During this year’s Synod Assembly, Bishop deFreese asked mission  centers/congregations to share what they do in ministry with and among the poor. Below is just one of the many responses the Bishop has received so far.

From Trinity Lutheran Church in Hartington (submitted by Pastor Bob Bryan):

“Trinity Lutheran has planted a “Harvest of Hope” garden in the empty lot next to the parsonage. Vegetables will be available for anyone in need in the congregation and community, no questions asked. It is 40′ x 20′ and planted with donated seeds - we have tomatoes, squash, watermelon, cucumbers, carrots, beets, radishes and beans.

“The seeds were donated, along with two pickup loads of horse manure. We will set up a table in the church and put up a sign outside when harvest begins.”

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