I remember as a young kid my grandpa being involved in outreach ministry. He felt everyone he encountered on a daily basis was put there as an opportunity for him to share God’s word and love. He would take me to the convalescent homes to sing Christmas carols, visit and pray over patients, and at that time, would go to the prison to do the same. What an impact that had on my heart to continue to serve those in trying times. My grandpa went to be with Jesus in 2016 and left not only a hole in many hearts, but an open position on the MRCM Board. In 2017, my work led me to meet Mark Mayo, President of MRCM, and In 2018, I was asked to join the board in an attempt to fill some very large shoes left by my Grandpa. We serve a God that is resourceful. It is my joy to continue his legacy, to serve those less fortunate, to live out the commandment to love our neighbors and grow towards Jesus’s heart for the lost and broken. I want to share the love of Christ as I serve and connect with this community.

Kerry Yanez,
Board Member,
Merced Rescue Mission