Our gift bag display in our WOW parking lot has been a big attraction to many west Texans. Shelly Kirkmeyer, a graduate, artist, and staff member of Mission Messiah decorates our gift bag trio about every other month to attract customers. Many drive down Grandview just to view our new theme and scripture. Ector County Independent School District nominated WOW as one of there favorite places to visit because of our famous display. Many have confessed to taking an alternative route home just because the gift bags make the highlight of their day and minister to them. Our landmark alone changes lives!
Just recently, as driving into the parking lot on Saturday, June 6th, we were taken back by our famous attraction… destroyed. Our gift bags were smashed and scattered all over the parking lot! We were forced to throw our legendary shopping bags in the dumpster. The winds can get pretty fierce here in West Texas and our bags have stood firm up until now. We don’t think it was the wind. Whatever happened still remains a mystery. The bottom line is our bags are destroyed.
Since this catastrophe our customers come in grieved about the situation and share their testimonies about how our display has delighted them. Augustine Martinez came in to the store to offer us his help and time to restore the gift bags. He shared with us the impact our inspirational gift bags have had in his family’s lives. Needless to say we will rebuild to continue the ministry of our famous gift bags!
