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 Financial Info 2007
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Purpose

First and foremost, let us say that it is not about us . . . it's about Him!  We are committed to Transforming Lives with a Touch of His Mercy! One life at a time!

 

Vessels of Mercy is helping to alleviate human suffering by carrying God's love and hope to a world in need. Through meeting the physical and spiritual needs of hurting people in poverty stricken areas of the world. Through emergency and support roles, people receive food, clothing, education, medical aid and hope in Jesus Christ.

 

Poverty and disaster are both physical and spiritual. We believe by extending both hands of the gospel we can bring physical and spiritual wholeness to thousands of people as we share the unshakable gospel of Jesus Christ. As a Christian relief & development organization, our philosophy is to provide for the basic human needs of less fortunate people without regards to gender, religion, social or ethnic origin. Vessels of Mercy Intl. seeks to help individuals discover truth through example and principle. Compassion in Action!

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History

Bev Gibson started in 1982 by helping to establish the dental arm of Crossover Ministry. In 1983, Bev joined Youth with a Mission to serve on board the Anastasis in the South Pacific Islands. Since then Bev has given more than 24 years of service to the nations. In 1995, Vessels of Mercy International, Inc. was founded by Bev Gibson. Bev continues to work on behalf of the poor around the world. 

 

Vessels of Mercy International is governed by a board of directors that maintains legal control of the organization's assets, making certain that contribution designations are honored and that the work of the organization remains consistent with its stated philosophy, purpose and mission. Vessels of Mercy International, Inc. is registered with the Department of Consumer Affairs and is also a member of the Better Business Bureau for Charitable Giving.

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Director's Bio

Bev Gibson, CEO & Founder

Bev Gibson has 26 years of missions experience, serving in over 100 different countries. She has been trained in both the medical and dental fields. She holds a International Primary Healthcare Practitioner license, as well as a EMT-P, CDA and COMSA license. She completed her Biblical Studies at Liberty University. She is an ordained minister through American Theological Institute and International Ministers Fellowship. She also holds a Doctorate of Humanities degree.

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Board of Directors

Beverly Gibson, Richmond, VA

Brenda Freeman, Richmond, VA

Barbara Fatt, Sandy Hook, VA

Debra Gibson Davenport, Chesterfield, VA

Jay Coggsdale, Chesterfield, VA

Betty Coggsdale, Chesterfield, VA

Dale Jones, Moose Lake, MN

Cathleen Jones, Moose Lake, MN

 

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Financial Information 2007

IRS Form 990 2007

Statement of Financial Position Year End 2007

 

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FAQs

Who is Vessels of Mercy International?

Why is Vessels of Mercy International concerned?

Where is Vessels of Mercy International?

When was Vessels of Mercy International founded?

What is Vessels of Mercy International's source of funding?

How can I become involved with Vessels of Mercy International?

Is Vessels of Mercy International affiliated with a church or denomination?

 

Who is Vessels of Mercy International?
Vessels of Mercy International is a non-profit Christian relief and development organization helping to meet the physical and spiritual needs of hurting people in poverty stricken areas of the world. Through emergency and support roles, people, receive food, education, clean water, clothing, medical aid and hope in Jesus Christ!

Why is Vessels of Mercy International concerned?
Vessels of Mercy International is concerned about people who hurt because they not only believe in the words of Jesus, but desire to obey them in bringing Life to others,
(see Matthew 28).

Where is Vessels of Mercy International?
Vessels of Mercy International is working in low income countries of the world. Currently we are working in the Ukraine, Romania, Honduras, Cambodia, Guatemala, Afghanistan, Sudan, Niger, Philippines and the United States.
Vessels of Mercy International's headquarters are located in Richmond, Virginia.

When was Vessels of Mercy International founded?
Vessels of Mercy International was founded in 1995 by Bev Gibson.

What is Vessels of Mercy International's source of funding?
Vessels of Mercy International is supported by prayer and finances by individuals, businesses, churches and organizations who believe that true change can begin only through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

How can I become involved with Vessels of Mercy International?
Vessels of Mercy International has a variety of ways for you to be involved in:
-feeding programs
-clean water projects
-short-term missions projects
-disaster relief team
-medical aid outreaches
-ministry action teams
-program sponsorship
-agricultural projects
-construction projects
-translation

Is Vessels of Mercy International affiliated with a church or denomination?
Vessels of Mercy International is not affiliated with a particular denomination. We are interdenominational, partnering with Christians throughout the world.

 

Press Room

 

Help and Healing for our Nation

South Hill Gazette-October 2001

 

Vessels of Mercy Intl. along with LAMB Ministries assisted to help families and the relief workers at the Pentagon and at Ground Zero in New York. Providing counseling, prayer, bibles, and over $10,000. in practical assistance such as gloves, boots, rehydration solution & medical assistance.

 

President of Vessels of Mercy Intl. Bev Gibson, declared that this is exactly where the body of Christ needs to be, people are looking for hope and healing and we have the answer in Jesus Christ, he is the only one who can restore our lives and our nation!


Relief and Development Services

Richmond Times Dispatch & South Hill Enterprise 1998

Disaster Relief....Reach out to Help. Final Relief Shipment to be sent.

Vessels of Mercy Intl. has delivered over $200,000 of medical and relief supplies including food, seed, clothing, medical equipment, medicines and water purification units to Honduras after Hurricane Mitch.

Bibles, blankets and clothing shipped to Turkey after Earthquake. Blankets and Bibles sent to Kosovo refugee camps. Relief supplies sent to Franklin, VA and Goldsboro, NC after Hurricane Floyd.


"Hands that Heal"

Richmond Times Dispatch 1996

Richmonder on mission became Cambodian girl's ticket for life.

In a tiny hamlet in Cambodia, not far from the killing fields of an old war that continues to maim and murder,4 year old Charya You found a ticket to life. Born with a hole in her heart, Charya had little chance of living. But hope took root last spring at an orphanage in Sihanoukville.

Charya's Mom took her to a makeshift clinic set up by a medical team from Richmond. But her heart problems were too complicated for Cambodia's primitive medical system, or for the team to provide in the field. Bev. Gibson who was on this mission of mercy knew she had to do something more. That night, she sat down with Cathleen Jones who runs the orphanage there. "We talked about it" Gibson said. "And we made a decision to try to make it happen." Sixteen months later, after countless frustrations, they had transcended a complicated bureaucracy and successfully battled a near fatal health crisis, Charya arrived from Cambodia and Gibson's long sought goal was now within reach.

Gibson has a history of looking at the world around her and the need, and saying."What can I do to make a difference?"

Miracles became abundant for the 5 yr. old Cambodian child. After a very successful surgery. Gibson escorted Charya You home, for the first time in this child's life her parents saw their little girl run and play. "Charya is a perfect example, "Gibson said." Her family was told, you have no hope for your daughter here in Cambodia, and she will die. "Well, here we are, making the step, taking the risk. Now this family has hope again and Charya has a chance to dream of a future." Gibson replied.


 

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