The following Meeting the Mission feature was submitted by Pastor Tobi White, who served this summer at Hope Lutheran in Columbus.

The “Store of Hope” opened at noon on Aug. 8. But nearly 75 people were waiting in the Sanctuary starting about 10:30 that morning.

By 1:00, more than 100 people had come through to buy school supplies and school clothes. It was remarkable to see so many families getting what they needed. Some families came from surrounding areas. Other families had more than five children for whom to provide.

The ministry that Hope Lutheran provided for these people was more necessary and appreciated than they could have predicted. More than $250 was offered for the school items. By 2:00, most of the supplies were gone!

All in all, the event was a great success.  Dozens of families from the community were helped, and they were incredibly grateful for the ministry. It was a wonderful outreach event for Hope, simply because it was specifically designed NOT to benefit themselves but keep the focus on others.

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