OM Finds Facebook

Or is it the other way round? The new OM International Facebook site was launched just two weeks ago and has already attracted 3,000 fans. The page has quickly become a reunion point for ex-OMers, who have found it an excellent means of keeping up with all that is happening across the incredibly diverse range of ministries. At the same time, details about upcoming short-term mission trips and prayer points for far-off countries featured on the site have also been attracting other visitors who are keen to learn more. All in all, it’s a great way of getting the word out about all God is doing through OM!

Two Down, Two To Go

The Logos Hope UK visit is halfway through! So far, during the stops at Edinburgh and Belfast, tens of thousands of people have visited to choose from the educational and Christian literature on board or speak to the all-volunteer crew. Many churches have also welcomed presentations about God’s plan for global mission. Although the hard work needed to make the visit a success is ongoing, the fruit is already evident. Enquiries to the OM UK office about joining the ship or serving with OM’s onshore ministry teams have increased significantly. With visits to Cardiff and London still to come, may that continue!

Belgium Bound

Life goes on… For most of 2008, the OM UK team were waiting for confirmation of when Logos Hope would visit the UK. The other regular work needed to support OM’s global ministeries had to continue though. Thus, this weekend Paul is flying to Belgium for a training course on web design that was planned months ago, even though Logos Hope is currently touring UK ports. Trying to focus on the forum will be tricky, given that the publicity for the upcoming ship visits to Cardiff and London that Paul is very involved in are at a crucial stage. C’est la vie!