Calling all artisans! Midway through July, I received a phone call from a young woman who was about to head off to college in Missouri, but who had recently heard a whisper from God that she couldn't ignore. Megan contacted me for coffee, and she spoke with passion of hosting an art show in which any proceeds from the art sale would go toward one of our church's initiatives to fight poverty. She shared the dream, we prayed, we explored the idea further together. And this is how such a whisper is playing out:
The Heart Project Art Show.....Saturday, November 20, 4-8 p.m.
at Orchard Hill Church. Live music....open coffeehouse.....tables of creative goodness offered by local artisans who want to offer their handcrafted work to help make a difference in the world.
The difference? Our friends, the Mompremiers, in Haiti, have recently opened a school in their village. I'll post more about that in upcoming days. Proceeds from the Heart Project will go to help equip the school and teachers. A huge blessing in all of this: JeanJean, Kristie, Tana, and Kerri Mompremier will be in the States in November, and they're coming to be a part of the Heart Project Art Show! And even better, they're bringing a great selection of art created by friends in their village area. Take a look at some of the Haitian art work that will be for sale across the top of this post...paintings, bags, dolls, jewelry....sales from the Haitian art will benefit 15 local Haitian families. What a great way to empower people and celebrate the artistic gifts that God has given many!
Want to be a part? We are still looking for vendors...whether you'd like to sell one piece or many...you can register at www.orchardhillchurch.org . Look for "the heart project" at the bottom of the home page.
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