CHAPEL GALLERY EXHIBITION: JANUARY 11- MARCH 1

Who is My Neighbor?

THIS EXHIBIT COLLABORATES WITH THE CHAPEL MISSIONS LEADERSHIP TEAM AS WE FOCUS ON LOCAL OUTREACH OF THE GOSPEL IN 2026. THE TITLE IMMEDIATELY POINTS US TO JESUS’S FAMOUS RESPONSE TO A YOUNG LAWYER’S EFFORTS TO CLEVERLY SIDESTEP THE GREAT COMMANDMENT’S MANDATE TO REACH OUT IN LOVE TO HIS FELLOWS. THE “GOOD SAMARITAN” PARABLE SPEAKS TO US TODAY AS WELL AS WE MEDITATE ON THE SCENE. THE PRAYER OF THE CHAPEL CREATIVES IS THAT THE SHOW WILL LEAD YOU INTO DEEPER WORSHIP OF OUR LORD AND HIS VISION FOR HIS BODY TO BE REACHING OUT WITH SACRIFICIAL AND MISSIONAL PURPOSE IN OUR VIRGINIA BEACH COMMUNITY.

And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.” And he said to him, “You have answered correctly; do this, and you will live.” But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”

Luke10:25-27

(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.

“WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR”

This is a collaborative work of art created by several of our children and adults in the porch on January 4th. The way the piece turned out, it speaks to us about the diversity and connectedness of our communities around the world.

The great commandment calls us to love in this environment— a challenge and a creative joy to be involved in reaching out with the gospel.

“MERCY GIVEN: A REFLECTION”

Chad Cox

Spilled olive oil, used for healing and anointing, becomes the sign of mercy already given. The figures appear only as reflections, suggesting that Christ is recognized not in status or distance but in compassion shown. The priest remains outside the reflection. Within it, love stops, bends low, and becomes the answer to the question, Who is my neighbor?

“THE GOOD SAMARITAN”

Mike Lane

The painting is a loose copy of a piece done by Delacroix in 1849. His painting highlights the intimacy of the Samaritan’s decision to help a man who, for cultural, historical, and spiritual reasons, may have hated him. As he awkwardly hoisted the Jewish man onto his animal, he may have smelled his breath and sweat and possibly got stains from his bloody wounds on his clothes. Though my copy certainly falls short of the original, I was helped and inspired by the details of the scene. Van Gogh also copied a lithograph of the same painting (so I'm in good company :-).

“THE COST”

POEM BY: Dennis J. Borgerding

ARTWORK BY: Kenneth Borgerding

Every decision comes with a cost/benefit analysis. Too often the cost is more than we want to pay at the time. The priest and the Levite did not want to pay the cost as they had places to be. Yet, the Samaritan stopped to provide care and money for care. For him there was no benefit. Sometimes the benefit will only be a smile, but that can constitute a payment in full.

“IS THAT TOO MUCH TO ASK OF ME?”

POEM BY: Dennis J. Borgerding

ARTWORK BY: Kenneth Borgerding

So many people feel lost and alone. Maybe even some of us are here ate the Chapel. Yet, a smile, a kind word, a greeting from a neighbor may make all the difference. Is it too much to ask of each of us?

“PIN MINISTRY”

PIN Ministry is a wonderful example of compassion and love in local outreach. We are so happy to partner with them at the Chapel.

“NEXT DOOR”

Michael Lupino

This work challenges the tendency to turn the idea of “neighbor” into an overly spiritual concept. LThe piece invites viewers to reflect on proximity, presence, and the quiet distance we maintain, asking when we last truly engaged with those living right beside us.