Garden of Hope Ministries is a community of people that knows and has experienced love and grace in ways they want to share it with others. We seek to love God and love people. A primary reason why we serve is to carry out the mission of upholding the infinite value and worth of human life that is true upon conception to all ages. We believe it is our call to advocate for precious preborn life the most innocent and vulnerable. They are voiceless. We also are standing up for the the moms and dads lives too. They need to know they are valued and supported. It is of high priority that through our ministries – people feel welcomed, accepted, important, and loved ultimately pointing them to the One True God that loves them and welcomes them into His eternal care through His Son Jesus Christ.
We realize that approximately 1 in 3 people have been impacted by abortion. The hurt, shame, and grief that surrounds a person’s unique circumstances are often unmet and difficult to identify with. It can be a very sensitive and emotional topic. As Garden of Hope Ministries demonstrates love in truth, we hope and pray that healing pathways of grace are found for those that are hurting. We ardently believe and hold fast to the the truth that we as people, men and women and children are NOT made for abortion. And, yet we know that humanity falls short and needs forgiveness and grace.
Abortion is not the unforgiveable sin. It is the purpose and economy of Jesus Christ, to free us from the debt of our sin. It is not the beginning or the end of a person’s story. We trust in the promise that God uses all things for good towards those who love Him. There is real hope and humble opportunity to pay-forward the LORD’s loving kindness and compassion and to use our testimonies of faith to serve others and the next generation. The abortion lie is still a reality in harming and taking innocent lives. So, with gentleness but boldness we proactively go about the ministry to stand-up for vulnerable women and children in addition to offering healing resources.
We are using our time, talents, and treasures to plant and cultivate abundant life, purpose, and joy into each other and the people we serve with the hope of impacting our generation and many more to come. And, because we serve the God that powerfully and creatively made each of us for love and relationship, we believe Him to do a harvest of more than we could ever ask or imagine. We trust in His will to be done.
We praise God for His grace and mercy and the glimpses and shadows of the redemptive work He offers and the life-giving opportunities He let’s us be a part of in the here and now on earth. Yet, we have a greater hope of what it all points to. That by faith turning to Jesus for the forgiveness of our sins and becoming children of God we also look forward to His second coming. Someday there will be an eternal experience of no more pain, sickness, sadness, or sin. Our lives will be fully restored and heaven will be here and real. The earth will be made new and no longer darkened with abuse, neglect, trauma, abortion, death, human trafficking, depression, mental illness, COVID, masks, cancer, addiction, lies, jealousy, unforgiveness, pride, injustice, irritability, pain, evil and the list goes on. It will be all gone. No more hurting, sick, broken, sin-stained world or sinful people. It will be all gone! Just God and His family of believing people and millions of babies taken by abortion fully redeemed and made new in a fully restored New Jerusalem, New Earth. The longings of our hearts will be totally filled. In Jesus. Amen.
OUR MINISTRIES:
HOPE HEALS
Eight-step healing Bible study and retreat designed to help people heal and be set-free from past abortions and properly grieve real loss. Held in a safe and caring environment. Small group sessions and God’s Word that has proven to change lives with the assurance of Jesus’ forgiveness, compassion, and loving kindness.
PREGNANCY AND PARENTING PROVISIONS
We offer compassionate care to women, children, and families in need. Mom’s group meets once a week for relationship, skill building, Bible study, and to share a meal together. Baby Boutique offers maternity clothes, baby clothes and items, diapers and wipes, books, and more. Application for one-time rent or utility assistance. Provides local resource/referrals: pregnancy, medical, adoption, housing, and more.
TRUTH TALKS
Teach and educate about the precious gift of life that begins from conception to all ages. Instill value, dignity, purpose, and identity into teens and young adults. Interact and empower them with truth, healthy decision making and communication tools. Inform and uphold God’s healthy design for relationships and sex in marriage between a man and woman.
LOVE LISTENS
Peaceful and prayerful sidewalk outreach where we minister in front of an abortion provider and offer other life options, local resources, materials, and share the Good News.
GRACE GROWS
Our landscaping for life ministry where small groups of people help with our grounds and gardening needs. We are so grateful for the people that serve in this way to keep our ministry house location looking good.
GO GLOBAL
Please join us in praying for how God would go ahead of us to share in ministries and discipleship globally. And he (Jesus) said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Mark 16:15
Where love grows hope 