What is the mission of Hope Southern Indiana? Read Matthew 25:37-40.  Hope Southern Indiana is a mission partner of Wesley Chapel. In August we will have a food drive to help stock their food pantry that serves over 150 families in our community. Their web site states that their mission is: "Hope Southern Indiana 'with the support of the faith-based community, empowers and supports individuals and families toward stability.'" How do they support people toward stability? They provide food, resources, and support to help families remain in their homes during difficult times. Jesus told his disciples to feed the hungry, visit the prisoner, and care for the sick. Jesus was an advocate for those going through a difficult time. He calls the healthy to assist the unhealthy. He calls the stable community to assist those with instability. Another thing stands out for me in their mission statement: 'with the support of the faith-based community'. Wesley Chapel was not an original member of Hope Southern Indiana, but we joined shortly after and have continued to participate in being the hands and feet of Jesus to the community. The mission of Wesley Chapel is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. We transform the world primarily by sharing the gospel, but we also transform the world by changing instability to stability.

 Lord Jesus, help us to be your hands and feet in our community. We lift up our mission partners as they minister to the needs of people. Open our eyes to see you in the people you have called us to serve so we may transform our world. Amen.