Helping the Hurting during the World Cup

David L. Meyer – CEO Hand of Hope

As the world’s attention is focused on South Africa for the World Cup, ministry to the most vulnerable continues. Today I was able to visit Umthombo in the city of Durban. They use a variety of methods to rescue kids from the streets, but the most unique and popular is the surfing program. Durban is known by surfers world wide as a great location and Tom Hewitt who runs the ministry is an accomplished surfer himself. Joyce Meyer Ministries has partnered with them for years and just recently we were able to help open this 24 hour drop-in shelter for the kids.

Hand of Hope is the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Our goal is simply to help as many hurting people as we possibly can, to alleviate human suffering and to help Christians grow in their faith.

Rescuing Abandoned Babies in Uganda

Ginger Stache
Chief Media Officer - Joyce Meyer Ministries

Their lives were literally saved. Six and a half month old twins Joshua and Patricia now live safely at a brand new home for abandoned babies in Uganda but just days before, their father threatened to kill them and their mother if she did not get rid of the twins.

Baby Watoto Gulu became their safe haven. Many children will be rescued through this newly dedicated facility as Joyce Meyer Ministries works together with Watoto Child Care Ministries. 90 to 120 babies will eventually live here receiving all the physical, emotional, and spiritual care they need to one day become the future leaders of Uganda. One more way that together we are making a difference.

Hand of Hope is the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Our goal is simply to help as many hurting people as we possibly can, to alleviate human suffering and to help Christians grow in their faith.

Zimbabwe: An Amazing Trip

David L. Meyer – CEO Hand of Hope

We had an amazing experience during our recent visit to Zimbabwe. We are receiving so many stories of lives that have been forever changed by the events that took place on this trip. God moved in a way that only He can do, and the miracles we were able to witness were absolutely incredible.

Over the course of our one week clinic, our medical missions team saw a total of 3,227 medical and dental patients. 207 teeth were extracted and 1,927 dedicated their lives to Jesus. Patients not only received physical healings through the medical team but also through prayer, as each person was prayed for individually. An amazing move of God took place and blind people literally had their sight restored and deaf people were able to hear for the very first time.

In addition to our medical outreach, we had the opportunity to share the love of Jesus to thousands of prisoners in over 40 prisons in Zimbabwe. In fact, our prison team achieved a major milestone by distributing the 2 millionth hygiene gift bag. We were also able to spend some time at one of our feeding centers that distributes food and educates children on a daily basis. We ended the trip with a phenomenal festival that drew well over 400,000 people during the 3 days of meetings. Thank you partners for helping us bless the people of Zimbabwe. We truly believe we were able to bring hope and the love of Christ to this nation and it will never be the same…and we couldn’t have done it without you.

Hand of Hope is the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Our goal is simply to help as many hurting people as we possibly can, to alleviate human suffering and to help Christians grow in their faith.

Over 100,000 sing happy birthday to Joyce

David L. Meyer – CEO Hand of Hope

Led by her good friend Darlene Zschech, a huge crowd sang happy birthday to Joyce on the first night of our 3 day Festival of Life. The crowds grew every night and God’s presence was sweet. Many said that there had not been meetings like this in Harare, Zimbabwe ever and that history was being made. The cooperation of the churches and the government was incredible. Thanks to all who prayed as your prayers were answered. Zimbabwe’s best days are ahead! We stand humbled and honored that God chose us to be a part of all this.

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2 Millionth Prison Bag Delivered

David L. Meyer – CEO Hand of Hope

Eleven years ago we started a ministry journey to visit those who are in prison as the Bible instructs us to do. That journey has led us to 31 countries and every state in the USA. Today in the country of Zimbabwe, Dave and Joyce delivered the 2 millionth bag. These bags contain hygiene items as well as a book and a letter from Joyce specifically designed with inmates in mind. We are so grateful to all who have assisted in reaching this incredible goal.

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Dave & Me Feeding in Zimbabwe

Joyce Meyer

Today our team had the pleasure of spending time with some of the precious kids we have been feeding here in Zimbabwe. For over 10 years we have helped feed the very vulnerable while at the same time educating and bringing the message of God’s grace. Thanks for sending us to help those who cannot help themselves.


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Zimbabwe: Medical Missions Update

Ashley Wilkins, R.N., Medical Outreach Coordinator - Hand of Hope

Hundreds of people in a small village in Zimbabwe have been able to receive free medical care this week due to the hard work of our medical team. In the few days we have been here, we have already seen God working mightily through the medical outreach to bring hope and healing to these hurting people.

Today a twelve year old boy named Rain was brought to our medical clinic in the only mode of transportation his family had, a humble wooden cart pulled by four donkeys. Rain was a strong, healthy boy until he suffered severe brain damage from meningitis two months ago, leaving him bed ridden for life. In a developing nation like Zimbabwe, it is a huge challenge for a family to care for a bed ridden family member. Our team cleansed his bed sores, washed his wounds, gave him physical therapy, sent his mother home with a large supply of wound care supplies, and prayed with them. Rain and his mother left the medical clinic smiling and thanking God for the care he received today.

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