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MV DOULOS

 

Partnership Proposal

 

MV Doulos now closed to the public is seen here on August 19, 2008, being her last day in Brisbane Australia.

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The Doulos as seen above, was berthed at the Portside International Brisbane Cruise Terminal, however she had to vacate that berth just for the very last night and day, The reason being that the 47,000-ton P&O cruise ship the MV Pacific Sun would be in port for that day. The author of ssmaritime.net and Doulos’ official historian was already on board Doulos as a “Ministry Guest” being also a Pastor from the first day she arrived in Brisbane 1 August 1 and remained onboard whilst in Brisbane, then sailed to Sydney and sadly left the ship there on August 23, 2008. Whilst on board, I taught those who gave ships tours further information on the ship, as well as a number of Bible Studies, one in the Main Lounge and the other in one of the class rooms. It was a superb experience and this ship MUST be saved, NOW let’s assist South Africa in their task to work with this ship!

Reuben Goossens.

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Project Discussions Initiated by

 

Dr. David Reddy

President and Perpetuator of the doulos heritage

A.    EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The MV Doulos is the world's oldest active ocean-faring passenger ship, it has a heritage of note as it touched the lives of millions of people globally, The Ships Ministry, had tentatively come to her end, at the announcement of her decommission on the 31 December 2009.  However, Dr David Reddy had initiated negotiations almost 12 months ago, and has the privilege of witnessing this GREAT KINGDOM HERITAGE, be perpetuated here in South Africa,  If there was anything we could have achieved for  the Kingdom,  in South Africa for 2010 is the PERPETUATING THE LEGACY OF THE DOULOS that have harvested millions of souls from the shores of the globe,  Following his vision and dream,  when he got saved,  God told Dr David Reddy,  that he should not build a church,  but he will have a ministry on a ship.  The privilege of birthing the Doulos here in SA and not anywhere else in the world, is a divine opportunity, to perpetuate her history, is an awesome responsibility, and we need YOUR PRAYERS AND YOUR SUPPORT.

 

This proposal correction, confirmation and amendment and is solely for the purpose of providing information in to initiate a Sponsor Partnership for Doulos’ Ship Ministry.

 

A.    ENERAL COMPANY INFORMATION

Description  

Details

Contact

Dr Veni Andrew Tel: +27 11 9751631 -  Cell: +27 83 3950611 Email: vandrew@blackpride.co.za  

Registered Name

Doulos Ships Ministry - Section 21 Company

Alternative Contact

Dr. David Reddy Tel: +27 31 306 8028 -  Cell: +27 82 931 5313

Email: excel@webmail.co.za  

 

B.     PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ON BOARD

Our vision is clear, concerning her Mandate, our desire is to perpetuate her history and heritage, by building on her history of:

Knowledge transfer

Bringing hope to the nations

Training and developing our leaders ON Board

Evangelism

Conferencing and Accommodation

Taking the gospel to the World FROM AFRICA

 

 

The Book Fair aft on Boat Deck

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C.    BOOKS FOR ALL MINISTRY

For years GBA ministries, have berthed from port to port, giving hope and life to many through it`s book for all ministry. The power of knowledge is able to deliver us from ignorance perpetuating her book distribution.

1.      Book Distribution: Books will be distributed, and sold at discounted prices, to empower ministry and corporate organisations.

2.      Authors Launches:   Africa needs to raise authors that will leave a legacy, we have been too dependant on international material, so Author Launches can be booked by sponsors.

D.    MINISTRY OF HOPE _ Counselling in Partnership with FAMSA

The counseling services to ‘build better lives” will be offered by certified councilors.  Councilors are trained, certified through international standards by FAMSA, We have set the course of our future, by strategically identifying a partner, that has built an infrastructure of note over the last 70 years, in various council ling disciplines.  With offices nationally, and with trained councillors equipped to address the ‘ help assist”  

 

COUNSELLING WITH CONFIDENTIALITY :  WILL BE A PERMANENT STATION ON THE DOULOS........

 

The family Organisation of SA is the ideal fit to partnering with us to initiate and implement this program:   www.famsa.org.za

 

With an infrastructure established since 1938, its humble beginnings focused on the “The Marriage Guidance Council” which started in London, by founding member Dr David Mace. Its strategic focus :

 

Ø     Family problems and disintegration.  

 

The family is the nucleus of society, and when it weakens or crumbles the stability of the entire community is adversely affected.  It is thus imperative to initiate and co-ordinate resources to maintain a healthy and happy marriage and family life.  “FAMSA – FAMILY AND MARRIAGE SOCIETY OF SOUTH AFRICA” was established as a result of this need.  

 

Social workers with specialised training are employed to assist the community.  Manpower is augmented by recruiting volunteers from the community, and FAMSA provides a high standard of selection and training for these volunteers.

 

Presently FAMSA is register in terms of the Non-profit Organisations Act.  Twenty six FAMSA Societies function nationwide and are affiliated to the National Council

 

Family VALUES

 

Our Vision
Healthy, functional family life: a national priority.

Our Mission
To empower people to build, reconstruct and maintain sound relationships in marriages, families and communities.

Our Belief
We believe that healthy and stable relationships promote healthy individuals, families and communities.

Our Commitment
Accessibility to all people and communities

Accountability,

Basic human rights

Confidentiality.

Non-judgement alattitude.

Respect forothers.

Quality and excellence of service.

 

Having just finished a meeting on board the Doulos to a group of Douloid‘s (volunteers) from many nations

It is time for a photo. Pastor Reuben Goossens is seen on the left

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E.    Training

In addition to giving direct service to individuals, couples, families and various kinds of groups, FAMSA has a comprehensive training programme which is offered to the public.

 

The training includes:

 

§        Basic and Advanced Counselling

§        Marital and Couple Counselling

§        Divorce Counselling

§        Divorce Mediation

§        Community Caregivers Training

§        Community Development

§        Coping with Diversity and Change

§        Personal Growth and Assertiveness

§        Stress Management

§        Trauma Counselling

§        Life Skills for the Youth and the Unemployed

§        Parenting Skills

§        HIV/Aids Awareness and Management

§        Basic Counselling Skills Training with emphasis on victims of rape, abuse and family violence

§        Peer Counselling

§        Understanding Emotions

§        Training the Trainer

§        Parenting Guidance to children with specific needs e.g. toddlers, teenagers

 

The training is offered to:

 

§        Professionals

§        Support Staff

§        Common Interest Groups

§        Volunteers

§        Community Developers

 

CUSTOMISED MODULES                                           CUSTOMISED MODULES

 

 

You can request a Customised training event of your choice to meet your needs for your company, organisation or community group. Advantages of this include:

 

FOR PROFESSIONALS :

 

·         Family Therapy

 

·         Trainer Training

 

·         Stress Management

 

·         Gender Sensitivity

 

·         Systemic Thinking

 

·         Basic / Trauma / Divorce Counselling

 

·         Working Cross-culturally

 

·         Community Development

 

·         Organisational Consultancy

 

·         Managing change/transition

 

·         Divorce and Family Mediation

 

·         Couples/Marriage Counselling

 

·         Group dynamics and facilitation

 

·         Group and inter-group relations

 

·         Management, leadership and authority issues

 

 

 

Some Customised training modules available on request to societies, organisations, communities, groups or individuals:

 

 

FOR SUPPORT STAFF & VOLUNTEERS:

 

·         Aids Prevention - Capacity Building

 

·         Personal Growth -Caring skills

 

·         Interpersonal Skills –Support Groups

 

·         Stress Management -Marriage Preparation

 

·         Living with diversity -Managing change

 

·         Developing leadership -Education for living

 

·         Communication skills -Marriage Enrichment

 

·         Community Empowerment

 

·         Assertiveness

 

·         Others, on request

 

 

Working with:

 

·         Domestic Violence

 

·         Trauma Counselling

 

·         Single Parent Families

 

·         Step Families

 

·         Step Families

 

·         Children of Divorce

 

·         Violence in the community

 

·         Depression

 

·         Groups

 

Loss, bereavement, death and dying

 

The Bridge still contains so much of her original instruments

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F.    TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS STUDION AND RADION BROADCASTING LIVE

The Doulos will broadcast live messages; hope to our nation, Messages will be recorded and broadcasted from the Dolous, for viewing in global channels, what a awesome opportunity for Kingdom Ambassadors.  The Doulos with set the stage for Productions.

 

G.    EVANGELISM_  THE GREAT COMMISSION

Evangelical Meetings will be held weekly to bring in the harvest of souls, a record will be administered, as we continue the harvesting from her history,  Our target to reach 1million souls for Christ.  Records will be maintained through the website with contact details of all that have entered into Eternal Life.  Ministries can book slots for meetings!

 

H.    CONFERENCE AND ACCOMMODATION

The Doulos will incorporate a “conference and accommodation” portfolio, that can conference for under 500 delegates, and accommodate, around 300 persons sharing.  This is an ideal opportunity to train, equip and release Kingdom leaders for our Great Commission.

 

Doulos is seen here on 23 August 2008 berthed in Sydney Australia during her final visit

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CONCLUSION

·        We are encouraging, Ministries, Families, and Individuals, to partner with us on this “Perpetuating the Ship Ministry” with access to all the benefits highlighted in this proposal.  

·        This is an opportunity to ‘become a part of kingdom history”

·        Kindly (for now contact ssmaritime.net at info@ssmaritime.com with Doulos support in the subject line) for your commitment registration.

Thank you so much for awarding us an opportunity to PRESENT THIS KINGDOM OPPORTUNITY. May the Lord increase you with Favour and present you before kings.

 

God Bless

 

Best Regards

 

DR DAVID REDDY

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PLEASE NOTE: All copy on this page was prepared by Dr. David Reddy of South Africa and only some of the format and images have been changed by the author of ssMaritime.net.

However, I challenge all supporters of the 95 year old historic passenger ship MV Doulos, should you be a fully committed Christian, or not, PLEASE support this most worthy cause, for this will see this most remarkable ship survive and continue in a role that she has since she was purchased in 1977! There are further plans for her, which include tourism such as room for accommodations on board and a maritime museum. Thus there is much more to this venture to what we have read above, although the content of this paper I believe is an important one, and one worth supporting!

Please email me and I will be happy to add you to the list of supporters! info@ssmaritime.com.

Reuben Goossens.

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