Wesley Mission Center Stories

Sep 01, 2011

30 Minutes Across the Parking Lot

Terry Twomey

Let me tell you a story about "that building across the parking lot" known as the Wesley Mission Center. You know, the one where you take your used clothes and unwanted items. The one where you could have purchased 10 items for $10 at the Thrift Shop during the "back to school sale."  That's ... More »

Oct 20, 2010

Don't Ask, Don't Tell

You’re feeling your marriage is on the rocks.  Your husband is no longer emotionally available and you wonder if he’s having an affair.  Your wife has turned the bedroom into an iceberg and intimacy is gone.   This miserable home life makes it hard to concentrate on ... More »

Sep 16, 2010

You Had A Bad Day

We all have them.  Some weeks we have more bad days than good days.  Something went wrong with your car or one of your children got sick just before they left for school…or your spouse said something in the wrong tone of voice.  Whatever it was it lead to personal ... More »

Aug 12, 2010

Thinking Twice About Divorce

When people divorce they have expectation of a better life; old problems will disappear and new dreams will take their place.  These dreams include meeting someone for a more intimate relationship, having a more compatible sexual partner, better finances, and freedom to pursue greater ... More »

May 03, 2010

The Spanish Client

Gracie Nelson

I would like to thank you who stepped up and provided the gas cards for the Spanish speaking client today.  I don’t even know his name; only that he attends El Buen Pastor (Methodist church) in Tampico Mexico.  He first stopped at Community of Hope Methodist Church and spoke to ... More »

Mar 18, 2009

Single Mother Receives Assistance

Gracie Nelson

A single Spanish speaking mother of two children recently left her abusive husband.  She has tried to work it out with him but, he always reverts to his old ways.  Mom is a housekeeper and finds it hard to make ends meet on $600 a month income.  She had been in her new apartment for ... More »