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Among the many crucial people who make the OM Ship Ministry run are people like James Vellani Saustian, a repeat port volunteer on three vessels since 1974. His first stint was while Logos was in port at his hometown of Penang island and this transformative encounter has led to a 50-year long affair with the ships.
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David Boey thought his confirmation of God’s will while on Doulos meant he would continue in the mission field, as was his heart’s desire. Little did He know, God had another plan for David to inspire others to go.
梅福隆牧師(Rev.David Boey)以为,他在忠仆号(Doulos)上确认了上帝的旨意,这意味着他将继续在他内心所渴望的宣教工场服事。殊不知,上帝对梅牧师有另一个计划,是要激励其他人出去。
Young women living in a slum in Bangladesh have the opportunity to learn a technical skill like sewing, enabling them to earn a living.  Photo by Garrett N
Working both in the city and in rural areas, OM's women's ministry team serves the women of Bangladesh by offering lessons such as computer literacy, tailoring and literacy.
A worker is praying, kneeling next to an Arabic Bible, the language spoken in the area he serves in. Photo by Johanna Bird.
Gordon and Julie have seen people journey from an initial interest in the gospel to dedicating their lives to God. Sometimes this journey takes many years to complete.