63. Life Change Through Martha's Home

Today’s episode features Tim McMenamy, Monette Treat, and Connie Garcia—all who have an active role with Martha’s Home—joining Greg Dowell, our Executive Minister. The Martha’s Home ministry has been around since 1987 and is one of our local mission partners. But what exactly is Martha’s Home? Why does it matter? Take a front row seat with our guests on the episode as they walk you through what the work is, how it changes lives, and where God is at work.

As you’ll hear, Martha’s Home is a shelter for homeless women. By teaching skills, providing for basic needs, and moving towards independence, Martha’s Home helps individuals break the cycle of poverty. You can see the fruits of what the Holy Spirit does in this community setting. As Tim states, “Community is the key to sustained recovery.” Once life’s basic survival questions are answered—What are we going to eat? Where are we going to sleep? Are we safe here?—the women at Martha’s Home become more secure and are able to live full lives where they can grow and thrive.

Don’t underestimate the power of presence. Actions as simple as being a safe place and a listening ear can help bring about positive life change for the individuals at Martha’s Home. Pay attention to this conversation for a variety of ways you can get involved—all gifts and talents are useful to the recovery of these women. Martha’s Home has played a vital role to Central’s ministry in this neighborhood and helped our leadership reimagine how we could be Jesus in the downtown area. Almost 25 years later, God is still at work through Martha’s Home to change lives.

Speaker: Greg Dowell, Tim McMenamy, Connie Garcia, Monette Treat