The Mercy Minute

Isn't it amazing how God uses tragedy for good?  

3-year-old Marion is a little girl full of life.

In the book of James, we read that the testing of our faith produces perseverance. 

When you were younger, did you ever think your teachers lived at school?

Just for a moment, I'd like you to make a fist with your hand. 

Mercy Ships' mission sounds like it shouldn't work.  

Since Mercy Ships began in 1978, we've performed over 128,000 free surgeries on our hospital ships. 

Have you ever had a nickname?

During the five months Sidy spent recovering on board our Mercy Ship, he discovered an unexpected way to pass the time. 

Many women dream about their wedding day.

Inside the Mercy Ship's waiting room sit women from many different walks of life.

When 3-year-old Emmanuel arrived home, the whole neighborhood was waiting.

Mercy Ships was serving in Guinea, when a volunteer named Beth walked into a bar.   

Where Fatima lives, walking isn't just for exercise or a leisurely activity.

In Mark chapter 10 verse 43, Jesus says, "Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant..."  

In 1977, Don Stephens was a young man longing to make a difference. 

Scrolling on social media can be exhausting.

Years ago, Mercy Ships volunteer Yafat prayed a simple prayer: "Lord, help me touch the life of one person while I'm here."  

Since 1978, Mercy Ships has sailed through calm seas and rough waters.

Mercy Ships volunteers went to a concert in Sierra Leone expecting music and fun.

Seventeen-year-old Eunadia spent most of her days alone at home while her parents worked in the fields. 

Maxson's camera lens has captured some amazing transformations.

It's a difficult day when a Mercy Ships patient is told there is nothing that can be done.

The roads look different where Mercy Ships serves. 

The heat was relentless, and the route followed uneven roads.

Elisabeth often heard comments about how kind, sweet, and beautiful she was.

Carole enjoyed serving on board with Mercy Ships, but it was on the land with the local community where she found her calling.  

We first met Gustav in 1994 when he came to Mercy Ships for surgery.  

If you've ever met a 5-year-old, you'll know they're full of questions. 

Isn't it amazing how God can work in any situation — even through our failures?  

17-year-old Sory kept his face completely covered, leaving only a small gap for one eye.

Mercy Ships is about to begin performing surgeries in Ghana. 

On the dock beside a Mercy Ship, a woman sat alone on a bench.

On board a Mercy Ship, volunteer surgeon Dr. Gary had spent thousands of hours mentoring an African surgeon named James, equipping him with vital skills to care for patients in his own community. 

Mariama's children meant everything to her.

Little Amara desperately needed surgery to straighten his legs — but it wouldn't be easy. 

You may know that Mercy Ships provides free surgery to those in need. 

One day, a Mercy Ships nurse named Dieke was caring for a woman recovering from surgery on our hospital ward.  

In the Bible, Jesus says, "Behold, I am making all things new." 

No matter how much we know, there's always more to learn.