For Armenia

Joanne Lepp

When the gathering in Armenia took place in November 2023, I felt very connected with what was taking place. From watching online, there were a number of themes shared both in the sessions and the prophetic words, some of which I tried to represent in the painting. Firstly, there was a significant and deep time spent in worship and in prayer at Mt Ararat itself, where Noah's ark rested. The Armenian flute, the duduk, represents ‘the song of the land’ which the Armenian people released in the gathering as they shared their hearts and recent losses.  Visions were shared of seeing the Lion of Judah roaring over Armenia releasing the sound of Almighty Elohenu Adonai. Also seen were the horses released from heaven to do His commands on the earth. A ‘rebirthing, redeeming and renewing of life’ are represented by the dove which was released as a corporate healing took place with those from the nations loving on the Armenian people.

The painting was presented to Papa Gideon Chiu, recognizing his undaunted devotion to the Body and commitment to Jesus Christ. Papa Gideon has been away from his home and church family much of this year because of his call to serve in the nations but has brought back into our midst an inheritance from the nations. We honour him and love him. May God’s presence continue to lead him.

The Sedimentary Rock of Life

Sharon Kwok

Life is not perfect, but God is in charge - just like the unique patterns of the sedimentary rock.

Enjoy your journey, But don't forget home!

Sharon Kwok

Life journey is full of wonders. The Bible says we have a place in the home of our Lord.

No matter what you are experiencing, we need to remember God is always with you.

Vacation is Unlimited

Sharon Kwok

Sharon Kwok - Vacation is Unlimited!

Thank you, Lord, for letting me travel with You in the spiritual realm. I have a great time creating this trip with You, You helped me to evolve the painting with joy on this journey.

Isaiah 19

Stanley Pak

Stanley Pak - Isaiah 19

Isaiah 19:23-25:

In that day there will be a highway from Egypt to Assyria. The Assyrians will go to Egypt and the Egyptians to Assyria. The Egyptians and Assyrians will worship together. In that day Israel will be the third, along with Egypt and Assyria, a blessing on the earth. The Lord Almighty will bless them, saying, “Blessed be Egypt my people, Assyria my handiwork, and Israel my inheritance.”

(See Benson Commentary on Isaiah 19:23-25)

Be Still

Sharon Kwok

Sharon Kwok - Be Still

Lately, I am distracted by the world. This painting encourages me to remember God's promise. The meaning of the Chinese writing is, "Should be silent, because I AM here." It seems God is telling me not to worry, He is here. He is gentle and comforting.

I hope this painting will also touch your heart.

Companion

Sharon Kwok

Sharon Kwok - Companion

In the mist of the COVID crisis, we all are in a state of emergency in Vancouver, B.C. But that won't prevent us from isolating from our creativity. This painting is my imaginative world. I have the image on my mind and have the urge to paint it out, modified during the flow of creating it. Two fishes are swimming beside a lily leaf, making two bubbles. I named it Companion. We are made to care for each others , as God care for us in any circumstance.

Rainbow Cross

Pam Lowndes, Jax Jones, Stephanie Tse

Pam Lowndes - Rainbow Cross

Jax Jones - Rainbow Cross

Stephanie Tse - Rainbow Cross

As we prepare to celebrate Passover, these rainbow crosses symbolize the hope we have in Christ, and His covenant of love with us. They were created by different people, of different ages, during the same week before this year’s Passover.

Genesis 9:12

And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and every living creature with you, a covenant for all generations to come: I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth.”

And, just as the Israelites put the blood of the lamb on the doors of their homes as protection from death during the first Passover, many around the world today are putting rainbows in their windows so that passerby can feel hope during the coronavirus pandemic.

The rainbow symbolizes God’s covenant of love with us, and the cross points to how Jesus is our hope. Jesus shines brightly over all that is happening.