Providing Hope in Myanmar

Shelly Meyer - Hand of Hope International Relations Officer

When Touisha's parents separated and each went their own way, she found herself abandoned and living on the streets. In Myanmar, where child labor and trafficking are common, this is a very dangerous and difficult situation for a young girl. Touisha was begging and selling flowers to survive when we encountered her. She now lives safe in a Hand of Hope children's home where she receives the love and care that all children deserve. She is being provided with an education, meals, love, and a knowledge of Jesus Christ. She has found that she has a talent for music and enjoys praising God through singing and playing the guitar. 

Knowing there are millions of children around the world like Touisha, we simply couldn’t stand by and do nothing. We are determined to do our part to help as many as we can. Thank you partners and friends for your tremendous support.

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.

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Reaching out to Inmates in Moldova

Jack Elledge – Office Director, Joyce Meyer Ministries United Kingdom

Moldova is considered by many to be the poorest country in Eastern Europe, a place where many people have lost hope. We recently had the opportunity to go into all 17 Moldovan prisons to share the love of Christ. A majority of the prisons were run-down, outdated and old – most inmates were lacking in even the most basic necessities. Through the support of our partners and friends we were able to distribute gift bags cell-by-cell, face-to-face to 6,860 inmates. Each bag consisted of summer socks, a face towel, writing pen, note pad, as well as some of Joyce's books in Romanian and Russian. The inmates were very thankful to receive the gift bags. 

Our goal on this outreach was simple, to help change the way inmates think in order to change their hearts and in changing their hearts to help change their future. This was the primary message we preached in each prison. We planted seeds of hope and believe that God will give the increase. This was an amazing time of ministry to the men, women and teens of Moldova and we look forward to hearing the testimonies of victory in their lives.

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.

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A Special Church in Peru

Shelly Meyer - Hand of Hope International Relations Officer

David and I were recently in Peru visiting some of the churches and wells built by the partners and friends of Joyce Meyer Ministries. We met Pastor Gilberto Vasquez who told us a very interesting story. He had worked in construction for most of his life, but a few years ago God called him to be a pastor. He started a church. The people of the church met in an open shelter and when it rained, which it does very often in this tropical climate, rain would come in on them and they would have to huddle under a small section of the covering where it was dry. They didn’t have any money to fix the covering. Pastor Vasquez was very discouraged and one day he said to God, “I am not sure anymore if this is what you want me to do, if it is then you have to tell me.” He told his wife this and they prayed together. 

The next day Pastor Vasquez told God that he needed Him to give him an answer by 1:00 pm that day. Promptly at 1:00 pm, he took out his Bible and prayed and told God, "Whatever scripture I open my Bible to and put my finger on, I know that will be your answer." Pastor Vasquez opened his Bible and put his finger on Zechariah 6:15, "Those who are far away will come and help build the temple of the Lord, and you will know that the Lord Almighty has sent me to you. This will happen if you diligently obey the Lord your God." Pastor was sure this was God and his faith was renewed. He had plans for a church building made and he showed them to his church members and they began to make preparations for building even though they had no money to pay for it. The next week another pastor we work with in that area, who Pastor Vasquez had never met, called Pastor Vasquez and said he wanted to meet with him. He asked Pastor Vasquez, "What can we do to help you?" That was the beginning and now Pastor Vasquez has a brand new church and water well for his community, funded by "those who are far away…", the partners and friends of Joyce Meyer Ministries.

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.

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Disaster Relief for South Africa Storms

Brad Senekal – South Africa Outreach Director

While severe weather has been ravaging the United States, storms have also hit on the other side of the globe this week striking in Cape Town, South Africa. The brutality of nature quickly reminds us of our vulnerability – the brittle makeshift zinc shacks of South African townships offer very little protection before the fury of gale force winds, torrential rain, and hail. Fifteen thousand people were affected as thousands of shacks flooded, and many more faced the brunt of freezing weather. 

Hand of Hope was able to respond swiftly with disaster relief. We partnered with Hillsong Africa Foundation and their volunteers to distribute waterproof roof sheeting, blankets and food parcels for hundreds of people in the township of Khayelitsha in Western Cape. We also gave blankets to the homeless through two Christian homeless shelters, Happy Valley and Loaves and Fish. We were also able to distribute Joyce’s books in English, Xhosa and Afrikaans. The gratitude was overwhelming! 

Suffering affects us all, whether rich or poor, in a brick house or a zinc shack or on the streets, in America or Africa… but thank God that He cares for us enough to always reach out to us and to others exactly where we are, no matter who or where we are! We would not be able to extend God’s love in this magnitude around the globe if it weren’t for God stirring our partner’s hearts to be faithful, committed and generous! You were there! Thank 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.

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Reaching the Lost in Pursat, Cambodia

David Meyer - CEO Hand of Hope

We recently had the opportunity to share the gospel with 6,000 children and adults in 13 schools in one of the most impoverished areas in Cambodia just outside of Pursat. The love of Christ was shared with these precious school children, along with their teachers and school staff. Each person was given their very own copy of Joyce’s book Tell Them I Love Them translated into their native language of Khmer. These books serve as a great ministry tool, the children cherish them and will keep them under their pillows like a treasure and will share them with their parents. 

During 3 days of teachings, 5,380 decisions for Christ were made, including over 100 teachers and 1 school principal. Thanks to our partners and friends who help us fulfill the Great Commission and share the gospel message around the world.

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.

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