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Mercy Ministries of Canada is Dedicated to the Glory of God and Changed Lives
June 29, 2010
(Surrey, B.C.) – It was a true "M" day for Mercy Ministries of Canada. “M” for milestones, memories made, miracle moments and MUD! Even the rain and cold couldn’t damper the spirits of those that gathered at the Grand Dedication ceremony of the first Canadian Mercy Ministries home on Saturday 29 May 2010.
The supporters and advocates joined together to dedicate the home to the glory of God and pray for hope to be restored and lives transformed in Canada. The keynote speaker was Mercy Ministries Founder and President, Nancy Alcorn. The event featured community leaders, delicious food, music, tours of the new home, self-guided prayer walks and an official Dedication and Ribbon Cutting ceremony.
“It’s been seven years of prayer, hard work and dedication by the entire Mercy family,” said Nicola Bartel, Executive Director of Mercy Ministries Canada. “And we could not be happier that this day is here. Our hearts are overwhelmed with gratitude and expectancy for the lives that will be transformed and the hope that will be restored.”
The journey to establish Mercy Ministries in Canada has been well-worth it, according to Nancy Alcorn. “Good things take time, but great things take more time… that seems to sum up the journey for Mercy to be established in the nation of Canada,” she said. The desire to choose best over good culminated in a major time of thanksgiving and celebration.
“We’re thankful for the vast Mercy family that are faithful and passionate about women, a voice of life, telling them that for their former shame they shall have double honour,” said Helen Burns, pastor of Relate Church and member of the Mercy Ministries of Canada Board. “On behalf of the young women of Canada as well as their families, we thank the individuals, churches, businesses, ministries and organizations that have given so much of their time, energy, prayers and resources.”
The event raised over $20,000 for the ministry.
Mercy Ministries of Canada is a free-of-charge, non-profit residential home for young women that face life-controlling issues such as drug and alcohol addiction, depression, eating disorders, unplanned pregnancy, physical and sexual abuse and self-harm. Their Christ-centred approach to healing allows young women to permanently stop destructive cycles and prepares them to take hope out into their communities. The home, located at 19465 16th Ave. in Surrey, will begin to welcome their first residents in August.
For more information, please visit www.mercyministries.ca
For media inquiries or to set up interviews, please contact Sarah Bessey at 604-535-1983 or sbessey@mercyministries.ca.
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