The southwest corner of our church campus has been growing vegetables for 19 years currently under the green thumb of Tom Lutz and a team of 12 volunteers. Most of the harvested veggies are sent to the FISH food pantry in Newberg the remainder are offered to church members on a donation basis with the proceeds also donated to support FISH.

A John Deer tractor, purchased by the donations of many who supported the garden ministry, makes soil cultivation and weeding much easier.

A small shed, affectionately known as “The John”  built in memory of one of the garden founders,  John Shaffer, stores the tools, fence components and water irrigation system supplies during the off season.

The 2024 growing season produced 2,388 pounds of corn, tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, potatoes, and more!  Zinnia flowers were included in our donations to FISH, which brought many smiles to recipients.  Pumpkins will be shared with neighborhood children at the annual October Harvest Party for painting and carving.