Stories of heartbreak turned to hope, addiction overcome and families reunited filled Tucker Hall at St. Peter's Episcopal Church on Nov. 5, as Mercy Gate Ministries hosted its fifth annual Hope in the Hill Country dinner.

Community members, donors and ministry partners gathered to celebrate the work of Mercy Gate, a faith-based nonprofit serving women affected by sexual exploitation, trafficking and trauma.

The ministry shared its growth and future vision, but the most powerful moments came through the testimonies of three women whose lives have been transformed.