We, The Chapel Creatives, are pleased to open an offering to the Lord— expanded and accessible spaces for the worship arts—a visual arts gallery and a virtual stage for singer songwriters. We hope these new spaces will inspire more authentic worship and creative energy for the glory of Christ. Our prayer for the future is that art will be displayed in calendared shows and concerts sometimes highlighting the vision of artists in and around our faith community, sometimes complementing a sermon series and sometimes focusing on a challenge or blessing in our current experiences. We’ll be learning along the way and welcome feedback. If you’d like to learn more about why we were inspired to start this project, click here.

May the creative God we serve lead us in our arts as worship and our worship as an art.

2025 Thanksgiving and Christmas Exhibition: "Grateful Hearts and Festive Arts"

In Psalm 145:1-6; 9-10 it says

I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever.

Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever.

Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable.

One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.

On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate.

They shall speak of the might of your awesome deeds, and I will declare your greatness.

They shall pour forth the fame of your abundant goodness and shall sing aloud of your righteousness…

The LORD is good to all, an his mercy is over all that he has made.

All your works shall give thanks to you, O LORD, and all your saints shall bless you!

During the Thanksgiving & Christmas seasons, our Chapel community, young and old, express a symphony of gratitude and praise for the joy the Father has given us by giving us his Son.

Lupe Santoyo put it this way: “Isaiah 7:14 says ‘Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, a young woman shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.’ A small baby was born, yet He was God for He was God’s only son Jesus. His human life took place, he breathed, walked, talked, worked, learned, and suffered as we do. But only he could one day be the perfect sacrifice for my sins. John 3:7 tells us— ‘Ye must be born again.’ Spiritual rebirth is necessary to enter the kingdom of God. The miracle of Christmas is that I can be born again!!! The life of Jesus in me could be had in no other way than Jesus embracing the cross of Calvary. This season I’m thanking God that Jesus came in human form so that I may come in spiritual form.”

The Chapel Creatives got together to produce arts and crafts on Friday, November 14th an to extol, bless, thank, praise our Maker in all his unsearchable greatness. Our Chapel Creative artists and poets have spent time in their homes making meditations on His love. We hope these expressions of joy and thanksgiving will move you and your families to make your festive seasons in 2025 full of prayers and discussions and decorations that extol our God and King— Jesus.

(if you are interested in speaking with an artist about works in this show or if you would like to discuss purchases or commissions, please email the curator, Mike Lane, at haoyisi2@gmail.com.

“Snowflakes”

Crafted by the Cox family

These handmade paper snowflakes were created as a celebration of God’s intricate design and the beauty of His creativity reflected in nature. In their fragile symmetry, we are reminded of our own creation— how God forms each life with intention, declaring us “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14). These snowflakes hang as a soft echo of that truth: that we are uniquely crafted, lovingly known, and part of a creation that bears His fingerprints.

We are also reminded of the greatest gift of all: Jesus, “the true light that gives light to everyone” (John 1:9). The brightness and purity of these snowflakes echo that light, reflecting hope and grace in the midst of winter’s stillness.

“Wreath”

Terri McCallister

“The gracious gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” Romans 6:23

These colors of Christmas - red, white, and gold on an evergreen wreath remind me of Christ’s incarnation and source of our salvation. Evergreen for eternal life through Him… red for His sacrificial blood, shed for our sins… white for His purity and righteousness… and gold for His glory and kingship.

“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift” 2 Corinthians 9:15

“Light of Revelation”

Mike Lane

Ignoring the danger of sounding a little cliched, I decided to explore the saying “Jesus is the reason for the season” because it is such a temptation for Him to get lost in all my holiday busyness. Focusing on Him as light made a lot of sense to me because He’s referred to as the light in so many places around the time of His incarnation.

Mat. 4:16 …”the people dwelling in darkness have seen a great light, and for those dwelling in the region and shadow of death, on them a light has dawned.”

Luke 1:79 “…to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”

Luke 2:32 “…a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.”

But the idea that unified my artistic efforts is found in Psa. 36:9- “For with you is the fountain of life; in your light do we see light.” He is the illuminating energy that brings me to the center of the joy, the color, and the meaning of all my celebrating!

“Winter Siblings”

Wreath by Sheryl Kattwinkel with Quincy Clement’s expertise

Since 2nd grade owls have been adorable to me. They are often depicted whimsically with big eyes looking right into my soul. So, in this winter season of personal uncertainty, I have, just for fun and to be a bit silly, changed some of the words in this favorite bible verse.

“Rejoice olwways, pray without ceasing, give thanks in owl circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ”

Rejoice! Pray! Thank!

“What Are You Thankful For”

November 14th Porch art

“Wreath”

Carol Scott

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” Psalm 107:1

This wreath represents His enduring love going on forever!

“Festive Wreath”

Wendy Sweeney

“Christmas Meditation”

Sharon Williamson

THE COPPER TREE

Revelation 22:2- “through the middle of the street of the city also on either side of the river, the trees of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit each month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.”

THE COPPER VINE

John 15:1 Jesus said- “I am the true cine, and my Father is the vinedresser.”

JESUS IN A MANGER

Micah 5:2 “But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me on e who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old from ancient days.”

Psalm 145:21 “My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord, and let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever.”