Friday, January 3, 2014

an update from VineArts Boise

Here is the latest news from VineArts Boise introducing upcoming opportunities for 2014:


Photo by Jessie Nilo

VineArts Update

January 2014

It's a new beginning, a fresh start. Maybe a time for reflection and asking honest questions, or for spending some quiet time with God. What are your needs as an creative person? How can we help equip you this year?

Our goal at VineArts is to provide opportunities for everyone to grow spiritually and artistically in Christ-filled community. Let us know how we can serve you. Bless you in this coming year!

Heart of the Artist Book Study

Monday evenings January 6 & 20/February 3 & 17/March 3 & 10
6:30-8:30 PM at the VineArts Studio
Cost: $14 for book (purchase at Book Cellar or online)

This isn’t just a class, it’s an experience... Join us for this groundbreaking study on being a Christ-filled artist. Explore what it means to serve God with your artistic gifts. Open to creatives of all genres (writing, music, theatre, visual art, dance, etc). Special guests each week from VineArts will give insight into the Heart of the Artist.
Sorry, no childcare provided. This study is for ages 16+ due to the contemplative and reflective nature of our topics.

Contact: Jessie Nilo and Corinna Stevens jessie.nilo@vineyardboise.org
Click here to learn more or to sign up for Heart of the Artist!

The Creative Church Conference

Save the date! July 25-27, 2014


We're excited for this second international gathering of Christian creatives who desire to see God's glory reflected through the arts in churches everywhere. The Creative Church Conference is a beautiful, encouraging, and connecting experience.

Save the date and invite a friend to the 2014 Conference in Boise! The conference will take place all day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 25-27 at Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Boise, Idaho.

Cost: $75 for the entire 3-day conference. Special rates for hotels also available. Registration begins in two weeks!

Miss the First One?

DVDs of our 2012 conferences are available for purchase:

The Indianapolis DVD set costs $105 for all 7 main sessions plus 8 workshops.
The Boise DVD set is $75 for all 7 main sessions and does not include workshops.

Please reply if you'd like to learn more about purchasing a set of 2012 DVDs. It's a great way to share and enjoy the practical teachings of passionate artists, pastors, and leaders in the arts while providing funds for future Creative Church Conferences.

January Envision

A Community of Support for Christian Creatives 

Third Wednesdays 7:00 - 9:00 PM (next one: January 15)


You're invited to a beautiful Envision experience! This month our main speaker will be Lisa Marten. Get ready to hear some highly missional and relational stories about being a traveling art minister overseas.

Sherri Coffield has created Envision, a safe place for creatives throughout the Treasure Valley to come together to worship Christ, be inspired in our calling, and know that we belong. Our Envision members come from many different churches and traditions, and we worship one Savior, Jesus Christ. Our gathering takes place in the VineArts Studio on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7:00 to 9:00 pm sharp. Please forward this open invitation to any artists of faith you may know.

January VineArts Exhibit
"Second Chances: Mercy and Grace"


(up through Easter)

taking art entries January 19, 21, 22


“PEOPLE NEED LOVING THE MOST
WHEN THEY DESERVE IT THE LEAST.”

—Jim Elliot (a missionary killed in Ecuador while ministering to native warriors; after his death, Jim's family led the warriors to Christ)

 

Mercy:  The withholding of punishment shown to an offender; abstaining from the degree of strictness or severity deserved; relieving another’s distress or misfortune.

Grace:  The sovereign gift of totally undeserved kindness, shown by God to man; an unexpected act of kindness or compassion; undeserved or ill-deserved favor/gifts.

Who deserves another chance? God's mercies are new every morning. What greater mercy has ever been shown when He sent His Son to die for us? He is limitless, continually creative when we make choices that get us off track, and able to lead us to a new path. It’s never too late for a do-over. It’s never too big or small an act to show someone else the extravagant love, mercy, and kindness of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Download the required entry packet here.
More thoughts, scriptures, and quotes about mercy and grace here.

Open Studio

Remember, our studio is open to the public every Saturday from noon to 4:00pm at the VineArts Studio. Come for free coffee and creating in the chilly winter months, and you can even use our art supplies! Find out more about Open Studio here.

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