Rooted in Love

Spring is here! Warmer days and April showers are a sure sign that winter has passed. As spring reveals new life, we are reminded that growth is by God’s design—not only for plants but for His people. What begins as a tiny seed, when nurtured with care, grows into something fruitful and beautiful.

This season, we are again excited to prepare Katie’s Garden, our garden ministry, as a living expression of that truth. Katie’s Garden is more than soil and seeds—it’s a place where fellowship grows alongside tomatoes, where the love of Christ is shared as we weed beds, answer questions, and give vegetables away. This year we hope to meet or exceed the productivity of years past, providing much needed food to the community. And I suspect the need will be even greater – you only have to look at the bill at the grocery store for evidence. There are many opportunities for the congregation and community to get involved: planting days, veggie giveaways, and the “Prayers from the Garden” on Sunday mornings. Whether your gift is gardening, encouragement, or hospitality, there’s a place for you in the Katie’s Garden crew.

It also seems fitting that Mother’s Day falls during this season of growth. On this day, we honor the mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, and spiritual mothers who have helped cultivate faith, character, and love in our lives. Just as a gardens flourish through patient tending, so too do hearts grow strong through the nurturing presence of a mother’s care.

Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 3:6–7: “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. So, neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth.” This month, as we again plant Katie’s Garden, we trust that God will bring growth—not only in the soil beneath our feet but in our service to others. Remember also the importance of honoring our mothers. Mothers play such an important role in planting Christ’s love in the hearts of our children, a love that when watered by the Holy Spirit, grows into an abundance, producing service to others.

May the season of spring, the growth and produce of the garden, and the celebration of our moms remind us of the faithful Gardener who tends us all with grace.

Upcoming Opportunities:

• Garden Planting Day: Saturday, May 3, 8 a.m. – ?
• Mother’s Day Worship: Sunday, May 11, 2025
• Katie’s Garden Giveaways: Saturday mornings from 8-10am starting in June and throughout the growing season — bring your extras to share!

Let’s grow together, rooted in Christ, blossoming in love, serving our neighbor. And to Godbe the Glory!

Pastor Al

Our mission: “Bringing People to Christ by Bringing Christ to People”