Here’s what some of our churches have to say about what their Pumpkin Patch has brought them...

Oologah United Methodist Church
Oologah, Oklahoma

“Next year we plan to bake pumpkin seeds to serve the children, but our church felt the more important seed we planted this year was the spiritual one.  We are hopeful our church family grows and grows from seeds planted-just as with pumpkins!”...Kay O'Dell

“It is a pleasure to be part of your Pumpkin Patch family.  You have taught our church something about love, trust, and respect. After a long weekend, on eleven-year-old boy was asked by his teacher to share what he did.  Many other kids had gone on cruises, to Disney World or other vacations. David’s response was to help in the Pumpkin Patch, and he had a great weekend.  Other kids were envious because of the pride he obviously displayed. I am eternally grateful for sharing your project with us, for the purpose of glorifying God.”...Pam Masten

First Church of the Nazarene
Kokomo, Indiana

“This fundraiser is more than just a fundraiser. It has helped to unify our group in ways I have not been able to. It was exciting to watch parents and teens working together to unload pumpkins, set up the pumpkin patch and sell pumpkins. We even had a grandparent of one of our teens who worked in our patch almost everyday. Before our pumpkin patch, he didn’t attend our church. In fact, he didn’t attend any church. But now, thanks to him being involved in our pumpkin patch—getting to know some of the folks from our church—he has attended the last three weeks in a row and he’s asking how he can become more involved in our ministries!”...Mike Justice

“Good feeling reigned among the thoughtful parishioners of St Mary’s, energized by this fantastic fundraiser.  Assuredly, the Holy Spirit provided the Pumpkin Patch for us to meet and share. It arrived on a crisp clear day in early autumn and left us all richer in the treasure of community.”...Norm Georgina

Saint Marks Temple Lutheran Church
Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania

“Our Pumpkin Patch is a glorious vision! It turns the front of our church into an orange ocean, that brings people from near and far for that right pumpkin. The pumpkins have brought a lot of wonderful people to our patch and to our church. It’s a time that brings together our church and the community, the young and old all working together.”...Bette Walsh