On a mercy mission to rescue lives - Australia/Evangelical/USA
Peter Irvine; 24/3/08
Mercy Ministries is an independent charity founded 25 years ago in the United States by Nancy Alcorn, a woman whose work in juvenile justice brought her into contact with secular programs which did not produce permanent results or change lives. Mercy Ministries is not owned or run by Hillsong Church. Hillsong, along with other churches, organisations and individuals, makes annual donations to our work. Like any other not-for-profit organisation, we do seek the support of sponsors, which include Gloria Jean’s Coffees. Mercy Ministries Australia is a not-for-profit Christian charity committed to helping young women facing life-controlling issues. Often Mercy Ministries is their last hope. Our approach is to provide a holistic, residential program which attempts to address the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of these young women. Sadly, there are young women who don’t see the program through. Articles in the Herald last week reflected the views of some of these women. However, this is not everyone’s experience. The program has been a great help to a large and growing number of people.
See: http://www.smh.com.au/news/opinion/on-a-mercy-mission-to-rescue-lives/2008/03/23/1206206916406.html