|PIC2|Two years younger than Titanic, active at an age when most ocean-going vessels are rusted scraps in the ship yard, Doulos continues to sail the seven seas bringing a message of knowledge, help and hope to the nations. The Doulos is staffed by 300 Christian volunteers from over 40 countries. Originally built to transport fruit, Doulos has had a fruitful career carrying literature and aid to more than 100 countries. The world's oldest ocean-going passenger vessel serves as the globe's largest floating bookshop, maintaining a selection of 6,000 titles.
In 1999, Doulos sailed around Australia, attracting more than 200,000 visitors. Since then, she has toured 175 ports in 66 countries, splashing through waters along 3 continents. After nearly a decade, this "grand old lady" and her international crew, returns for her final Aussie tour. As part of its Australian tour the Doulos will be visiting Sydney from 22nd August till the 7th September where its main focus will be evangelism and to inspire Christians to serve God through mission.
Whilst in port Operation Mobilisation Australia invites members of the public to participate in this historic experience by joining them onboard for a tour, signing up for a programme, browsing the world famous bookshop, and enjoying a superb coffee and candid conversation in the International Cafe with members of Doulos' multi-cultural crew. A number of Australians will also have the opportunity to serve on the ship while it is in Australian waters to get a taste for mission, and teams from the ship will visit places such as Churches, schools and prisons.
Whilst in Sydney the Doulos will be berthed at Darling Harbour Wharf 5, next to King Street Wharf, entry opposite Napoleon Street, and will be open from 10.00AM-10.00PM Tuesday to Saturday and 2.00PM till 10.00PM Sunday and Monday.
For more information or to volunteer to help go to http://www.doulosdownunder.org.au/
Operation Mobilisation