Challenge to Churches 2014
10th of April 2014
**This post is aimed at pastors and church leaders. If that’s not you, will you please pass this on to someone in leadership at your church if you’d like them to include Mercy for Mamas in your church’s Mother’s Day celebrations. Thank you so much! Mother’s Day is right around the corner. Can you believe […]
Your Help is Needed
14th of March 2014
Hang with me, this could be long. Friends, I know I often tell you about the needs of the pregnant women of Uganda and I ask you to give. Sometimes, I feel like I am a broken record, but I am passionate about this cause and I love these precious women. I have seen the […]
He Gives and Takes Away
10th of March 2014
Mercy for Mamas is thrilled to get to partner with the folks at Afayo Project. They are doing some great work and they’ve found ways to incorporate the mama kits into their ministry. We’ve loved getting to play a small part in the work they are doing. One of the missionaries, Courtney, recently shared a great […]
Pictures of Hope and Strength
7th of March 2014
One of the missionaries I met with last month in Uganda, Kari, sent me this message: “Melissa, we have had 3 baby girls born since Valentines Day. All with Mama Kits, 2 of which were born in the home with little to no assistance other than the kit. Thank you, thank you!!!” One of the […]
Hope and Healing
5th of March 2014
**The following post is written by Mercy for Mamas board member Kristine Smith. Kristine traveled to Uganda last month with Melissa to scout out some new partners and check on the work going on in Uganda. =============================== Since I have returned from my February trip to Uganda with Melissa, I […]
Another Perspective
4th of February 2014
Some words from Mercy for Mamas Board Member Beth Schafers. I love her and her heart to minister to women all around the world. ============================== When Melissa asked me to write a post about why I work with Mercy for Mamas, I jumped at the opportunity. It has given me a great chance to reflect […]
The Fun Part of Our Work
25th of January 2014
Can I just tell you how fun it is to open up my email or Facebook and see pictures likes these? Missionaries and church leaders continue to use our mama kits as a great ministry tool. They are holding prenatal education seminars, accompanying women to the doctor and giving them the supplies needed for a […]
Last Minute Shopping?
18th of December 2013
I just received a shipment of some brand new things from Uganda! More headbands, earrings, ornaments, and necklaces!! These beautiful handmade pieces would make great Christmas presents or maybe a present for yourself. In order for you to see these items ASAP I posted them to the Mercy for Mamas Facebook page. You can place your order […]
Giving Tuesday
3rd of December 2013
Today is Giving Tuesday. I’ll be honest, until yesterday I didn’t know this day existed. I noticed the hashtag on several posts online, so I looked it up. I love the idea of taking a day to focus on giving in the midst of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. Of course, I […]
Pictures of Progress
8th of November 2013
I am way behind on blogging (like always), but I’m excited to show you more pictures of our mama kits at work. Each kit represents a woman and her sweet baby. Each kit includes a chance to build a relationship and tell someone about the love of Christ and why we do what we do. […]