After our cell meeting on Friday, the group went for lunch then made our way to Tuas in two cars. Mr. Gary Barto who had been coming to our cell very kindly arranged for us to visit the world's oldest active ocean-faring passenger ship built in 1914. It has changed ownership several times.
As the MV Doulos one of the Operation Mobilisation ships she visited port cities in many parts of the world, supplying literature, encouraging cross-cultural understanding, training young people for 'more effective life and service', providing relief and sharing a message of hope in God wherever there was opportunity.
Visitors came on board the ship to purchase from the selection of thousands of titles available. Titles covered a wide range of subjects, such as science, sports, hobbies, cookery, the arts, philosophy, medicine and children's books, as well as faith and life. Books were on offer at a fraction of their retail value, while in certain ports, books were also donated.
The Doulos ended its ministry at the end of 2009 in Singapore. On 18th March 2010, Doulos was handed over to her new Singaporean owner Mr. Eric Saw. This ship has been renamed Doulos Phos meaning Servant Light. It is now awaiting God's time for a new ministry yet to be announced.
Mr. Gary Barto, the ship's engineer very kindly showed us round the ship and gave an interesting history of the ship. We spent a lovely whole Friday afternoon at this ship now awaiting a new ministry.
I recall many years ago visiting the Logos when it landed in Singapore.
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