M I S E R I C O R D I A

“I finally knew him by name.”

“This experience showed me another side of the mission.”

“It helps to remember Jesus’ words.”

“If we pay close attention, we can often see in little ways that God is doing something in their hearts.”

“The little love we give is bearing fruit.”

“In serving others, we find the beauty of Christ’s love.”

“Hope is not about the immediate solutions, but the quiet reassurance that we’re not alone.”

“Only God could have orchestrated that kind of turnaround.”

“Ultimately, we are simply instruments . . . “

“The Father gets as close as he can to us, even if we won’t see him.”

“My life is going to have to change.”

They are loved and their life is worth celebrating.

“You remind me that I am loved.”

“A man in black with a hardcore exterior, shared his innermost feelings.”

“I just don’t want to bring anymore pain into the world.”

“Jesus wants us to bring the light and warmth of His love to His friends living on the streets.”

“Every person we encounter is worthy of love, dignity, and connection.”

“In knowing DJ, I grew in knowledge of Christ.”

“I’ve begun to see how amazing and boundless God’s love truly is.”

“I knew it was safe to let go.”

This year's Mercy Missionaries are a very special group

In a very real way, in their day-to-day ministry, the Mercy Missionaries enter into the experience of their friends on the streets.

Merle became a friend in a way I had never expected.

I consider this church my home, in more ways than one.

I get to help build back some dignity and respect for these friends whom I hold so dear.

“I have come to know the power of prayer.”

To see them, one has to spend time, to wait, to stay, to listen, and to look.

Nothing transforms us like the mission does.