The Victory Garden
Victory gardens were planted across the United States during World War II to reduce the pressure on the public food supply. Besides aiding the war effort, the gardens were a morale booster. People felt good about the fruits of their labor and saw results from their hard work.
A group of men from the River Valley ARC planted a garden in the spring of 2009. The project started small, with a few men volunteering to till the soil, tend the garden, and pull weeds, but soon momentum began to grow. The project began with staff supervision, but responsibility for the care of the garden was eventually passed to beneficiaries in the program who had proved their commitment and reliability.
The garden provided the Center with fresh produce during the summer and into the fall. Fresh green beans were served as a side dish to a spaghetti supper. Tender lettuce salads with crisp cucumbers were a delicious change from “greenhouse” produce. And fresh tomatoes were abundant!
The spiritual lessons learned in the garden were amazing!
Good things often come as a result of hard work and diligence When pulling weeds, you have to get at the root of the problem Daily cultivation is required
Isaiah 61:11 in the New International Version says:
“For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign LORD will make righteousness and praise spring up before all nations.”
We praise God for the lessons learned in the Victory Garden.
