Our Story: Sought Out, A City Not Forsaken.
The seed of Derusha House of Comfort was planted not in a boardroom or committee, but in the quiet corridors of St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton, New Jersey. There, among the beeping machines, whispered prayers, and final goodbyes, a call was heard not just to ease physical suffering, but to restore spiritual dignity to those nearing the end of life.
A Ministry Born in the Margins
The early days were not glamorous. There were no buildings, budgets, or brochures just hospital visitor passes, handwritten prayers, and the unmistakable presence of the Holy Spirit in hospital rooms where patients felt forgotten by the world but deeply remembered by God.
Many patients were alone. Some were estranged from families. Others were burdened by guilt, fear, or spiritual questions no one dared to ask out loud. In those moments, Derusha’s founders realized something sacred was happening:
A need not just for hospice care but for holy comfort.
Inspired by Isaiah 62:12 and Isaiah 49:15 which says:
“And they shall call them The Holy People, The Redeemed of the LORD; and you shall be called Sought Out, A City Not Forsaken.”
“Can a woman forget her nursing child, or lack compassion for the child she has borne? Even if these forget, yet I will not forget you.”
…a name and a mission emerged. Derusha, Hebrew for “sought out” became more than a title. It was a divine identity. These were not forgotten souls. They were God’s beloved. A city not forsaken.
From One Room to a Vision
What started with bedside prayers and raw conversations became a movement one that could no longer be contained within four walls. Derusha House of Comfort was officially born: a nonprofit ministry dedicated to providing spiritual, emotional, and practical support to the suffering, the marginalized, and the “least of these.”
The vision has grown to include:
- Comfort Branch: Ongoing hospice chaplaincy, hospital visits, spiritual crisis care
- Outreach Branch: Food, clothing, and resources for the under served
- Restoration: Ministry training, volunteer programs
Today and Beyond
Derusha House of Comfort exists so that no one dies alone in spirit, and no one suffers without knowing they are still deeply loved, still redeemable, and still part of God’s eternal plan.
We are here for the overlooked. The terminal. The grieving. The judged. The seekers.
We are here because you are sought out. Not forsaken.
Our Mission
To glorify God by serving the overlooked, the hurting, and the brokenhearted through:
Discipleship and training for long-term restoration and kingdom service
Emotional and spiritual care rooted in Scripture
Outreach to orphans, widows, and the marginalized
What We Do
- Comfort Branch: Prayer ministry, grief support, crisis response, hospital visits
- Outreach Branch: Food and clothing distribution, shelter partnerships, practical aid
- Bible Ministry: Faith study and education, ordination pathways
Our Core Values
- Christ at the Center – Everything we do is rooted in the love and teachings of Jesus.
- Compassion in Action – We don’t just speak hope, we live it.
- Dignity for All – Every person is created in God’s image and deserves honor and care.
- Integrity Always – We steward our mission with transparency and accountability.
- Unity in the Body – We serve in partnership with churches, volunteers, and donors to fulfill the Kingdom call.
Join the Mission
Whether you’re seeking help, looking to serve, or feeling called to partner with us, Derusha House of Comfort welcomes you. You are not alone. You are not forsaken. You are sought out and you are loved.