Tuesday Evening

We had a great opening this morning with lots of volunteers as well as some community and church people.  This afternoon we made some sales.  All went well.  Now on for the report that is greater than I ever dreamed it would be.

We were able to give one family food today to meet their need even before Second Harvest has delivered the first food to us.  Thanks to the church in Roseland for making this possible.  We also helped a number of people learn about the food pantry including a man who was on the way home after a week at the hospital.

We also had some nice clothes donated by several people including a man who was there this morning.  An employee of a business came for other reasons, but said she would help get some donations from the store.  Several community people also said they would pass the word about Hope Center.  We receive some cash donations.  What a blessing this day has been to my heart!

I almost forgot.  There is a large magazine display filled with new Bibles and old church literature from classes as well as magazines like “Home Life” and “Journey”.  I know at least five Bibles and a number of magazines were taken.

Two ladies visited this afternoon.  In talking with them, I learned they were looking for a church home.  Bro. Byrum Humphrey was there, so I took them to him.  He located two Two Rivers’ churches near them on his phone. They left with names and addresses to get them involved in the church of their choice.

I feel so blessed tonight!!!   I got to see God working over and over on the very first day of operation for Hope Center.  God is so good!  The workers are very dedicated!  People who had needs got help!  The story does not end here.

When I checked my email, I found a question from a school leader who wanted to know if we would accept donations of food from a school organization?  Yes, indeed we will!.    We will be able to help people before we are ready to distribute food from Second Harvest and between the times they bring us food.

The opportunities are overwhelming!  This is all without a single flyer posted or an article in any newspaper.  God showed us all day long that Hope Center is needed and will be able to meet physical needs and spiritual needs.  I could go on and on, but I’ll stop by saying I feel so blessed to have witnessed these things and other things on the first day!

GOD IS SO GOOD!  THE NEEDS ARE GREAT!  HOPE CENTER HAS ALREADY BEEN USED BY GOD!