We received this wonderful letter of thanks in late March, 2015: To Whom it May Concern, There are moments in your life that you will always look back on as bittersweet. The times when, in the midst of great trial, great blessing is made evident. The day that I met Tom Umstead is one of those moments. I had known of Mr. Tom within the community of our church, The Church of the Apostles, in Atlanta, Georgia. It is hard to miss him. He is constantly present but rarely standing still. From serving pizza and carrot sticks to the kids’ table on a Wednesday night, to taking communion around the congregation to those participants unable to walk to the front of the sanctuary, Tom Umstead is a brilliant example of service.

Mr. Tom finds exciting opportunities to meet interesting people and be a change-maker everywhere he goes. He is loved by those who receive his gifts ...