Reaching Out a Hand of Hope in Cape Town

Shelly Meyer

During my recent visit to Cape Town, South Africa I was able to visit an outreach program that Hand of Hope works with in Westlake Village. Westlake is a slum area located very close to the Joyce Meyer Ministries office in Cape Town. I was privileged to meet some of the kind elderly residents who we provide with monthly food parcels. This Granny took in this beautiful little boy when he was abandoned by his mother as a newborn. Even in her lack she reached out to someone who needed her. We are able to provide her with food so that she can care not only for herself but for him as well. We are working with the Westlake United Church Trust who have many programs assisting the underprivileged in Westlake Village. Working together we are able to help others who in turn are able to extend help themselves.

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.

Celebration Banquet

This crowd is a result of the great unity of the church in Zimbabwe.

David L. Meyer – CEO Hand of Hope

Tonight we had the honor of gathering many of those who worked so hard for months on end to make the “Festival of Life” in Zimbabwe this past June a success. It was great to see everyone again.

We believe it is so very important in the process of an event to pause and say “THANK YOU!" Not one of us has accomplished a thing without the help of others and the success of Joyce Meyer Ministries and Hand of Hope is no different. So perhaps this post may not seem as moving as some of the others but I believe it to be every bit as important. We want to see the nation of Zimbabwe not just look back and say "wasn't it great when Joyce was here?" But for those few days to be the catalyst for unity and further ministry in this country. We are seeing this happen already. God is on the move in Zimbabwe and you all are a part of it. Thanks!!

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.

Deborah Children’s Home in Nepal

Shelly Meyer

Deprived of food, education and health facilities, thousands of children in Nepal are orphans, victims of sex trafficking, forced into labor or living on the streets suffering with HIV/AIDS. Although there are several ministries that focus on children, few cater to the children at risk.

In its second year of ministry, the Deborah Children’s Home in Nepal has been providing food and education to countless children living on the streets. Joyce Meyer Ministries Hand of Hope funds this home and many children get fed. This is a great blessing to be able to help these children who are in such desperate need.

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.

Helping Pakistan Flood Victims

Shelly Meyer

Two weeks ago monsoons in Pakistan created flood waters that have now swept across one quarter of the country affecting 20 million people causing five times more damage than the 2005 earthquake. The floods have left a severe shortage of clean drinking water putting up to three and a half million children at a high risk of deadly water-borne diseases as well as an estimated six million at risk from such diseases as cholera.

As the rain and flood waters continue to pass through the country, Pakistan and the United Nations are appealing for aid and emergency response funds for much needed shelter and medicine. Joyce Meyer Ministries Hand of Hope is providing disaster relief funds to supply as much life-saving aid and relief to the affected areas as possible. We are also distributing many of Joyce’s books in the native languages of the region to provide comfort and hope in this time of adversity. As a partner of Joyce Meyer Ministries, your support is going directly to meeting the needs and displaying the love of Christ to those affected by this disaster.

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.

Homes in Haiti: Long Term Solutions

David L. Meyer – CEO Hand of Hope

Whether here in Haiti or globally, we’re just one part of those coming together to help those in need. Partnership increases our ability to reach even more—just like the homes we’re able to build for families in Haiti. We’ve been working with Love A Child here in Haiti for a while, so after the earthquake that devastated Haiti in January, I knew we wanted to continue working with them. They have a great capability to reach the people, and they do everything with excellence.

As an accountability to our partners, we started small, funding 50 homes for the new housing village they are building called Miracle Village. I needed to come and see it for myself. Just as I expected the houses are of the best quality and will truly be a blessing to the families. As a result, we have decided to build 50 more homes, as well as provide furnishing for all 100 homes. We are excited for the day when these families get to move in. Thank you so much for allowing us to provide a hand of hope in Haiti.

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.

St. Louis Dream Center: Back to School Blast

Jeff Allensworth - St. Louis Dream Center Senior Pastor

We couldn’t be more pleased with the results of the Back to School Blast at the St. Louis Dream Center. Over 200 volunteers helped us launch our Adopt a Block Blitz. The day was full of fun and excitement for local area children. Festivities included carnival games, balloon animals, fire juggling, and so much more. There was also cotton candy, snow cones, kettle korn, free hot dogs and sodas for everyone. Special guest rappers, Kevin Getter and Tony Makanju entertained the crowd of approximately 1,500 people with their music.

Children received free dental care including fillings and extractions. Ashland Elementary School registered several children for the upcoming school year. Backpacks loaded with school supplies will be given to the teachers and administrators of local public schools to give to students who don't have one on the first day of school. One of the highlights of the day was the grand opening of our new food pantry. We were able to provide 5,113 meals to people in the area who were in need.

Thank you partners for helping us make this incredible day possible. For more information about the St. Louis Dream Center visit our web site.

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.

Changing Lives in Papua New Guinea

Ashley Wilkins - Hand of Hope Medical Missions Coordinator

The Hand of Hope Medical/Dental team recently returned from a very successful one week outreach in Papua New Guinea (PNG). This was the second time in the last 2 years our teams have been to PNG. It seemed as if everywhere we stepped foot people knew Joyce Meyer Ministries and they remembered the care we brought to them last year.

PNG is one of the most diverse countries in the world and has over 800 different people groups. One of the great things about this outreach was that it brought together many different tribes and communities as they came to receive medical care. This outreach not only brought medical and dental care to the people of PNG, but through Christ we also brought joy, hope, unity and salvation. We bandaged their wounds, pulled rotting teeth, prescribed life saving medications but most importantly we showed them God’s love by praying with each of the 3,087 patients who came to see us. We thank Him for 492 salvations!

It was evident that what Hand of Hope has done in the past two outreaches has made a lasting impact in the hearts of people of Papua New Guinea, and we give all the glory to our amazing God for using our hands to do His work across the earth. We want to thank our partners for helping to make this outreach a possibility, we couldn’t do 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. Please visit our website if you are a medical or dental professional and would like more information about volunteering on an upcoming outreach.