DEEP

In each port the ship visits, we have a program called "DEEP." The program is for locals to come on board each day to volunteer in one of the departments on board and also go through a training program. DEEP stands for Discipleship, Exposure to Missions, Expression of Love, and Practical Work. In many of the ports, John and I co-lead a training session called "Show." The session is all about how God shows His love for us; and in return, how we show His love to others. Yesterday was the last session we'll lead for DEEP before going home. Thanks to God, the session went great! We have loved meeting the volunteers in each port. They are such a HUGE help to us and we count it a blessing that so many people in each port have the desire to be apart of this great program! Enjoy the pictures!

John did such a good job teaching the group. We thank God for so many public speaking opportunities on the ship over the past two years! John has become quite a good public speaker if I do say so myself. ;)

The group of volunteers working through some questions. We had about 50 volunteers yesterday!

We love interacting with the volunteers. They are always so friendly, lively and fun! They always make us laugh. ;)

While John teaches the session, I act as the "scribe." One of the topics we discuss is how God describes His love for us in the Bible in so many ways. He loves us like a hen loves her chicks; like a shepherd love his flock and like a father and a mother love their children. Here I'm taking notes about how God loves us like a mother. They always have such good answers!