Tree Planting Project
Join the Blessed Earth Tree Project
Yes! I want to help plant trees!
And the LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground—trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. (Genesis 2:9)
A couple of summers ago, Matthew and I took a walk in one of Lexington’s lovely, tree-lined neighborhoods. Squirrels and chipmunks scampered along the branch highways overhead while birds flitted in and around the canopy. The trees gave us shade and were a delight to the eye.
That same day, Matthew and I took another walk, this time in the poor section of town where there are no trees. The temperature felt at least fifteen degrees hotter—the sidewalks barren, shimmering in the heat.
“Wouldn’t it be a powerful witness if churches got together and helped plant trees in the poor sections of town?” Matthew asked.
By God’s grace, that dream is happening! And now we need your help!
- Donate—Honor a loved one or special occasion with a lovely Tree Certificate. Tree Certificates make meaningful Christmas, birthday, anniversary, and memorial gifts.
- Volunteer—Start a tree planting program in your town next spring. Trees add beauty, clean the air, reduce crime, increase property values, cool homes, and glorify God.
- Share—Forward this weblink to five friends, and ask them to pass it to five more. Start a movement, one tree at a time!
From Genesis to Revelation, scripture overflows with God’s love for trees. Abraham welcomes the angels under the oaks of Mamre; Moses speaks with God before a bush that will not burn; and Debra holds court under the palms. Jesus works with trees in Joseph’s carpentry shop and dies on a tree to atone for our sins. When Christ arises on Easter morning, Mary mistakes him for a gardener. But it is no mistake: Jesus is the new Adam, helping us tend God’s garden—this earth.
Matthew and I are personally donating seed money to Blessed Earth to help launch the Tree Project. As an initial challenge grant, Matthew and I will match your donations, dollar for dollar, for the first $5,000 we receive. Hope you will join us!
Every blessing,
Nancy Sleeth
P.S.—Mark an occasion or honor a loved one with a Tree Certificate. Our lovely Tree Certificates make wonderful Christmas, birthday, anniversary, and memorial gifts! All donations are 100 percent tax deductible.