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Thursday, 20 November 2008 |
 Thanks to Kristy Sword Gusmão, wife of East Timor's prime minister, the Doulos medical team helped Dili National University Hospital become a better-equipped health-care facility. Wheelchairs, crutches, a ventilator, and non-sterile gowns were given to the hospital. Adelaide doctors contributed medication while Albany Public Hospital in Australia donated half of the medical equipment. Surgical instruments for the maternity unit were also collected in Australia and given to the hospital so that the babies and mothers could have a better chance at a healthy life. Boxes of clothes carried off the ship were put to good use there. "This is all God’s provision," said Lydia Cho (Taiwan), the Help Services co-ordinator, thrilled that practical aid could be brought to Asia's newest country. |
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Friday, 31 October 2008 |
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On Tuesday afternoon, MV Doulos sailed down the Swan River and out the through the Heads, pointing her bow north towards her next destination – East Timor. The ship was low in the water as her holds were filled with many goods that the Australian churches and community donated as they embraced the purpose of the upcoming aid port. Fifty wheelchairs have been donated to distribute to needy children, stationary and school supplies will be given to schools by ship teams and a number of computers have been also been given to benefit the East Timorese community. For this sail, some family cabins have been given over to sorting and collating clothing and other items generously donated, as holds are already filled to capacity. Two pallets of rice have been donated which will also be distributed amongst East Timorese families and communities. The ship crew have enjoyed the time in Australia but are very excited about the upcoming visit – the first ever – to this – one of the newest of countries in the world. |
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Friday, 31 October 2008 |
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‘We love you Doulos – God Bless your ministry’ read one of the signs held high as the ropes dropped and the ship pulled away from Victoria Quay in Fremantle and sailed up the Swan River.
The 18 day visit to Fremantle was a blessing to crew and visitors alike. Weekend tours were booked out as tour guides shared stories of how God has touched lives through the ministry of the ship.
The ship rocked on the final Friday night as ‘Elevation’ – the combined youth groups from the Rockingham area – crowded the main meeting room to learn more about this unique ship and how lives have been transformed by God’s grace. Sunshine and balmy weather led to a busy time in the International Café as the baristas enthusiastically prepared lattes, hot chocolates and cappuccinos, while conversation buzzed around the tables.
John, a visitor who had been especially impacted by his time on the ship in Fremantle, said “I have never seen God’s love as clearly as I have seen it through the people on board Doulos over these past weeks”.
Crew gathered on the decks to farewell Australia and say good-bye to friends they have made during their 3 month Aussie visit. With arms madly waving and hankies wiping tears from eyes, a group of around 80 stood on the quayside and farewelled Doulos from Australian waters at the end of an amazing 90 day Doulos Down Under 2008 tour. |
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