{"id":13031,"date":"2025-12-31T19:28:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T13:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missiontoseafarers.org\/colombo\/?post_type=news&p=13031"},"modified":"2025-12-31T19:33:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T14:03:07","slug":"december-2025","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.missiontoseafarers.org\/colombo\/news\/december-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"December 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n

As we come to the close of the year, there is much for us as the Mts team in Colombo to reflect on with deep gratitude. We thank God for His amazing grace that has carried us safely through the year and for continually challenging us to extend ourselves in service to others.<\/p>\n

A month-on-month comparison between November 2025 and December 2025 reflects relatively similar activity levels. However, both the month-on-year comparison (December 2024 vs. December 2025) and the year-on-year comparison (2024 vs. 2025) indicate a decline in overall numbers.<\/p>\n

Notably, unlike in 2024, in 2025 we recorded over 300 seafarers visiting the Centre for six (6) consecutive months<\/strong>. Adverse weather conditions and reduced vessel availability for visits were among the primary factors contributing to the observed decline.<\/p>\n

Undeterred by circumstances beyond our control, the Mts ship welfare visitor team has remained steadfastly committed to being present and available to serve our \u201cHeroes at Sea\u201d<\/strong> at all times.<\/p>\n

Ship Visiting <\/strong><\/p>\n

Ship visiting is our primary ministry and means of engagement, and it continued every day the Mts Centre was operational. The team regularly encountered steep gangways, rough seas, and other on-site challenges, all of which were navigated tactfully and pastorally.<\/p>\n\n\t\t