Caring for the People of Egypt

David L. Meyer – CEO Hand of Hope

The recent unrest in Egypt has led to many challenges and needs for the people living in this region. Businesses have closed and people have lost their jobs. The price of food, clothing and shelter has increased significantly, presenting an even greater hardship. In some areas, garbage is strewn along the side of the road creating yet another burden in the community.

Hand of Hope continues to reach out to some of the poorest of the poor in areas of Egypt to provide medical care and food. Families who may otherwise go without, are able to receive basic medical treatment at no cost through our Hand of Hope medical clinic and a free meal through our Hand of Hope feeding program. Thank you to our partners for helping make a difference in the lives of these people during this time of great transition in Egypt.

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.

Reaching Orphans with Christ in Moscow

Joel Renner – Director, JMM Russia/Ukraine Office

Through our partnership with The House of Mercy in Russia, we are able to work together to reach the orphans and the homeless youth of Moscow with the love of Jesus Christ. The children that live in the family-style orphanage are from environments of abuse and neglect. These children know firsthand the Gospel’s message of love and hope and the restorative power of Christ.

Recently, through a special program they created, Lilit (director of The House of Mercy) and orphans were able to share the Gospel and minister to over 200 prisoners. Your support as a friend or partner of Joyce Meyer Ministries allows orphans, the homeless and the incarcerated to hear the transforming message of the Gospel. Thank you for making it 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.

Providing Water to the Datoog in Tanzania

David L. Meyer – CEO Hand of Hope

Hand of Hope sponsored the digging of 2 fresh water wells here in Tanzania through World Serve International. We were told that 5 of every 10 children die in this region before the age of five, mostly from waterborne diseases. The area where Shelly and I are in is extremely remote, a very unreached area near Lake Eyasi. This lake is unfortunately a salt lake so it is of no use. This area is one of the driest in all of Tanzania.

These freshwater wells have literally changed people’s lives forever. Since the water has become available, a medical clinic and school have also been added (through the support of another organization). So the future for this village is bright. We are now looking to help other villages.

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.

Lasting Transformation in Thailand

Scott Norling – Director - JMM Asia Office

From a small farming family in Thailand, Noi kept failing and twice attempted suicide. In an effort to find meaning Noi opted to follow the path of Buddhism and joined an order of monks. Mundane days led to alcoholism and his ejection from the monastery. Even after several rehab treatments nothing changed until Noi heard about Christ. There was a radical change in Noi’s life and he began praying fervently to get rid of his addiction.

For two years now Noi has been leading a small group of believers and is pursuing a degree on scholarship in theology from Indochina Bible College which is supported by Joyce Meyer Ministries, Hand of Hope. After he completes his degree Noi plans to start a church. Thank you partners for helping make such a profound difference in Noi’s life.

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.

AIDS Orphanage Opened in South Africa

Hans Roos – Outreach Coordinator, South Africa

Around 10 years ago, Bukiwe Mhlongo, a local woman, noticed a need and began looking after a few AIDS orphans in her small house in the rural community of Clau Clau, South Africa. Through a series of relationships and the help of a local church, the number of AIDS orphans grew and Hand of Hope came on board. For years we have been able to provide over 100 orphaned and vulnerable kids with a nutritious meal every day, lots of love, and are ensuring the gospel is becoming a daily reality to them.

Through the support of our partners, we have just completed the building of the “Hope Centre” in Clau Clau. This centre houses the nutrition, early childhood development, basic education and spiritual development programs. It also provides a safe, empowering environment where the cycle of poverty and broken family systems can be overcome. We have already seen a transformation in not only the physical health of these kids, but the spiritual health of the community. At the grand opening on February 26, 2011, the kids, the community, the chief and Bukiwe all thanked Hand of Hope and our partners for making this dream an ongoing reality.

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.

Children Who Raise Children

Shelly Meyer–Hand of Hope International Relations Officer

Today I met a lovely little eleven year old girl named Levi. Eleven year old girls should be playing jump rope and reading books about ponies and kittens, but Levi is the head of her household. She is raising herself and three younger children all on her own. She is both Mom and Dad to two little girls who are nine years old and her little brother who is four. She has to make sure they have food, clothing and a roof over their heads. Children like Levi are the reason that Hand of Hope has teamed up with the Centre for Total Transformation (CTT) in Harare, Zimbabwe, to feed and provide education and the love of Jesus for vulnerable kids like Levi. She and her family walk six miles everyday to the Hope Center to receive a good meal and basic education and the word of God. I will never forget the smile on her face as she counted to ten for me and said the alphabet. In that smile I saw hope in the face of a child who only a few months ago was struggling to survive from day to day with no hope or help, but now she has both thanks to 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.

Feeding the Vulnerable in Zimbabwe

Shelly Meyer–Hand of Hope International Relations Officer

Today we had another great opportunity to hang out with vulnerable children in Zimbabwe. They were so happy to receive the plate of food and I enjoyed playing with them. The smiles of children, no matter rich or poor, are so addictive.

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 Japan

David L. Meyer – CEO Hand of Hope

Hand of Hope is actively partnering with Convoy of Hope, YWAM and Crash Japan to assist those affected by the 8.9 magnitude earthquake and following tsunami that have wreaked havoc on the nation of Japan. The massive wall of water that swept through a long stretch of Japan’s north-east coast has wiped out several towns and villages. The death toll is already in the thousands and continues to rise. To make an already grim situation worse, a nuclear power plant hit by the tsunami is facing a possible meltdown which will only make the needs for this nation even greater.

Please join us in prayer for the people of Japan, for the needs, for those who have lost loved ones and homes and for those who have been injured or have been impacted by this disaster in any way.

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.

Restored in Malawi

Shelly Meyer–Hand of Hope International Relations Officer

Cathy Zagwa is 11 years old and was born with a club foot. Due to her clubfoot condition, Cathy experienced great pain, embarrassment, and was often unable to attend school. “It is even unthinkable to suggest that the disabled child is a witch…and she is disabled because she is paying for her sins; but that’s what the people say” explained Cathy’s mother. The community perceives a disabled child as a sinner and a cursed person.

At the government district hospital Cathy received club foot treatment for a year. However, nothing changed. Instead, her foot got worse and she finally gave up. But God did not give up on Cathy. One day, she was identified and diagnosed of neglected club foot and was booked for an operation at the Joyce Meyer Ministry, Hand of Hope supported CURE Hospital in Blantyre.

After surgery, Cathy will walk properly like any other child and go to school. She will be able to wear shoes something she has missed since she was born. You can imagine the joy she will have at last! Cathy and her mother both found grace before God as they confessed Christ as their Lord and savior.

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.

Medical Missions Update: Returning to Cambodia

Dr. Steve Lovell – Medical Missions Volunteer

While at the Hand of Hope Health Center in Pursat, Cambodia as part of the medical missions outreach this week, a beautiful twelve year old Cambodian girl came in for treatment. She came in for an embarrassing growth that was coming out of her nose. She constantly walked around tilting her head downward so people would not notice it as much.

We were able to perform a minor surgical procedure and remove the growth from her right nostril. Before the little girl left she was holding her head up high and smiling for all of us to see. She turned out to be very pleased with her new look. Without the Hand of Hope medical/dental team the care that is given to people like this beautiful girl would not be possible. Thank you Lord for allowing me to be a part of your helping Hand of Hope.

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.