World Missions
Ron and Sharon Wooten
Ron and Sharon have been serving in Eastern/Sub -Saharan Africa (ESSA) for 25 years. With Ron serving as ESSA Regional Director and Sharon as the Director of Women’s Ministries, they travel extensively in the region. They also act as Senior Pastors to the local IPHC Church, which holds a regular attendance 650+. They have three adult children and six grandchildren. God has truly been faithful to them and this blessed work in Africa.
Africa
Linwood and Nancy Berry
Linwood is the Regional Director for the Mediterranean Region and directs the CReA Network Arts and Culture Center. Nancy is the Arise in Prayer director for the Mediterranean Region. Together, they are heavily involved in church planting and evangelism. Pray for the Berrys as they mentor national leaders in church planting projects, discipleship, and reaching unreached people groups throughout the region. Pray for churches in the region to catch a vision of the harvest and make a sacrificial commitment to reach their own nations for Christ.
Mediterranean Region
Kenya and Sub-Sahara AfricaMelanie Ross
Melanie Ross shares the gospel and love of Jesus Christ to those with disabilities in Kenya and Sub-Sahara Africa. Her heart’s desire is to reach those who have been forgotten and are hidden away. Her focus is to share that “God’s Treasures” (those with disabilities) were created by God and have a specific purpose in this life. Melanie continues to investigate how to bring awareness to churches and schools and works to bring a better understanding of how important God’s Treasures are to Him and all believers.
Trevor and Miriam Clowers are missionaries to Costa Rica! Their passion and giftings lie in hospitality, leadership development, and loving on people, especially those with Exceptional Needs. They are passionate about getting the Good News of Jesus to the lost and brokenhearted. Their vision is to help develop leaders, disciple new believers with scriptural truth, and provide practical support. They desire to create an environment where families and individuals can grow in a godly community. Please pray for the Clowers as they follow God’s call to be about the Father’s business.
Costa Rica
Abigail Bishop
Abigail Bishop is from Rocky Mount, North Carolina and received a bachelor’s degree in missions from Holmes Bible College. At a young age, she felt a calling to work with children on the mission field by planting seeds in their hearts while showing them the love of Christ. She has traveled to Rwanda, Greece, and Tokyo, and now lives and serves in Thailand.
Thailand
Hiroshima JapanDevin & Breanne Harden
Devin and Breanne serve in Hiroshima, Japan where it has been calculated to be 0.14% Christian. Devin and Breanne spent their first year on the field studying Japanese, getting involved at their local church, and forging new avenues of ministry. In addition to partnering with the local church, their heart is for student ministry on the nearby college campus where they have made many connections. This year Devin began preaching and teaching at their church, and Breanne now holds outreach events and leads a Women's Bible Study.
Local Missions
Mercy Church also Contributes Monthly to The Friendship Fund of Ahoskie NC. This Fund helps Local Residents that may have an unexpected need. This is set up by appointment and offers guidance with financial matters. While we send money to missions around the world we want to contribute at home as well.