One of OM China’s visions is to mobilise the Chinese to serve around the globe. We currently have two Chinese serving on the Doulos for two years, and now two more are preparing to join Logos Hope in August. Hope and her cousin, Austin, will be the first Chinese to join the crew of the Logos Hope.

Hope’s family first became actively involved in OM’s relief work in the Sichuan province, helping to rebuild schools after the devastating earthquake in May 2008. She and her family continue to help with work at a camp of 2000 displaced people. Hope’s father, a businessman, has also become involved in different parts of the OM China ministry. Two years ago he attended a donor weekend in Singapore and visited the Doulos, where he caught the vision of OM’s ship ministry. He’s so excited about the ships that he’s even become somewhat of a spokesman for OM, and has connected the OM China leaders with many other businessmen and Christian leaders. Now, he’s sending his daughter to serve on the Logos Hope.

Says Hope: “I am very excited about going to the Logos Hope! During the time on board, I will learn to live like our Father more, and do things with love and joy, letting Him be made known to those who haven't known Him before.” Please pray for Hope and her cousin as they apply for the necessary visas to join. Neither has been outside of China before; please pray for smooth transition and that they feel the Lord’s leading during the process.