2019-2020
Twenty-nineteen was a great year full of creativity, challenge, and change in the horizon. Our summer camps were so much fun and we were also able to do various workshops, including a sewing workshop, a clay workshop, and some art contests. Our art contests, in particular, were a lot of fun because we had local sponsors in Cobb County and we created The GOYA Box. Kids were able to get a small kit and participate for a chance to win prizes. Freedom was able to visit Ecuador twice this past year to continue building relationships with ministries, missionaries, and churches. During his time he felt called to gift portrait paintings of a Quichua pastor and his wife. We both returned to Ecuador on a vision trip and experience the beautiful service at this indigenous church. At this time we presented Freedom's paintings and learned more about this amazing pastor and wife team. Pastor Luis shared with us his story of faith through persecution and poverty, not knowing how to read, and not even owning a pair of pants until he was a young man. With his woven wrap around his waist, and with the encouragement of his mother's faith he pressed on and found a way to receive biblical training and support from a nearby ministry to start and build his church. We encouraged them with the meaning of the painting, a word we received from the Lord, and with prayer. After our return, we felt from the Lord that things would change. Perhaps He is calling us deeper, and to be more engaged in the woven tapestries of new and existing relationships.
Pastor Luis and wife Laura receiving their portraits and a word of encouragement.
Twenty-twenty is our anticipated year for growth and is already in full swing with the vision of full-time art and ministry to look forward to. Our camps for summer have a STEAM focus and we are working on putting together a new GOYA Box to inspire kids to create and show their work. Pray about donating to help us create a new art kit for kids, or donate toward our camps so we can give scholarships to campers. We are more assured than ever of our calling to empower the minds and inspire the hearts of youth. Our core methods include meaningful creative experiences and a maker culture that is infused with God’s truth, beauty, and goodness. Our vision is to instill a life-long sense of wonder, servant-leadership, and a fearless approach for craftsmanship while keeping God at the center of life’s purpose. Let's go!
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