My older brother Richard is currently working on the MV Doulos, a ship that takes young Christian volunteers from port to port, showing Christian service and love. It sounds exotic until I tell you he's working in the engine room, with grease, sweat and dodgy hours!
His latest letter included this:
“…You think that you have come to the ship to be missionaries and to save the world and everything….you are wrong! this is rehabilitation for Christians.
(He says) When I first heard this statement, I thought that it was interesting but after being on board for nearly a year, I can testify that the ship will change you and bring your bad attitudes, your frustrations, your irritations, and it will also open you up to prodding and digging from our Father. And most of the time it is a battle of wills and extremely painful. The lesson that I am continuing to learn is that God always wins."
Good on you Rich. And check out www.mvdoulos.org for information about the ship. They currently need marine engineers.
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Hi Cecily, you probably won't remember me but I'm Michelle's sister. I didn't realise Richard was on the Doulos, I think thats the ship that some people from our Church, Elon and Joyce Alva (I think he is an engineer also), are on too - just a "what a small world" moment for me :) From what I've heard of their experiences I think they can definitely relate to what Richard said about Rehabilitation for Christians! I love that we get blessed ourselves through ministry that we're doing, God is so good. I hope all is well for your family. Congratulations on making the Christian Book of the Year shortlist!!
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