May 21, 2015

Thirteen teams participated in the first annual Bowl for Mercy held in Chesterfield, MO at Brunswick Zone on Thursday, May 14, 2015. Meant to create awareness and generate support for the life-transforming work of Mercy, the event featured an inspiring address by a St. Louis Mercy graduate in addition to two hours of bowling.

Francis, 2014 Mercy graduate, welcomed the 80 Bowl for Mercy attendees and shared her personal story of how she was abused and sex trafficked during her childhood. This left her hopeless with no will to live.When Francis came to Mercy, she thought she would just “do her time” and then move on, but God had other plans. Continue reading “Bowl for Mercy Strikes Up New Awareness” →

May 18, 2015

You could say Mercy has been blessed by a “win-win” situation. Last week, WIN Home Inspection Sierra paid forward their raffle winnings earned at an annual company conference and presented Mercy a $10,000 check to help provide care and counseling to young women struggling with life-controlling issues.

Continue reading “WIN Home Inspection Sierra Designates Mercy Charity of Choice” →

May 14, 2015

Last week, the St. Louis Mercy residents had the privilege of visiting the Illinois State Capitol as the guests of Illinois State Senator Kyle McCarter and his wife, Victoria. The McCarters are long-time Mercy supporters, serving on our St. Louis Community Board, volunteering at and hosting events, and offering encouragement to the young women in the Mercy program. Continue reading “St. Louis Mercy Residents Special Guests of Senator Kyle McCarter” →

May 7, 2015

Because her song He Knows My Name recently reached number one on the charts for 14 weeks straight, it’s safe to say a lot of people know Francesca Battistelli’s name and her great talent. Mercy certainly does!

Nashville Mercy residents and staff were blessed to have celebrated Battistelli’s recent musical accomplishments in a surprise presentation last week at the Nashville Mercy home. Continue reading “Francesca Battistelli Recognized for Hit Song in Surprise Presentation at Mercy” →

May 7, 2015

Long-time Mercy supporter Ken Mansfield recently released a new book Rock and a Heart Place: A Rock ‘n’ Roller-Coaster Ride from Rebellion to Sweet Salvation and has pledged a tithe from the book’s proceeds to benefit Mercy.

Co-authored by best-selling biographer Marshall Terrill, Rock and a Heart Place is Mansfield’s fifth book and features the never-before-heard secrets, stories, and spiritual testimonies of several of rock music’s greatest legends, including members of Buffalo Springfield, The Byrds, Collective Soul, England Dan & John Ford Coley, Grand Funk Railroad, Kansas, Korn, Ozzy Osbourne, Pointer Sisters, Prince, The Ronettes, and The Turtles. Continue reading “Ken Mansfield Supports Mercy with Newly Released Book” →

April 21, 2015

Monroe Mercy residents attended the Girlfriends and True Image VIP Conference on April 10^th and 11^th at the Word of Life Center in Shreveport, LA. Nancy Alcorn, Mercy Founder and President, was the featured guest speaker and Cindy Cruse-Ratcliff, Lakewood Church Senior Worship Leader, ministered through music. Continue reading “Monroe Mercy Residents Celebrated as VIPs at Weekend Conference” →

April 21, 2015

On Tuesday, May 5^th, Mercy is taking part in The Big Payback (Nashville,TN) and Give STL Day (St. Louis, MO), which are both regionally-sponsored, 24-hour online giving events created to help nonprofits in these two communities raise funds vital to continue their work. Mercy is headquartered in Nashville, and Mercy owns and operates residential counseling facilities in both Nashville and St. Louis. Because of our strong ties to the communities in both cities, these giving events are a perfect opportunity to bolster additional support. Continue reading “One Day of Giving, Two Communities: St. Louis and Nashville” →

April 16, 2015

This week, Mercy residents in the Nashville home had the privilege to hear from international speaker and bestselling author Lisa Bevere. Known for her transparent style, Lisa shares God’s Word woven with personal experiences to empower lives with freedom and transformation. Continue reading “Lisa Bevere Inspires Mercy Residents to “Write Your Story Backwards”” →

April 14, 2015

Last weekend, former Mercy resident Jordan gave birth to a beautiful and healthy baby boy. Baby Declan was born Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 7:49 p.m. He weighed 9 lbs. 8 oz. and measured 20 inches long.

Jordan is doing well and is very excited about her new role as a mother. Declan’s life will be forever changed because his mom received the help and healing she needed to be the parent God has called her to be. Continue reading “Mercy Resident Gives Birth to Healthy Baby Boy” →

April 9, 2015

Nashville Mercy residents were blessed to experience the cultural music and dance of the Watoto Children’s Choir twice this month. The choir performed at Christ Church on March 29^th and then visited the Nashville Mercy home this week while they were still in town on tour. Continue reading “Watoto Children’s Choir Blesses Nashville Mercy Residents” →