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 Very unusual month, the month of October. We thought winter was finally coming but no, its heat wave going on and It’s very Hot. This month also I encounter new  Sailors from really new frontiers like Turkey and Monte Negro. On 2nd Oct I visited New ship called Texas Trader and served six new Sailor friends from Malaysia and Singapore. Shared Gospel with them and also gave them ride to the Lakewood mall. On 4th I visited One Humber where Capt. Rodney from India was a regular captain, but this time I met with Bangladeshi Captain and Bangladeshi Crew members who are mostly Muslims. Nice and friendly young Muslim captain welcomed me warmly and we had cordial and meaningful discussion about two major religions of the world. Very fruitful time. Later I drove them out to a nearby mall with six crew members. They appreciated our services. I visited a new ship called Express Rome and met with American sailors and had a chance to serve them. I also gave them ride to Pine ave in down town Long Beach. On 7th Oct Pastor Lee Sung and I visited MOL Breeze ship and had a powerful worship and prayer meeting which was attended by six crew members, whom we were able to lead into sinner’s prayer. On 8th I visited Matson ship and took an American Sailor by the name Jenna out and I came to know that he was from Bay area and I asked him does he attend any church in that area. He said no he doesn’t because “God lives in his heart and not in a building”. I told him he was very correct. Later I shared with him the analogy of burning amber in fire place and I asked him if you take one coal out what happens to it. It dies quickly and together it burns for long time. He was discerning young man and got my point. Then we had full gospel discussion which he enjoyed thoroughly. Oct 11 Rev. Roy and I visited three local Lutheran churches but we didn’t have much success as one was sold to Japanese Buddhist worshipers and other two were closed. On Oct 14 we met as board members at Terry Wall’s house and discussed our upcoming 25th LMM anniversary celebration in January 2020.

   On 15th Oct Pastor Lee and I visited Hanover Express and conducted a prayer and Gospel meeting which was attended by 7 crew members who were mostly Filipinos. They enjoyed gospel music and listened very attentively. We were able to lead them to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. On 17th Oct I participated in the Memorial service of Late Daniel Oh, a dedicated Chinese chaplain with whom we have visited many ships and shared the Good News with many sailors. It was a time of celebration of a life well lived where Christ was lifted up and glorified. 

    On 18th I called Rev. Larry Becker and invited him to 25th anniversary celebration of LMM. He assured me of his assistance to our ministry. That same evening I had the chance to attend a very powerful house prayer meeting of Good Shepherd Indian Fellowship where our LMM work was also lifted up in intense prayers. Between 18th to 24th Oct we visited 5 different ships and conducted good worship and prayer meetings. We also met Turkish captain and Turkish chief officer on board Jens Oldendorf a German ship. This month we also met an Indonesian christian sailor and a Sri Lankan Christian sailor.

    Wan Hai 805 a Chinese ship did not allow us to conduct a prayer meeting but we were able to share literature with few Malay crew members. A great month of new experience and meeting new frontiers. All Glory to Our Great God Lord Jesus Christ

Month of September, a hot month with lot of renovation work at the Seafarer’s Center.
 
    Usual month of ship visitation and meeting with old and new Sailor friends.In the beginning of the month upon a email request of a  German Captain by the name of Mr.Rose, I took ten and ten total 20 Sailors to Universal Studio for two days using Seafarers’ center big blue van. Both days we began our journey with a prayer to Lord Jesus, in the Name of Jesus. That set a tone for our talk and general behavior. I was able to share Gospel and plan of Salvation with them. They responded well. The ship was Colombo Express in Tra Pac terminal. On Sept.4th we visited Hanover Express and had a very rewarding prayer and worship time. On 5th we visited OOCL Southampton, had a powerful Gospel meeting with Chinese and Filipino Sailors. Mr.Isaac from Hong Kong was touched deeply by the Holy Spirit and we three chaplains prayed over him placing our hands on him. on 11th September we visited a ship, Kuala Lumpur Express and had a good worship time which was attended by seven Sailors who enjoyed the christian hymns. Same evening I visited ship Atlantic Infinity and took 8 Sailors to Best Buy and helped with their needs, also shared our Faith with them.

   On September 12th we had a Marine Salute evening on board Queen Mary in Long Beach, an evening of honoring our Sailors and various Port Authorities and Coast Guard. I was privileged to say Invocation prayer and share Scripture reading with the distinguished guests. On 14th Saturday Mr. Chim Mandalia and I visited I-CAN a South Asian Pastors gathering where I was elected as a new board member of I-CAN. On 9-16 I visited ship Cota Perabu and on 17th I took 7 Sailors out to city tour and Beverly Hills area which we started with prayer and at the end of tour I gave them Gospel of John booklet to enjoy on board.

   On 18th September Ron and I visited Good Shepherd Lutheran on the hill in San Pedro and visited Rev. Chris Lindstrom and had a very fruitful 2 hour meeting and discussion about various aspects of ministry with our Maritime ministry in focus. We are invited to that Church and preach on November 10th. Our Board Chairman Mr. Ron Nelson arranged for that fruitful meeting and also drove me there.

  On 20th Friday one of our dear board members called the staff of First Lutheran Church in South-Central Carson and arranged for our visit to the church and we both went and met with their staff. This is a church where our retired bishop Rev. Dean Nelson is serving as interim Pastor. Good new connection for our ministry. On 21st September Mr. Chim Mandalia and I visited Church of South India annual Conference where we were able to show our Power Point ministry work. Chim and I both spoke promoting our maritime ministry.

  I visited ships OOCL Luxembourg and Ho Chi Minh City and had powerful prayer and worship time. I also took sailors out to visit our city and helped with their shopping needs. On 27th I visited CMA CGM Chennai and met with Captain Mr. Surinder Singh Dalal after three and half year, had very pleasant meeting and also provided them transportation to Lakewood Mall and had great time of discussion about current affairs and Gospel. 
By and large a great month of serving our Lord.

We have a Story to tell the nations. Hallelujahs !!!
On July 29 I visited a vessel called Cota Perabu and met with Sailors from Myanmar (Burma) and Indonesia, mostly Muslim freinds. Had and interesting dialogue and was able to share Gospel with them, also left New Testaments and Our Daily Breads booklets with them. On July 30 Pastor Lee Sung and myself visited ship called Global Eternity and had prayers with Sailors and we gave them Gospel material. We were gladly welcomed. 
     July 31st Pastor Sung Lee invited me to attend Pacific Seafarers Mission which turned out to be a day of blessings and spiritual uplifting as we met as a Group with the author of the book called, ” Why Only Through Jesus ” a veteran Korean Pastor and college professor Dr. Charles Chichnoon Lee. He shared with us his years of wise experience of sharing Gospel with non-believers in his unique style. Pastor’s daughter who is an English “teacher: in China brought us very novel and fresh perspective of the country China and the life threatening challenges Christians face in China in day to day life.  We were so moved by our young daughter’s story and we offered earnest prayers for her and the country she loves to witness. 
   From August 1 to 3 I served Humber Bridge and Cota Perabu ships and ministered the Sailors on both ships. Our Good old friend Captain Rodney a Goan Christian left Humber Bridge and a new young Bangladeshi Captain Mamun took over, Mr. Mamun a young Muslim man turned our to be very friendly and warm.
  on August 7 Sung Lee and I visited bulk carrier KURENAI and had a very powerful worship and Gospel meeting on the vessel. On 8-8 met with three other chaplains and spend hour and half in Prayers before visiting ship called OOCL LUXEMBOURG where a very special prayer meeting took place, Which was attended by 12 sailora including a Christian, believing Chinese Captain Mr. Wu.  
On August 22 visited Bright Starlite ship but could not enter and conduct a meeting as the Coast Guard were still present on board. 8/23 helped the Seafarers’ center as Pat the lady manager of the center was out of town. Very busy day dropping and Picking up Sailors but also a very rewarding one as I got to talk to so many new faces about our mission of love. 8/29 visited Pastor Lee in his office spent time in prayers and visited ship called,’Star Maria’ and had a prayer meeting which was attended by 8 crew members. They were led to sinners prayer and confession.

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