It was through the input of two absolutely delightful Kiwis, Faye and Trevor Walker, that we got involved with Mercy Ships. Somehow, I manage to get the New Zealand Mercy Ships Newsletter. I've copied this one for you because it is just full of amazing, God-glorifying stories. Enjoy!
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GUINEA FIELD SERVICE IN A GLIMPSE
Ropes cast off, gangway raised and tearful goodbyes shared. Leaving a port after pouring our love, sweat and prayers into our patents over the past 10 months is always a wrench - but our tears are bittersweet. Thousands of people's lives - our patients and their families - have been changed for the better as a result of the free essential surgery and healthcare services, and medical mentoring took place during our time in Guinea, West Africa. See some of our patients' transformations for yourself right here <<watch The Year in Guinea VIDEO>>
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GAMAI NEW FUTURE UNFURLS
Gamai suffered a tragically common injury as a toddler in Guinea; she stumbled into the family cooking pot and was severely burned. Without medical care her wounds scarred over, immobilising her hands and arms. Her mum feared the future was hopeless - but God heard her prayers. <<Watch Gamai's journey to healing >>
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FROM THE 'MOUTH' OF BABES
We just love the smiling patients four-year-old Ryder drew on the dockside. There were actually 2,230 precious babies, children, women and men who received free life-transforming surgery on this hospital ship since August. We are celebrating each and every one of them! A special MERCI BEAUCOUP to all our amazing Kiwi volunteers who helped change their futures with their huge-hearted, sacrificial service. <<VIDEO: What is Mercy Ships?>>
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NATIONAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
We are delighted to announce that Mercy Ships was awarded the Best High-Value Campaign category of the Fundraising Institute of NZ Awards. The judges' said,
'Love that this campaign is primarily volunteer-led. Really like how much they pushed themselves to achieve their target. A solid best practice campaign.
An outstanding campaign and very detailed submission; they really told the story how a small fundraising team faced down a major fundraising challenge and learned a lot along the way.'
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'SHIP OF HOPE' ON DEMAND
If you missed the SUNDAY documentary when it screened on TV in March, you can still view it on TV On Demand. TVNZ SUNDAY episode link is here along with behind the scenes stories of the featured Mercy Ships patients and Kiwi crew featured in the programme.
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