Mercy Ship’s one minute daily feature “The Mercy Minute®” encourages listeners to make a lasting difference in a world of need by following the example of Jesus! Don Stephens explains how it doesn’t matter if you cross the ocean or just a street–you can help those in need!
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!
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.
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." Stephanie, a wife and mother from Madagascar, showed this kind of selfless love every day.
"People laughed at me. Others teased me. Every day I got into fights, even though I knew better." That was what Gertrude told Mercy Ships volunteers when she first stepped on board.
Anaza had once been a happy woman — until a lump appeared on her jaw. In her country, there was no way to get surgery, and soon the lump had grown into an overwhelming tumor.
In Sierra Leone, walking long distances is a part of everyday life. Children like 13-year-old Mohamed often walk miles to school, navigating steep hills and rocky terrain.
When 10-month-old Memunatu received free surgery on a Mercy Ship, her life wasn't the only one transformed. Her mother, Aminata, had lived in fear ever since a tumor appeared on her baby girl's neck.
Gertrude had spent 45 years listening to what she couldn't be. She was constantly teased and mocked because of her crossed eyes, and grew up believing she was unlovable.
A woman sat on a bed with clean white sheets on board a Mercy Ship. Her little boy lay in the bed next to her, recovering from an operation she thought impossible.
If you've ever had a toothache, you know the pain is unlike anything else. It keeps you up at night, limits what you eat, and seems to impact every second of the day.
Tomorrow is Valentine's Day, and today we're asking: what does it mean to love another? For Claude in Madagascar, love meant praying without ceasing.
Do you remember the day you put on your first pair of shoes? Or bought your child's first shoes?
When people think of Mercy Ships, they often picture our volunteer doctors and nurses. But did you know that half of our volunteers serve in non-medical roles?
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.
At any given time, a Mercy Ship is home to volunteers from 40 to 60 different nations. But how do they all get there?
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.
One moment changed everything for Mercy Ships' volunteer, Anne-Marie.
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