New Mercies Podcast

Zodi Schwind: Growing Up with Poverty, Surgeons, and the Feeling of Home in Africa

12 Sep 2022
2150

Zodi Schwind moved on board the Africa Mercy with her family when she was 12 years old.  Growing up on the ship, she developed powerful insights that we often hear from adults. After graduating from the Mercy Ships Academy, Zodi headed off to college...

Kate Pitchford: Wisdom from a Woman "In the Know"

5 Sep 2022
2364

Volunteer Executive Assistant Volunteering as a media liaison and later as the executive assistant on board both of our ships, Kate Pitchford knows just about everything regarding Mercy Ships! Kate had intentions to volunteer for just one year, but f...

Alli Miller: A Physio's Mercy Ships Adventure

29 Aug 2022
2140

Volunteer Physical TherapistAlli Miller had been a physical therapist for seven years when she felt like it was time to take a break. Alli had long heard about Mercy Ships from her mom and decided now was the time to apply as a volunteer. Shortly aft...

DK: From a Farm in Kazakhstan to a Ship in Africa

23 Aug 2022
1982

Volunteer IS SpecialistDK grew up in Kazakhstan, helping on the farm and learning electrical work from his father. With a passion for technology, DK later got his degree in informatics and then received a scholarship to study English in the United St...

Susan Waldron: Science, Students and Ship Life

15 Aug 2022
2153

Volunteer TeacherSusan Waldron entered college with the aspiration of becoming a doctor. But as her university studies were coming to a close, her path changed direction. Susan decided to use her science degree to become a high school teacher. A few...

Mike Kirchner: Instead of Retirement, Relocation

8 Aug 2022
2144

When most of his colleagues were looking at retirement, Mike Kirchner and his wife felt that they still had a lot of miles left. Rather than retire, they decided to continue their career in the unique environment of a hospital ship. Mike was a high s...

Ben Stewart: The Best Job on the Ship

1 Aug 2022
2015

Volunteer Medical Supply AssistantAs a civil engineer in Montana, Ben Stewart was enjoying his career. But, with many friends moving away or changing careers, Ben was motivated to make a change himself. Seeking to take a sabbatical, Ben recalled the...

Aby Diouf: The Mouthpiece of Her People

25 Jul 2022
1976

Aby Diouf had completed her degree in English and was working on a Masters in translation when she heard that the Africa Mercy was coming to her home country of Senegal and would be hiring local translators. Aby quickly applied and was thrilled to be...

Justin Brunenkant: Keeping the Lights On

18 Jul 2022
1846

Volunteer ElectricianJustin Brunenkant was an electrician, but always had a pastor’s heart to care for others. When Justin heard about Mercy Ships and how he could use his trade skills as well as do pastoral ministry, all while living abroad with his...

Beth Kirchner: Teaching the Littlest Crew Members

11 Jul 2022
2447

Volunteer TeacherBeth Kirchner had been teaching kindergarten in the United States for several years when an opportunity arose that matched her passions and love for overseas mission. Beth joined Mercy Ships in 2016 as a kindergarten teacher on board...

Cara Stafford: Growing in Compassion through Volunteer Nursing

6 Jun 2022
2419

After being a traveling nurse for many years, Cara Stafford had a lingering feeling that God wanted her to use her nursing skills beyond the hospitals in the United States. Having heard of Mercy Ships, she applied and was accepted to come volunteer....

Carys Parker: Growing Up on a Ship

30 May 2022
2175

Carys Parker boarded the Anastasis at only six weeks old and spent the next 18 years growing up on a Mercy Ships vessel. Daughter of Mercy Ships maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Gary Parker, Carys spent much of her childhood in the hospital on board, playi...

Ellee Rollins: The Honor of Volunteering as a Nurse

23 May 2022
1870

Ellee Rollins is a nurse who was raised overseas with her missionary parents and three siblings. It was part of her upbringing to care for others in need and share the love of Jesus. So, years later, when Ellee heard about Mercy Ships from a co-worke...

Dr. Mark Shrime: Part 2 - "Solving for Why: A Surgeon's Journey to Discover the Transformative Power of Purpose"

16 May 2022
1363

Dr. Mark Shrime, a volunteer surgeon with Mercy Ships, has recently published a book entitled: Solving for Why: A Surgeon’s Journey to Discover the Transformative Power of Purpose. In this thought-provoking book, Dr. Shrime shares his own journey thr...

Dr. Mark Shrime: Part 1 - The Work of a Surgeon

9 May 2022
1880

Dr. Mark Shrime is an outstanding surgeon who has focused on head and neck surgical oncology throughout his career and is an asset to the Mercy Ships surgical team. Mark servesat the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and lectures at Harvard Medica...

Missions Week 2024

One of the things we’re called to do as Christians is love others. So, what does it mean to be like Jesus and follow his command to make disciples of others? One way is to help others in their place of need and find ways to share the good news of Jesus. That’s what mission’s week is all about. Sharing stories of people like you who bless and are blessed by helping others and pointing them to our Lord. Find out more about giving or going on mission by heading to www.missionsweek.org.uk

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