July 25, 2018
ABC Benefit Event Celebrates Ministry’s Past and Present
On June 23, nearly 200 Abundant Life friends and supporters attended our first ever Art of Building Community benefit dinner at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Showcasing artwork from Abundant Life students, the event began with music by the Chickenhead Blues Band and a catered dinner by Mission BBQ. The program included moving testimonials by former participants Rashard Davis (video) and...
July 19, 2018
Abundant Life purchases 780 Prospect Avenue
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 presence alongside our neighbors, not only to become more rooted in a physical place, but to foster more...
July 12, 2018
Vacation Bible School: Seeing the Kingdom
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 work through the pirate-themed curriculum based on John 14:6: “I am...
June 20, 2018
STRIVE celebrates 18 mentoring pairs, honors 4 graduates
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 the students' successes and...
June 13, 2018
Johnson Tutoring caps school year with a slam dunk
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 one could roll the farthest....
June 5, 2018
Building Goodness and Darden students team up to rehab “White House”
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 with construction projects both locally...