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The blessings of sports ministry in Central America

OM SportsLink in Latin America takes part in a training for workers in sports ministry in Honduras and an outreach in Guatemala.




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The rescue

OM Guatemala starts a new long-term project, to support families in deep poverty and change an entire community.




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Make them happy

OM Guatemala distributes more than 1,000 pairs of shoes at local primary schools.




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Entering the red zone

With the desire to help those in need, OM Guatemala organises a free medical clinic in a red zone (high-crime) area in Guatemala City.




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Let the children come to me

A dream comes true when OM Guatemala starts a day-care ministry to feed and care for children of families in poverty, while the parents work.




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As you have done onto them...

The smiles of children are a great motivation to keep on working for the team members of OM Guatemala.




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The right to be counted

OM workers in a small town in Guatemala help five unregistered children obtain official papers and be able to go to school.




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The language of faith

Puerto Barrios, Guatemala :: Logos Hope's volunteers bring an international aspect to a motivating festival for young people.




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Hope returns to the Philippines

After a successful dry dock in Hong Kong, OM Ships’ vessel Logos Hope is en route for a two-port visit to the Philippines from the end of May.




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To the ship – again

Name: Caleb Epp Home: La Ronge, Canada Born in: May 1986 Joined OM Ships: February 2013 Previous employment: Carpenter ​Current job on board: Maintenance team member




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The precious stone

Former Logos Hope port volunteer Swens Wong discovers God’s creativity in his cake-baking business and uses his creations, and story, to bring God glory.




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To the ends of the world - part 1

In April 2016, Logos Hope crew members travelled to over 30 different destinations around the world, involving themselves in presentations, church mobilisation, practical work and other ministry projects.




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To the ends of the world - part 2

In April 2016, Logos Hope crew members travelled to over 30 different destinations around the world, involving themselves in presentations, church mobilisation, practical work and other ministry projects.




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To the ends of the world - part 3

In April, Logos Hope crewmembers travelled to over 30 destinations around the world, involving themselves in presentations, church mobilisation, practical work and other projects.




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The 'bondservant' boys

In the 1980s, two babies were named after OM’s second ship. Both young men are now living out the ethos of the ministry, as servants of Christ.




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The family business

Nassau, Bahamas :: The Esposito family from Argentina enjoys serving God together on board Logos Hope, bringing professional skills and supporting each other.




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Constructing the vision

OM Malawi begins construction on a ministry base they hope will impact the Malawian people for the Lord.




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Francis the farmer

A Malawian missionary brings change to his village and food to his family through farming techniques taught by OM Malawi.




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The least of these

An elderly local villager labelled as a witch receives love and practical help from OM Malawi.




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The ripple effect—grace that flows from the classroom to the home

The care the head teacher of Chiyembekezo School shows to her pupils even outside the classroom has a ripple effect on the larger community.




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Hope to the vulnerable

Chiyembekezo School is aptly named. Meaning “hope” in Chichewa, the school brings hope to orphans and vulnerable children in Ntaja, Malawi.




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Water by the church

Water was not to be found when the OM team drilled in Chisopi, Malawi - until they drilled in front of the church.




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Goats for the future

The students of OM Malawi’s two schools are receiving something more than a Christ-centred education; a way to pay for future schooling.




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Showing the love of Jesus

“We believe that the Gospel of Jesus can be preached without saying any words,” said OM worker Fredson. “But by doing, by showing love, by taking care of the old and by just being available to people.”




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'Like the 12 disciples'

The Discipleship course in Malawi challenges students to own their faith and apply it in their daily lives.




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A light in the darkness

Solar powered electricity provides a unique way to connect with the local community.




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Praying for the prisoners

Prison ministry in Ntaja, Malawi is reaching out to prisoners and guards alike; planting seeds and bearing fruit.




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Final flight of the bicycles

Ride 2 Transform takes its third tour of southern Malawi for ministry and support.




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Let there be light

A new radio station celebrates its grand opening in Malawi, reaching out across the airwaves.




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Stuck in the mud

"Just like the children’s game ‘stuck in the mud’ we need others to help us, to set us free. Sometimes the game gets so crazy that people don’t know you are stuck and need help," explains OMer Renette.




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Hungry for the reality of God

As OM teams spread out across the nation last month, bringing news of God and His love, so the stories return of people hungry and thirsty for His truth.




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Sharing the word faithfully

OM Pakistan goes into bazaars, streets and houses with literature about God to meet those eager to learn more.




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The long walk to Jesus

One seeker in Pakistan finds truth through his love for reading. As he grows in faith he discovers God is faithful to his family too.




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Practical love for the hurting

OM Pakistan encourages a believing doctor, and through their support a young woman hears about the One who brings true comfort.




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Revitalising the faith

Going house to house to share the Good News, a team discovers a believing family who had been isolated and out of Christian fellowship for eight years.




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Vision for the least reached

Amir's vision for ministry is enlarged through OM Pakistan's travelling experience.




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Being the hands and feet of Christ

OM Pakistan provides ongoing help to those injured and affected by the Easter 2016 bomb blast in Lahore.




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"I will help others in need"

Kids' Games in Pakistan challenge children to take a step of action in their lives and to consider others above themselves.




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On the road to make Him known

65 participants travelled throughout Pakistan's provinces to share the Good News with those who have never heard.




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The gospel on the road

OM hosts an annual outreach, bringing participants together to share the gospel in 12 cities throughout Pakistan's tribal areas and most remote regions.




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War, winter and witnesses in the Ukraine

Ministering in a country at war is not fun – but a privilege. Ukraine is going through intense emotions and people are open to Kingdom conversations.




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‘Now is the time for the Church to shine’

An OM Ukraine leader reports that amidst ongoing conflict, deep changes are taking place that OM Ukraine expects will lead to spiritual harvest.




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Push-ups opens the door for the gospel

The OM Ukraine team in Vinnitsa hosts a summer camp and experiences unity with churches and transformation with children.




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OM lending a hand to start the healing

OM supported the Ukrainian Military Ministry in order to print trauma counselling books




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Church planting within the conflict zone

A report of results: OM has been supporting church planting efforts and training local missionary teams to plant churches nearby and within the conflict area.




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A Seminar-retreat for pastors from the conflict zone in Ukraine

OM Ukraine and experts in crisis management held a seminar for pastors serving on both sides of the conflict line in Eastern Ukraine.




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Repairing smiles in the Odessa province

A team of dentists and volunteers recently visited an orphanage in the Odessa province to fix 75 young smiles.




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These are the Crossroads

Christiana, a short term mission participant from Great Britain, shares insights from her visit to Crossroads church plant in Odessa, Ukraine.




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Reaching the next generation

Sunday School isn't just for Sundays anymore - it can be on any given day of the week in Ukraine.




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Others need to know and get involved

After a trip to repair war damaged churches in the east, construction workers share their experience in order to inspire others to go.