The Mercy Minute

Life had a rough start for little Sibi who was born with a cleft lip.

For many of us, our favorite childhood memories include running and playing with friends, feeling like nothing could slow us down.

Recently, a group of partners had the opportunity to tour our Mercy Ship docked in Sierra Leone.

The Mercy Ships medical staff couldn't believe what they were hearing.

Did you know that each Mercy Ship depends on a team of volunteer engineers who are vital to our mission?

Spring has sprung, and signs of rebirth and renewal are all around us.

Several years ago, a Mercy Ship was docked in South Africa.

In a small church off the coast of England, a nine-year-old girl named Elaine lifted a quiet prayer.

Twenty-six-year-old Zozo from Madagascar loves to socialize!

Nine years ago, Zenor began losing his sight.

You've probably heard Psalm 118:24: "This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."

When a Mercy Ship sails into town to provide free surgery, the need is often overwhelming.

Elysa's parents dreamed of a bright future for their daughter.

Sakhumzi first learned about Mercy Ships when one of our ships arrived in his country to provide free surgery.

When Mercy Ships volunteers arrived at a small village clinic, they were surprised to see a nice clean car in the parking lot.

In 1 Corinthians, we read that love "always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."

Right now, one of our Mercy Ships is docked in Sierra Leone, providing free medical and surgical care to those in need.

Around the world, five billion people lack access to safe surgery for treatable conditions.

Do you know the origins of the word, "hospital"?

What propels a Mercy Ship?

Any parent or teacher knows that children are FULL of unpredictable questions.

In Matthew, Jesus' disciples ask: "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of Heaven?"

Johannes never planned to volunteer on a hospital ship in Africa.

Most 6-years-old still rely heavily on their parents — but not Audrice!

52-year-old Jaona from Madagascar is known by everyone as a man who values hard work.

On board a Mercy Ship, we find little ways to bring joy — like celebrating Funky Fridays!

At Mercy Ships, our mission of hope and healing isn't accomplished alone.

In Philippians 2, the Bible says: "In humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others."

"People laughed at me. Others teased me. Every day I got into fights, even though I knew better."

Anaza had once been a happy woman — until a lump appeared on her jaw.

In Sierra Leone, walking long distances is a part of everyday life.

When 10-month-old Memunatu received free surgery on a Mercy Ship, her life wasn't the only one transformed.

Gertrude had spent 45 years listening to what she couldn't be.

A woman sat on a bed with clean white sheets on board a Mercy Ship.

If you've ever had a toothache, you know the pain is unlike anything else.

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day, and today we're asking: what does it mean to love another?

Do you remember the day you put on your first pair of shoes?

When people think of Mercy Ships, they often picture our volunteer doctors and nurses.

When Mercy Ships founder Don Stephens felt God's calling to use hospital ships to serve those in need, he shared his dream with his wife, Deyon.

Ten years ago in Madagascar, a little boy named Luca came to Mercy Ships.

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.