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BASED ON THE BOOKS OF ACTS
Acts 4:32-37 The Disciples had all things in common. Those who had
goods brought them into the church and they were distributed to
the needy in the church community. There was therefore not a
needy person among them. (author's arrangement of scripture)
Acts 6:1 Steven was put in charge of distributing the food to the
widows.
Use of funds generated by donations and/or offerings will be used
to provide funds for the Metro Kid's Ministry as well as The Bus
Ministry.
GARDENING AS A TOOL FOR TEACHING AND ENCOURAGING
Illustrating scripture to young people through the parables:
Examples (Mark 4:3-9 The sower and the good soil,) (Gal 6:7 and
2Cor. 9:6 Sowing and reaping,) Deep roots and rooted in the Word
of God, Parable of the talents, (John 12:24 God's provision of
increase.) Good stewardship, giving to the widows, orphans and
the needy, preaching the Gospel, fellowship of the believers. This
list will continue to develop.
a) Preparation and encouragement of young to mission field:
Hands on opportunity for young people from within the local church
and young people from the greater Christian community to serve
and train in an urban missions environment. (College, HS, Jr, High,
children's groups)
b) Teaching gardening skills to young and old
Young and old will work together, growing produce and then
distributing it to the needy, they will also receive offerings and
donations for produce from the local body of believers and then to
the secular neighborhood.
Young people will be given hands on training in gardening skills as
well as marketing skills.
THE GARDEN AS SANCTUARY
a) The garden will bring fellow believers closer to God and each
other by providing a place of fellowship/friendship and common
purpose for the Christian community.
b) Mathew 28:19 and Mark 16:15 The Garden will serve as an
outreach to the secular community; thus fulfilling Jesus commands
to preach the Gospel and make disciples of all nations.
Examples of lessons from nature:
1. The Sower and the Seeds (Mark 4:3-9)
2. The Weeds in the Grain (Matthew 13:24-30)
3. The Tiny Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31-32)
4. The Seed Grows by Itself (Mark 4:26-29)
5. The Seed That Died (John 12:24)
6. The Leaven (Matthew 13:33)
7. The Budding Fig Tree (Matthew 24:32)
8. The Barren Fig Tree (Luke 13:6-9)
9. The Birds of Heaven (Matthew 6:26-30)
10. The Tree and its Fruits (Matthew 7:16)
11. The Weather Signs (Luke 12:54-56)
Acts 4:32-37 The Disciples had all things in common. Those who had
goods brought them into the church and they were distributed to
the needy in the church community. There was therefore not a
needy person among them. (author's arrangement of scripture)
Acts 6:1 Steven was put in charge of distributing the food to the
widows.
Use of funds generated by donations and/or offerings will be used
to provide funds for the Metro Kid's Ministry as well as The Bus
Ministry.
GARDENING AS A TOOL FOR TEACHING AND ENCOURAGING
Illustrating scripture to young people through the parables:
Examples (Mark 4:3-9 The sower and the good soil,) (Gal 6:7 and
2Cor. 9:6 Sowing and reaping,) Deep roots and rooted in the Word
of God, Parable of the talents, (John 12:24 God's provision of
increase.) Good stewardship, giving to the widows, orphans and
the needy, preaching the Gospel, fellowship of the believers. This
list will continue to develop.
a) Preparation and encouragement of young to mission field:
Hands on opportunity for young people from within the local church
and young people from the greater Christian community to serve
and train in an urban missions environment. (College, HS, Jr, High,
children's groups)
b) Teaching gardening skills to young and old
Young and old will work together, growing produce and then
distributing it to the needy, they will also receive offerings and
donations for produce from the local body of believers and then to
the secular neighborhood.
Young people will be given hands on training in gardening skills as
well as marketing skills.
THE GARDEN AS SANCTUARY
a) The garden will bring fellow believers closer to God and each
other by providing a place of fellowship/friendship and common
purpose for the Christian community.
b) Mathew 28:19 and Mark 16:15 The Garden will serve as an
outreach to the secular community; thus fulfilling Jesus commands
to preach the Gospel and make disciples of all nations.
Examples of lessons from nature:
1. The Sower and the Seeds (Mark 4:3-9)
2. The Weeds in the Grain (Matthew 13:24-30)
3. The Tiny Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31-32)
4. The Seed Grows by Itself (Mark 4:26-29)
5. The Seed That Died (John 12:24)
6. The Leaven (Matthew 13:33)
7. The Budding Fig Tree (Matthew 24:32)
8. The Barren Fig Tree (Luke 13:6-9)
9. The Birds of Heaven (Matthew 6:26-30)
10. The Tree and its Fruits (Matthew 7:16)
11. The Weather Signs (Luke 12:54-56)
Dream Garden
