Geneva Association volunteer honored as Hero of the Wiregrass

Geneva Association volunteer honored as Hero of the Wiregrass

Martha Meadows is known for a lot of things around Hartford. She’s known for her 15-layer chocolate cakes, and she’s known for the way she volunteers four days a week at the Christ’s Helping Hands ministry center of Geneva Baptist Association.

And the week of Dec. 17 she also was honored as a Silent Hero of the Wiregrass by Dothan-area TV station WTVY.
“She’s so faithful at her church and at the association,” said Dicky McAllister, director of missions for Geneva Association. “She’s wonderful. She’s always out here from Wednesday to Saturday volunteering.”

Meadows, 86, has lived her whole life in the area and is faithfully involved at New Prospect Baptist Church, Hartford, where she teaches a Sunday School class and plays the piano.

“I’m not a hero, but I love helping people. I believe that’s my calling, and I enjoy doing it,” she said. “My heart’s concern is for children who can’t help themselves and the elderly who need help. I want to be willing and able to help people anytime they need it.” (Grace Thornton)