IN THIS ISSUE:

• NAMMA / LAMM REPORT: This is a report on the 2003 Conference of North America Maritime Ministry Association at Emeryville, CA on September 21-24, 2003. Looking back on the Conference, it was a very good one for me. When you can get together with folks that work the Ports and compare notes, you find the same problems occurring around the country. Crews are not able to have shore passes, cell phones come with a complete set of problems of their own and lack of time to meet the crew needs...
  ( MORE in our December Issue )
• THANKSGIVING THANKS: I would like to give thanks to a number of people who helped with the Thanksgiving meal at the Tacoma Seafarers’ Center on Thanksgiving Day. I usually end up listing my wife last; but this time, because she is so good to and for me all year long, I first wish to thank my wife Sarah for baking that
  delicious turkey. Thanks also go to...
  ( MORE in our December Issue )
• THANKSGIVING: At this time of the year I would like to say thank you for the support that all of you have given us at the Seafarers’ Center. Your prayers and help in meeting all our other needs are greatly appreciated...
  ( MORE in our December Issue )
  WHAT’S IN A YEAR? Many readers know we are honored to celebrate the life of Christ one more time, that there are 365 sunsets, and the average human heart beats 525,600 times. This year has seemed but a brief moment since Pearl Ginther drove with me down Alexander Avenue, to a place that has changed my life. It was the Center’s season of love and we were delivering 35 gifts assembled by Pearl and Mt. View Church. I had personally never understood how our gifts would be used at this place called the Tacoma Seafarers’ Center....
  ( MORE in our December Issue )
• Bible and "Jesus" Video Distribution Update
• Waterfront Statistics
  
  • SHIPS IN PORT: 74
  • NO. OF VISITS: 63
  • SEAFARERS RECEIVING MINISTRY: 484
    
• Meeting Schedules

IN THIS ISSUE:

• CHRISTMAS BOXES ARE IN: Yes, it is that time of year again! Come and get yours before they are all gone. We have 2000 boxes for this year. It is always best to call before you come down...
  ( MORE in our November Issue )
• TOP WISDOM: The rope handrails on the side of the gangway were greasy and the stairs were steep and shaky, but the welcome smile on the face of a young Chinese seaman made the climb worthwhile. The 4,000-ton capacity bulk grain cargo ship Top Wisdom of Chinese registry had arrived at...
  ( MORE in our November Issue )
• JOHNNY APPLESEED VISITS CENTER: It all started in KJV Genesis 1:11, and God said, ”Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth,” and it was so. The “fruit” which the Bible says Adam and Eve ate in the Garden of Eden, is believed by many people to have been an apple. Many years later a man named...
  ( MORE in our November Issue )
• BIBLES, VIDEOS and CD’s: We are having another BVC Fundraiser. Do you have any used books, videos or cd’s that are in good condition? We have need of many of them. Call us to come pick them up, drop them off at the Tacoma Seafarers’ Center, or at your church. NOTE: We cannot accept the condensed Readers’ Digest Books. Spread the word to family and friends so they can participate. This is very much needed, as our finances are very limited...
  ( MORE in our November Issue )
• SPEAKING OF FINANCES: This year has seen some drastic reduction in our receiving financial support. For some reason it seems that we have lost some of our supporters. We understand that the economy has been a bit tough on many of us, but we still have God’s work to do at the Center.
• Bible and "Jesus" Video Distribution Update
• Waterfront Statistics
  
  • SHIPS IN PORT: 73
  • NO. OF VISITS: 51
  • SEAFARERS RECEIVING MINISTRY: 416
    
• Meeting Schedules

IN THIS ISSUE:

This issue of the Mooring Lines is dedicated to our Dear Sister in the Lord, Doris Bauer.

Born in Deep Creek, WA September 1, 1921
Went to her Lord in Heaven on September 9. 2003 – 8 days after her 82nd Birthday.

Doris loved the Lord and was always trying to serve Him in anyway possible. She started working at the Tacoma Seafarers’ Center in 1982. She made copies of all the Seafarers’ Bible Correspondence Courses and
( ...MORE in our October Issue )

• WELCOME BACK - Pastor Paul Peterson has rejoined the ranks of volunteers at the Center. He has been active in seafaring ministry for several years and used to be on the staff of the Tacoma Seafarers’ Center several years ago. He also brings...
  ( ...MORE in our October Issue )
• SEPTEMBER REPORT – CHAPLAIN LLOYD BOVEE: Each time we leave the Seafarers’ Center and go aboard a ship, it is a new adventure. I know that all of you cannot do this, but because of your faithfulness with your prayers and gifts, we are able to move ahead in the Lord’s work...
  ( ...MORE in our October Issue )
• THE “DAY IT SNOWED SHIRTS” OR “CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST” - I received a call from Northwest Embroidery; they were cleaning out their warehouse, getting ready for the new Fall and Winter line of clothing. They had found more T-shirts and hats from Microsoft. “Would we like them?” “Would a bear like honey?” “Would a squirrel like nuts?” “Would a Seafarer like new clothes?” In total, thanks to Northwest Embroidery and Microsoft; they donated 3,410 shirts and 750 hats. What a wonderful gift...
  ( ...MORE in our October Issue )
• HONESTLY FOLKS I DON’T WRITE NOVELS! - The day, September 11, 2003, sorry this does not have anything to do with 9-11, but the strange way our Lord guides us here at the Port. I had put 24 T-shirts and other materials into the van for a visit to, as yet, an unknown ship. Gene, month’s back had challenged me to visit ships, as I deemed appropriate...
  ( ...MORE in our October Issue )
• Before driving away from the Center, I had the fortune to meet the affable “Doc” Campbell. What a nice man to have around when calculating board feet! Okay, back to my escapade...
  ( ...MORE in our October Issue )
• Thought: “May the most you wish for be the least you get.”
• Bible and "Jesus" Video Distribution Update
• Waterfront Statistics
  
  • SHIPS IN PORT: 77
  • NO. OF VISITS: 70
  • SEAFARERS RECEIVING MINISTRY: 365
    
• Meeting Schedules

IN THIS ISSUE:

• WHAT WILL BE? ...My thoughts are on what direction the Seafarers’ Center will take or have to take to be successful in the future. Like all non-profit organizations, ...
  ( ...MORE in our September Issue )

• PLEASE HELP US, WE NEED YOU! As I have learned, since last December, it doesn’t take significant training or talent to work at the Center. It takes a love of God...
  ( ...MORE in our September Issue )
• AUGUST REPORT – CHAPLAIN LLOYD BOVEE: Since my last report, we attended a wedding in Austin, Texas on the 2nd of August. It was warm, a balmy 95 to 100 degrees!...
  ( ...MORE in our September Issue )
• PACKED WITH PICTURES: The September issue features great onboard pictures from the M/V MARIA SALAMON, M/V Queen Ace, EVER GRACE and others.
  ( ...MORE in our September Issue )
• Bible and "Jesus" Video Distribution Update
• Waterfront Statistics
  
  • SHIPS IN PORT: 77
  • NO. OF VISITS: 69
  • SEAFARERS RECEIVING MINISTRY: 319
    
• Meeting Schedules

IN THIS ISSUE:

• FROM THE DIRECTOR'S DESK: I have been reflecting on the first half of this year and how truly blessed I am, as we all are. The Lord has given us a unique opportunity to serve Him in the Port of Tacoma area. As I see the ships come in from all parts of the world, I am overwhelmed with the potential for us to bring the Gospel of Jesus to so many people and to disciple the Nations.
  ( ...MORE in our August Issue )
• TRAVELS IN THE PORT: By Edward Egan It has been just over six months since Pearl Ginther had me help her deliver presents to the Seafarers’ Center. Amazingly I am still here. I love it, and I continue to learn more every week. I spend Wednesdays and Thursdays...
  ( ...MORE in our August Issue )
• UPDATES FROM CHAPLAIN BOVEE In the last ten to fifteen days, we have had Washington State cherries in the market place. The cherries have been extremely good this year. I have been able to bring...
  ( ...MORE in our August Issue )
  
• SOMETHING NEW – A BUMPER STICKER: Tacoma Seafarers’ Center bumper stickers will now be placed on the bulkhead in the crew’s lounge of the ships visited at the Port of Tacoma by those volunteers of the Seafarers’ Center. So often the paper information about the Center pinned to a bulletin board accidently gets removed or...
  ( ...MORE in our August Issue )
• Bible and "Jesus" Video Distribution Update
• Waterfront Statistics
  SHIPS IN PORT: 81
  NO. OF VISITS: 66
  SEAFARERS RECEIVING MINISTRY: 347
  
• Meeting Schedules

IN THIS ISSUE:

• FROM THE DIRECTOR'S DESK: Bible Correspondence Course e-book update and other news.
  ( ...MORE in our July Issue )
• UPDATES FROM CHAPLAIN BOVEE
  ( ...MORE in our July Issue )
• Bible and "Jesus" Video Distribution Update
• Waterfront Statistics
  SHIPS IN PORT: 84
  NO. OF VISITS: 84
  SEAFARERS RECEIVING MINISTRY: 295
  
  
• Meeting Schedules

IN THIS ISSUE:

• HATS OFF: Our Savior Lutheran Church who installed the carport, that Doc Campbell purchased for our Center
  ( ...MORE in our June Issue )
• WELCOME BACK! Marifel Deluna has returned to us as a volunteer and is working Friday nights with the Jonah Choi family. Marifel is the daughter of Mar Deluna, who volunteers on Monday and Tuesday nights.
  ( ...MORE in our June Issue )
• PHONE CARDS: As most of our readers know, we sell phone cards for the seafarers; however, all phone cards are not alike...
  ( ...MORE in our June Issue )
• SEAFARERS’ AUXILIARY: We had a wonderful year, full of fun and Christian fellowship. We enjoyed special readings, music and a delightful skit from a lady “just off” the plane from Norway. The purpose of our organization is to support the Director and the Center. We were fortunate to help in many ways and meet at the Center on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 12:30 pm...
  ( ...MORE in our June Issue )
• Bible and "Jesus" Video Distribution Update
• Waterfront Statistics
• Meeting Schedules

IN THIS ISSUE:

• HATS OFF: A thousand “THANK YOU's” to Terry Krueger (computer help) and Doc Campbell (carport & clothing)
  ( ...MORE in our May Issue )
• WELCOME BACK! Mar Deluna has returned to our ranks to serve the seafarers after taking a sabbatical.
  ( ...MORE in our May Issue )
• A BROTHER IN CHRIST: For a couple of weeks, the bulk carrier MV Full Sources was at anchor, waiting for their turn to load grains at the grain terminal. The mainland Chinese crew and officers did not expect such a long delay...
  ( FINISH the story in our May Issue )
• SCATTER CREEK REST STOP Would you like to see a cross-section of the American driving public? Try working a rest stop. We worked the one at Scatter Creek on I-5 north of Centralia last month. It is a good money maker for organizations and charities...
  ( FINISH the story in our May Issue )
• NEW ‘CARD’ AT THE CENTER: We have a new card that we are passing out at the Center (see below). I pick up used playing cards that are just like new from local casinos and place our new salvation card into each deck. When we go aboard ships with our local News Tribune and other handouts, there are now a few decks of playing cards that we give away...
  ( FINISH the story in our May Issue )
• Bible and "Jesus" Video Distribution Update
• Waterfront Statistics
• Meeting Schedules and much more!

IN THIS ISSUE:

• HATS OFF: A big heartfelt “THANK YOU” to all who participated in our coffee stop at Scatter Creek
  ( ...MORE in our April Issue )
• SECURITY ISSUES: How the War on Terror and the Irag War affects the maritime ministry.
  ( ...MORE in our April Issue )
• WELCOME ERIC BAARS: He is an eager evangelist who welcomes the opportunity to fulfill the Lord's Great Commission among the seafarers who visit our Port in Tacoma.
  ( ...MORE in our April Issue )
• DEAR FRIENDS OF THE SEAFARER CENTER: If you remember from one of my previous letters, that I highlight in all our new Bibles, Romans 10:9 – 10. We recently received some Greek New Testaments. In the Greek NT’s, the chapters are all numbered in Greek; however...
  ( Full message from Chaplain Lloyd Bovee in our April Issue )
• Bible and "Jesus" Video Distribution Update
• Waterfront Statistics
• Special Reminders
• Meeting Schedules and much more!

• HATS OFF: One of our newest volunteers is Ed Egan. He was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin. "From The Director" February 2003 Message
  (...MORE in our March Issue)
• FAITHFUL SUPPORTERS: Again, I would like to thank you for your faithfulness in supporting us each month. Without it, we who are in direct contact with the seafarers could not do what we do.
  (...MORE in our March Issue)
• THE WAY OF THE GOSPEL: “and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Mark 10:44-45 ...Full message from Lito B. Dicdican
  (...MORE in our March Issue)
• TACOMA SEAFARERS’ CENTER ANNUAL MEETING: Recap from Deacon H. Gene Lawrence, Executive Director
  (...MORE in our March Issue)
• Coffee Stop at Scatter Creek, March 17 – 22: Contact the Tacoma Seafarers’ Center to sign up for a shift. Shifts are in 4 hour segments. (SIGN UP WITH A FRIEND)
• Waterfront Statistics
• Activity & Distribution Update From The Center
• Meeting Schedules and much more!

• "From The Director" February 2003 Message
  
  
• Details of TSC Annual Meeting on 2-23-2003
  
  
• In Everything, Give Thanks...!
  
  
• Bible and "Jesus" Video Distribution Update
  
  
• Waterfront Statistics

• Christmas Note From The Director
• The Season For Giving...
• 2002 Year-End Report: Chaplain Lloyd Bovee
• Details of the TSC Annual Meeting 2003
• WATERFRONT STATISTICS
• MEETING SCHEDULES
• and much more!