WaterWords and T.R.U.E. NORTH
Resources for maritime ministry
WaterWords is a collection of Scriptures from the Bible having to do with water or a related theme, all in one place.
WaterWords is available for purchase directly from LAMM. The cost is $5.00 to cover shipping and handling.
Please contact Rev. McCracken at lammworld@gmail.com
What You Can Do
- Join LAMM and help spread the word about this exciting global mission opportunity.
- Pray for seafarers, missionaries, chaplains and volunteers who minister with them.
- Find out what Christian Services are available to those “who go down to the sea in ships.” Become a volunteer ship visitor.
- Offer financial contributions individually or through your congregation or group.
Maritime Ministry Volunteers
The deck plate component of Maritime Ministry offers a hands-on global mission and outreach experience without leaving the United States of America. Volunteers attend orientation, on the job training and accompany professional and experienced ship visitors before they go out two by two to the great adventure of deck plate ministry.
Some basic requirements for volunteer ship visitors:
- A valid driver's license and the willingness to drive 8-passenger vans in congested urban and industrial areas.
- Above average physical fitness, e.g., able to climb thirty to forty steps at a time.
- Friendly, outgoing, hospitable, flexible. Responsible for themselves and interested in the general and spiritual welfare of others.
- Fluency in a foreign language and international travel experience are pluses but not essential.
Other Maritime Ministries opportunities include office support staff, transportation dispatcher, van driver, worship leader, Bible study leader, Bible correspondence course pen pal, volunteer coordinator, officer manager, publicity, writer, photographer, video recorder, events coordinator, etc.
Ministry sites are in every major port city in the U.S. and Canada.
All Are Welcome to Join and Contribute. Individuals, groups, foundations, organizations, Seafarer/Fisher Services and especially Lutheran Congregations are invited to affiliate.
Membership and Contribution
Annual memberships cost US $25 per year for individuals and US $100 per year for congregations and agencies. Membership is not limited to Lutherans-- all are welcome. You are also encouraged to make an additional contribution in any amount. All donations are fully tax deductible and can be sent to:
123 East 15th Street, New York NY 10003