Success Stories
Changing lives every day. House of Mercy is about creating a place where individuals can stand on their own two feet with the support of a larger community. Success is finding a sense of identity and a positive path to being a contributing member to their families and society.
Aaron Haug
“Coming out of prison, I’d seen a lot of ‘clean and sober’ places that were anything but. House of Mercy was different. They actually cared. The house manager, really helped me stay focused. I got my CDL license there, something I wouldn’t have been able to do without their support. They did what they said they would, and it made all the difference in getting my life back on track.”
Nate Sanders
I was “lost” in the system serving a 33-year prison term. By the grace of God, I was “found” by pastor Bob Faulk and his House of Mercy.
In the midst of it all, Pastor Bob helped me to “see” what God’s will was for my life. He helped me create a successful 7-year ministry inside the prison! He came alongside me and became the father that I never had. And he not only told me how I should be living, he, Raynard Sands, Jeff Casey and Randy Dyer showed me. I was released in 2021 and immediately got in touch with Pastor Bob. In fact, he was one of the first people to come all the way out to Duvall and welcome me home. He gave me the blueprint to success Matthew 6:33, to seek God first and to let Him take care of my needs. To not get caught up in trying to “catch up.” Though I was living over an hour away, I continued to faithfully attend HOM services and God faithfully blessed me… ABUNDANTLY.
House of Mercy caused me to “see” potential in me that I never knew I had. And today I am living a God blessed life as a result. EVERY aspect of my life is blessed. God gave me a wife, an amazing job, and continues to bless me by sending me my formerly incarcerated brothers so that I can get them into, and involved, with HOM. My prayer is that we all can see that we have work to do in His kingdom and HOM is a great place to start.
Robert Thomas
“I found myself in the permanent unit of the Regional Justice Center (RJC), sitting around a table with the guys, singing rap songs and beating on the table.
They announced ” Church service on deck” over the loud speaker. A ‘snow white’ haired man approached the table and said, “Hey! Get up from that table and come hear the word of God!”, I replied, “Nawwww. I’m cool. Maybe next time.” because I was trying to look cool in front of the guys.
The next week he came to my table again and said, “Get up and come to church!” This time he didn’t move. He stood over me with piercing blue eyes that didn’t blink. I looked at my friends, seeing that the preacher had called my bluff, I went to service.
When I heard Pastor Bob preach, it seemed like God was talking directly to me. I left the service feeling that my hope in God was strengthened but the devil still had a hold on my ways. Like so many times before, I had called on God when I was in trouble but after I was delivered, I would backslide and not follow Jesus. I still thought I could play with God. Only after I was finally sentenced and ended up at Airway Heights did I began to contemplate the magnitude of what God had done for me. When I got sent to Monroe, and saw House of Mercy Services there, then I knew that some seven years later my path at the RJC had come full circle. Even if I hadn’t continuously been following Christ, he was with me the whole time.”
Tommy Music
“I was raised in church but as I grew drifted away from it. I became discontent with the world, always knowing there was something more. I searched for it and revisited Christianity without really committing. Even when I was far from God and wasn’t living right, I look back and realize the Lord had his hand on me.
“The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.” Prov. 15:3
After 51 years in prison, I ended up where I had no one and no place to go. No one would accept me but House of Mercy. I realized I not only needed help in adjusting to society, but I also needed a support system and a means for growth spiritually and socially.
Since being at HOM and committing to serve in the ministry, I have found more than I was looking for. I have found contentment, meaning and a fulfilling life in service to others. It is my desire to grow in the grace of God and continue to be involved in HOM ministry and help others who were and are in similar situations that I’ve been in.
Community
Community support is critical to successful reentry. Mentorship and peer support assist with accountability and provide support in shared struggles. It can be difficult readjusting to unstructured time and reconnecting with social networks. Starting within a shared community is very beneficial.
Ministry
Senior Pastor, Bob Faulk has been ministering in the WA state justice system for 18+ years. He has a trained team that connects with the houses for pastoral counseling, prayer and teaching.
Faith brings encouragement and purpose to give strength in the challenges faced during transition or reentry.
Discipleship
“No man is an island”. Having social access to individuals who desire to share their experience to help others is not common in the world we live in. Here at House of Mercy we strive to develop these connections not only in our staff team but in the participants for peer to peer support.
Leadership
“Leadership is always the problem, and leadership is always the answer”. -Sr. Pastor, Bob Faulk
Everyone at House of Mercy is familiar with this phrase. Leadership training is available and each individual in the program is encouraged to view themselves as a leader because we all influence those around us.
Self Improvement
Life skills and financial freedom classes, offering goal setting and other self improvement topics, are part of our orientation process seeking to get new participants equipped for success.
Monthly newsletters share success stories, job opportunities and messages of inspiration.
House guidelines challenge awareness in organization and personal responsibility.
Accountability
Shared housing offers the benefit of accountability with like minded individuals with similar goals to restore finances, careers and family relationships. Knowing that our personal choices will affect more than ourselves brings added motivation to achieveing our own goals.
Peer Support has been shown to greatly enhance recovery and transition for adults. Each of us has something we bring to our community.
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