It is pretty amazing how a vision, a set of plans and a little hard labor can transform an empty plot of land into a spacious, welcoming patch of green growth. Shortly after the demolishing of an old building connected to the Gano Mission Center took place, assistant director Haley Jones began to dream about the possibilities the now vacant space could offer the community: a skate park? A summer-themed slip and slide on a large grassy area? It was only upon listening to a Sunday morning message about stewardship and resources, however, that Jones came to settle on the beautiful idea of a community garden. Continue reading »
Mar 292012