"Illustrating" the Word

We wrapped up another Wednesday afternoon outreach here at the church with more fruit added to the tree!  If you remember, not only do we host a children's program, complete with a ride to the church, a meal and the CityKidz' Stories Bible lesson, but we also host a program for the youth of the neighborhood, which also involves a ride to the church from the youth's school, a meal and a Bible lesson as well.

This week's content?  Fruit-bearing trees.

In the children's lesson, Mr. O.T. Hinklee and the Bass Monster shared with the Green Van Villain Gang and the kids in the audience that God created us to bear good fruit for Him, just like a fruit tree was created to bear fruit.  The lesson covered Psalm 1 and Mr. Hinklee illustrated what happens to a fruit tree when it is fed poison and not nurtured and compared it to a fruit tree that was well cared for and fed the right things.  The illustration was done in his "Doodlebook" and you can watch the film the kids saw below.  As the film played, Mr. Hinklee spoke, telling the kids what was being drawn.

After the video, the kids learned to be aware of the music they listen to, the television shows they watch and what they view on the internet.  They were encouraged to "feed" themselves with songs, shows and books of God and His things so they might grow to produce good fruit.

Donnie used art and illustration with the youth to discuss living a life full of fruit for God versus being an empty hollow shell, which produces nothing.  He used this illustration first to share the gospel, then to encourage those who know Christ to really chase after Him and live for His glory.  Then they were offered a chance to sign up for a Disciple Now weekend which would prepare them to go to other neighborhoods and share their testimony!

I feel like this week we pulled out the creative guns for God!  Both programs made use of music and different forms of art, from sketching, stencils and spray paint, and even works with oil paints.  The kids program involved puppets and fully costumed characters, and the Bass Monster.

Why?  To give a fresh look at the words of God from scripture.  We hope to share His words using as much of our collective, creative talent as we can muster.  This is one topic we discuss here at the church, when you go into the neighborhoods, there is a complete lack of positive creativity and design.  We have seen the fruit in using creativity, and encouraging creativity amongst the kids.  Just another tool God allows us to use in sharing His love!

-Jeremy

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