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New England Seafarers Mission began in the 1880s with the arrival of the Swedish Covenant Church during the great Scandanavian immigration to the US. We began with a single pastor who worked the waterfront, visiting primarily crews from the many Swedish ships calling in Boston. Over the years, that ministry grew to include people from all over the world.
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1 Black Falcon Avenue
Boston, MA 02210
617 443-0282
nesm@neseafarers.org
Providence Mission
on Municipal Wharf
401 461-6190
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Cruise Ministry Mission Oppurtunity
URGENT! Seafarers are WAITING for you to help them!
We've got a number of Cruise Ministry Days in the weeks ahead, starting this weekend, with no churches signed up for the day.
If you are interested and able to come in, - either by yourself, or with your spouse or friend, or a small group - please send us an e-mail; volunteer "at" neseafarers.org
Tell us how many and what day(s).
AVAILABLE DAYS:
May 25, 26, 31;
June 9,14,16;
July 4,5,6 (free parking for the fireworks!)
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Curious Request
1Pe 4:10 NIV - Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms. - So, here's an unusual request. I'm looking for someone adept at Python programming who would be willing to volunteer their expertise. Why?
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Alan Teubner
 Alan L. Teubner: 1937 - 2013
We mourn the loss of our beloved friend and volunteer. Alan was a faithful partner at the Seafarers Mission, helping out in any way he could with his remarkable talents, gifts and charity. Many of the systems and procedures at the Mission were developed by Alan's keen mind (and even keener wit). But having served in the U.S. Navy for 13 years, Alan knew full well the dangers and loneliness of a life at sea. He translated that awareness into empathy for the modern seafarer, offeriing encouragement and a helping hand wherever he could. Thank you Alan for the great friend and wonderful volunteer you are. May you have peace at last in the loving arms of Christ our Savior.
Please click here for arrangements and life story.
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Ditty Bag Packing Day
This Saturday, November 10th is Ditty Bag Packing Day. We are gathering at Community COvenant Church in West Peabody at 9:00 am. Lunch is provided.
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Sweet Will of God
Each year at the end of the cruise ship season, when the Mission is empty save me, I pray for all those who entered through these doors. As I walk up and down our flights of stairs and into each of our rooms, I recall just a few of the faces and smiles of the men and women who visited us,
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South Boston Waterfront post-Sandy
Today's line-up at South Boston Waterfront. The Caribbean Princess (it's aft is on the right edge of pic), The Norwegian Gem entering the channel between the Norwegian Dawn and the container ship Jennifer Rickmers. The Princess and the Gem
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Hurricane Sandy
The Jewel of the Sea just sounded her horn blast, setting off car alarms and such, announcing her entry into the harbor and headed for open sea. She has been here in the Port of Boston since Sunday am along with the Caribbean Princess (Diverted from New York) and the Crystal Symphony.
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Volunteers
I am so blessed, as are the Seafarers whom we serve, by the volunteers who have joined us this season, especially those who have come out on weekdays, on repeated occasions to help minister as missionaries for a day. The Seafarers notice the constant stream of faces, many of whom they recognize and they say to me "Pastor, these people make us feel so special that they would give up their time to help us."
There is still time to join this list of ministering angels of mercy...
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Fall Missions Month
We are looking for a few good people (actually a lot of good people !)
The VERY BUSY Fall Cruise Ship season is upon us and that means our Cruise Ship Ministry program has tremendous volunteer opportunities for you to engage in a ONE DAY MISSIONS TRIP in Boston.
During most of the season we look for churches to sign up for our help. We recognize that with cruise ships coming in during weekdays, sometimes 5 or 6 per week, most churches cannot put a team together.
But in September and October, during the weekdays, individuals, couples or small groups are worth their weight in GOLD and even 1 or 2 on a cruise ministry day is an invaluable assett and blessing to our seafarers.
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