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Aug 09, 2018
Dear Friends, When we look at the life of Jesus, we see a beautiful example of the power of presence and proximity. Jesus chose to redeem humanity up close and in person, revealing a God who desires to come and dwell among us. At Abundant Life one of our core values is to pursue tangible […]
Jul 19, 2018
For the last three years, I’ve been involved in a unique partnership between Abundant Life, Trinity Presbyterian Church, and the Prospect Prayer group. Together we plan and provide a free Vacation Bible School (VBS) experience for our young neighbors. This year’s VBS took place June 18-21, and it was amazing to see the Lord at […]
Jul 11, 2018
On June 13, STRIVE students, mentors, their families, and Abundant Life board members came together at Trinity Presbyterian Church for the program’s annual End of the Year Banquet. Following a delicious meal catered by Wayside Chicken, students and mentors took turns sharing the student’s goals and accomplishments from the year, allowing those gathered to celebrate […]
Jun 22, 2018
Our Johnson Tutoring students had a busy end of the school year! We conducted several different science experiments and learned about the scientific method. One of their favorite experiments was exploding rainbow milk where they learned how dishwashing liquid affects the milk’s fat molecules. They also enjoyed making their own bouncy balls and competing to see which […]
Jun 18, 2018
In 2017, the “White House” at 782 Prospect Avenue received a beautiful interior rehab through the loving hands of longtime Abundant Life supporters. In the fall, we heard of an opportunity that could help us extend the makeover to the aging exterior. We applied for a partnership with Building Goodness Foundation (BGF), a Charlottesville-based nonprofit […]
May 29, 2018
As the school year comes to an end, we have transitioned to group tutoring and special activities since our dear tutors have left us for the summer. This gave us the opportunity to partner with our fantastic friends at the PB&J Fund so that our students could experience making a healthy meal and learn valuable […]