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Sharing the Love and Hope of Jesus Christ

Hearts of Mercy & Compassion (HMC) provides a physical and spiritual symbol through the giving of hearts and crosses to families and friends who have suffered a loss or are experiencing the illness of a loved one. An HMC can also be given to celebrate a victory, honor service, as an expression of love, or to be an encouragement in the face of adversity. Given as a gift, each HMC provides the love and hope of Jesus through presence and prayer.

As we journey together, we can share in each other’s sorrows and celebrations. The heart itself is universal and conveys love. The color blue is the color of hope and the fish a symbol of God’s saving grace. To request a Mercy Heart click on the "Request a Mercy Heart" button on this page.

Specialized Hearts of Mercy & Compassion can be provided for:
  • Hearts for Military Service: This heart is purple, which is a combination of the six military branch colors. It includes a decal from the appropriate military branch (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Space Force).

  • Hearts for First Responders: The blue heart will have the appropriate Thin Line decal (Law Enforcement-blue, Firefighters-red, Public Safety Service-yellow, EMS/Paramedic - white).

For more information on the Hearts of Mercy & Compassion Ministry:
Email: [email protected]
Call:  866-455-6466
Bringing HOPE for the Hurting  in Chatham, Illinois, after crash that killed four young students at an after-school camp.
Bringing HOPE for the Hurting in New Orleans, Louisiana, after New Year's Day attack.
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President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden in front of LCC's Hearts of Mercy & Compassion set up at the site of the deadly New Year’s truck attack, in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Bringing Compassion to a Hurting Community after Champlain Towers South Collapse in Surfside, Florida

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