MHG Clubs ELB — December 2024

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Abide

As we close out this year’s theme, “Abide,” Mercy House Global reflects on the incredible journey we’ve traveled together, centered on the Fruit of the Spirit. Through your faithful support of MHG Clubs, you have not only helped create sustainable jobs for artisans worldwide but have also nurtured a meaningful harvest of hope and transformation, symbolized by the vibrant fruits in our illustration above.

Your partnership has been far more than a subscription—it’s been a commitment to empowering global communities and planting seeds of lasting change. Thank you for abiding with us through this year and for being an essential part of this journey of renewal and empowerment.

Delight

“Delight yourself in the Lord and he shall give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4

The world promises to satisfy us with its physical pleasures, vanity, pride, wealth, and a guarantee to satiate every desire. But the key to contentment isn’t delighting in all we desire. Often the more we get, the less we have.

Instead, true delight is found in God.

He is our reward.

Psalm 16:11 says, “You make known to me the path of life, in Your presence there is fullness of joy, at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

This is a promise we can stand on… God’s way is better than ours. True delight is in His presence–being with Him. This is where we have long-lasting joy. This is the secret to pleasure that isn’t fleeting: God’s presence.

Abide, our theme this year, challenges us to stay connected to God, like a leaf to a vine. When we do, fruit is the result. Jesus is our perfect example of someone who demonstrated all the Fruit of the Spirit. He offers us to be our gardener—to prune and shape us to become more like Him, if we are willing.

This season as you delight in family and friends, good food, and holiday traditions, it is our hope that this month’s beautiful and practical items will also serve as a reminder that when our delight is in God, we have more than enough.

Charcuterie Board with Nestled Utensils

Elevate your holiday entertaining with your elegant Charcuterie Board with Nestled Utensils. The board pivots open to reveal three hidden, brass-plated utensils that are perfect for slicing, spreading, and serving. Crafted with both beauty and function in mind, this unique piece makes a thoughtful gift or a stunning addition to your holiday table. To keep it looking its best, wipe the pieces clean with a soft cloth, mild dish soap, and warm water.

Noah's Ark

Noah’s Ark was established in 1986 with the sole objective of supporting artisans' welfare and education in Moradabad, India. They aid artisans through fair trade practices and provide training in the production of quality products for overseas markets. Noah’s Ark uplifts the downtrodden of society, using their profits to invest back in their community with many social projects related to education, health, water, and sanitation.

Veer Singh

Veer Singh is one of the talented artisans of Noah’s Ark. He works to ensure the wooden products make it to customers in top shape by performing the finishing, quality control, and packaging. Veer Singh looks forward to large orders from MHG Clubs because the income helps him support his two sons.

Hon's Honey Sampler Jar

MADE BY HON'S HONEY IN THE USA

Enjoy your sample of Hon’s Honey, a raw, unprocessed, delicacy from women survivors in Maryland. Raw honey is a good source of antioxidants with antibacterial and antifungal properties. It helps build up your immunity to pollen allergens and sustains the bee population.

Hon's Honey

Hon's Honey is a workforce development program of a larger nonprofit, The Well.

The Well is a mentorship and life skills program, offering trauma therapy, housing assistance, help getting a car, workshops, scholarships, benevolence funds, and much more. Once women are far enough along in the program, they become eligible to work at Hon's Honey, where they learn to bottle honey and to handcraft all-natural home and body goods. All products are made by women survivors and 100% of the proceeds go back into the organization to prepare for the next woman to walk through their doors.

This order for MHG Clubs created

Angie

Angie was one of the first graduates of the COR Life Mentorship program at The Well and has been there for five years. She had this to say about her experience: “I was involved with Hon’s Honey before we even knew it would be Hon’s Honey. All we knew was we had this vision of a land flowing with milk and honey. What’s really great is when I hear other people say how much they love our products. Hearing that is very cool to me. Five years ago I wanted to be out of Curtis Bay as fast as I could, but now, The Well and Hon’s Honey makes me want to stay so I can help the other women in this community.”

Seeing the Hon’s Honey initiative come to fruition after hard work brings tears of joy to Angie’s eyes. She had a huge hand in kick-starting Hon’s Honey with her creation of the lotion bar. Angie is excited to be a part of the change that is happening through Hon’s Honey.

Twisted Felt Ribbon

MADE BY STREET HOPE IN KENYA

Add a meaningful touch to your holiday gift wrap or decor with your Twisted Felt Ribbon, handcrafted by the artisans of Street Hope in Kenya. Each ribbon is created by twisting strands of red and white felt to make a soft, one-yard ribbon—perfect for gift wrapping, decorating wreaths, or adding festive charm to a mini Christmas tree. Through their work with Street Hope, these artisans have overcome adversity in the Mathare slum in Nairobi, showcasing the transformative power of opportunity and empowerment. Bring warmth and purpose to your holiday season with this unique, handcrafted ribbon.

MHG Year-at-a-Glance Calendar Magnet

Stay up-to-date all year with the MHG Year-at-a-Glance Calendar Magnet. This 5" x 7" magnet shows every day in 2025, highlighting key dates for Mercy House Global, federal holidays, and the monthly shipping dates for your MHG Clubs Ethical Lifestyle Box. Display it somewhere you’ll see daily to keep track of what matters most in 2025!

GIVE YOUR BEST GIFT of the season

Your year-end generosity to Mercy House Global helps us continue to meet needs and empower families around the world. We know there are a lot of places you could give. Your choice to invest in MHG encourages us to continue the mission God has called us to. Scan the code below to give your tax-deductible gift today!

As you ABIDE in Him this season, we are praying He fills you to overflowing with His love, joy, and peace.

WHAT DO WE MEAN BY ETHICAL?

Ethically traded products are crafted by artisans who work in safe conditions, receive a fair wage, and maintain reasonable working hours. No child sacrificed their education to create your new favorite item, and no parent toiled in a sweatshop for 80 hours a week. We ensure that all of our MHG Clubs items are ethically sourced.

HOW ARE MHG CLUBS DIFFERENT THAN OTHER SUBSCRIPTION CLUBS?

MHG Clubs are operated by Mercy House Global, a 501(c)3 charitable organization. All proceeds from MHG Clubs empower vulnerable families in Jesus’ name with opportunities that provide hope.

MHG CLUBS PARTNER WITH FAITH-BASED ARTISAN GROUPS ACROSS THE GLOBE. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

While we are a faith-based ministry and collaborate with other faith-based ministries, religion is not imposed on artisans, nor is it a prerequisite for employment. Many women and their families practice different religions than we do, and that is okay. Our belief in Christ compels us to love, serve, and assist others, irrespective of their personal belief systems.

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