Catch the Vision & Dream With Us
Take heed now; for the LORD hath chosen thee to build an house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it. (1 Chronicles 28:10)
 Dear friend and co-laborer:
If you have sat under the Tree of Life Christians Ministries (TOLCM)
or shared in our radio broadcast on Saturday afternoons on WAVA 105.1 FM, then certainly
you know that we do not ascribe to the chicken dinner, bingo game, and bake sale
mentality to get people to give into this ministry. We personally believe that when people are
apprised with the facts, without the use of schemes, gimmicks and tricks, they
are better capable of making an informed decision.
As you know for the past 16 years we
have held our Sunday Services, Thursday evening bible study, tutoring and
ministerial internship classes at a local high school. While the Lord has
blessed us in this location, we have begun to experience the strain of the
restrictions associated with the limited number of
hours and days that we have access to the building. With the vast number of
active ministries and outreach programs at TOLCM, and the limitations imposed
upon us, we believe, by the unction of
the Holy Spirit, that it is time for us to have a permanent home. God’s
desire and instruction to me is to seek your prayers, help and financial support
towards our Building Fund Drive.
TOLCM
owns free and clear 14 acres of prime land in Ft. Washington, Maryland. This property is demographically and ideally located
in the shadow of the National Harbor on the Potomac and just minutes from the
Beltway. The projected cost to build a church on this site was approximately 9
million dollars. However, in view of the current economic slump, we have
determined that it is not good stewardship or in the best interest of our
congregation to proceed with a project of this magnitude (Lk
14:28-31). In light of these current conditions we have decided a less
aggressive approach for a permanent site would be a wise, practical and prudent
option.
As a result,
without doubt or question we have been led and prompted under the leadership of the
Holy Spirit to located and have entered into an agreement to purchase and
renovate a 43,000 sq foot existing building in Clinton Maryland just two miles
south of the Beltway.
Our plan as good
stewards is to keep it simple and renovate this space in three phases of
excellence without the extravagance:
 Phase I
Includes signage,
parking lot and building repairs and the construction of an 1100 seat sanctuary
which is currently under way. A move in date is projected
near the end of December 2009. However we yield and believe God's timing is
better so we are going with March 28, 2010.
Phase II
While we actively praise and serve God
and community, Phase II includes the construction of additional class rooms, a fellowship hall, bookstore,
chapel and administrative office space.
Phase III
If regulations permit,
our plan is to erect a small sports and learning facility on what appears
to be ample acreage in the rear of our building.
This purchase is
without question the fulfillment of God’s promise to us according to Deuteronomy
6:10, that He would give a house we did not build, a vineyard we did not plant,
and a well we did not dig. This building not only affords us a permanent
location, but will allow us to carry out the mandate that God has placed upon
the Tree of Life Christian Ministries. Our goal is to make this facility useful
to you our membership and the community. With the monies we have already raised,
the sale of the land (market permitting), your donations and prayers, we will
without question accomplish this task. My desire is for your prayers, your
partnership and donations to aid us in this noteworthy project to establish a
House for God to place His name.
As you read this letter, it is our hope that you will "Catch
the Vision and Dream with Us" and that God will indeed move
on your heart and compel you to get involved and know the
Tree of Life
Christian Ministries by the Spirit. Our intentions and steps are pure and
ordered of the Lord. Our hearts actually burn with an indescribable desire to
build a house that God can be pleased with, place his name (2 Sam 7:13-17), establish His covenants, and fulfill His Will without delay.
We hope you
will consider us in your prayers and partner with us through financial support
in our goal to build a sanctuary in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ.
If you would like to stop by to see how
we are doing I extend my hand and hope to see you soon. If you have any
questions, you may speak with me personally on (301) 735-8030.
May God richly bless and keep you is my prayer.
Yours in
Christ,
James J. Robinson, Pastor
All donations, checks or money orders should be made payable to the Tree of Life Christian Ministries, designated Building Fund and sent to
either of the addresses listed below.
- P.O. Box 4905 - Alexandria, VA 22303 - or -
- P.O. Box 2022 - Clinton, MD 20735
You may also make a donation by way of Pay Pal.
As a 501c3 Non-profit Corporation, these donations are tax deductible. Thank you in advance, and may God richly bless and keep you is my prayer.
Should you have any questions again, you may speak with me personally.
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