Flood Relief in Australia

Tom McKaskill - Director - Joyce Meyer Ministries Australia

Southeast Queensland has been subjected to the worst flooding seen in more than 30 years from drenching rains that have been falling off and on since November. In addition, a recent major rainstorm created what has been termed an “Inland Tsunami” and is the cause for the most devastating act of nature ever experienced in this Australian state. Flood waters are expected to crest in Brisbane on Thursday, January 13. Tens of thousands of homes are under water and more than 100,000 homes are without power.

Joyce Meyer Ministries’ Australia office located in Brisbane, along with several other ministries and churches, is working to help set up Carepoints in some of the worst affected areas. These Carepoints are designed to minister hope through the distribution of food, clothing, and blankets to those that have been impacted by this devastating disaster. Please pray for the families whose lives have been turned upside down by this unprecedented flooding.

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.

Lives Saved in Israel

Shelly Meyer – Hand of Hope International Relations Officer

Be’ad Chaim is an organization that provides protection for both mothers and children in Israel and one that Hand of Hope is pleased to support. Be’ad Chaim provides alternatives to abortion by helping mothers realize God’s promise in Deuteronomy 30:19 “…I have set before you life and death, blessings and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your children may live.”

Through their Operation Moses program every mother who considered an abortion but kept the baby receives all they need for the first year. This includes a baby bed, changing table, stroller, and bath as well as monthly diapers, formula and regular visits. Through the work of Be’ad Chaim and your support, the children shown above are just a few examples of the many children who are alive and treasured.

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.

Christmas Devastation in South Africa

Brad Senekal – Outreach Coordinator
Joyce Meyer Ministries South Africa Office

In the early hours on the day after Christmas, 2010, a terrible fire ravaged the township of Masiphumelele. What should have been a time of joyous celebration became a nightmare as 700 people, already very poor, lost everything as 168 shacks were destroyed. The poor became victims of their own poverty as overcrowding and a battle for land pushed these makeshift shacks right on top of each other. One small mistake with a paraffin lamp and their meager belongings turned to rubble.

Thank God that we have been connected to the community of Masiphumelele through a children’s club where we feed 200 children daily. We were able to respond by distributing 700 hygiene packs, and an encouraging book of Joyce’s to each of the victims in their native language, Xhosa. We believe that God is restoring these families, from ashes to beauty, and we are so grateful to our partners who make it possible to be an ongoing part of this healing process.

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.

Welcome tv.joycemeyer.org!

David L. Meyer – CEO Hand of Hope

Joyce’s messages can now be viewed in nearly 30 different languages around the world at tv.joycemeyer.org!

From Amharic to Urdu, life-changing messages are available to encourage and teach millions across the world how to truly enjoy their life in Christ!

Be sure to check it out and share it with your friends! tv.joycemeyer.org!

Reaching the Children of South Africa

Brad Senekal – Outreach Coordinator –
Joyce Meyer Ministries South Africa Office

Her name is Nonate Mkhwanazi, she is a student at the Maphakama Primary School at Clau Clau (in Nelspruit, South Africa). She is only 10 years old, but has already seen a bad side of life. Along with her brother and sister, Nonate lives with her ill and unemployed parents. Her mother receives a small child grant from the government but it is too small to make ends meet for a family of five.

When the caregivers at the Joyce Meyer Ministry, Hand of Hope feeding center at Clau Clau heard about the suffering of the children, they arranged for all three of the children to visit the center. Now, Nonate and her siblings go to the center each day for a meal. They are now healthy and happy. Nonate said that the future looks brighter to her now. She has also learned a lot about Jesus at the feeding center and has accepted Jesus as her personal Savior! It is feeding programs like this one that not only meet real and immediate physical needs but also meet the real spiritual needs of the children and communities. Thank you partners for helping to make this all possible.

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.

A New Church and Water Well in Peru

David L. Meyer – CEO Hand of Hope

Hand of Hope was recently able to partner with Camino De Vida to build a new church and a clean water well for the people of Iquitos, Peru. Around 100 people attended the inauguration service and the congregation was so pleased to have a church building and a new source of clean water. Previously the church was meeting in someone’s yard; but now the pastor believes that having the building will really help them establish a solid church in the community.

Thank you to our friends and partners for helping us spread the Word and establish churches. Together we are better!

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.

Rescued in Uganda

David L. Meyer – CEO Hand of Hope

Born on July 4, 2009, John arrived at Baby Watoto, a home for babies in Gulu, Uganda, when he was only 9 months old. Born to parents living in captivity, he had recently been rescued when he came to us. John was very small for his age and moderately malnourished. It took him a few days to settle into Baby Watoto but we soon learned that he has a stunning smile that he is willing to show anyone who would give him a cuddle!

John has really thrived since being at Baby Watoto and although he is still small he is definitely catching up quickly. He is an independent boy and often goes off exploring when he thinks no one is watching. In mid-December John will move on to the Watoto Children’s Village in Gulu where he will continue to receive much love and support. Thank you partners for helping to give John such a great start in life! Through your generous giving we were able to fully fund building of the babies’ home in Gulu, which opened in April of this year; as well as provide support for monthly operational costs. Together we are truly better!

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.

A Life Transformed in Ethiopia

David L. Meyer – CEO Hand of Hope

I was recently in Ethiopia. While visiting our home there for women rescued from human trafficking, I was presented with the attached photo and story.

Eled is her name and her background is one of prostitution in the red light district of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. On three separate occasions she tried to commit suicide but was unsuccessful. Then one day someone from International Crisis Aid, who we partner with in Ethiopia, invited her to leave the life of prostitution and come and live in one of the 3 Hand of Hope sponsored homes for young women. These homes currently house 32 girls with similar stories to Eled. After completing the 2 year process of restoration, Eled decided to enroll in nursing school. She is now a nurse serving in the Hand of Hope medical clinic in Angacha, Ethiopia. When I met her a day after hearing her story she was so happy with the most beautiful smile.

Another life transformed!

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.

My Hope is in Him: Ethiopia Girls Home

David L. Meyer – CEO Hand of Hope

Today we had the pleasure of visiting one of the homes we support in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia which rescues women trapped in the commercial sex trade. One of the precious girls here, Martha A., shared a poem with us that is very powerful. I want to share it with you. Thank you partners for helping us rescue women from human trafficking.

My Hope Is In Him by Martha A.

Whatever happened to her? People were saying My strength depleted and my sorrows deep...

To all who gave up on me, to those who've said "she's finished"
Here, a new day has dawned for me, what will you say now?

From afar, from a filthy place
Mockingly they said "she's hopeless"

But I have a God whom I can lean on and take refuge I will bear witness to all who laughed at me

I have faith that a better day has come I will hide in His care and evade the death sentence I will bow down and sing to His praise

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.

Haiti Update: Treating Cholera

Ashley Wilkins - Hand of Hope Medical Missions Coordinator

The people of Haiti continue to battle through the effects of the devastating earthquake earlier this year, hurricane Tomas in late October and now are facing a new fight against the infectious disease cholera. Causing severe dehydration, left untreated, cholera can be deadly within hours. Prompt treatment is very important.

We continue to partner with our friends at the Love A Child Jesus Healing Center in Haiti to provide rapid response for the treatment of people who have contracted cholera. They have been literally saving lives, more than 385 people who have been diagnosed with cholera have been successfully treated in the past two weeks. We are continuing to help patients and families on a daily basis who have been affected by this epidemic and we are so grateful to our partners who help make these life saving treatments a possibility.

Please join us in prayer for healing emotionally, spiritually and physically 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.