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.

Assisting the Elderly in Moscow

Joel Renner - Joyce Meyer Ministries Russia Office

Each Monday senior citizens from around Moscow attend the Vitamin Club which is sponsored by our Joyce Meyer Ministries Russia & Ukraine office. What began as a group of seniors has turned into a church for the elderly with nearly 4,500 attending the multiple services. Each meeting has worship along with the Word of God being preached. The seniors are eager to attend.

At every meeting the attendees receive vitamins or other medical supplies. These seniors were once atheists and highly educated communists that have either come near to God’s kingdom or have now come into the kingdom of God. Director Max Myasnikov and volunteers call church attendees on the phone during the week to check up on them and regularly hear that these events have become the meaning of their life and have helped extend their lives. Thank you for helping reach these wonderful people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ!

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.

Saving Lives in Ethiopia

Ashley Wilkins - Hand of Hope Medical Missions Coordinator

No matter how often we travel around the globe during the year doing medical/dental outreaches, helping to save a life is always an unforgettable moment. We are currently in a remote part of Ethiopia with our medical/dental team. Each day we have thousands of people show up at our clinic to receive the care we have come to give. Sara was one patient that immediately stood out to our team as we could see she was severely malnourished and in need of quick medical attention before she would die. We carried her into our nutrition room and slowly began the process of re-nourishing her body and placed her in our feeding program where she will continue to be nursed back to health.

Because this outreach was made possible by the partners of Joyce Meyer Ministries, babies like Sara have been found and helped this week. Thank you for helping us be the hands and feet of Jesus in Ethiopia!

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.

7,281 Meals Shared Citywide in St. Louis

Jeff Allensworth – St. Louis Dream Center Senior Pastor

The St. Louis Dream Center recently hosted a citywide food distribution. Three semi-trailers of free food and other essentials were distributed to 1,200 families identified by the Dream Center. Employee volunteers and players from the St. Louis Rams distributed the food packages with enough food to feed a family of four for a week. All total the boxes of food equaled 7,281 meals!

The St. Louis Dream Center reaches thousands of disadvantaged children and families impacting their neighborhoods and quality of life. In 2009, the Dream Center provided over 170,000 meals to the hungry and assisted thousands more who were homeless. It continually strives to be a healing place for a hurting 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.

New Medical Clinic in Egypt

David L. Meyer – CEO Hand of Hope

With the help of the friends and partners of Joyce Meyer Ministries, Hand of Hope has opened a new medical clinic in Shoubra Al Kheima to serve the people and the surrounding communities. The clinic has three doctors covering pediatrics, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal issues. Unlike the government hospitals where patients still need to pay, the clinic offers medical examinations and medicine at no cost.

Patients also receive hope and an opportunity to experience the love of Christ. It is exciting to be able to serve as Christ served and meet a great need. Thank you to our many partners and friends who made this 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.