Believing that Heaven appreciates both mellow and joyful forms of praise, 'Message of Mercy' selects a wide variety of Spirit-filled songs for a mostly Contemporary Christian repertoire. A warm, tight blend of harmony vocals, heartfelt solos and personal testimonies make 'Message of Mercy' performances a blessing to audiences- young & old alike.
Despite complicated personal schedules, these dedicated young ladies stay busy traveling to perform for a wide variety of engagements including: women's retreats, public concerts, benefits, revivals, youth rallys, camp-meetings, etc.
With a focus on the simple elegance of the Gospel, 'Message of Mercy' enjoys performing for ALL denominations in hopes that listeners will be drawn into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
Why Message of Mercy?
Here are a few great quotes that may inform you about our name:
"The grace of Christ is not confined to a few. The message of mercy and forgiveness brought from heaven by Christ was to be heard by all. Our Saviour says, "I am the light of the world." (John 8:12). His blessings are universal, reaching to all nations, kindreds, tongues, and peoples. Christ came to break down every wall of partition ... that every soul, whether Jew or Gentile, might be a free worshiper and have access to God.... "
"To you, My disciples, I commit this message of mercy . It is to be given to Israel first, and then to all nations, tongues, and peoples. It is to be given to Jews and Gentiles. All who believe are to be gathered into one church."
"Those who wait for the Bridegroom's coming are to say to the people, "Behold your God." The last rays of merciful light, the last message of mercy to be given to the world, is a revelation of His character of love."

Message of Mercy was originally formed in the Spring of 1998 as a group of five friends who met together and found they shared a common love for singing Christian music. What started out as a fun pastime- doing occasional performances, quickly evolved into an active, traveling music ministry heard around the world.
Here is a picture of members of Message of Mercy past and present from the 10 Year Reunion concert in April 2008!

Photo by: Alan Darmody
The Current Group
* Kim Neal has a heart for God and enjoys sharing His Love. Knowing she can turn to Him for strength helps her face life's many challenges. Kim is known in the group for her excellent organization/planning skills and for helping 'Message of Mercy' get started. She is the Booking Manager for MofM. Kim's vocal skills were developed in choirs, 4 yrs of vocal training, and leading Praise Services at various churches. She began singing publicly at the age of 6. Kim has a powerful Soprano voice and is married to Dr. Norman Neal. Kim says, "I pray that I can be faithful to God everyday and in every situation I encounter, so I can lean on His strength when I am feeling weak." Kim and Norman have two beautiful children, Caleb and Cienna.
* Erika Anderson came to the US from Brazil in 1993, and now resides in the US. (Erika & Paula both attended SWAU in Texas.) Hard-working, Erika holds degrees in Biology, Music and Actuarial Science. She finished her studies at Southern Adventist University. She and husband, Scott, own a construction business. Erika is fun-loving, and open-hearted. A talented pianist, Erika began taking music lessons at 5 yrs of age. She is the groups accompanist and also enjoys occasionally singing with the group. Erika and Scott have a beautiful daughter, Isabella.
* Joey Norwood Tolbert joined Message of Mercy Sept. 11, 2005. Joey graduated from Southern Adventist University in 01' with a BS in Mass Communication. But in 07' she completed her secondary education certification to teach Bible, and an MA in Religion. A talented vocalist, Joey has released two solo projects (available at msestore.com) and was a featured artist for the Morning Song Christmas Tour 2005. Joey grew up in MD but has lived most of her adult life in TN. Her husband, Matt, is a college teacher and counselor. He is also a talented singer, songwriter, and guitarist. They recently welcomed their first child (Lela) into the world.
* Darlene Hubbartt has been a member of Message of Mercy since January of 2006. She and her husband Rob live in Oak Ridge Tennessee. She and Rob have recently welcomed their new baby Hailey into the world. She grew up in a very musical family and she loves to sing with her two sisters. Originally from the Central American Country of Nicaragua. Darlene is fluent in Spanish (since it is her first language). She and her husband love all sports and especially enjoy playing basketball, soccer, and football. Darlene has recently returned to school to pursue a degree in Counseling.
* Jessica Perry joined Message of Mercy in 2007. She is one of MofM newest members. Jessica has a beautiful willing heart and her connection with Christ is evident in the way that she minsters to and receives people. Jessica works is a licensed dental hygenist. She is married to Ryan Perry (a Physical Education and Wellness teacher at Collegedale Academy) and they have two beautiful daughters Audrey and Ainsley. Jessica has a clear and soulful style that brings brilliance to the group's sound.
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* Christina Romero is one of the original members of Message of Mercy. She and her husband Albert live in the Chattanooga area. They have two dogs that are like their children (Chico and Mya). She is a Nurse Anesthetist. Christina adds a lovely smooth quality to the groups sound and is an accomplished violinist. She has an excellent ear for harmony and helps with a lot of the groups arrangments.





Message of Mercy
PO Box 303
Collegedale, TN 37315
Kim Neal - Scheduling: 423-802-8286
E-mail: kim@messageofmercy.org