December 17, 2018
Christ stands at the door: an Advent reflection
In the midst of this Advent season, I am reminded of the words of German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Advent sermon 90 years ago: “One day, at the last judgment, he will separate the sheep and the goats and will say to those on his right: “Come, you blessed,…I was hungry and you fed me… (Matt. 25:34). To the astonished question of when and where, he answered: “What you did to the least of...
December 10, 2018
2018: Notable Accomplishments, Notable Needs
This year has been a season of transition for Abundant Life Ministries. During this spring I was hired as Executive Director, and we took further steps to clarify the direction of our ministry and invest more deeply in the lives of those in our neighborhood. Since the spring, we have developed a strategic plan that outlines our strategic goals for the next three years. These goals include...
December 3, 2018
You’re Invited! 780 Prospect Ave House Blessing on 12/16
Dear Abundant Life partners, neighbors, volunteers, and friends, Please join us for refreshments and a time of blessing our new offices, program space, and home on Sunday, December 16, 3:00-4:30 at our new house: 780 Prospect Avenue. You have helped in some way to make this new chapter in the ministry possible and we want to thank you! (Please RSVP to me if you can make it.) With gratitude,...
November 27, 2018
#GivingTuesday Video: We asked our participants…
"What do you like about Abundant Life?" "What shall I return to the LORD for all his goodness to me?" - Psalm 116:12 Make an impact for Prospect families and help us reach our #GivingTuesday goal of $25,000! Here's how: 1. Give on Facebook, preferably right at 8AM EST (Facebook will match donations until $7 million has been reached) or through our website. All donations made on Tuesday,...
November 20, 2018
Encouraging relationships forming in Walker and Buford Tutoring
The school year is off to a fast start. It is hard to believe Thanksgiving break is already here. With a fun school year also comes fun times after school at Buford and Walker with Abundant Life’s tutoring programs! On Mondays, 7th and 8th graders from our Prospect neighborhood spend time with UVA students, working on homework and enhancing their reading and math skills. On Tuesdays and...
November 13, 2018
Royal Girls’ film “Spreading Prospectivity” to premiere 11/29
Abundant Life's Royal Girls are excited to invite you to the world premiere of their film, "Spreading Prospectivity," a look at positivity in Prospect. The girls have worked very hard on the film in partnership with Light House Studio and would love to have you join them for the premiere! The free screening will be on Thursday, November 29 at Light House Studio, 220 West Market Street, at...