Pastor Andy Cass In this message, we explore what it means to truly "garden" the life God has entrusted to us, using the parable of the talents as a guide. Learn how Managing, Nurturing, Offering, and Protecting (MNOP) can transform your faith, relationships, and purpose into a flourishing harvest. TEXT: Genesis 2:15, Matthew 25:14-19, Proverbs 16:3, Deuteronomy 6:6-9, Leviticus 19:9-10, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, John 10:10, Exodus 14:14, Nehemiah 4:14, Matthew 25:21 NOTES: Big Idea: “Just because you plant doesn’t mean you’ll produce a crop.” Reminder: You are made to garden — placed in a garden of growth, opportunity, and blessing. Root 01: The mindset of a gardener is humility. Root 02: The cadence of a gardener is infused with faithfulness and patience. Root 03: The actions of the gardener are Managing, Nurturing, Offering, and Protecting (MNOP). Living Between L & Q M – Management: Assessment: Know what you’ve been entrusted with. Plan: “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” Schedule: 6 on, 1 off (Sabbath). N – Nurturing: God would rather see you fail trying than fail by not trying because of fear. O – Offering: “It’s not just how you care, but how you share.” P – Protection: “A gardener doesn’t just plant—they protect.”