In a nutshell, the heart of our mission is to live and share to help others understand the great sacrifice and love of Jesus Christ through our garden.

Here's more: Since 2007 Extraordinary Life Sanctuary is a one-of-a-kind place to be refreshed and enriched while walking through nature taking in inspirational truth from God's Word interwoven with art.

Our garden has grown beautifully over the years and we hope to continue to provide a place that inspires, empowers, and restores all who walk through to grow in our understanding of the precious gift of life!

We believe our vision and mission will not only impact our communities for good, but truly transform them here and across our nation in an EXTRAORDINARY way!

Garden Needs for 2023:

• A bridge needed to connect the two sides of the garden (Planned for 2023!)
  

• Upgrade our walking paths to become wheelchair accessible
  

• Sitting places for personal meditation
  

• Large Rocks (some with Bible verses)

• Art Sculptures

• Donate an inspirational sign - lets talk!
  

• Veterans corner and special acknowledgment corner for those who are currently serving

• Prayer-Prayer-Prayer

Annual Fundraiser

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For more information about our Extraordinary Life Prayer Garden Sanctuary project and mission or to partner with us, contact us today.

Please pray with us, for this garden to truly flourish according to God’s plan and purpose as we share it with you!

  History

The Lord has blessed us beyond measure with almost 4 acres of beautiful land, and we want it to be a continual source of encouragement and blessing to others by creating a special place via a prayer garden. We began this journey in 2007, and it continues to GROW beautifully every year!

A little history about us: Shortly after we moved into our home in the winter of 2005, I remember walking around the land for the first time with my then 10-year-old son. We asked God to prosper this land and the surrounding land so that countless others would come and experience what we were experiencing; the breathtaking evidence of God at work through creation.  We believe the more time we take to enjoy the gift of nature and all that God has artistically created within it, we'll become enabled to experience His profound love for each of us. When His love is experienced, we become restored and motivated to live life to its fullest.

Every time we walked on our land, day or night, we'd see and enjoy the gift of wildlife and beauty that surrounded us. We prayed unceasingly for God's purpose and plan to be fulfilled and prosper the work He called us to do here (Ephesians 3:20).

In 2007, the idea of Extraordinary Life Ministry 'Because in Christ life is Extraordinary!' was birthed. We traveled around the country teaching and sharing biblical principles on how to build our faith and live it out fully.

In 2009 the Prayer Garden initiative took root by facilitating our first youth retreat called 'By your fruits they will know'

In 2009, Maria discovered her gift in photography as they traveled, capturing nature's intricacies and combining them with inspirational Bible verses. To this day, she uses this gift to inspire and encourage others. Since her discovery, thousands of photos with Scripture have been given away to many, including missionaries, as a source of hope and empowerment.

In 2012, Maria's Gift launched online; at www.mariasgift.net, and in 2015 a storefront was established in Oak Creek, WI, to share GOOD NEWS, whiling supporting Extraordinary Life initiatives and continue this life-giving ministry.

In 2020, our 20/20 vision continued to take root as a great need arose; to share the love and hope of Jesus and eradicate hopelessness and fear one person at a time through our new three-year mission at Perfect Timing Gift Shop in West Bend, WI.

As the years go by, the desire to see others come to know the love of God, profoundly increases our zeal, perseverance, and steadfastness  to see it come to fruition, because we know this is God's calling for us.  Our vision may look impossible, but we know with the Lord's energy and provision, it's possible. (Vision list)

We believe, we're still in the first phases of all that He will do.  God calls us to be patient, not easy, but possible." "Be still and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10