Students Cultivate Faith and Growth in New Garden

OKLAHOMA CITY – Parkview Adventist Academy’s new gardening program is a blessing to our students and our entire school. This initiative is about cultivating character, responsibility and a deeper appreciation for God’s creation. Our garden serves as a living classroom where students can experience hands-on learning, spiritual growth and the joy of working together.

Students learn about science, math, health and even teamwork in ways that are both engaging and practical. While planting seeds, tracking growth and harvesting produce, students apply classroom learning to real-life situations. This hands-on experience helps bring academic concepts to life while teaching important life lessons like patience, persistence and the rewards of hard work.

The garden also inspires spiritual growth. Gardening is full of parallels to our faith journey—planting seeds of faith, nurturing them with care and trusting in God for growth. As our students work in the garden, they’re reminded of God’s creative power and His provision in our lives. Each seed planted is a tangible way for students to experience God’s Word in action, cultivating their relationship with the Lord.

Our gardening program is bringing the Parkview community together as students, parents, teachers and volunteers work side by side. This is a space where wisdom is shared, relationships are strengthened and everyone has a part in building something meaningful. It’s a beautiful reflection of what we stand for as a school: collaboration, service and living out our faith in practical ways.

As our students grow in this program, they can mature into individuals rooted in Christ, ready to bear fruit for His kingdom. 

By T. R. Roberts

Principal

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