2022 Advent Arts Project
This was the third year of our tradition of creating and sharing art to get ready for Christmas; but we’re so glad that this year we were able to gather in person for a special arts night to share our gifts with one another. It was amazing to see the diversity of projects that people shared: original songs, dance, clay, woodwork, painting, even a woven blanket and a birdhouse!
All our artists responded to one of three theme words in connection with the Christmas story: Faithfulness, Joy, and Peace. We’re sharing them here in the hope that they bless you in this season.
Faithfulness
The angel answered Mary, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, the power of the Highest hover over you; Therefore, the child you bring to birth will be called Holy, Son of God. And did you know that your cousin Elizabeth conceived a son, old as she is? Everyone called her barren, and here she is six months pregnant! Nothing, you see, is impossible with God.” (Luke 1:35-38)
“The Lord Is My Light and My Salvation”
The Side by Side Choir
This video is a small sample from the several songs our choir sang during our Advent Arts night. The choir debuted this fall.
“Be Still And Know”
Karen Colvin
“My Soul Magnifies The Lord”
Performed by Emily Reidt and Andrew Sonneland
“Immanuel”
Judy Mandeville
During our Advent Arts night, Judy shared a dance and invited SBSers to join her… and dozens took her up on it!
Joy
There were shepherds camping in the neighborhood. They had set night watches over their sheep. Suddenly, God’s angel stood among them and God’s glory blazed around them. They were terrified. The angel said, “Don’t be afraid. I’m here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide: A Savior has just been born in David’s town, a Savior who is Messiah and Master.” (Luke 2:8-12)
“What Is Joy?”
Anthony DeShazo, Andrew Sonneland, Lauren Taylor, Theo Taylor, Micah Taylor
This group created a mixed-material visual, displayed here by Anthony, and each answered the question “what is joy?”
“Themes of Joy and Peace”
Lauren Jones, Grace Haglund, Liz Delauder, Brittany Howard, Tiffany Allen, Anna McCoy
Peace
At once the angel was joined by a huge angelic choir singing God’s praises: Glory to God in the heavenly heights, Peace to all men and women on earth who please him. (Luke 2:13-14)
“In Peace I Will Lie Down And Rest”
Written and Performed by Gabriel Dalzell and Phil Moore
“Folds of Peace”
Sarah Bade
Sarah knit this blanket on a loom, as a blanket of peace to cover the baby Jesus.
“Angel of Peace”
Jeremiah Best and Karl Anderson
Dr J and Karl applied their woodworking skills to create this angel.
