How Texas Mission of Mercy is Providing Hope and Smiles Throughout Abilene, the Big Country and Beyond They say a smile is worth a thousand words and thanks to the Abilene community and its servant-hearted nature, more and more people across the Big Country and the state of Texas are confident and able to experience a healthier and pain free smile of their own. It all … [Read more...]
Abilene Spidey: A Friendly Neighborhood Hero
He flips, he jumps, he climbs, he lifts spirits, and sometimes he causes neck-twisting double-takes on the street. He’s Abilene Spidey and he’s on a mission to bring a little happiness into the lives of children, especially those who are hospitalized or have long term illnesses. Abilene Spidey’s alter ego, Chris Craig, knows a thing or two about illness and … [Read more...]
Seeds of Love
How a Community Garden Brought Neighbors Together David Feemster remembers his exact thoughts when plans were announced at Aldersgate United Methodist Church for a community garden. His thoughts weren’t exactly supportive, but he probably wasn’t the only member of the church with the same idea. “I thought it was kind of a crazy idea for a ministry,” Feemster … [Read more...]