It takes a community!
Our 2019 program is in full swing with our key Spring events now behind us. Take a look inside to see the impact of our Working Hands project (Woody’s House) and Clothing & Furniture Giveaways (Purcellville and Leesburg). I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase: ‘it takes a village.’ In our case, ‘it takes a community.’ Hundreds of volunteers are needed to pull off both events and our target was to raise around $15,000 to fund all our activities. Thank you if you were able to pray, give or volunteer!
Working Hands and Clothing & Furniture Giveaway (Purcellville and Leesburg) Highlights:
618 partners served and heard the gospel
60 committed their lives to Christ
224 volunteers engaged
156 Bibles distributed
500 breakfast sandwiches consumed
Working Hands Project at Woody’s House
37 volunteers 1 Home Transformed!
IMPACT
Jim Heigl - Food Branch Director-Leesburg
After retiring from 14 years at Prison Fellowship Ministries, I prayed that the Lord would show me what to do next. I had always worked in a professional environment, but after much prayer and studying the life of Francis of Assisi,
I knew the Lord wanted me to help those in need. After re-reading Matthew 25:35,36 I clearly understood what he was directing me to do.
That led me to TOL and specifically the Food Branch where I could not only help with practically needs, but I could also minister to them face-to-face, developing relationships which enable me to share my testimony and the Gospel.
Tuesday nights at the Leesburg Community Kitchen (now hosted by Marilyn, my wife and ministry partner) are a highlight of my week. I’m confident that when we began food deliveries in the Leesburg area in April that will be equally as meaningful to me. I’m eager to not only serve our partners, but to draw more volunteers into this meaningful opportunity in Leesburg. Please join us as we reach out to our community, serving Christ as we serve others.
Upcoming Events
ALL REGIONS
Volunteer Introduction Program (VIP)
Date: Saturday, May 18th
Time: 9:00am - 10:00am
Volunteer Introduction Program (VIP)
Date: Wednesday, June 5th
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Leesburg
Community Kitchen - Free Dinner
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Free English Classes (ESOL)
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Evening for Special Needs Adult
Date: Friday, May 17th
Time: 6:00pm-8:30pm
Community Kitchen - Free Dinner
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Free English Classes (ESOL)
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm
Crowns of Glory
Date: Sunday, May 19th
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meal of Blessing
Date: Sunday, May 26th
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Our Tree of Life Academy is extended volunteer training. Our next Academy
will be held in June at the Purcellville
Tree of Life Center.
Recent graduates include:
April 2019:
Brenda Zavaleta
Sue Civiletto
Inge Kassabian
Brianna Kelly
Sarah Fowler
Jennifer Del Grande
Margaret Irons
Dawn Marie
February 2019:
Caroline King
Isabel Mayer
Ruth Smale
Charlene Lane
Karin Kowalski
Rick Meyer
Karen Meyer
Jane Dickerson
Cindy Kirk
Mary Hess
Carla Joy
Patrice Smith
Mark Smith
Jim Heigl
Marilyn Heigl
Olivia Sanchez
PURCELLVILLE REGION
LEESBURG REGION
WINCHESTER REGION
Jennifer Del Grande - Database Administrator
Like many people in Purcellville, I had heard of Tree of Life and their food pantry, but it wasn’t until I went to the VIP (Volunteer Introduction Program) that I learned how many amazing things they do for our community. Being a stay-at-home mom to school-aged children, I was in a unique position to offer help during the day to TOL’s regular operations. In the fall that allowed me to begin providing administrative/data entry support once a week to the Leesburg and Purcellville regions. My family has also volunteered at the annual Christmas for Others event, and I have served with the St Peter’s women’s group the Thursday community meal. We have been able to see first-hand how much “comfort and joy” TOL brings to its partners.
Leesburg Food Delivery Ministry
There will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore, I command you, “You shall open wide your hand to your brother,
to the needy, and to the poor in your land.” Deuteronomy 15:11
We are excited about Tree of Life Leesburg beginning a food delivery ministry this spring. As we initiate this ambitious undertaking through prayer and planning, we are looking for volunteers to help in a couple of key areas. First, on the preparation side, we seek food donations, pantry stocking volunteers, and food packing volunteers for our partners at our pantry headquarters in Purcellville. Second, we desire delivery teams who will deliver boxes of food to our partners in Leesburg and begin relationships with them. We provide specific training in each of these areas. Please attend one of our Volunteer Introduction Programs, either in Purcellville on May 18th from 9-10 am or in Leesburg on June 5th from 7-8 pm. To attend please RSVP by clicking HERE .
What a great opportunity to be the hands of Jesus to those in need by providing physically with food and spiritually with the gospel!
Leadership Team Conference
On a bright winter day, February 9th, 28 members of Tree of Life’s *leadership team gathered at Tree of Life Center in Leesburg for a time of spiritual fellowship and leadership growth. The event began with a rousing devotional by Tim Giannosa, pastor
of Leesburg Community Church. Executive Director Paul Smith, walked the team through a review of the accomplishments of 2018 and goals for 2019. One exciting prospect was the vision to buy a 7 acre property west of Purcellville, and develop affordable housing
for senior citizens and adults who have special needs challenges. The group then was blessed to hear the personal testimonies of Isabel Mayer, Regional Director for Leesburg, Brian McMullen, Food Director for Purcellville, and Gil Paist, our new Chief Program Officer. Wayne Ruckman, ToL Chief Operating Officer, and Dell Nunaley, Regional Director of the Purcellville branch, led the group in exercises on effective communication and ministry team leadership.
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210 N. 21st Street, Unit D Purcellville, VA 20132
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