Mercy ships would like to give you some good news as we bring hope and healing to those in need.

This is Emmanuel's story.

Emmanuel's bath was a precious gift to his family, but from the very beginning of his life, they had to fight to hold on to hope.

He was born with a rare condition that caused a mass growth in front of his ear.

Three-year-old Emmanuel came on board the global mercy to receive the gift of healing.

His surgery meant freedom.

For his father, who can move forward without fear.

For his mother, who is able to return to work now that her son is healthy,

and for Emmanuel, who will experience a childhood without discrimination or shame.

Sajury doesn't just transform one life.

It changes an entire family's future.

This Christmas, you can bring a child the gift of healing.

Go to mercieships.org.uk slash giving.

Sponsor a child with compassion and provide them with life-changing support,

including nutritious food, access to education, health checks and the care of the local church.

Your prayers and messages of encouragement will help build their confidence

and affirm their worth in Christ.

Compassion Ambassador Philippa Hanna told us,

I was just really keen to do something with my faith.

So I decided to sponsor a child, and I've been a sponsor now for over 15

years. Lorraine Cato said, for me, compassion is they know exactly what they're doing.

And Noel Robinson told us.

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