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Restore
In 2025, Mercy House Global is embracing the theme Restore, drawing from the timeless promises of Psalm 23. This year is a journey of renewal and healing—an invitation to rest in God’s presence and to trust in his restoration. The psalm’s imagery of a Good Shepherd leading us to still waters reminds us to slow down and embrace the peace he provides. The map above features Sanaa art created by the girls of Rehema House, illustrating Psalm 23 with new artwork added each month to reflect this journey. As we focus on restoration, we are reminded that when God restores, He gives more than we have lost—offering true renewal and abundant life.
Rest
"My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him." Psalm 62:1
One of the most spiritual things we can do is to take a nap. Without rest, we can miss the rest of God. In The Rest of God, Mark Buchanan writes, “Sabbath imparts the rest of God— actual physical, mental, spiritual rest, but also the rest of God—the things of God’s nature and presence we miss in our busyness.”
Hebrews 4:9-11 says, “There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his. Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience.”
God rested on the seventh day to model what it looks like to take a break. He wasn’t tired; He was done. He showed us how to stop (which is the meaning of the word Sabbath). We usually don’t stop because we’re never done. But when we stop and rest, worship and reflect, we are acknowledging that we aren’t God.
Rest is a way of surrender. It is defiance against the pace of life, and it says, “God, I trust you.” He extends an open invitation to stop, to come to him if we are weary and burdened. He offers us rest.
This month’s box is a pit stop in your journey. It’s a chance to pause, plant something new, and let it remind you to take time to stop and rest.
Window Planter Trio + Tray $32 MADE BY NOAH'S ARK IN INDIA Natural Wood Flower Press $26 MADE BY UNDER OVER IN THE USA Ceramic Garden Stakes | Set of 3 $22 MADE BY PRODIGAL POTTERY IN THE USA
Natural Wood Flower Press
MADE BY UNDER OVER IN THE USA
Capture the beauty of nature with this Natural Wood Flower
Press by Under Over. Perfect for preserving special blooms from a wedding, a loved one’s garden, or a meaningful walk, this press allows you to create lasting botanical keepsakes. With patience and care, transform fresh flowers into delicate, dried treasures—ready to frame, craft, or gift. Let your creativity bloom!
Wood colors may vary.
Under Over
Under Over Fellowship is a church that meets in a downtown park and is dedicated to serving the marginalized in Conroe, Texas. Following an "unattractional" church model, they forgo frills and comfort to focus on reaching those in need. Every product they create is handmade, providing meaningful work for men striving to rebuild their lives.
This order of flower presses contributed more than one hundred hours of work to approximately twenty individuals, helping them take steps toward stability and renewal.
Shawn
Shawn is a dedicated member of Under Over Fellowship and a full-time craftsman in the wood shop. He joined the Residential Men's Program in 2020 and has since found purpose in creating beautiful, handcrafted products that support the church’s various missions.
Shawn shares, ”Working at the shop keeps my hands busy and allows me to build alongside my brothers in Christ. It encourages me to stay sober while providing the resources I need to live a life that honors God. Everything we do here matters because we strive to glorify Him daily."
Ceramic Garden Stakes | Set of 3
MADE BY PRODIGAL POTTERY IN THE USA
Add a touch of whimsy and inspiration to your plants with this set of three handcrafted Ceramic Garden Stakes from Prodigal Pottery. Featuring the words Restore, Recharge, and Rest the themes of this quarter’s Ethical Lifestyle Boxes—these stakes serve as gentle reminders to embrace renewal in your daily life.
Left in their natural, raw ceramic finish, they can be enjoyed as-is or customized with paint to match your unique style. Simply place them in the soil of your favorite plants for a meaningful and decorative touch.
Prodigal Pottery
Handcrafted with purpose, Prodigal Pottery is made by women overcoming homelessness, domestic abuse, and sex trafficking in Birmingham, Alabama. Working directly out of King’s Home—a long-term shelter for women and children—along with partnerships at Wellhouse and The Lovelady Center, Prodigal Pottery provides employment, empowerment, and a path toward healing. This order created 415 hours of meaningful work, with ten women contributing their craftsmanship and care.
Amanda
Amanda is an empowered artisan at Prodigal Pottery. She shared what working on these Ceramic Garden Stakes meant to her. "These herb markers have been so much more than just that. As I have packaged them, I am constantly reminded of how Jesus has restored so much to me, recharges me daily, and provides a constant place of rest for me. I am so thankful for those reminders!"
Window Planter
Trio + Tray
MADE BY NOAH'S ARK IN INDIA
This versatile set from Noah’s Ark in India includes three handcrafted metal planters nestled in a matching tray—perfect for growing herbs on a kitchen counter or adding greenery to a window sill. The sleek, minimalist design also makes them ideal for organizing household essentials like office supplies or craft items. If you follow a few simple tips, you can get wonderful results planting in containers like these without drainage holes. Adding a base layer of small rocks, activated charcoal, or soil enhancers like perlite helps manage excess moisture. Water sparingly and evenly to keep plants happy and thriving. Whether used together or separately, this set brings beauty and function to any space.
Noah's Ark
In Moradabad, India, where more than half the population relies on metal handicrafts, artisans have long faced low wages, unfair commissions, and high material costs. As brass crafting becomes less sustainable, many struggle with debt and shop closures, threatening generations of tradition.
Founded in 1986 by Samuel Masih, Noah’s Ark International Exports empowers artisans with fair wages, long-term business support, and access to health and education— helping preserve both livelihoods and heritage.
Join us for She is Priceless, May 1, 2025.
Historically, our She is Priceless fundraising day has been the Tuesday after Mother’s Day, but we're changing it up in 2025. This year, we are excited to be launching a NEW, beautiful artisan-made product as a gift when you donate $100 or more to continue our mission of empowering vulnerable families in Jesus’ name. This item will be the perfect gift for yourself or a woman in your life. Mark your calendars and plan to give a gift that is meaningful and also empowers women and families with opportunities that create hope!
Keep an eye out for more details to come!
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.
