diff --git a/message_responses.py b/message_responses.py
index 0477b17..744bcb3 100644
--- a/message_responses.py
+++ b/message_responses.py
@@ -32,9 +32,9 @@ class Message(object):
     async def process(self):
         """Process and possibly respond to the message"""
         if self.message_content.lower() == "hello world":
-            self._hello_world()
+            await self._hello_world()
 
-    async def _hello_world():
+    async def _hello_world(self):
         """Say hello"""
         text = "Hello, world!"
         await send_text_to_room(self.client, self.room.room_id, text)