The garden church of the midlands

The garden church of the midlandsThe garden church of the midlandsThe garden church of the midlands

The garden church of the midlands

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Welcome

EXPERIENCE THE GRACE OF JESUS

EXPERIENCE THE GRACE OF JESUSEXPERIENCE THE GRACE OF JESUSEXPERIENCE THE GRACE OF JESUS

Weed... Water... Wait...

The Garden Church of the Midlands

Experience the joy of worship and the power of community at The Garden Church of the Midlands. We are always receptive to new members and visitors. Come as you are!

Introductory Video Message and Church Distinctives

Garden Church Mission

Our mission is simple: Treat the gathering like you would a garden, and those who are there like you would treat plants that matter. We are all just sprouts from the root that is Christ! In this attempt, we hold to "3W's: Weed, Water, Wait." 


Weed- Weeds choke the life out of any garden, and a good gardener works tirelessly to remove these impediments. The Garden is a place to develop roots that go deep into the soil of the grace of God and the finished work of Christ, free from demands and expectations.The weeding process is continuous, as the cares of this life are endless, so the community of believers gather to strengthen the brethren and to help them carry the load.

Water-  Jesus is a well of living, eternal water, springing up within our soul. Within a community,    the water of life flows to provide healing, nourishment, and wholeness, to all that grow there. Water is the substance of our baptism, where we are immersed into the death of Christ and made alive in His resurrection. Water is the purifying force of the Holy Spirit, both giving direction with His unforced rhythms and cleansing us of all unrighteousness.

Wait- At the Garden we wait patiently for the transformation of the soul and the restoration of all things.  No amount of pressure can force a plant to bring forth fruit before its time, and no spiritual coercion will bring maturity to believers.  We wait, together, as Christ transforms us into His image, from glory to glory, by the power of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 3). We also work, and occupy till He comes, awaiting the fullness of the Kingdom of God, taking seriously our mandate to love God and our neighbor, and to treat the stranger as if we are entertaining angels unaware.

You Will Here Foundational Beliefs

The Apostles' Creed

We Will take the Lord's Supper (Communion) Each Sunday

We Will take the Lord's Supper (Communion) Each Sunday



I believe in God the Father, Almighty,

Creator of heaven and earth,

And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit,

And born of the virgin Mary.

He suffered under Pontius Pilate,

Was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended to the dead.

On the third day He rose again.

He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

The holy catholic church,

The communion of saints,

The forgiveness of sins,

The resurrection of the body,

And the life everlasting,

Amen.


We Will take the Lord's Supper (Communion) Each Sunday

We Will take the Lord's Supper (Communion) Each Sunday

We Will take the Lord's Supper (Communion) Each Sunday







The Lord's table will be OPEN for each member, guest, and visitor to partake in the Lord's Supper each Sunday. There will be no barriers to participating in this Holy tradition of the church that connects us all together as Christians.  


We believe Jesus did not expect participants in this sacrament to qualify in any way, except for faith in Him. Everyone is invited to the table each Sunday.  

Location of church meetings

We are excited to invite you to the Garden Church!!

The Garden Church is located at Saluda Shoals in Irmo. You can find us at 5605 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC 29212-2611 at the River Center in the Saluda Shoals Recreation Park. Please tell attendant at the entrance you are with the Garden Church.


In association with Paul White Ministries (paulwhiteministries.com) The Garden Church of the Midlands will celebrate Jesus in message and worship each Sunday starting at 10:30am.

Events

03/15/26

Pastor Paul White resumes message series on the church lectionary.

10:30AM

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12pm

Saluda Shoals- River Center 5605 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212

Event Details

03/15/26

Pastor Paul White resumes message series on the church lectionary.

Paul will deliver a new message on the lectionary selections for the first week of the new year.

10:30AM

-

12pm

Saluda Shoals- River Center 5605 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212

03/18/26

No Meeting this Wednesday

6:30pm

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7:30pm

Saluda Shoals- River Center, Cogdill Rm. 5605 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212

03/18/26

No Meeting this Wednesday

6:30pm

-

7:30pm

Saluda Shoals- River Center, Cogdill Rm. 5605 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212

03/22/26

Pastor Paul White resumes message series on the church lectionary.

10:30AM

-

12pm

Saluda Shoals- River Center 5605 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212

Event Details

03/22/26

Pastor Paul White resumes message series on the church lectionary.

Paul will deliver a new message on the lectionary selections for the second week of the new year.

10:30AM

-

12pm

Saluda Shoals- River Center 5605 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212

The Garden Church of the Midlands exists to: Provide space for the spiritual development of God

    Pastor Paul's Latest Messages

    Links to the latest video sermons
    Salt of the EarthJesus In GenesisConcerning Jesus - #18: Jesus the Singer: Psalms Part One God's FamilyOut of Egypt

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