trouble pronouncing his surname… It also took his wife (Miriam) quiet some time to get it right… Typical Dutch surname even though he is proudly South African.
Brian worked in a Telecommunications Company for many years before he joined OM (Operation Mobilisation) South Africa. In 2000 he joined the Logos II and served onboard for 4 and a half years. Towards the end of his time onboard, he met his wife Miriam (from Mexico) and they got married soon after leaving the ship at the end of 2004. The Esterhuizen’s lived and worked in South Africa for one and a half years with OM’s AIDS Hope Ministry before joining the Logos Hope Team in 2006. Brian serves as the Partner Ministries Director for the Logos Hope. Brian is passionate about discipleship and seeing God’s people reach their full potential. He is a big Rugby fan, enjoys the outdoors and loves a good South African Braai (BBQ).
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Viva Mexico !!!
Miriam is from a little village in the mountains of North Mexico. She loves the outdoors, good food and socialising (as can be expected from any good Mexican)… Miriam is a primary school teacher by profession and after teaching for a few years she decided to take a sabbatical year and serve as a missionary onboard the OM ship Logos II. Her time onboard was a very good experience for her and it’s also during this time onboard that she received a confirmation that God was calling her into full-time ministry. Miriam has a big heart for people and is very passionate about serving, caring for people and showing hospitality. Miriam works with Brian in the Partner Ministries Division and leads the Guest Relations team for the Logos Hope.
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Oh Happy Day !
On the 28th of December, 2004 and on Miriam’s parents 30th Wedding Anniversary we celebrated our wedding in Mexico. It was the perfect day: warm and without rain, which was unusual for that time of the year. Our translator for the wedding was a Texan missionary living in Miriam’s home town ! People from the four corners of the village (and beyond) came to the wedding to have a look at the first African they have ever seen in that place (some off course were disappointed that this “african” did not look like an “african” at all, but rather like a “gringo”). Brian received so many “congratulations-hugs”, like never before in his life… Our wedding was indeed a very special occasion and an amazing experience of God’s provision, His faithfulness and His love for us.
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AIDS Hope…
During our year and a half in South Africa, God opened our eyes to see the reality about the HIV/AIDS pandemic, how it is destroying the lives of thousands (millions in reality) of people and affecting all areas of society. Our hearts were particularly touched by the effect it has on children; the increasing amount of orphans and their desperate need for love and care. We could also experience God working through the lives of those willing to serve and make a difference in the lives of the infected and affected. Churches, organisations and individuals working together, showing God’s love in the midst of hopelessness… We were so blessed to be part of the AIDS Hope ministry and to be involved in raising awareness, educating, training and caring for those infected and affected in partnership with other organisations.
This experience has changed our lives and our goal is to encourage people to take hands and help fight this battle against HIV/AIDS.
