ANNUAL REPORT 2011
For 22 years Rose worked in a pharmacy in Port-au-Prince. She had a nice six-room home— very large in comparison to her neighbors. She did well and loved her life. But on January 12, 2010, her story changed when an earthquake sent most of her city toppling to the ground. She spent three days under the debris. Every passing moment seemed like her last. When she was finally rescued she knew there was nothing they could do to save her leg. Six surgeries later, a new commitment to follow Christ and almost two years in a ripped up tent, Rose received the opportunity to begin her new life. She has a new home—one you lovingly provided for her—neighbors who pray with her, and an even greater love for her “little country.”
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Thanks to your generous support, 100 Haitian families—including Rose—received a brand-new home in 2011 through our partnership with Love A Child.
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Churches in the St. Louis metropolitan area had just finished their Good Friday services when the strongest tornado to hit St. Louis in 40 years ripped through their community. Thankfully no one died, but more than 2,000 homes were severely damaged. That’s why we partnered with Service International to provide immediate relief following the storm.
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Through that testimony of healing, and the support of our friends and partners, God is reaching the hearts of people like Shirley Fullerton, a partner with the ministry who is determined to do whatever she can to help those in need around her. Even in one of her most devastating moments‌ On May 22, 2011, Joplin, Missouri, was ripped apart by one of the worst tornadoes in U.S. history. Shirley lost most everything, but one thing kept her going‌ The desire to help her community.
Through that testimony of healing, and the support of our friends and partners, God is reaching the hearts of people like Shirley Fullerton, a partner with the ministry who is determined to do whatever she can to help those in need around her. Even in one of her most devastating moments‌ On May 22, 2011, Joplin, Missouri, was ripped apart by one of the worst tornadoes in U.S. history. Shirley lost most everything, but one thing kept her going‌ The desire to help her community.
You provided relief following
disasters:
tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes, floods and fires.
For years Shirley has been listening to Joyce on TV, and she’s a partner with the ministry.
In the days following the storm, one of our Call Center representatives called to check on her. She says that call gave her the strength to focus on helping others instead of the problems before her. It was in those moments that Shirley found joy in the midst of her pain and began the process of healing in her own heart. In the middle of her loss and devastation, God began to write a new story of healing in her life and the neighbors she was able to reach. And as a partner with Joyce Meyer Ministries her love reaches far beyond her own city into the lives of so many hurting around the world. Girls like Natasha...
You provided relief following
disasters:
tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes, floods and fires.
For years Shirley has been listening to Joyce on TV, and she’s a partner with the ministry.
In the days following the storm, one of our Call Center representatives called to check on her. She says that call gave her the strength to focus on helping others instead of the problems before her. It was in those moments that Shirley found joy in the midst of her pain and began the process of healing in her own heart. In the middle of her loss and devastation, God began to write a new story of healing in her life and the neighbors she was able to reach. And as a partner with Joyce Meyer Ministries her love reaches far beyond her own city into the lives of so many hurting around the world. Girls like Natasha...
A native Russian, Natasha came to the United States in pursuit of the all-American dream. She wanted to be famous—to live a glamorous life just like all those movie stars she’d seen on the big screen. But when she made it to New York, the road she thought would lead her to stardom, instead, led her straight into the torturous prison of human trafficking. Dancing in bars. A job in an escort service. A drug addiction. Being pimped out by her “owner.” All unwilling stops on the way to Hollywood, but not as the famous actress she dreamed of becoming. Then one night, life changed for Natasha. She found herself alone on a street corner, bags packed, searching for a way out. That’s when a kind lady, led by the Holy Spirit, stopped and offered her a way out…
A native Russian, Natasha came to the United States in pursuit of the all-American dream. She wanted to be famous—to live a glamorous life just like all those movie stars she’d seen on the big screen. But when she made it to New York, the road she thought would lead her to stardom, instead, led her straight into the torturous prison of human trafficking. Dancing in bars. A job in an escort service. A drug addiction. Being pimped out by her “owner.” All unwilling stops on the way to Hollywood, but not as the famous actress she dreamed of becoming. Then one night, life changed for Natasha. She found herself alone on a street corner, bags packed, searching for a way out. That’s when a kind lady, led by the Holy Spirit, stopped and offered her a way out…
You rescued women and children from human trafficking in
countries:
United States, India, Thailand, Ethiopia, Greece, Cambodia, Lesotho, Ukraine and Bulgaria.
Recalling those days, Natasha now can smile with ease— something that didn’t happen when she first came to Project Hope, a home for girls rescued from human trafficking. Joyce Meyer Ministries partnered with the Los Angeles Dream Center to fund the construction of the shelter. It’s because now she sees herself as a young lady full of the hope and possibilities of God—not the piece of trash everyone tried to convinced her she was. Natasha can now see her future wrapped up in the plans of God instead of the lies and manipulation of her abusers.
And thanks to you, she found Him. She was the first girl to graduate the program and begin the new life God has planned for her.
*Natasha’s name and image have been changed for her safety.
You rescued women and children from human trafficking in
countries:
United States, India, Thailand, Ethiopia, Greece, Cambodia, Lesotho, Ukraine and Bulgaria.
Recalling those days, Natasha now can smile with ease— something that didn’t happen when she first came to Project Hope, a home for girls rescued from human trafficking. Joyce Meyer Ministries partnered with the Los Angeles Dream Center to fund the construction of the shelter. It’s because now she sees herself as a young lady full of the hope and possibilities of God—not the piece of trash everyone tried to convinced her she was. Natasha can now see her future wrapped up in the plans of God instead of the lies and manipulation of her abusers.
And thanks to you, she found Him. She was the first girl to graduate the program and begin the new life God has planned for her.
*Natasha’s name and image have been changed for her safety.
You provided vital household necessities to refugee families a month through our partnership with Heart 4 Lebanon.
For centuries the Middle East has been known as a volatile place for Christians. With the constant presence of political and religious tensions and conflict, it has been a place of severe persecution—
Dr. Hekmat knows this all too well. Although he wasn’t sure if he should take it seriously, he was plagued by the thoughts of the text message he had received—a threat on his family’s lives. Threats like this were common for Christians in Iraq and he’d seen many of his friends hurt as a result. The threats became all too real after his son, who was extremely ill, was denied treatment at the hospital in Mosul. Dr. Hekmat narrowly escaped with his life when masked men ambushed his car in a torrent of gunfire as he left the hospital. Doubt was gone; he knew he had to get his family out of Iraq immediately. So they packed little, left everything behind and fled to Beirut, Lebanon.
You provided vital household necessities to refugee families a month through our partnership with Heart 4 Lebanon.
For centuries the Middle East has been known as a volatile place for Christians. With the constant presence of political and religious tensions and conflict, it has been a place of severe persecution—
Dr. Hekmat knows this all too well. Although he wasn’t sure if he should take it seriously, he was plagued by the thoughts of the text message he had received—a threat on his family’s lives. Threats like this were common for Christians in Iraq and he’d seen many of his friends hurt as a result. The threats became all too real after his son, who was extremely ill, was denied treatment at the hospital in Mosul. Dr. Hekmat narrowly escaped with his life when masked men ambushed his car in a torrent of gunfire as he left the hospital. Doubt was gone; he knew he had to get his family out of Iraq immediately. So they packed little, left everything behind and fled to Beirut, Lebanon.
Everywhere you look in Angacha, Ethiopia, you see devastating hunger. In the bodies and faces of babies and their families. It’s hot. They’re thirsty. And they cry because they are so weak and frail, they can’t even hold their heads up. At the Joyce Meyer Ministries feeding program, mothers, and a few fathers, sit together under a tent with eyes full of hopeful expectation. They are about to receive something they’ve been longing and praying for—food. But Amite’s family isn’t welcomed to wait for their food with the others. It’s clear the other villagers don’t welcome them here. They are, after all, pottery makers— considered the lowest of the low in their society.
Everywhere you look in Angacha, Ethiopia, you see devastating hunger. In the bodies and faces of babies and their families. It’s hot. They’re thirsty. And they cry because they are so weak and frail, they can’t even hold their heads up. At the Joyce Meyer Ministries feeding program, mothers, and a few fathers, sit together under a tent with eyes full of hopeful expectation. They are about to receive something they’ve been longing and praying for—food. But Amite’s family isn’t welcomed to wait for their food with the others. It’s clear the other villagers don’t welcome them here. They are, after all, pottery makers— considered the lowest of the low in their society.
Looking past what the other villagers see,
Not only are you providing food for her and her family, you’re giving her unconditional love and acceptance—by the simple act of serving and caring for her along with the others. She is no longer alone and her story shifts from devastation to one full of love.
You provided meals in Ethiopia alone. Throughout the world you helped serve more than 31 million meals.
Looking past what the other villagers see,
Not only are you providing food for her and her family, you’re giving her unconditional love and acceptance—by the simple act of serving and caring for her along with the others. She is no longer alone and her story shifts from devastation to one full of love.
You provided meals in Ethiopia alone. Throughout the world you helped serve more than 31 million meals.
Tell Them I Love Them has been translated into
languages.
Tell Them I Love Them has been translated into
languages.
You translated Joyce’s books into three new languages [Saraiki, Sindhi and Western Armenian]...that’s
Her husband has physically confined her to the four walls of her home in Tirane, Albania. She is trapped and yet, a look of joy overwhelms her face. For the first 14 years of her marriage, she lived imprisoned in misery. But 11 years ago, when she found Christ, something changed in her heart. Her husband has kept her locked at home—with the exception of a few rare outings, but thanks to Joyce’s teachings—books like Tell Them I Love Them and the Enjoying Everyday Life radio program—she’s able to face each day with joy. While he’s at work, she listens, studies and clings to the hope that God will one day reach her husband.
*Alba’s name and image have been changed for her own safety.
languages total.
You translated Joyce’s books into three new languages [Saraiki, Sindhi and Western Armenian]...that’s
Her husband has physically confined her to the four walls of her home in Tirane, Albania. She is trapped and yet, a look of joy overwhelms her face. For the first 14 years of her marriage, she lived imprisoned in misery. But 11 years ago, when she found Christ, something changed in her heart. Her husband has kept her locked at home—with the exception of a few rare outings, but thanks to Joyce’s teachings—books like Tell Them I Love Them and the Enjoying Everyday Life radio program—she’s able to face each day with joy. While he’s at work, she listens, studies and clings to the hope that God will one day reach her husband.
*Alba’s name and image have been changed for her own safety.
languages total.
OUR STORY 2011 OUTREACH STATS & HIGHLIGHTS
SHARING CHRIST
LOVING PEOPLE
OUR STORY 2011 OUTREACH STATS & HIGHLIGHTS
SHARING CHRIST
LOVING PEOPLE
POTENTIALLY REACHING OF THE WORLD WITH THE GOSPEL
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TV & RADIO CONFERENCES & RESOURCES WEB & SOCIAL CORRESPONDENCE & CALL CENTER
Through the media outreaches of Joyce Meyer Ministries and Hand of Hope you’re helping transform hearts through the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ. Whether it’s a conference, translated book, Facebook post or call to our prayer line, you’re reaching people with the Word of God every day. OUR STORY 2011
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POTENTIALLY REACHING OF THE WORLD WITH THE GOSPEL
2/3
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TV & RADIO CONFERENCES & RESOURCES WEB & SOCIAL CORRESPONDENCE & CALL CENTER
Through the media outreaches of Joyce Meyer Ministries and Hand of Hope you’re helping transform hearts through the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ. Whether it’s a conference, translated book, Facebook post or call to our prayer line, you’re reaching people with the Word of God every day. OUR STORY 2011
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! NEW RELEASES
TEACHING RESOURCES
“Living Beyond Your Feelings has been a lifeline for me. I’m trying to find a job and am feeling frustrated and depressed. I felt like Joyce was speaking to my heart. Thank you so much for reminding me how much God cares!”
CURLED UP ON THE COUCH... with readers of the Enjoying Everyday Life magazine. More than 4.8 million copies were mailed to readers free of charge in 2011, providing encouragement and advice for living the Christian life!
KEEP FLIPPING...
...you’ll get to us. Enjoying Everyday Life now airs on 515 TV stations and 408 radio stations.
CONFERENCE TOUR
LUGGED
FLUENT IN
BOXES IN
50 LANGUAGES Well, not likely. But you’re one of thousands of people working together to make the Gospel available in that many languages. And we’re determined to keep picking them up. In a single year, we’ve added nine more languages to our TV broadcasts— impacting the lives of people in India, Nepal, Myanmar, Eastern Europe, Israel and Madagascar.
—NANCY, ILLINOIS
THANK 26,767 PEOPLE MADE A DECISION FOR CHRIST DURING YOU OUR WORLDWIDE CONFERENCE TOUR. THANK YOU FOR HELPING MAKE THESE EVENTS POSSIBLE.
2011 U.S. CONFERENCE TOUR
2011 EUROPEAN CONFERENCE TOUR
BULGARIA “Our partners make it possible for us to continue sharing the Gospel through television, ensuring that others have access to the same message that has impacted their lives so profoundly.” THANK YOU
—DANIEL MEYER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, JOYCE MEYER MINISTRIES
A POTENTIAL AUDIENCE OF 4.5 BILLION TV VIEWERS IS HEARING THE GOSPEL AND LEARNING WHO THEY ARE IN CHRIST. THANK YOU FOR HELPING US SHARE GOD’S MESSAGE WITH OTHERS.
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LIVING BEYOND YOUR FEELINGS
BOOK TRANSLATIONS IN 2011, BOOKS BY JOYCE WERE TRANSLATED INTO THREE NEW LANGUAGES: SARAIKI, SINDHI AND WESTERN ARMENIAN.
TV/RADIO BROADCASTS
ARE
BATTLEFIELD OF THE MIND COMMEMORATIVE EDITION— Celebrating 15 years of helping people win their battles.
ALBANY
As a partner, you were with us every minute of our 2011 Conference Tour, bringing an atmosphere of praise to places where the Word wasn’t welcome just a few decades ago. It’s incredible to see God break down spiritual barriers in “closed” nations and open up hearts to the Gospel wherever He leads us to go!
joycemeyer.org/annualreport
WATCH BEHIND-THE-SCENES
CLEVELAND
POLAND
HAMPTON RALEIGH
LONG BEACH PHOENIX
GERMANY
HERSHEY
BATON ROUGE EL PASO HOUSTON
ATLANTA BULGARIA ORLANDO
19,737 PEOPLE RECEIVED CHRIST DURING OUR U.S. CONFERENCE TOUR.
ALBANIA
7,030 PEOPLE RECEIVED CHRIST DURING OUR EUROPEAN TOUR.
Our U.S. conference crew hauls enough sound/stage equipment, signage and resources to each event to pack as many as 7 semitrucks. But we’re always looking for ways to pack in more fun.
OUR STORY 2011
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! NEW RELEASES
TEACHING RESOURCES
“Living Beyond Your Feelings has been a lifeline for me. I’m trying to find a job and am feeling frustrated and depressed. I felt like Joyce was speaking to my heart. Thank you so much for reminding me how much God cares!”
CURLED UP ON THE COUCH... with readers of the Enjoying Everyday Life magazine. More than 4.8 million copies were mailed to readers free of charge in 2011, providing encouragement and advice for living the Christian life!
KEEP FLIPPING...
...you’ll get to us. Enjoying Everyday Life now airs on 515 TV stations and 408 radio stations.
CONFERENCE TOUR
LUGGED
FLUENT IN
BOXES IN
50 LANGUAGES Well, not likely. But you’re one of thousands of people working together to make the Gospel available in that many languages. And we’re determined to keep picking them up. In a single year, we’ve added nine more languages to our TV broadcasts— impacting the lives of people in India, Nepal, Myanmar, Eastern Europe, Israel and Madagascar.
—NANCY, ILLINOIS
THANK 26,767 PEOPLE MADE A DECISION FOR CHRIST DURING YOU OUR WORLDWIDE CONFERENCE TOUR. THANK YOU FOR HELPING MAKE THESE EVENTS POSSIBLE.
2011 U.S. CONFERENCE TOUR
2011 EUROPEAN CONFERENCE TOUR
BULGARIA “Our partners make it possible for us to continue sharing the Gospel through television, ensuring that others have access to the same message that has impacted their lives so profoundly.” THANK YOU
—DANIEL MEYER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, JOYCE MEYER MINISTRIES
A POTENTIAL AUDIENCE OF 4.5 BILLION TV VIEWERS IS HEARING THE GOSPEL AND LEARNING WHO THEY ARE IN CHRIST. THANK YOU FOR HELPING US SHARE GOD’S MESSAGE WITH OTHERS.
40
LIVING BEYOND YOUR FEELINGS
BOOK TRANSLATIONS IN 2011, BOOKS BY JOYCE WERE TRANSLATED INTO THREE NEW LANGUAGES: SARAIKI, SINDHI AND WESTERN ARMENIAN.
TV/RADIO BROADCASTS
ARE
BATTLEFIELD OF THE MIND COMMEMORATIVE EDITION— Celebrating 15 years of helping people win their battles.
ALBANY
As a partner, you were with us every minute of our 2011 Conference Tour, bringing an atmosphere of praise to places where the Word wasn’t welcome just a few decades ago. It’s incredible to see God break down spiritual barriers in “closed” nations and open up hearts to the Gospel wherever He leads us to go!
joycemeyer.org/annualreport
WATCH BEHIND-THE-SCENES
CLEVELAND
POLAND
HAMPTON RALEIGH
LONG BEACH PHOENIX
GERMANY
HERSHEY
BATON ROUGE EL PASO HOUSTON
ATLANTA BULGARIA ORLANDO
19,737 PEOPLE RECEIVED CHRIST DURING OUR U.S. CONFERENCE TOUR.
ALBANIA
7,030 PEOPLE RECEIVED CHRIST DURING OUR EUROPEAN TOUR.
Our U.S. conference crew hauls enough sound/stage equipment, signage and resources to each event to pack as many as 7 semitrucks. But we’re always looking for ways to pack in more fun.
OUR STORY 2011
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CALL CENTER CORRESPONDENCE MINISTRY
SOCIAL MEDIA/WEB COMMUNICATION
JOYCEMEYER.ORG TOTAL VISITS TO THE SITE:
HAVE 1.7 MILLION FANS
16.5 MILLION
ON FACEBOOK They’re thankful for the wisdom and encouragement Joyce shares daily through social media and the ministry website. Joycemeyer.org attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each month who are able to access uplifting audio and video podcasts, freshly updated articles and devotions, and teaching clips 24/7. Thank YOU for helping us make it possible.
LIKED!
MOST SHARED MESSAGE ON FACEBOOK
THANKS :D BECAUSE OF YOUR POSTS AND COMMENTS, JOYCE MEYER MINISTRIES’ FACEBOOK PAGE IS A THRIVING MINISTRY OUTLET MADE AVAILABLE TO MORE AND MORE PEOPLE EVERY DAY. POSTS SHARED BY FRIENDS AND FANS ON FACEBOOK, AS WELL AS RE-TWEETS FROM @JOYCEMEYER HELP GET GOD’S WORD OUT TO THE WORLD!
LET’S STICK TOGETHER FACEBOOK
facebook.com/joycemeyerministries TWITTER
@JoyceMeyer VIMEO
vimeo.com/joycemeyer YOUTUBE
youtube.com/joycemeyerministries
TOP TWEETS IN 2011 @joycemeyer Positive minds produce positive lives. 26 Nov
HAPPY TO TAKE THE TIME Every day, you are impacting others simply by taking the time to identify with their concerns, pray for them, and provide a word of encouragement in difficult times. You are doing it all day long through our Call Center and Correspondence teams who answer phone calls, social media posts, emails and letters.
“Hello Joyce. Hearing your story helped me overcome my pain. God bless u.” —FRANKIE, NOV 24 AT 3:03 AM
RAISE YOUR HAND
if you have a smartphone. Anyone who does can receive daily encouragement through Joyce’s online devotionals.
26 Dec
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ARE ALWAYS
“Today I received a call from your staff to thank me for my partnership and ask if he could pray for me. Tears sprang up in my eyes. I cannot begin to sufficiently express how timely the call or words in the prayer were. Thank you and God bless all you do!” —DORTHEY, PENNSYLVANIA
NEW APP!
@joycemeyer If you want to get over a problem, stop talking about it. Your mind affects your mouth, and your mouth affects your mind. 2 Dec @joycemeyer God has a perfect timing for everything. Learn to wait on Him. This brings Him honor, and it brings you peace. (See Psalm 27:14)
LOOK AT THE IMPACT IN 2011
“Hello Joyce, Dave, and Prayer Team, In February, I wrote to you about our failed adoption. Your ministry sent a very nice letter assuring that God is faithful to bring good out of difficulty. As it turned out, the day I received the letter is the day our son was born! Within three days we were accepted by the agency and were picking up our son. Just a note of thanks for your faithfulness to pray. God is truly amazing!” —KRISTEN, FLORIDA
THANK YOU
joycemeyer.org/annualreport
FOR HELPING MAKE THOUSANDS OF TESTIMONIES LIKE THESE POSSIBLE. OUR STORY 2011
SEE what’s available worldwide through the YouVersion Bible App!
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CALL CENTER CORRESPONDENCE MINISTRY
SOCIAL MEDIA/WEB COMMUNICATION
JOYCEMEYER.ORG TOTAL VISITS TO THE SITE:
HAVE 1.7 MILLION FANS
16.5 MILLION
ON FACEBOOK They’re thankful for the wisdom and encouragement Joyce shares daily through social media and the ministry website. Joycemeyer.org attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each month who are able to access uplifting audio and video podcasts, freshly updated articles and devotions, and teaching clips 24/7. Thank YOU for helping us make it possible.
LIKED!
MOST SHARED MESSAGE ON FACEBOOK
THANKS :D BECAUSE OF YOUR POSTS AND COMMENTS, JOYCE MEYER MINISTRIES’ FACEBOOK PAGE IS A THRIVING MINISTRY OUTLET MADE AVAILABLE TO MORE AND MORE PEOPLE EVERY DAY. POSTS SHARED BY FRIENDS AND FANS ON FACEBOOK, AS WELL AS RE-TWEETS FROM @JOYCEMEYER HELP GET GOD’S WORD OUT TO THE WORLD!
LET’S STICK TOGETHER FACEBOOK
facebook.com/joycemeyerministries TWITTER
@JoyceMeyer VIMEO
vimeo.com/joycemeyer YOUTUBE
youtube.com/joycemeyerministries
TOP TWEETS IN 2011 @joycemeyer Positive minds produce positive lives. 26 Nov
HAPPY TO TAKE THE TIME Every day, you are impacting others simply by taking the time to identify with their concerns, pray for them, and provide a word of encouragement in difficult times. You are doing it all day long through our Call Center and Correspondence teams who answer phone calls, social media posts, emails and letters.
“Hello Joyce. Hearing your story helped me overcome my pain. God bless u.” —FRANKIE, NOV 24 AT 3:03 AM
RAISE YOUR HAND
if you have a smartphone. Anyone who does can receive daily encouragement through Joyce’s online devotionals.
26 Dec
42
ARE ALWAYS
“Today I received a call from your staff to thank me for my partnership and ask if he could pray for me. Tears sprang up in my eyes. I cannot begin to sufficiently express how timely the call or words in the prayer were. Thank you and God bless all you do!” —DORTHEY, PENNSYLVANIA
NEW APP!
@joycemeyer If you want to get over a problem, stop talking about it. Your mind affects your mouth, and your mouth affects your mind. 2 Dec @joycemeyer God has a perfect timing for everything. Learn to wait on Him. This brings Him honor, and it brings you peace. (See Psalm 27:14)
LOOK AT THE IMPACT IN 2011
“Hello Joyce, Dave, and Prayer Team, In February, I wrote to you about our failed adoption. Your ministry sent a very nice letter assuring that God is faithful to bring good out of difficulty. As it turned out, the day I received the letter is the day our son was born! Within three days we were accepted by the agency and were picking up our son. Just a note of thanks for your faithfulness to pray. God is truly amazing!” —KRISTEN, FLORIDA
THANK YOU
joycemeyer.org/annualreport
FOR HELPING MAKE THOUSANDS OF TESTIMONIES LIKE THESE POSSIBLE. OUR STORY 2011
SEE what’s available worldwide through the YouVersion Bible App!
43
SHARING THE LOVE OF CHRIST THROUGH PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE IN COUNTRIES.
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HAND OF HOPE HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2011 46 48 49 50 51 52 53
HAND OF HOPE OUTREACH MAP FEEDING & WATER MEDICAL & DENTAL CHILDREN’S HOMES DISASTER RELIEF HUMAN TRAFFICKING INNER CITY & PRISON
Hand of Hope, Joyce Meyer Ministries World Missions exists to help people grow in their faith through media outreaches globally…but they also work to alleviate human suffering—to help the most marginalized and hurting people in the world. Over the next few pages, we want to show you how your support is meeting needs in some of the most desperate situations.
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SHARING THE LOVE OF CHRIST THROUGH PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE IN COUNTRIES.
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HAND OF HOPE HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2011 46 48 49 50 51 52 53
HAND OF HOPE OUTREACH MAP FEEDING & WATER MEDICAL & DENTAL CHILDREN’S HOMES DISASTER RELIEF HUMAN TRAFFICKING INNER CITY & PRISON
Hand of Hope, Joyce Meyer Ministries World Missions exists to help people grow in their faith through media outreaches globally…but they also work to alleviate human suffering—to help the most marginalized and hurting people in the world. Over the next few pages, we want to show you how your support is meeting needs in some of the most desperate situations.
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IN 2011,
AROUND THE WORLD
1.
ALBANIA
CHILDREN’S HOMES
DISASTER RELIEF
FEEDING PROGRAMS
HUMAN TRAFFICKING RESCUE
MEDICAL/ DENTAL MISSIONS
PRISON MINISTRY
INNER-CITY OUTREACH
SEE the difference you’re making in the world today!
54 COUNTRIES
were directly impacted by the Hand of Hope outreaches featured on this map. You are literally reaching the world for Christ through feeding programs, natural disaster and water relief, medical/dental outreaches, children’s homes, prison outreaches and more. Use this map to learn more about the handprint of hope you’re leaving on the world.
WATER RELIEF
28. LESOTHO
2. AUSTRALIA
29. LIBERIA
3.
BANGLADESH
30. MADAGASCAR
4.
BHUTAN
31. MALAWI
5. BRAZIL
32. MEXICO
6. BULGARIA
33. MYANMAR
7.
34. NEPAL
26 14 49 40
BURKINA FASO
8. CAMBODIA
35. NEW ZEALAND
9.
36. NICARAGUA
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
24 6
1
37
27
50
34 12
4 20
37. NORTH KOREA
3
10. DJIBOUTI 32
38. PANAMA 11. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
39. PHILIPPINES
12. EGYPT
40. RUSSIA
19
33
11
41. RWANDA
14. ENGLAND
42. SOMALIA
15. ETHIOPIA
43. SOUTH AFRICA
16. GHANA
44. SRI LANKA
17. GREECE
45. SWAZILAND
18. GUATEMALA
46. TANZANIA
19. HAITI
47. THAILAND
20. INDIA
48. UGANDA
21. INDONESIA
49. UKRAINE
22. JAPAN
50. UNITED STATES
23. KENYA
51. VANUATU
24. KOSOVA
52. VIETNAM
25. LAOS
53. ZIMBABWE
7
18
10
29
13
42
38
48
27. LEBANON
52 8
15
16
36
44 39
23
41
9
21
46
31
5
54 30
53
26. LATVIA
25 47
13. EL SALVADOR
22
17
51
45
54. ZAMBIA
2
28 43
35
VIEW an interactive map of the world.
THANK YOU
FOR HELPING TO REACH THE PEOPLE LIVING IN THESE COUNTRIES
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IN 2011,
AROUND THE WORLD
1.
ALBANIA
CHILDREN’S HOMES
DISASTER RELIEF
FEEDING PROGRAMS
HUMAN TRAFFICKING RESCUE
MEDICAL/ DENTAL MISSIONS
PRISON MINISTRY
INNER-CITY OUTREACH
SEE the difference you’re making in the world today!
54 COUNTRIES
were directly impacted by the Hand of Hope outreaches featured on this map. You are literally reaching the world for Christ through feeding programs, natural disaster and water relief, medical/dental outreaches, children’s homes, prison outreaches and more. Use this map to learn more about the handprint of hope you’re leaving on the world.
WATER RELIEF
28. LESOTHO
2. AUSTRALIA
29. LIBERIA
3.
BANGLADESH
30. MADAGASCAR
4.
BHUTAN
31. MALAWI
5. BRAZIL
32. MEXICO
6. BULGARIA
33. MYANMAR
7.
34. NEPAL
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BURKINA FASO
8. CAMBODIA
35. NEW ZEALAND
9.
36. NICARAGUA
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
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4 20
37. NORTH KOREA
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10. DJIBOUTI 32
38. PANAMA 11. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
39. PHILIPPINES
12. EGYPT
40. RUSSIA
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41. RWANDA
14. ENGLAND
42. SOMALIA
15. ETHIOPIA
43. SOUTH AFRICA
16. GHANA
44. SRI LANKA
17. GREECE
45. SWAZILAND
18. GUATEMALA
46. TANZANIA
19. HAITI
47. THAILAND
20. INDIA
48. UGANDA
21. INDONESIA
49. UKRAINE
22. JAPAN
50. UNITED STATES
23. KENYA
51. VANUATU
24. KOSOVA
52. VIETNAM
25. LAOS
53. ZIMBABWE
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18
10
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13
42
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27. LEBANON
52 8
15
16
36
44 39
23
41
9
21
46
31
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54 30
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26. LATVIA
25 47
13. EL SALVADOR
22
17
51
45
54. ZAMBIA
2
28 43
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FOR HELPING TO REACH THE PEOPLE LIVING IN THESE COUNTRIES
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MEDICAL/DENTAL MISSIONS
MORE THAN FEEDING PROGRAMS
FED 70,000 CHILDREN IN 24 HOURS At feeding sites around the world, our partners help provide that many meals to children daily. When a parent sees their malnourished child eat and drink for the first time in weeks…it’s hard to imagine how that feels. Thank YOU for letting them know they’re not forgotten—that their lives are worth saving. In 2011, we began feeding families in El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Madagascar, North Korea, Latvia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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MILLION MEALS SERVED AROUND THE WORLD
652,112 MEALS SERVED
HANDS
GREEN LIGHT
HEALED; YOUR
NEW!
COUNTRIES
NEW WELLS
MADAGASCAR INDIA SOMALIA TANZANIA SRI LANKA GHANA ZAMBIA KENYA LIBERIA ZIMBABWE
20 18 13 6 5 2 2 1 1 1
TO NEEDY FAMILIES IN THE UNITED STATES WATER RELIEF
SETTING A NEW PACE IN BORE WELL PRODUCTION It’s not easy to find clean, safe drinking water in some countries…even if you wake up early and walk for hours to get it. But with your help, we’re making water accessible to people in desperate need. In 2010, we drilled 16 wells...and in 2011, we drilled 69. In addition, new water tanks were installed in Malawi, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. They collect and store water, preventing local projects from running out of clean drinking water in times of power outages.
EVERY TIME WE SERVE A MEAL, WE SHARE GOD’S LOVE. SO THOSE SAME 70,000 MEALS YOU PROVIDED WERE SERVED WITH A SIDE OF HOPE, COMPASSION AND ENCOURAGEMENT IN CHRIST—AND THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT HIS BLESSINGS OF UNCONDITIONAL LOVE AND ETERNAL LIFE FOR THOSE WHO SIMPLY BELIEVE. THANK YOU
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! NEW VENTURES
HEART REJOICED Watching God heal a physical ailment isn’t something every Christian sees on a daily basis. But we get to see it happen every time we follow His lead to the mission field! God’s heart is to heal the whole person, so in tandem with providing modern medicines and medical/dental care, we take the opportunities God gives us to pray for and share the Gospel with most of the patients. In 2011, YOU helped bring much needed medical care to Cambodia, Ethiopia (twice), Haiti, Kosova, Thailand, Zimbabwe, Nicaragua, Lebanon, Panama, Uganda and Guatemala. We saw God forever change the lives of 1,177 Panamanians who prayed to receive Christ as their Savior during our 25th medical/dental missions trip.
MEDICAL/DENTAL
WATCH
CLUBFOOT
corrective braces for children in Zimbabwe // More than 600 children served already!
IN TULUKA,
Indonesia, a medical outreach was provided // 434 children were treated.
A MOBILE DENTAL TRUCK YOU helped purchase continues to meet needs in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area. // In partnership with Healing Place Church
PEOPLE SERVED
2 FULL-TIME HOSPITALS*
60,000
3 FULL-TIME CLINICS*
118,000+
12 MEDICAL/DENTAL MISSIONS TRIPS*
27,000+
12 ONGOING MEDICAL/ DENTAL OUTREACHES**
59,500+
MORE THAN
267,700 PEOPLE SERVED * Fully funded by Hand of Hope ** Monthly support provided by Hand of Hope
joycemeyer.org/annualreport
In Asian countries where we install a well, we also build a church. WATCH how you’re impacting communities like this one in India.
medical van serving the homeless in London // In partnership with Hillsong Church London
OUR STORY 2011
WATCH
261 Volunteers traveled with our Hand of Hope medical outreach team in 2011, bringing hope to hurting people. WATCH volunteer Patricia Ivory share her passion for ministry in Ethiopia.
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MEDICAL/DENTAL MISSIONS
MORE THAN FEEDING PROGRAMS
FED 70,000 CHILDREN IN 24 HOURS At feeding sites around the world, our partners help provide that many meals to children daily. When a parent sees their malnourished child eat and drink for the first time in weeks…it’s hard to imagine how that feels. Thank YOU for letting them know they’re not forgotten—that their lives are worth saving. In 2011, we began feeding families in El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Madagascar, North Korea, Latvia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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MILLION MEALS SERVED AROUND THE WORLD
652,112 MEALS SERVED
HANDS
GREEN LIGHT
HEALED; YOUR
NEW!
COUNTRIES
NEW WELLS
MADAGASCAR INDIA SOMALIA TANZANIA SRI LANKA GHANA ZAMBIA KENYA LIBERIA ZIMBABWE
20 18 13 6 5 2 2 1 1 1
TO NEEDY FAMILIES IN THE UNITED STATES WATER RELIEF
SETTING A NEW PACE IN BORE WELL PRODUCTION It’s not easy to find clean, safe drinking water in some countries…even if you wake up early and walk for hours to get it. But with your help, we’re making water accessible to people in desperate need. In 2010, we drilled 16 wells...and in 2011, we drilled 69. In addition, new water tanks were installed in Malawi, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. They collect and store water, preventing local projects from running out of clean drinking water in times of power outages.
EVERY TIME WE SERVE A MEAL, WE SHARE GOD’S LOVE. SO THOSE SAME 70,000 MEALS YOU PROVIDED WERE SERVED WITH A SIDE OF HOPE, COMPASSION AND ENCOURAGEMENT IN CHRIST—AND THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT HIS BLESSINGS OF UNCONDITIONAL LOVE AND ETERNAL LIFE FOR THOSE WHO SIMPLY BELIEVE. THANK YOU
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! NEW VENTURES
HEART REJOICED Watching God heal a physical ailment isn’t something every Christian sees on a daily basis. But we get to see it happen every time we follow His lead to the mission field! God’s heart is to heal the whole person, so in tandem with providing modern medicines and medical/dental care, we take the opportunities God gives us to pray for and share the Gospel with most of the patients. In 2011, YOU helped bring much needed medical care to Cambodia, Ethiopia (twice), Haiti, Kosova, Thailand, Zimbabwe, Nicaragua, Lebanon, Panama, Uganda and Guatemala. We saw God forever change the lives of 1,177 Panamanians who prayed to receive Christ as their Savior during our 25th medical/dental missions trip.
MEDICAL/DENTAL
WATCH
CLUBFOOT
corrective braces for children in Zimbabwe // More than 600 children served already!
IN TULUKA,
Indonesia, a medical outreach was provided // 434 children were treated.
A MOBILE DENTAL TRUCK YOU helped purchase continues to meet needs in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area. // In partnership with Healing Place Church
PEOPLE SERVED
2 FULL-TIME HOSPITALS*
60,000
3 FULL-TIME CLINICS*
118,000+
12 MEDICAL/DENTAL MISSIONS TRIPS*
27,000+
12 ONGOING MEDICAL/ DENTAL OUTREACHES**
59,500+
MORE THAN
267,700 PEOPLE SERVED * Fully funded by Hand of Hope ** Monthly support provided by Hand of Hope
joycemeyer.org/annualreport
In Asian countries where we install a well, we also build a church. WATCH how you’re impacting communities like this one in India.
medical van serving the homeless in London // In partnership with Hillsong Church London
OUR STORY 2011
WATCH
261 Volunteers traveled with our Hand of Hope medical outreach team in 2011, bringing hope to hurting people. WATCH volunteer Patricia Ivory share her passion for ministry in Ethiopia.
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DISASTER RELIEF
CHILDREN’S HOMES
HELP DEVASTATED
BRING HOPE
COMMUNITIES START OVER
WHEN HOMES ARE BROKEN
Homes torn apart by natural disasters can be rebuilt, but it takes a unified response. Thank YOU for helping bring hope to residents recovering from tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes, floods and fires. Together, we picked up debris, provided tools and cleaning supplies, trained volunteers, and helped rebuild homes—bringing Christ’s love and compassion to communities in need of restoration.
Orphans and widows are among the most disadvantaged in life— which is why God specifically asks us to care for them (see James 1:27). In obedience to His call, we are privileged to provide homes for 1,157 orphaned children who are learning the truth about their worth in Christ. Our partnership with Watoto gives widows in Uganda the opportunity to become “housemothers” for children whose parents have abandoned them or died, often due to civil war or the AIDS virus. Thank YOU for showing them the tangible love of God.
2011 OVERVIEW
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CHILDREN’S HOMES
THROUGHOUT ASIA & AFRICA
Provide safe housing, education and meals
At a cost of $33 per child per month 37 are fully funded by Hand of Hope
1
RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL IN INDIA
Provides safe housing, education/job training, clothing and meals Serving more than 415 resident students and 700 daytime students per year
1
YOU PROVIDED RELIEF HOME FOR CHILDREN WITH AIDS IN INDIA
Provides housing, education, food, medical care and medicine
DAVID L. MEYER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAND OF HOPE
“When we’re responding to human suffering on a global scale, we can’t let the need overwhelm us. We need to focus on what God leads us to do about it individually, because if we do our part, God will do His—and that’s how problems get solved.”
following 18 disasters including:
EARTHQUAKES/TSUNAMI | Japan, Myanmar & New Zealand TORNADOES | Alabama and Missouri, U.S.A. FLOODING/MUDSLIDES | Australia, Brazil, El Salvador, South Africa & Southeast Asia TYPHOON | Philippines HURRICANE | East Coast, U.S.A. WILDFIRES | Texas, U.S.A.
Serving 60 children Fully funded by Hand of Hope
Fully funded by Hand of Hope
THANK YOU IN ADDITION, YOU HELPED BUILD A NEW HOPE CENTRE IN CLAU CLAU, SOUTH AFRICA, AND INSTALL A WATER PUMP IN AN ORPHANAGE SERVING BLIND CHILDREN IN BELARUS. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THESE OUTREACHES.
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WATCH
A tornado hit just a few miles from Joyce Meyer Ministries around noon on New Year’s Eve—the first of 18 natural disasters we responded to in 2011. WATCH St. Louis Dream Center Senior Pastor Jeff Allensworth’s response to the disaster.
OUR STORY 2011
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DISASTER RELIEF
CHILDREN’S HOMES
HELP DEVASTATED
BRING HOPE
COMMUNITIES START OVER
WHEN HOMES ARE BROKEN
Homes torn apart by natural disasters can be rebuilt, but it takes a unified response. Thank YOU for helping bring hope to residents recovering from tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes, floods and fires. Together, we picked up debris, provided tools and cleaning supplies, trained volunteers, and helped rebuild homes—bringing Christ’s love and compassion to communities in need of restoration.
Orphans and widows are among the most disadvantaged in life— which is why God specifically asks us to care for them (see James 1:27). In obedience to His call, we are privileged to provide homes for 1,157 orphaned children who are learning the truth about their worth in Christ. Our partnership with Watoto gives widows in Uganda the opportunity to become “housemothers” for children whose parents have abandoned them or died, often due to civil war or the AIDS virus. Thank YOU for showing them the tangible love of God.
2011 OVERVIEW
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CHILDREN’S HOMES
THROUGHOUT ASIA & AFRICA
Provide safe housing, education and meals
At a cost of $33 per child per month 37 are fully funded by Hand of Hope
1
RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL IN INDIA
Provides safe housing, education/job training, clothing and meals Serving more than 415 resident students and 700 daytime students per year
1
YOU PROVIDED RELIEF HOME FOR CHILDREN WITH AIDS IN INDIA
Provides housing, education, food, medical care and medicine
DAVID L. MEYER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAND OF HOPE
“When we’re responding to human suffering on a global scale, we can’t let the need overwhelm us. We need to focus on what God leads us to do about it individually, because if we do our part, God will do His—and that’s how problems get solved.”
following 18 disasters including:
EARTHQUAKES/TSUNAMI | Japan, Myanmar & New Zealand TORNADOES | Alabama and Missouri, U.S.A. FLOODING/MUDSLIDES | Australia, Brazil, El Salvador, South Africa & Southeast Asia TYPHOON | Philippines HURRICANE | East Coast, U.S.A. WILDFIRES | Texas, U.S.A.
Serving 60 children Fully funded by Hand of Hope
Fully funded by Hand of Hope
THANK YOU IN ADDITION, YOU HELPED BUILD A NEW HOPE CENTRE IN CLAU CLAU, SOUTH AFRICA, AND INSTALL A WATER PUMP IN AN ORPHANAGE SERVING BLIND CHILDREN IN BELARUS. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THESE OUTREACHES.
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WATCH
A tornado hit just a few miles from Joyce Meyer Ministries around noon on New Year’s Eve—the first of 18 natural disasters we responded to in 2011. WATCH St. Louis Dream Center Senior Pastor Jeff Allensworth’s response to the disaster.
OUR STORY 2011
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HUMAN TRAFFICKING
INVEST IN PEOPLE…PERIOD. As a partner, you’re helping people in many different places and circumstances come to understand there’s a God who gave His life for them and loves them for who they are. Thank YOU for helping remove the labels they thought they’d be stuck with all their lives.
WHERE YOU ARE RESCUING...
UNITED STATES INDIA THAILAND ETHIOPIA GREECE CAMBODIA LESOTHO UKRAINE BULGARIA
INNER-CITY OUTREACH
SERVING THE POOR. Through the St. Louis Dream Center and six other worldwide inner-city outreaches, we’re providing food, clothing, housing, educational programs and more to families and individuals affected by poverty, drug addiction and homelessness.
PRISON MINISTRY
In 2011, you brought the Gospel to thousands of incarcerated men and women across the United States.
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18
PRISONS IN LOUISIANA
16
13
PRISONS IN DELAWARE
11
PRISONS IN MINNESOTA
6
PRISONS IN VIRGINIA PRISONS IN ALABAMA
RESCUE FROM HUMAN TRAFFICKING. You make it possible
for us to partner with human trafficking rescue organizations and outreaches that share God’s love with victims of these unspeakable crimes. Together, we offer love, housing, schooling including job skill training and biblical counseling to help rebuild and restore their lives.
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WATCH
WATCH Hand of Hope Chief Executive Officer, David L. Meyer, share his passion for rescuing women and children from human trafficking.
WATCH
PRISONS IN TEXAS
OUTREACH TO INMATES. As a
result of God working through our outreaches to date, more than 100,000 inmates have experienced a life transformation in Christ. In 2011, we shared the Gospel and a gift bag (containing one of Joyce’s books and personal hygiene items) with inmates in more than 160 prisons. And during our trip to Eastern Europe, we visited each of Albania’s 20 prisons, reaching the entire prison population in this nation with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
On Thanksgiving Day, you helped provide dinner for 400 very thankful inner-city families. WATCH what Joyce Meyer Ministries’ Chief Media Officer, Ginger Stache, and St. Louis Dream Center Pastor Jeff Allensworth, have to say about making giving a bigger part of everyday living.
OUR STORY 2011
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HUMAN TRAFFICKING
INVEST IN PEOPLE…PERIOD. As a partner, you’re helping people in many different places and circumstances come to understand there’s a God who gave His life for them and loves them for who they are. Thank YOU for helping remove the labels they thought they’d be stuck with all their lives.
WHERE YOU ARE RESCUING...
UNITED STATES INDIA THAILAND ETHIOPIA GREECE CAMBODIA LESOTHO UKRAINE BULGARIA
INNER-CITY OUTREACH
SERVING THE POOR. Through the St. Louis Dream Center and six other worldwide inner-city outreaches, we’re providing food, clothing, housing, educational programs and more to families and individuals affected by poverty, drug addiction and homelessness.
PRISON MINISTRY
In 2011, you brought the Gospel to thousands of incarcerated men and women across the United States.
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18
PRISONS IN LOUISIANA
16
13
PRISONS IN DELAWARE
11
PRISONS IN MINNESOTA
6
PRISONS IN VIRGINIA PRISONS IN ALABAMA
RESCUE FROM HUMAN TRAFFICKING. You make it possible
for us to partner with human trafficking rescue organizations and outreaches that share God’s love with victims of these unspeakable crimes. Together, we offer love, housing, schooling including job skill training and biblical counseling to help rebuild and restore their lives.
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WATCH
WATCH Hand of Hope Chief Executive Officer, David L. Meyer, share his passion for rescuing women and children from human trafficking.
WATCH
PRISONS IN TEXAS
OUTREACH TO INMATES. As a
result of God working through our outreaches to date, more than 100,000 inmates have experienced a life transformation in Christ. In 2011, we shared the Gospel and a gift bag (containing one of Joyce’s books and personal hygiene items) with inmates in more than 160 prisons. And during our trip to Eastern Europe, we visited each of Albania’s 20 prisons, reaching the entire prison population in this nation with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
On Thanksgiving Day, you helped provide dinner for 400 very thankful inner-city families. WATCH what Joyce Meyer Ministries’ Chief Media Officer, Ginger Stache, and St. Louis Dream Center Pastor Jeff Allensworth, have to say about making giving a bigger part of everyday living.
OUR STORY 2011
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EXISTING OUTREACHES Due to feeding
programs already established in Ethiopia and Kenya, we were able to provide immediate assistance to the Horn of Africa.
ERITREA
DJIBOUTI
SOMALIA
ETHIOPIA
NEED MET!
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA
After seeing a little girl in Mogadishu, Somalia, who was starving, Hand of Hope knew we must help immediately. We were able to provide food for that little girl and 280 families in her community. NEED MET!
KENYA/ SOMALIA
HORN OF AFRICA
KENYA
Thanks to your support, Hand of Hope was already helping to feed people in
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this region through daily feeding programs in Ethiopia and Kenya. But the extreme drought conditions called for additional and immediate help. So, this past year, through existing programs and drought relief efforts, we provided more than 2.2 million meals and helped establish a fresh water well along the Kenya/Somalia border. We also completed 10 additional wells inside Somalia and are working on additional wells in other nations. Somalia is a country you hear about now and then in the news, usually due to piracy or civil war. But there is so
Sometimes a person’s greatest need can seem like something very simple to others—school supplies, diapers, socks and underwear. But for the recipients of our Supply Hope outreaches, these items can mean much more. In 2011, we began partnering with local ministries and organizations in cities where we hold our U.S. conferences to provide basic necessities that will bless families in need. In Baton Rouge, 3,000 boxes of diapers and wipes were distributed and in St. Louis, 7 large shipping containers of school supplies made their way to the inner city. Throughout the year, attendees provided thousands of dollars worth of these vital supplies.
In addition to lifesaving food, we were able to provide fresh water through 10 wells established in Somalia, as well as an additional well on the Kenya/Somalia border.
IT IS WHERE 13.3 MILLION PEOPLE FACE A SEVERE FOOD CRISIS On a map, it’s the upper northeast portion of the continent made up of 5 countries: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Eritrea. It is where 13.3 million people face a severe food crisis. Drought makes it extremely difficult for people to grow their own food, causing malnutrition that is particularly hard on infants and children. But through the support of our partners, Hand of Hope is privileged to be a source of food, water and spiritual support to help alleviate their suffering.
IN THE SUPPLY HOPE USA
JOYCE’S FIRST BOOK IN VIETNAM
much more to this nation…and many innocent people are in need. David L. Meyer, Hand of Hope CEO, tweeted, “Somalia isn’t just pirates and warlords. This girl I recently met while in the country is hungry. We must help her!”
“NOT POSSIBLE A COUPLE YEARS AGO”
With your help, just three weeks after David saw the conditions in Somalia, we were able to distribute the first food shipment in Mogadishu, helping this precious girl and 280 families. Because of your ongoing support, we continue to offer feeding programs in Ethiopia and Kenya.
God opened a new door in 2011: Joyce’s book Battlefield of the Mind was translated and printed in the Vietnamese language, allowing us to distribute 10,000 free copies throughout the country. You could see David L. Meyer was excited about this development when he sent out this tweet during an October visit to Vietnam: “We are launching Joyce’s books ‘officially.’ Never would be possible a couple years ago. What an honor!” Many people in Vietnam who normally did not have access to Bible teachings can now begin to learn how God’s Word can heal and restore their lives.
THANK YOU
FOR YOUR CONTINUED PARTNERSHIP IN 2012.
10,000 COPIES
EXISTING OUTREACHES Due to feeding
programs already established in Ethiopia and Kenya, we were able to provide immediate assistance to the Horn of Africa.
ERITREA
DJIBOUTI
SOMALIA
ETHIOPIA
NEED MET!
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA
After seeing a little girl in Mogadishu, Somalia, who was starving, Hand of Hope knew we must help immediately. We were able to provide food for that little girl and 280 families in her community. NEED MET!
KENYA/ SOMALIA
HORN OF AFRICA
KENYA
Thanks to your support, Hand of Hope was already helping to feed people in
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this region through daily feeding programs in Ethiopia and Kenya. But the extreme drought conditions called for additional and immediate help. So, this past year, through existing programs and drought relief efforts, we provided more than 2.2 million meals and helped establish a fresh water well along the Kenya/Somalia border. We also completed 10 additional wells inside Somalia and are working on additional wells in other nations. Somalia is a country you hear about now and then in the news, usually due to piracy or civil war. But there is so
Sometimes a person’s greatest need can seem like something very simple to others—school supplies, diapers, socks and underwear. But for the recipients of our Supply Hope outreaches, these items can mean much more. In 2011, we began partnering with local ministries and organizations in cities where we hold our U.S. conferences to provide basic necessities that will bless families in need. In Baton Rouge, 3,000 boxes of diapers and wipes were distributed and in St. Louis, 7 large shipping containers of school supplies made their way to the inner city. Throughout the year, attendees provided thousands of dollars worth of these vital supplies.
In addition to lifesaving food, we were able to provide fresh water through 10 wells established in Somalia, as well as an additional well on the Kenya/Somalia border.
IT IS WHERE 13.3 MILLION PEOPLE FACE A SEVERE FOOD CRISIS On a map, it’s the upper northeast portion of the continent made up of 5 countries: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Eritrea. It is where 13.3 million people face a severe food crisis. Drought makes it extremely difficult for people to grow their own food, causing malnutrition that is particularly hard on infants and children. But through the support of our partners, Hand of Hope is privileged to be a source of food, water and spiritual support to help alleviate their suffering.
IN THE SUPPLY HOPE USA
JOYCE’S FIRST BOOK IN VIETNAM
much more to this nation…and many innocent people are in need. David L. Meyer, Hand of Hope CEO, tweeted, “Somalia isn’t just pirates and warlords. This girl I recently met while in the country is hungry. We must help her!”
“NOT POSSIBLE A COUPLE YEARS AGO”
With your help, just three weeks after David saw the conditions in Somalia, we were able to distribute the first food shipment in Mogadishu, helping this precious girl and 280 families. Because of your ongoing support, we continue to offer feeding programs in Ethiopia and Kenya.
God opened a new door in 2011: Joyce’s book Battlefield of the Mind was translated and printed in the Vietnamese language, allowing us to distribute 10,000 free copies throughout the country. You could see David L. Meyer was excited about this development when he sent out this tweet during an October visit to Vietnam: “We are launching Joyce’s books ‘officially.’ Never would be possible a couple years ago. What an honor!” Many people in Vietnam who normally did not have access to Bible teachings can now begin to learn how God’s Word can heal and restore their lives.
THANK YOU
FOR YOUR CONTINUED PARTNERSHIP IN 2012.
10,000 COPIES
“My greatest goal is to finish whatever it is that God has called me to do.”
PARTNERSHIP WITH US
ADMINISTRATIVE
IS NOT SOMETHING WE TAKE
SUSTAINABILITY
FOR GRANTED. Because we wouldn’t be helping anyone without our partners.
We are so grateful for every individual who has joined with us to help people all over the world. And we also need vital partnerships with other organizations to reach those in need. For this reason, we put a lot of prayer and thought into which organizations we team with. We want to make sure the money you give is being used wisely and responsibly. It’s important to us to be accountable and trustworthy
with our finances. We strive to be totally transparent through our Annual Report and our association with the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability. We always want to share with our friends and partners how their support is making a difference. By God’s grace and with His wisdom, we are able to make the most of every dollar He has entrusted to us. You help make that possible.
OUTREACH & PROGRAMS
83
%
OF TOTAL EXPENSES
were used for outreach and programs directed at reaching people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting needs of the less fortunate.
“What we have done over the years is be frugal with God’s money. We have been good stewards. My goal was to not let the vision get beyond the provision. Because I knew that if the vision got beyond the provision, we would be serving the vision instead of having what we needed to take care of all the things God had given us to do.” —DAVE MEYER, VICE PRESIDENT, JOYCE MEYER MINISTRIES
MATTERS TO US.
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OUTREACHES THAT MODEL SUSTAINABILITY ETHIOPIA We don’t just rescue women from the clutches of
What a difference it makes having partners that help us accomplish God’s work around the globe! It is their consistent commitment to pray and give that helps us keep going each day to share God’s Word and bring practical help to people in need. Partners not only help us provide initial relief to hurting people, but they also help provide stability and staying power to those outreaches. And sustainability is what matters most when needs are ongoing. That’s why we have established long-term outreaches. We are not interested in entering a location, giving something to people and then leaving without any follow-up. Whenever possible, we continue providing as much as we can to meet the need. And God has given us many opportunities to serve beyond the immediate crisis. We’re determined to maintain the programs God starts. Thank you for making it possible for us to keep reaching out day after day to help hurting people. Together we are sharing Christ… and loving people.
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human trafficking. We are also helping them build new lives. This outreach provides the love and support these precious women and young girls need to be healed and whole spiritually, emotionally and physically. We also teach them skills they can use to find gainful employment and earn a supportable living away from prostitution.
SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI When we started the St. Louis Dream Center in the heart of the North St. Louis community over ten years ago, we were determined to be there for the long haul. Thanks to you, the Dream Center is still going strong. For example, the various feeding programs for the homeless, children and families provided a combined 652,112 meals in 2011. And there are many other outreaches taking place here as well.
CAMBODIA What began in 2007 as a month-long medical outreach called “Hope Cambodia,” has developed into a consistent outreach here. In 2009 Hand of Hope funded the construction of a medical center in Pursat, Cambodia. This facility sees an average of 125 patients per day five days a week. In 2011, another short-term medical missions team went to help out at the center and serve even more people. Plus, our feeding program at the trash dump in Phnom Penh has been feeding and educating children for several years now.
HAITI Since the horrible earthquake struck this nation in 2010, we
have been working to help provide additional life-saving outreaches. One hundred families have each received a brand-new home—one that is permanent and they can call their own for the rest of their lives. Thanks to your support, Miracle Village is now a reality. We have also been working to provide ongoing medical care, meals and Christian discipleship to assist the people in rebuilding their lives.
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“My greatest goal is to finish whatever it is that God has called me to do.”
PARTNERSHIP WITH US
ADMINISTRATIVE
IS NOT SOMETHING WE TAKE
SUSTAINABILITY
FOR GRANTED. Because we wouldn’t be helping anyone without our partners.
We are so grateful for every individual who has joined with us to help people all over the world. And we also need vital partnerships with other organizations to reach those in need. For this reason, we put a lot of prayer and thought into which organizations we team with. We want to make sure the money you give is being used wisely and responsibly. It’s important to us to be accountable and trustworthy
with our finances. We strive to be totally transparent through our Annual Report and our association with the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability. We always want to share with our friends and partners how their support is making a difference. By God’s grace and with His wisdom, we are able to make the most of every dollar He has entrusted to us. You help make that possible.
OUTREACH & PROGRAMS
83
%
OF TOTAL EXPENSES
were used for outreach and programs directed at reaching people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting needs of the less fortunate.
“What we have done over the years is be frugal with God’s money. We have been good stewards. My goal was to not let the vision get beyond the provision. Because I knew that if the vision got beyond the provision, we would be serving the vision instead of having what we needed to take care of all the things God had given us to do.” —DAVE MEYER, VICE PRESIDENT, JOYCE MEYER MINISTRIES
MATTERS TO US.
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OUTREACHES THAT MODEL SUSTAINABILITY ETHIOPIA We don’t just rescue women from the clutches of
What a difference it makes having partners that help us accomplish God’s work around the globe! It is their consistent commitment to pray and give that helps us keep going each day to share God’s Word and bring practical help to people in need. Partners not only help us provide initial relief to hurting people, but they also help provide stability and staying power to those outreaches. And sustainability is what matters most when needs are ongoing. That’s why we have established long-term outreaches. We are not interested in entering a location, giving something to people and then leaving without any follow-up. Whenever possible, we continue providing as much as we can to meet the need. And God has given us many opportunities to serve beyond the immediate crisis. We’re determined to maintain the programs God starts. Thank you for making it possible for us to keep reaching out day after day to help hurting people. Together we are sharing Christ… and loving people.
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human trafficking. We are also helping them build new lives. This outreach provides the love and support these precious women and young girls need to be healed and whole spiritually, emotionally and physically. We also teach them skills they can use to find gainful employment and earn a supportable living away from prostitution.
SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI When we started the St. Louis Dream Center in the heart of the North St. Louis community over ten years ago, we were determined to be there for the long haul. Thanks to you, the Dream Center is still going strong. For example, the various feeding programs for the homeless, children and families provided a combined 652,112 meals in 2011. And there are many other outreaches taking place here as well.
CAMBODIA What began in 2007 as a month-long medical outreach called “Hope Cambodia,” has developed into a consistent outreach here. In 2009 Hand of Hope funded the construction of a medical center in Pursat, Cambodia. This facility sees an average of 125 patients per day five days a week. In 2011, another short-term medical missions team went to help out at the center and serve even more people. Plus, our feeding program at the trash dump in Phnom Penh has been feeding and educating children for several years now.
HAITI Since the horrible earthquake struck this nation in 2010, we
have been working to help provide additional life-saving outreaches. One hundred families have each received a brand-new home—one that is permanent and they can call their own for the rest of their lives. Thanks to your support, Miracle Village is now a reality. We have also been working to provide ongoing medical care, meals and Christian discipleship to assist the people in rebuilding their lives.
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“My wife and I are both seasoned world travelers,” said Tyler Ramsey. “But our trip to Panama was one of the best experiences we’ve ever had. Our faith and our marriage are stronger for it.”
“When people walked into the clinic, they seemed nervous and skeptical—hardened by life,” said Jacqueline. “But as they went through the process of being treated and ministered to…you could see their spirit change. Half of them started crying because they were so thankful, not just for free healthcare, but because people were there to talk and pray with them.” Tyler was impressed to see a diverse team of people working together, changing lives. “We were from completely different worlds, but there was such peace and unity in the team. It really set me and my wife on fire,” he said. “It takes people and organizations working together to create dramatic change, and that’s everyone’s goal at the end of the day.”
The couple met while Tyler was working on staff for the reality TV show Survivor. His wife, Jacqueline, was a 2008 cast member. The two of them are ministry partners, and were among a group of thirty-six Joyce Meyer Ministries staff members and volunteers who traveled to Panama for a two-part medical/ dental missions trip in 2011. He and Jacqueline both prayed with patients after they received medical treatment, giving hugs, and praying for healing and hope through Jesus Christ.
As partners with Joyce Meyer Ministries, the Ramsey’s are part of a diverse group of people all working together to make “Our Story” possible—spreading hope and the joy of knowing Jesus in a personal way. “I think that simply sharing joy is one of the best ways to get the Gospel out. Joyce Meyer Ministries does that very well. And when you see an organization that’s so good at spreading joy, you can’t help but get involved.”
“My wife and I are both seasoned world travelers,” said Tyler Ramsey. “But our trip to Panama was one of the best experiences we’ve ever had. Our faith and our marriage are stronger for it.”
“When people walked into the clinic, they seemed nervous and skeptical—hardened by life,” said Jacqueline. “But as they went through the process of being treated and ministered to…you could see their spirit change. Half of them started crying because they were so thankful, not just for free healthcare, but because people were there to talk and pray with them.” Tyler was impressed to see a diverse team of people working together, changing lives. “We were from completely different worlds, but there was such peace and unity in the team. It really set me and my wife on fire,” he said. “It takes people and organizations working together to create dramatic change, and that’s everyone’s goal at the end of the day.”
The couple met while Tyler was working on staff for the reality TV show Survivor. His wife, Jacqueline, was a 2008 cast member. The two of them are ministry partners, and were among a group of thirty-six Joyce Meyer Ministries staff members and volunteers who traveled to Panama for a two-part medical/ dental missions trip in 2011. He and Jacqueline both prayed with patients after they received medical treatment, giving hugs, and praying for healing and hope through Jesus Christ.
As partners with Joyce Meyer Ministries, the Ramsey’s are part of a diverse group of people all working together to make “Our Story” possible—spreading hope and the joy of knowing Jesus in a personal way. “I think that simply sharing joy is one of the best ways to get the Gospel out. Joyce Meyer Ministries does that very well. And when you see an organization that’s so good at spreading joy, you can’t help but get involved.”
This year has been an amazing time of sharing Christ and loving people. We’ve had a wonderful year of sharing our lives, seeing how our stories intertwine as God’s story of grace and redemption is told. What an awesome journey we are all on together! Psalm 107:2 encourages the redeemed ones to “tell their story.” It helps give others a sense of hope. I often tell how God changed my life from one of abuse and brokenness to one of healing and wholeness…of beauty for ashes. He turned my mess into a message of hope, not only for me but for the countless others who hear my story and begin to trust and believe that God can do the same for them. That’s the case with so many of the friends and partners of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Thanks to you, as you’ve received healing and wholeness, or even in your process of healing, you have reached out to help someone else be made whole as well. It’s all about watching God’s story continue to unfold as every life connects with the next when paths cross. I hope you’ve been encouraged as you’ve read through this report of the past year. We want you to know that your story is intertwined in everything you see—every feeding program, every disaster relief effort, every TV and radio broadcast—everything. Your support helps make it all happen. Thank you so much for helping us to keep sharing Christ and loving people. As the story goes on,
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WHAT’S Your life is part of a greater story than what you see every day. Thank you for joining with us to share the beautiful story of God’s grace, redemption, provision and great, great love around the world.
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