Oh Mercy!

I had the privilege of attending a luncheon last week (that's me at the back left table) for Mercy Ministries here in Charlotte at wonderful Noble's Restaurant. A dear friend of mine, who is quite instrumental in this new home being built in Charlotte, invited me so I could report back to our pastor who was not able to attend. I met so many incredible folks and cannot get over what God is doing through this ministry!

The founder, Nancy Alcorn, spoke and shared more incredible stories... her journey of how the ministry began, donated land for Mercy Ministries' homes, the waiting list of 750+ who want to attend a Mercy Ministries program, and so much more. Wow is all I can say! Check out Nancy's blog here. And Nancy is the one in the middle (below).

Two Mercy Ministries' graduates spoke and gave their testimony...heart breaking stories but amazing truth about how God and Mercy Ministries filled the void in their lives and allowed them to overcome drug and alcohol addictions, eating disorders and more. Watch the new Mercy Ministries' video here...(warning...a bit graphic and not easy to watch in the beginning)

And here is a bit about who they are:

Since 1983, Mercy Ministries of America has provided hope and healing to generations of desperate young women who are seeking freedom from life-controlling problems such as:

Drug & Alcohol Addictions * Depression

Eating Disorders * Unplanned Pregnancy

Physical & Sexual Abuse * Self-Harm

Our free-of-charge biblically-based program serves a diverse population of young women from various socio-economic backgrounds, aged 13-28. Many of the girls, who come to Mercy for help, are facing a combination of debilitating circumstances and have been in various treatment facilities with unsuccessful long-term results. We are committed to providing the young women we serve with the most excellent program services that allow them to recognize their self-worth and prepare them to reach their full potential. Our non-conventional approach to healing allows young women to permanently stop destructive cycles and prepares them to take hope out into their communities.

I feel like God is stirring my heart to teach these girls art once the home opens here in Charlotte....a sort of art therapy class. We'll see what God decides, but I know I'd love to be involved in some way with this amazing ministry.

So check out Mercy Ministries and my message for you today is this:

Jude 1:2 "May mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance."

xoxo,

C