Antares (AKS 33) - Naval Cruise Book

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AFTER 20 YEARS

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. • Christian Stewardship Ts the practice of sgstem- j alii anO proportionate giving of time, abilities anD material possessions. These an a trust from ! 10D. to be nsefl in l is serrice for the benefit of all mankind in gratrtul acknowledgment of Christ ' s rcoeemina love. Where ' 1 Two {Or Three 4 ke -Gathered Tog atheredIIn MyJName- ThereAmMnTheMidst. -SAIDTH THE Lord come. FOU..M1. me -lno ' ,i certain ruler ashed him.$ai intv GooJ I).istc.ii h.il snail I to 1c inherit av eternal life ' flnJ flcsus saii unto Kim lticu kucu ' cst the commandments V- 1 Lehcst theu one thing.. ..Come. follow .me. Providing a worship service for men at sea is quite an experience. There are certain factors that must be considered such as; the many dif- ferent denominations that are represented, the multitude of problems that they continually encounter, the feeling of lonesomeness for loved ones, presenting God in an understandable and convincing way and most im- portant helping the men to see that God is a real God, a personal God ready to help them in their every need. Every Sunday worship service was held on the Mess Deck, either at 1000 or 1830 depending on whether the ship was at sea or in a foreign port. The C. O. usually chooses a qualified man. as lay leader, to conduct worship service since there is no chaplain aboard our ship. There were many religious activities provided for the men to enhance morale, to in- crease understanding of God ' s Word and to bring the men together in Christian Fellowship. Devotions were held on the bow of our ship every evening at 1830, while every Tuesday and Thursday Bible study was held. Sunday and Wednesday evenings were set aside for Singspiration, an hour of gospel singing. At 2200 (taps) the lay leader would give the scripture and prayer over the 1-MC. This was the time when men of all faiths would look up to God for peace, continual protection, speedy return to loved ones and to offer up their humble thanks for His many blessings.