The movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” is a Christmas classic about George Bailey—a compassionate and generous man. 

As a teenager, Elizabeth deeply desired to invest her life in God’s work. That led her to Mercy Ships… and to a moment when God reminded her of an often overlooked gift. 

Beautiful Christmas cards from friends and loved ones are a treat. Phyllis from Pennsylvania describes a very special Christmas card. 

Suzette from South Africa volunteers onboard our hospital ship as a Physical Therapist. She treats patients with clubbed feet. 

Flemish surgeon Jos Claes volunteered onboard our hospital ship in Guinea, West Africa, for two weeks. 

Our hospital ships require volunteers from all walks of life to fill all of the positions onboard.  Stuart Clear volunteered as our IT Department Manager. 

Black smoke and flames poured from the windows of the neighbor’s house. Michael Surrell saw two hysterical women on the porch.  An 8-year-old daughter, Tiara, was trapped somewhere on the second floor.

Surgery to repair conditions like bowed legs isn’t very helpful if patients don’t learn to walk on their newly straightened limbs! That’s where our Mercy Ships Rehab Team steps in.

Charlotte Tidwell is a retired nurse.  But she still helps others.  She founded Antioch for Youth & Family — a food pantry in Fort Smith, Arkansas. 

Dr. Gary Parker has served with Mercy Ships since 1987. He describes the medical need in Africa.