We are thrilled to announce that yesterday was our very first graduation at Mercy Ministries of Canada!
It was a dream come true. Over the years, so many of you came alongside Mercy Canada to give of your prayers, time, energy and resources to change lives. Now that the home is open and fully operational, your continued faithfulness has made graduations like these possible. THANK YOU seems almost inadequate but we have to say it over and over: THANK YOU on behalf of these graduates whose lives will never be the same, on behalf of our current residents, our future residents, the girls still in on Intake process, their families, friends, communities and even their future generations. You are a part of this miracle!
And these are the first fruits of that faithfulness – the first charter group of graduates ready to go back out into our nation, full of joy and hope, sharing the message that, in Christ, we are a new creation, old things are passed away and all things are made new. Talk about a harvest!
These two precious women have had their lives and dreams restored! They were so excited to celebrate with friends and family, staff and counsellors and even Nancy Alcorn this week. They have truly been transformed and can’t wait to share the good news of God’s love and faithfulness.
Here are their incredible stories of restoration and hope:

Nancy Alcorn with graduate Sonja
Sonja
From an early age, I believed I had to be the perfect Christian girl. my life was reduced to perfectionism, people-pleasing and performance. After 7 years of struggling with depression and self harm as well as battling a 4 and a halfyear war with an eating disorder, I was desperate for change.
Mercy was a safe place for me to confront myself and my past. I experienced God’s unconditional love and grace in a personal way. God has restored my health, joy and dreams. I have hope and joy to live each day to the fullest.

Nancy Alcorn with graduate Jorgia
Jorgia
I have been in chains for eleven years. All my energy, time and thoughts went into an eating disorder that controlled me. I built up a system of lies that held me in bondage and stripped everything from my life…. including the God who created me and only wanted me to life to the fullest.
At the age of 20, I surrendered and made the decision to get better. I heard God speak to me. I entered treatment through the public health system and gained weight, but I know I wasn’t truly free…always “white knuckling”. Everyday I started losing hope and trust in God. Too many weeds were still in root and too many lies became my new truth. “There is NO cure and I was going to be bulimic the rest of my life”. I loved God but believed I would never deserve a relationship or forgiveness because I was worshipping this idol everyday. How can I draw near to God if I was consumed with bulimia?
I gave up and became very worldly: sex, men, drinking, drugs and bulimia……all day! All the secrets and lies told …….(especially to my family and loved ones) hurt me deeply. I was so ashamed and in bondage.
I lost everything. My life, health, stability, balance and relationships.
Seven years ago I heard about Mercy Ministries. A year ago I applied with the attitude that I had nothing else to lose because all was lost. I was so sick and trapped that it took me almost a year to finish my application.
With the program structure and feeding myself in the Word, I can now fight my spiritual battles. I truly believe I am free and have forgiven myself for the first time! God is daily romancing me to my TRUE self and building a new foundation. He is stirring up my gifts, purpose and plans…..not just for me, but to bless others and especially generations to come.
It’s no longer a choice. Jesus is the ONLY WAY! I would go through the valleys all over to truly KNOW Him as I do today.
Congratulations, ladies! We are so excited to see you leave Mercy with a passion for life that is contagious as you reach out to others who are in need of His healing! We can’t wait to see what God has in store for you!