These crew members blogs share some of the most remarkable accounts of the breath of God bringing hope and healing through ordinary people like you and me.
Capture a poignant glimpse of the most astonishing moments as our crew members share every day life on board a hospital ship, and the highs and lows of living among 480 people from more than 35 nations.
DISCLAIMER: Everything communicated in these blogs strictly reflects the personal opinion of the writers. The thoughts, conclusions and other information expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of Mercy Ships.
Motorcycle courier, bookbinder, English as a second language teacher, telephonist, wife and mother – Heather Provan calls herself a ‘Jill of all trades’. Shipmate is the latest role the ‘70-plus’ year-old with a thirst for adventure has added to her repertoire of experiences. Not satisfied with anything dull … Read More
W.A.S Work Adventure Security Volunteering with Mercy Ships is a rewarding opportunity whether you are working full time, are retired or semi-retired. Take a 150-metre ship and turn it into a fully equipped first world state of the art surgical hospital. Fill it with accommodation for 450 crew … Read More
VIDEO: Kiwis love to fly below the radar, hang out behind the scenes, and punch above their weight when they think no one is watching. But here’s a unique behind the scenes glimpse of those hidden Kiwis who volunteer, paid their own way, and pour heart and soul … Read More
Hannah Peters’ huge heart took her to Benin, Madagascar and Cameroon caring for people with devastating conditions. She shares the remarkable transformation that occurs on the inside and outside of her patients, and Marthe in particular. Read Hannah’s story in That’s Life magazine here
VIDEO: Dr Andrew Clark from Tauranga shares about the different kind of surgical care Mercy Ships provides because it’s firmly grounded in the love we have for our patients.
A hospital ship in West Africa is a world away from the family farm at Rua Roa under the Ruahine Rangers. A lot of water has passed under the bridge, taking Helen Trainor on the journey of a lifetime – eventually to volunteer her surgical skills aboard the … Read More
If anyone tells Justine she can’t do something, she’ll find a way to prove them wrong. This 11-year-old has the heart of a lioness—fearless and fiery. ‘Can’t’ doesn’t seem to be in her vocabulary. Her strength sparked pride in her grandfather’s heart … but also a great concern. … Read More
Underneath the swirling pattern and bright dye of Djenabou’s scarf was a massive goitre that had been growing for over 18 years. For more than half her life, she’d carried its weight … a weight producing far more than the physical effects of a mass slowly closing her … Read More
What does a Purser do? Meet Matamata’s Janine Boyes who has served onboard for eight years, and has some remarkable stories to tell about life onboard a Mercy Ship! Read Janie’s story here Thanks to the Matamata Chronicle
NZ Woman’s Weekly story of Auckland nurse Steph Clark’s volunteer work on the hospital ship Africa Mercy, providing free hospital care to developing countries. She and her husband Jonathan will return to serve with Mercy Ships later this year in Guinea, West Africa. Read the article here Steph … Read More
