AWAKENED IN GRACE

Annie Winkler | Not for sale

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Original Watercolor on Wood | 7x7 

Acts 20:7-12 

Have you ever nodded off during a sermon?

This watercolor on wood is inspired by Acts 20: 7-12, the story of Eutychus, a young man who fell asleep, fell from a window, and was miraculously restored to life. I placed the scene in a church. In the center is a teenage boy in everyday clothing – a pair of jeans and a long sleeve green shirt making the moment feel familiar and present day. His posture suggests fatigue and how easily we can drift, even today.

I chose to paint this piece because of a burden I have for our youth. Many are searching, and God’s truth awakens hearts. 

EUROCLYDON: IN THE EYE OF THE STORM

Rita Wiley | $75.00

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Oil Over Acrylic | 24 x 30 

Acts: 27 

I have always loved this story. It reminds me of the Odyssey by the Greek poet, Homer, with which, I suspect, Luke was very familiar.

This story has captured my imagination since the first time I read it many years ago. All of Acts is exciting but when Luke gets to this part of the book he seems to zoom in and give us a play by play of the action and it takes on the feeling of an epic Greek poem. The Odyssey by Homer is where my imagination goes. Surely Luke was familiar with all the Greek classics and I suspect that colored his telling of this story. I know it works for me. It feels epic and fantastical and you are drawn close in to the action. Instead of monsters and gods, little "g", we have life-threatening winds and waves, a visit by an angel, a shipwreck, a viper, and more. Yep, I love this one.

I hope my crazy, fantastical painting captured some of that feeling.

HELD

Lauren Stanger | $150.00

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Acrostic Poem | 12” x 18” 

Acts 27 

This poem reflects the unchanging nature of God in the midst of life’s storms, inspired by Acts 27. Just as Paul trusted God through the storm and shipwreck, we are reminded that we are never alone because His love holds us fast through fear and uncertainty, even when everything feels like it is falling apart. This piece invites viewers to Reflect on where they find their security when life feels out of control. 

SALT AND LIGHT

Jennifer Davis | Not for sale

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Acrylic and Gold Foil in Wood Frame | 19.5” x 25.5” 

Acts 19:23-41 

This nautical painting depicts the impact Paul and his companions’ missionary journeys on the world. As they sailed and moved through Asia and Europe they left in their wake incredible change. Households converted. Churches planted. Economic systems disrupted. Demons releasing and the Holy Spirit moving. With an urgency of purpose they left an effect that we still feel today. They were salt and light as we are called to be.

TREE OF PAUL

Janine Emrick | Not for sale

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Acrylic 

Acts 20:24

What if our lives were displayed as trees? What would your tree look like? This is a representation of major events in Paul's life.

Paul walked with several people. Those relationships are exhibited as sandals (that look like peanuts) hanging from the tree branches. Paul's conversion on the road to Damascus - his time as a pharisee - the stoning of Stephen - Lydia, seller of purple - the thorn in his side - being shipwrecked - time in a prison - being a tentmaker - all a reminder of the path God had him on. I left this painting a bit sparse because of the challenges he faced. But there is grass growing to remind us that God gives life, heals and sustains us.

Where does grass need to grow in your life? Where has God given life to you and where do you need to allow healing to come?

But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.” Acts 20:24 

WORSHIP THROUGH IT

Rachel Chapko | $350.00

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Original Oil | 20” x 16” 

Acts 16:25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.

Beaten, battered, and shackled, Paul and Silas still praised the Lord. Moments later, God sent an earthquake that brought freedom not only to them, but salvation to the guard as well.

“Worship Through It” is a reminder that praise isn’t appropriate only when we’re winning. Sometimes worship in the darkest places becomes the beginning of freedom. This piece was deeply inspired by the hope, healing, and surrender I’ve experienced through Celebrate Recovery and through learning to trust God even in difficult seasons.