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There has been much turmoil in our country regarding hunger and health concerns.  These are difficult times for people in central Ohio who are marginalized.  As Christians, we identify with the Good Samaritan story and recognize that all God’s people are our neighbors, and we all suffer when anybody suffers.  A challenging question is, how can we as individuals and as a church be good neighbors?

 One answer to this question is to be involved in serving the poor.  Holy Trinity is an active participant in several ministries including working at the Lutheran Social Services Food Pantry and serving meals at First English and the YWCA Family Center. 

 Another answer is to be an advocate for the marginalized.  The Hunger Network in Ohio (HNO) is a faith- based nonprofit network that works to end hunger in Ohio by addressing the root causes of poverty through public policy advocacy.  ELCA Deacon Nick Bates is the director of HNO and will be our guest preacher at Holy Trinity next Sunday, November 16th and will also participate in a “question and answer” session at 11:15 am in the conference room.  Holy Trinity, the Southern Ohio Synod of the ELCA, and others support HNO and Nick in this ministry. (see Deacon Nick’s bio in the article following)

 Finally, a third answer to the question is to become informed.  Becoming informed can provide opportunities to be involved or help a friend or neighbor in need.  Please check out the following web pages:

 Please remember those who struggle in your prayers.