5. What
is so special about Friend Ships?
Imagine each $1.00 dollar donated
to Friend Ships resulting in an average of $100 worth of aid reaching those
in need! Here at Friend Ships, because of our unique operations, it
happens!
The multiplication works like
this: Most of our cargo and commodities come as gifts to us, at no
charge. In turn, we give away these supplies for free to those in need. Although
we have operating costs, our cash needs are a fraction of what most others
incur because we have no paid staff. Everyone working in Friend Ships volunteers
their time, including the founders and directors! For the most part, even
our warehouses, offices, and motor vehicles are donated. Generally, all fees
are waived for our ships, both in the U.S. and in other countries. This includes
customs, immigration, port fees, tug boats, pilots, warehousing, longshoremen,
trucking, everything! We take the world's corporate product overages and
"out-of-service equipment," along with the Lord's blessing, and turn them
into critical life support for people in need. We send these supplies not
only by way of our ships, but also by commercial ships, planes, trucks, buses,
cars, and even in travelers' suitcases. If a delivery door opens, we use
it!
This incredible multiplication
is a demonstration of the love of God, He who is the Great Mathematician!
Read about this unusual math and 20th Century miracles occurring within Friend
Ships in the book, Jesus
& Company, by Don and Sondra Tipton.