The Mercy Minute

Christina's life changed forever at the age of four.

Imagine your child is born in a remote village with a cleft lip — and there's no one nearby who can help.

Every day on board a Mercy Ship, we see that free surgery truly changes lives.

When little Moses arrived at a Mercy Ship, he looked different from most boys his age.

More than four decades ago, Don and Deyon Stephens began Mercy Ships with a simple desire — to follow the model of Jesus by serving those who had been forgotten.

"Why do I have this disease?"

At any given time, a Mercy Ship is home to volunteers from 40 to 60 different nations. But how do they all get there?

What does courage look like?

Has there been a time in your life when your faith really grew?

In rural Sierra Leone, Sasa works endlessly to provide for her family.

When Tera was just 1 year old, severe burns left his ankle fused to his foot.

Pastor Bill was excited to send Mercy Ships the church's donation of $4130.02.

The Mercy Ships crew first met Edgar as he waited patiently in line for an eye screening.

Milton was sitting on the deck of the Africa Mercy, looking out over Monrovia, Liberia as he waited for his leg to heal from his free surgery on board.

When God calls us to help others, He'll always find a way… even when it's complicated.

Mercy and kindness are gifts we hope to share with everyone we meet at Mercy Ships.

Adama was like any other boy his age.

One moment changed everything for Mercy Ships' volunteer, Anne-Marie.

As Dr. Jim walks through the Mercy Ship, he squeezes the hands of those he passes.

When 32-year-old Alasana first came on board a Mercy Ship, it was clear that years of pain had left its mark.

When a lump appeared on 5-month-old Memunatu's neck, her mother, Aminata, was immediately concerned.

When Prince was 7 years old, he became near-sighted and all he could see were faint shapes.

What does mercy look like?

When walking through the wards, nurse Rachel noticed a patient whose massive smile lit up the room.

Yesterday was National Trivia Day…so let's celebrate with some fun Mercy Ships trivia!

Children who are receiving free, reconstructive plastic surgery usually have a prolonged stay on board our ships.

Happy New Year from Mercy Ships!

It's not midnight yet — but here at Mercy Ships, we're starting the celebration early.

Francis was 6 months old when his mother, Hannah, noticed a rash on his nose.

At just 10 years old, Isabelle carried a simple dream: to walk like other children.

As a parent, it's heartbreaking to watch your child suffer.

Have you ever wondered what Christmas is like on a Mercy Ship?

This Christmas Eve, joy is shining brightly aboard the Mercy Ships.

The prison doors in Guinea slammed shut behind a teenage boy.

Beth Kirchner is a teacher on a Mercy Ship in Africa.

When Armella was born with a tumor behind her ear, her mother was filled with worry.

On a Mercy Ship, you can find volunteers from more than 60 countries.

Thirteen-year-old Mohamed from Sierra Leone was devastated when he suddenly developed knock knees.

At Mercy Ships, our goal isn't just providing free medical care.

Is there a certain bible verse that brings you comfort?

Rolando and Josefina had known hardship their whole lives.

After a long, hard day on the construction site, frustration was building among the Mercy Ships volunteer team.

Join me with your imagination in a small room aboard one of our hospital ships docked in Africa.

Several years ago, Mercy Ships volunteers decided they wanted to leave a lasting legacy of healing — one that would continue to transform lives long after our hospital ship had sailed away.

Alberto was frustrated.

24-year-old Hari felt like she was being left behind.

Franco worked as a shoeshine boy when he first met volunteers from Mercy Ships.

Can you imagine being so moved by gratitude that you burst into song?