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🌿 Outreach Team of The Garden Church
🚪 Walk Out the Gate. Be the Church.
🤝 Serving • Loving • Connecting
📍 Bakersfield, CA

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THIS IS WHAT SECOND CHANCES LOOK LIKE! 😭

Today, we are giving ALL the glory to God! ❤️

One of our juvenile mentees has gone above and beyond in our mentorship and Every Opportunity Program, showing that your past does not have to determine your future.

Through GRAFTED Ministry, under The Garden Gate, we had the privilege of standing beside him in court, where our Director, Mario Gutierrez, testified on his behalf and spoke about the incredible growth and transformation we’ve witnessed. @jaubraedixon Carried so much weight on the stand. As CHANGES will be employing our mentee and walk this young man’s bright future !! We thank you🙏🏽for all your do!

And GOD OPENED A DOOR! 🙌🏽

Our mentee was granted an opportunity for restricted early release! He is now stepping into employment, continuing his education, and preparing to mentor other juveniles walking a similar path.

FROM BEING MENTORED TO BECOMING A MENTOR! ❤️

ALL GLORY TO GOD! taken in Juvenile Justice Center by @gardengatebako

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Saved street dudes… but make it Pitch Perfect. 😂🎤🙌🏽

We promise we do serious ministry too. 😂 We’re just trying to show y’all that following Jesus, serving people, and doing life together can actually be FUN.

A little saved. A little street. A whole lot of off-key. 😂🌿
The Garden Gate has TALENT… kinda.

See Y’all Tomorrow at @thegardenbako 9am and 11pm by @gardengatebako

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Pastor @todd.howard_pt said, “Bring them to church.”
He just never told The Garden Gate team HOW. 😂😭

So naturally… we took outreach to the NEXT LEVEL. 🚐💨😂

When the outreach team takes “go out and get them” a little too seriously. 🌿😂

#TheGardenGate #OutreachGoneWild #BringThemToChurch #ChurchHumor #BeTheChurch OutreachTeam by @gardengatebako

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We do it for the ONE who called us❤️

Thanking everyone that has poured back in to us!! We appreciate the love!! We give all the Glory To God😭🙏🏽 by @gardengatebako

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We give all the GLORY to God and His favor! Behind the scenes of hard work, every collaboration, every tear, connection, thanking all the No’s, thanking all the Yes’s, to every personal problem, pushing through as friends and becoming family!! This is Garden Gate months preparing for TRUNK OR TREAT

And every ridiculous video! 😂😂🤗 by @gardengatebako

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🎪🍬 OVER 1,500 PEOPLE… AND GOD SHOWED UP! 🙌🏽😭
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WOW, KERN COUNTY!!! Where do we even begin?

What started as a vision became something bigger than we could have imagined. Over 1,500 people came through The Garden’s Candy Circus, and our hearts are overflowing! 🥹❤️

Families, children, laughter, smiles, and a community coming together from all over Kern County!

This was never just about candy. It was about reaching people, opening our gates, and showing the love of JESUS!

#TheGardenChurch #GardenGate by @gardengatebako

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WE’RE TAKING THE INVITATION BEYOND THE GATE! 🎪🍬

Our Garden Gate Team hit the streets, walking through the apartments and neighborhoods surrounding The Garden Church, personally inviting families to our Candy Circus Trunk or Treat!

🎪 Friday, October 16 | 5–8 PM
📍 The Garden Church | 900 22nd St.
One invitation can open the door to something greater. ❤️

#TheGardenGate #BeTheChurch #CandyCircus #CommunityOutreach by @gardengatebako

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We checked under the chairs, behind the doors, and EVERYWHERE for excuses not to come or Volunteer at Trunk or Treat! 🔍🤣

NO EXCUSES FOUND! 🚫👻

🎪 October 16 | 5–8 PM
🍬 The Garden Church
Bring the whole family! Scan the QR code on the flyer for details to volunteer

#HolyGhostbusters #GardenGate #CandyCircus by @gardengatebako

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🚨👻 WHO YOU GONNA CALL?! THE HOLY GHOSTBUSTERS! 🚨

The Garden Gate Holy Ghostbusters got a call about some suspicious activity at The Garden Church! 🚔💨

🚨 FALSE ALARM! 😂 Turns out they’re just getting ready for our CANDY CIRCUS TRUNK OR TREAT! 🎪🍬

🎃 FREE Mini Pumpkin Patch
🍭 Candy & Decorated Trunks
🎪 Fun Games & Activities
👻 FREE Costume Closet for Kids in Need
🎭 Costume Contest
🦙 Special Guests & More!
🙏 Prayer, Community & Lots of Love!

📅 Friday, October 16th
⏰ 5 PM – 8 PM
📍 The Garden Church | 900 22nd St., Bakersfield

Bring the whole family for a FREE night of fun, candy, laughter, and fellowship! ❤️

NO GHOSTS FOUND… JUST THE HOLY SPIRIT MOVING! by @gardengatebako

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🎪🍭 STEP RIGHT UP… The Candy Circus is coming to The Garden! 🍭🎪

Bring the whole family for our Candy Circus Trunk or Treat — a FREE night packed with fun for the kids! ❤️

🍬 Decorated trunks, Booths & LOTS of candy
🎪 Circus games & prizes
FREE mini pumpkin patch — each child can pick a pumpkin while supplies last!
🦙 Meet our adorable alpaca guests from Blue Barn Alpaca Ranch
👗 Costume Closet for children who need a costume
🏆 Best Costume Contest
✨ And plenty of family fun!

📅 Friday, October 16
⏰ 5–8 PM

📍 The Garden Church
900 22nd St., Bakersfield, CA

Invite your family, bring your friends, put on your favorite costume, and come make some memories with us! 🎟️🍬🦙

The circus is coming to The Garden… and you’re invited! 🎪❤️ by @gardengatebako

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🌿 SUNDAYS AT THE GARDEN! 🙌🏽❤️

Before the doors open, the hands are already serving! From setting up the church to welcoming every person with a smile, our Garden Gate Team loves being part of what God is doing!

Because ministry isn’t just what happens on the stage. It’s in the little things, the warm welcomes, the helping hands, and the hearts willing to serve. ❤️

We serve inside the Garden so we can go out the Gate! 🌿 by @gardengatebako

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HAPPY PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH! 🙌🏽

To our amazing Pastor Todd & Pastor Alisha, thank you for leading with love, serving with humility, and never losing sight of Jesus.

What many see on Sundays is only a small part of the prayers, sacrifices, and love you pour into our church and community every day.

Thank you for not just preaching the Word, but living it, walking alongside us, and reminding us what it means to BE the Church. 🌿

We see your hearts, we honor your calling, and we thank God for both of you!

We love and appreciate you! ❤️

“Those who lead well are worthy of double honor.” — 1 Timothy 5:17
#PastorAppreciationMonth #PastorTodd #PastorAlisha #TheGardenChurch TheGardenGate by @gardengatebako

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