We are excited to invite you to the 1st Annual Forged in Faith men's gathering to be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Christ's Church of Oronogo, Oronogo, MO.

A Watered Gardens Fundraiser for the ForgeCenter

About the event:

This is more than a fun, inspiring event for men - it's a fundraiser for Watered Gardens' long term residential recovery program, Forge! Forged in Faith is an opportunity for men to fellowship, share a meal, and enjoy activities including raffles, an auction, exclusive event vendors and powerful testimonies of impact the Forge Program is having in men's lives. Please join us in supporting this life-saving Kingdom work!

Just as steel is forged in fire, men are forged through challenge, truth and brotherhood. Beyond a fundraiser, Forged in Faith is an opportunity for men in the 4-State region to be inspired by real life testimonies of men who rose from the wreckage of trauma, addiction, and incarceration to a place of purpose, responsibility, and earned success through faith in Christ.

Where and When

Location: Christ's Church of Oronogo North Building, 22145 Kafir Rd., Oronogo, MO 64855

Date/Times: Saturday, March 28th, 2026 from 10a-12p

Reservations & Donations

Reservations are $25 each. You can also reserve a table for 8 for $200!
Limited to the first 220 guests.

If you're unable to join us but would still like to support the event, make your financial gift on our website.

For More Information: Contact Ruth Willoughby at ruth@wateredgardens.org or 417.623.6030 ext. 113. Mail checks to: Watered Gardens Ministries, 531 Kentucky Ave., Joplin, MO 64801, Attn: Ruth Willoughby. Watered Gardens Ministries is a registered 501(c)3; all donations are tax deductible as defined by law. EIN: 20-2586821


Did You Know?

Watered Gardens Ministries exists to serve the Church in its mission to help the poor in Jesus' name. The Forge program helps struggling men to develop virtue and strong work ethic, reshaping them into contributing members of the community.


*For a student to complete the Forge program, the cost is approximately $10,000. There is no charge to our students. Graduates leave gainfully employed, self-insured, independently housed, and church connected.



Event Vendors

Join us for exclusive vendor demonstrations and shopping opportunities!


  • Watered Gardens Worth Shop - Handcrafted items made by our guests and partners! Check out our tallow soap, shea butters, leather products, and our Redeemed Bean coffee! Coffee memberships and custom orders available!
  • 🛠️ Freedom Frontier Leather by Chad Keutzer - Handcrafted leather items including belts, valet trays and accessories! Live demos and custom orders are available!
  • 🍳 Mighty MO Chuckwagon - In addition to providing fresh cobblers & crisps for our event desserts, check out their dutch oven demos, samples and merch!
  • 🎣 MAKO Fly Fishers - They'll tie flies, do fly rod demonstrations and much more!


Gun Raffle

Black Rain Ordnance

Don't miss your chance to participate in our exciting gun raffle!

Raffle tickets are $20 each or 3 for $50. If you purchase a table (seats 8 guests) for the event ($200), you will receive 20 raffle tickets to be used at your discretion. Tickets can be purchased through the "Reserve or Donate here" button, shown above, anytime between now & during the event. BE SURE to select raffle purchase in the drop down menu.

Rifles will be on display during the event, winners will be drawn at the conclusion of the event (you need not be present to win), & appropriate paperwork will be provided upon winning!


Black Rain Ordnance AR-15 - Click to enlarge

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AR-15 Specifications
Black Rain Ordnance .22 LR - Click to enlarge

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.22 LR Specifications

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Auction Items

  • Blayless Blades
  • Bud's Bait Shop

More auction items coming in daily!


Forged in Faith would not be possible without the generosity of our Event Sponsors!