Arts Blog

PRAYER FOR OPENING OF WONDER

2009-06-10T05:30:00Z

Father, thank You for making a place for us to gather, a place for us to meet with You, to draw closer, to cease from working, to listen and to learn. We give you our hearts and our minds … we open them up to You. Work in us. So, that later You can work through us. Amen....(read more)

PRAYER FOR OUR FIRST DAY OF WONDER

2009-06-10T05:30:00Z

Tuesday's Prayer for Wonder

2009-06-10T03:55:00Z

Father, we ask that those leading and participating in Wonder would be seeking to be in the center of Your Will. Let our desire to be in communion with You and to enjoy community with our brothers and sisters. Amen...(read more)

Monday's Prayer

2009-06-08T11:52:00Z

God, we know that some of Your servants are resting today. They are practicing Sabbath. Thank You for this gift. Help them to unplug and find restoration in You. Amen...(read more)

Praying for Churches Today

2009-06-07T13:32:00Z

Father, we ask that today in churches all over world, that Your Word be boldly proclaimed. We ask that the offering of artists and teachers bring You pleasure. We ask that their gifts bring You glory and draw people to You. God may lives be changed today! Thank You that we can be a part of Your plan. Amen...(read more)

Praying for Weekend Services

2009-06-06T11:50:00Z

Lord, for those servants who are preparing for services, we ask that they draw on Your strength. Give boldness to Your teachers. Give wisdom, discernment and love to Your leaders. Give peace and confidence to Your artists. May You be raised up high in all we do. Amen Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the...(read more)

Every Little Step

2009-06-05T05:34:00Z

My husband and I took our older daughter this evening to a special cinema where they were showing the documentary, Every Little Step. The film portrays the casting process for the revival a couple years ago of the Broadway show, Chorus Line. What a tremendous story, especially for my daughter who is studying theatre as a freshman in college. The film portrays the discipline, the struggle, the highs and lows of performers who are hugely gifted and yet competing for just a few roles. The initial audition...(read more)

FRIDAY'S PRAYER FOR WONDER

2009-06-05T05:27:00Z

God, we ask that humility, kindness, compassion and grace be abundant at Wonder. Lord, may the wonder we be most amazed at those three days is the likeness to You we see in our brothers and sisters. Begin in me. Amen...(read more)

Thursday's Prayer for Wonder

2009-06-04T10:36:00Z

Lord, we pray for those in our community that are discouraged and overwhelmed. Life's circumstances are heavy - health, relationships, ministry, job, finances. It is difficult for them to break away for a few days to come to the conference - thank you for making a way for them to attend. We ask that You give them peace about coming. That You continue to help them work through the details of getting ready to leave. And God for their needs ... we pray that You would provide. You would be their...(read more)

Wonder Breakout Handouts Are On-line – Print Them Out Before You Come!

2009-06-04T00:04:00Z

If you are coming to Wonder it is important to check on-line to see if your breakout has a hand-out. If you see your breakout title there, download the material, so that you can participate fully in the class. We have know that many people work from their laptops, so to be good stewards of our resources we are not providing printed materials. If you work best from paper make sure you print a copy for yourself. If you don't see the breakout there today, check back before you leave to see if it...(read more)

Wednesday's Prayer for Wonder

2009-06-03T05:02:00Z

Father, we ask that those leading and participating in Wonder would seek to be in the center of Your will. May we depend on You to accomplish what is before us. May we cooperate with Your plan. Amen...(read more)

UNITED IN PRAYER

2009-06-02T15:00:00Z

Pam Howell, our Director of Training for the Arts (we call her the Wonderologist ) organized an hourly prayer campaign today for the Wonder Arts Conference next week. Starting at 6:00 this morning, many of us began a journey of prayer together at the top of each hour. We will find ourselves in meetings or, in my case at 7:00 am, on a treadmill, remembering to pray for specific needs connected to the event. There's something incredibly meaningful about praying at the same time as other artists...(read more)

Praying for Wonder all day Tuesday

2009-06-02T00:55:00Z

Our plan is to pray every hour for the people and events involved with Wonder. We are grateful for your support and prayers. God be with you. Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands. Deuteronomy 7:9 6:00 am Prayer of preparation Father, we are just a week away from the conference. So, many details to be attend to. There are so many things for people to take care of before...(read more)

Monday's Prayer for Wonder

2009-06-01T12:44:00Z

Lord, as a community we bring the Wonder conference to You. We thank You for Your faithfulness during our planning. And in these last days of preparation we ask for Your continued guidance. We ask that Your will for this event be accomplished. We yield ourselves to You. Amen...(read more)

INTERVIEW WITH SINGER, SONGWRITER JOSH WISLON

2009-05-29T22:59:00Z

INTERVIEW WITH SINGER, SONGWRITER JOSH WISLON “Savior, please take my hand. I work so hard, I live so fast. I try to be so tough. But I'm just not strong enough. I can't do this alone, God I need You to hold on to me.” When I heard those words I thought, “yes, that is my prayer.” When I listened more to Josh, I thought this is the gift we want to give the artists attending Wonder . I am looking forward to Friday morning . To listen to more of Josh’s music, you can check out his page . He...(read more)