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The Widows
Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself...

Kenlley Leyendeckers
May 22, 20152 min read


Building A Firm Foundation
For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. I Corinthians 3:11 In God’s sovereignty, He...

Kenlley Leyendeckers
May 19, 20152 min read


Fedelene’s First Surgery!!
Hallelujah! God provided the funds for Fedelene to have her first surgery as she begins on what we are praying is her journey toward...

John Leininger
May 15, 20151 min read


The Little Girl Behind “Lemonade for Haiti”
Last year Presley began inquiring about those living in Merci de Dieu (“Thanks to God”) village, asking questions and desiring to know...
Becca Burda
May 14, 20153 min read


Fedelene’s Chance for Surgery
For the past year we have pursued surgeons, considered various ideas, and had evaluations and x-rays done for our friend Fedelene. Many...

John Leininger
May 13, 20151 min read


Lemonade For Haiti
Last year, Presley raised $300 by selling lemonade for Haiti and asking for donations from her family and friends. She used that money to...
Becca Burda
May 8, 20151 min read


Two Little First Graders
He’s the little boy in blue and she’s the little girl in pink. They are both as cute as can be and both are in need of sponsorship for...
Joey Burda
May 5, 20151 min read
Sophia’s Visa
We are almost there. Everything has been arranged with the hospital in Martinique for Sophia’s heart valve replacement surgery. They are...

John Leininger
Apr 28, 20151 min read


The Beautiful Face of a Child
We are so thankful for our partners in ministry (which include many of you reading this right now!) who have joined with Mercy...
Stephanie Cone
Apr 24, 20151 min read
A Transplant for Sophia
The original surgery plans for Sophia to get a heart valve replacement surgery in Cuba fell through (and so did plans B, C, D, etc.)....

John Leininger
Apr 17, 20151 min read


The Matching Fund Has Been Matched!
We are praising God that the Matching Fund has officially been matched! Thank you to those of you who prayed and gave toward this...

John Leininger
Apr 2, 20151 min read


“Beyond The Mountain”
A home in Deye Mon Early last week we share the good news that the Lord provided a donor for a matching fund to purchase land for a...
Stephanie Cone
Mar 30, 20151 min read


Update: Sophia’s Surgery
Thank you for praying for Sophia, the young mother we wrote about in our post last month. She is in desperate need of a heart valve...

John Leininger
Mar 27, 20151 min read


Thank You From The Threads Of Blessing Team
Thank you so much for your support of Mercy International and Threads of Blessing! I would like to share with you the miracles that we...
Jean Axtell
Mar 26, 20154 min read


A Second Village: Could It Be?
Just a few years ago, Dr. John and the others who served with Mercy International never dreamed of building a village. There were plenty...
Stephanie Cone
Mar 16, 20152 min read


The Things We Take For Granted
It is mind-boggling how much we take for granted until we are in countries that are adversely affected by the most basic of needs. On...
Jean Axtell
Feb 17, 20152 min read


English Comes To Village Merci’ de Dieu
After my first trip to Haiti last April I found myself wanting to communicate more deeply with the people in the village. I thought about...
Joey Burda
Feb 12, 20153 min read


“By The Way. . .”
These three words introduced an opportunity to 60 ladies in a small village in Gressier, Haiti, that has the potential of changing their...
Jean Axtell
Feb 9, 20152 min read


Prayer For A New Team!
The “February ’15 Team” arrived in Haiti this week and are off on the adventures that will surely come. On this trip, we especially ask...

Kenlley Leyendeckers
Feb 6, 20151 min read


Lights for Learning
The last few times I’ve been to Haiti, one of the first things the kids in the village greet me with is their report card. They love to...
Joey Burda
Jan 29, 20152 min read
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