September 2, 2008

Guests: Bob Ravenscroft, president of the board of directors for the Mercy Foundation, and Tom Eggum, President of Hope for Kids International.
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Today Deacon Rick and Jenny spoke with Bob Ravenscroft, the president of the board of directors for the Mercy Foundation and Tom Eggum, president of Hope for Kids International. Bob Ravenscroft shared with us the different services the Mercy Foundation offers to the community. His visit shall be the first of monthly visits from members of the Mercy Foundation. Bob told us that the Mercy Foundation was an extension of the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, rooted in the heritage fo the Sisters of Mercy.

Tom Eggum, president of Hope for Kids International talked with us about his ministry. Hope for Kids international is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. It is a missionary effort focused on kids and what they need to survive. The biggest problem Tom sees in places like Africa is the need for clean water. Hope for Kids International strives to raise money to build wells and to gain supplies to care for the needs of these children. Tom has also recently co-authored a book with his sister, Rachel Eggum, "God, Why Don't You Hear Their Prayer."

For more information on the Mercy Foundation go to: www.mercydesmoines.org
For more information on Hope for Kids Internaional go to: www.hope4kidsinternational.org