In its final chapter of Revelation, the Bible ends with imagery of the tree of life. I love that Scripture is bookended with creation, healing, and abundance.
Mennonite Men’s JoinTrees campaign is rooted in the biblical call to care for God’s creation. Our campaign is not only intended to reduce the harmful effects of climate change, but also to be life-giving to creatures, people, faith communities, and ecosystems. Tree planting efforts create jobs as well as hope. Together, the JoinTrees campaign enables you to participate in reconciliation and restoration as active agents in repair, rooted in love.
As our fiscal year comes to a close July 31 and a new budget cycle begins August 1, we hope for a strong finish and a strong beginning. Tree planting efforts in central Illinois, Elkhart County (Indiana), Kenya, and Indonesia are being funded and getting underway. Many of the trees being planted will help reduce pressures to cut down native forests.
Please pray for the JoinTrees ministry of tree planting and creation care, including our partners in North America and across the globe. Gifts from individuals, family estates, companies, congregations, and conferences towards the JoinTrees campaign are welcomed, and these gifts make a difference!
And as always, JoinTrees grant applications can be found on our website.