Ministry in Germany

David Wessler, Director
Joyce Meyer Ministries Germany Office

Joyce Meyer Ministries recently began supporting Stadtinsel, a ministry in the city of Hamburg, Germany that reaches out to refugees from the area and surrounding countries who have escaped wars, poverty and religious persecution.

Nine year old Fazan is a typical child that Stadtinsel helps. He left Afghanistan with a relative (pictured above). His parents also wanted to leave the country but were not able to. So Fazan is now in Germany, cannot speak the language and is missing his parents. He doesn’t know whether he will ever see them again.

“We would like to create reliable and trustworthy ‘islands’ for children and their families in Hamburg. People are offered support and practical assistance such as food and clothing and can experience what the Christian faith is all about,” says Ulf Bastian the leader of Stadtinsel. “Thanks to Joyce Meyer Ministries and their partners for helping us to help these people.”

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Special Help for a Ugandan Boy

David L. Meyer – CEO Hand of Hope

When Dave and Joyce Meyer met Jimmy Ojok, he was an 8 year old boy living with his family in an Internally Displaced People’s camp in Gulu, Uganda. Like hundreds of other families, they lost their home due to the rebel war that raged for years in that area of Uganda. Adequate health care wasn’t available to those living in the camps. Jimmy is crippled and unable to use his legs and hands. Although Jimmy is living in extreme poverty with heart breaking disabilities, he greeted Dave and Joyce with a beautiful smile when he met them. They were so touched by the joy that he displayed they were compelled to help him.

Jimmy was taken to the hospital for medical examination. The doctors recommended that he receive the following treatment: occupational physiotherapy, a wheel chair, special attention from a special education teacher, improved home environment, training in daily living activities, adaptation training, and surgery. A report was sent to Dave and Joyce and Joyce Meyer Ministries has since donated the necessary funds to build him and his family a new home, purchase a wheel chair and special fitted bike, provide the special training that he needs, and to have surgery to hopefully correct some of his issues. Jimmy may have never received these treatments because his parents could not afford even basic living expenses. Thank you partners for helping change his life.

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To the Ends of the Earth

David L. Meyer – CEO Hand of Hope

After a 3 hour plane ride on a 4 seat prop, a 2 hour drive, a 15 minute boat ride and a river crossing, we (Scott Norling-Director Joyce Meyer Ministries India office, myself, and Ron Martin-Director Joyce Meyer Ministries South Africa office - shown above) finally arrived in Chambuta, Zimbabwe. Joyce Meyer Ministries has been feeding hundreds of children here for years. The last time I was here, my own children were both small. Now they are 20 and 18.

Joyce Meyer Ministries feeds thousands of kids in over 20 schools here in Zimbabwe. Many days it is their only meal. It was a great joy to see their smiling faces. Thanks for helping the kids here.

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New Clinic in South Africa Providing Care

Dave Van Rensburg
Joyce Meyer Ministries South Africa Office

Musina is a South African town that borders Zimbabwe. The road between these two areas has become one of the busiest routes in the world due to many Zimbabweans crossing the border into Musina looking for a better life, jobs, medical care and hope.

With the help of our partners, Joyce Meyer Ministries has opened a medical clinic in Musina to help the people in the area who are not only physically hurting but are spiritually wounded as well. Just about every person that arrives in Musina has some form of medical need having endured many difficult challenges. People who come to the clinic can receive free medical attention and are also shown the love of Christ and a hope for a new life.

The local church in Musina is also still feeding up to 800 people per day, 6 days a week. These are people our medical clinic are also reaching and working with. Thank God we have the privilege of helping the many people in great need. Also, many thanks to our partners who made it possible to build this clinic.

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Thankful for the Word in Albania

Shelly Meyer

For many years Albania was under Communist rule which didn’t allow religious freedom. In fact, after World War II, religion was so suppressed in Albania it was called the world’s first atheist state. Thankfully, things have changed since then. However, while there now is freedom of religion, the majority of Albania is non-religious, mainly because of the lack of the Word.

Sabahu, a 70 year old woman, has lived through all of the suppression in Albania. She is now able to hear the gospel preached freely and is very grateful. Albania is one of the many places around the world that Joyce Meyer Ministries’ Enjoying Everyday Life radio program can now be heard. “I love the programs of Joyce Meyer,” Sabahu says. “I listen to the messages every day. These programs have helped me so much to understand things I didn’t know before. I have lived most of my life under Communism, and many things are not easy to understand. Joyce is so practical in her teaching that I can see things easier and understand more. Thank you for caring for Albania and sending us the Word. Many blessings for you in the work you are doing.”

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Continuing to Help the People of Haiti

Ginger Stache - Chief Media Officer

Last night a small aftershock woke us from our sleep. We are staying at the Love A Child facility in Haiti which is full of children who refuse to sleep inside because there have been so many aftershocks that they live in fear of the indoors. And today a 10 year old girl named Chirania came into the Jesus Healing Center clinic which is paid for by Joyce Meyer Ministry partners. A larger aftershock the day before brought her house down around her and she was in complete shock. Her mother carried her for miles to the clinic and I'm so grateful that you made it possible for Doctors to not only see her but to pray for her. We are honored that you are the kind of people who help, even when it may be inconvenient.

Joyce Meyer Ministries partners help to support Love A Child. Visit our website for more information about Hand of Hope.

CURE International: The Story of Faith

David L. Meyer – CEO Hand of Hope

Janet and Symon had been blessed with a baby girl. After their girl had been born they were told she had severe clubfoot. “God, what is this now?” Janet wondered and Symon was equally shocked by the news. However, they both encouraged each other and believed God was going to do something. So they gave their child the name ‘Faith’.

Faith was admitted to a local hospital and without wasting time, doctors referred her to CURE International Hospital that runs a successful national clubfoot program. Joyce Meyer Ministries partners with CURE each month to fund five clubfoot surgeries.

In Malawi, if a child is born with clubfoot, they are considered cursed and the family has to deal with the social issues that go with that. One of the great aspects about CURE is that they counsel the families and address psychological and spiritual issues. When Janet arrived at CURE Hospital, she was first welcomed by the spiritual counseling team who made her feel loved and not rejected and was told that bearing a child with severe clubfoot was not a curse or punishment from God. After undergoing the procedure, Faith is expected to walk properly like any other normal child. Janet meets with the clubfoot counselor every time she visits the clubfoot clinic. Spiritually, she is growing in the Lord. She is very thankful to the partners of Joyce Meyer Ministries for their generosity and to the Lord for leading her to CURE.

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Lending a Helping Hand in Haiti

David L. Meyer – CEO Hand of Hope

Joyce Meyer Ministries has been partnering with Pat Bradley, founder of International Crisis Aid (ICA), to provide support to people in around the world. After the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti in January, ICA has been working diligently to provide food, water and shelter to the people of Haiti.

ICA is working closely with the United States Marine Corp who is providing tremendous support in the form of heavy equipment, food, water and so much more. They have been able to bulldoze out rubble in a local orphanage created by the earthquake so that shelters could be built for children to stay and have a safe place to sleep. In one day alone, ICA was also able to distribute enough food to feed 24,000 people for the entire day.

One day, one person, one situation at a time, God is using people willing to serve to help bring hope to the people of Haiti. No one person can bring complete restoration, but Marines working with volunteers, just one more example of how working together we are all better!.

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Making a Difference in Cambodia

Scott Norling - India Office Director

Rattana Gnek is a 13 year old girl who lives in the garbage slums of Phnom Penn, Cambodia. Rattana’s entire family works in the garbage dumps sorting through the waste in order to find items to sell. Their earnings from this job sustain the family. Rattana and her siblings do not attend a regular school and the family often goes without eating.

Rattana heard that there was a group of teachers that had come to the garbage dump to gather students in that area to study on a bus and give them a meal. She was ecstatic and immediately sought to join the program. She now participates daily in the Joyce Meyer Ministries Feeding School. This program provides Rattana with daily nutrition, educational lessons, fun activities and stories based on biblical principles. She is so happy now. “God saved my life and made it to be bright,” Rattana says. “I know the One who saves and helps people now!”

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The Needs Are Still Great in Haiti

Sherry Burnette, Love A Child Co-Founder

It was just about four weeks ago that the 7.0 earthquake crushed the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere...Haiti. Leaving buildings collapsed and homes destroyed, it has been agonizing every day to look into the faces of these people who had next to nothing to begin with and then lost what little they had. They are clinging to hope from day to day.

We are still feeding them every day, praying for them, encouraging them, and hugging them. We are praying that God will give us a plan to help them put their lives back together. All these wounded people need a home and job. This will take a miracle. They need homes and job training. They need the tools in their hands to start a new life. This must happen for them soon. Rainy season will be coming, and if we don't get major help, many more will die. Thank you for continuing to stand in the trenches with us. Please consider helping the Haitian people with a gift today. Your donation, large or small, will be a blessing.

Joyce Meyer Ministries partners help to support Love A Child. Visit our website for more information about Hand of Hope.