WMSCOG | ASEZ WAO Community Garden Beautification at Columbia Park – Torrance, CA
Tontonan 14 kali CHURCH OF GOD USATorrance, CA, July 27, 2025 – An early rise, hot sun and hard work could not stop the young adult members of the Church of God from serving with vibrant energy. Giving up their free time, dedicated to being the salt and light of the earth, they gathered at Columbia Park Community Gardens in Torrance to give the plots new life.
The group was composed of members of the Church of God’s ASEZ WAO, young adult members who work and spend their days off doing various volunteer services. They came from Torrance, Cerritos, Temecula, and Orange County church locations, united with joy.
Members focused their efforts on Torrance’s only community garden, as the plots at Columbia Park offer residents a unique chance to grow their own fresh produce. Due to a staff shortage, several sections had fallen into neglect, allowing weeds to spread and undermine both the beauty and productivity of the space, even threatening the neighboring plots.
Volunteers worked diligently to remove invasive growth, transforming the area into a place once again ready to serve the community!
The cooperative effort came about after members reached out to local leaders, asking what specific areas needed help. Torrance Councilmember Asam Sheikh, who presented an award, shared encouraging and thankful words. Recalling the group’s ready enthusiasm to assist in the project, he stated, “I was stunned, surprised, and grateful. They’re really on a mission to help the community.”
Local members juggle a full-time job and frequent overtime, but they still demonstrated the importance of collective care. “
The Church of God’s mindset of serving is drawn from faith in the Spirit and the Bride, God the Father and God the Mother, who have served mankind with sacrificial love. Church member Maria Galeas cheerfully stated, “I do this because of what Father and Mother have done for me.”
Thinking of the servant’s heart of Christ who came to save all people, the Church of God will continue to strive and emulate the same spirit.
- 0:40 – Torrance Councilmember Asam Sheikh’s Statement
- 1:44 – City Staff’s Remarks
- 1:55 – Award Presentation
- 2:18 – We Love You!
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- 2025 Nov 27
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