Visual Faith Gathering- Rehoboth Beach, DE

Visual Faith Coach- 

Melinda Ransdell tells a bit of this story:

 "It was a wonderful Visual Faith

 gathering on Saturday, February 10, 2018,

 at Lutheran Church of Our Savior

 in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

 The participants were very receptive

 and eager to learn and practice.

They even put up with a bit of
 my sniffles and coughs in presenting. 

 We walked through a small introduction 

that included the what and why of Visual Faith. 

We talked about how both praying in color

 and Bible Journaling enhance

 and bring a slower pace and greater retention

 to devotional time.

I find the best way to teach

 is to jump right in and do it.

  We practiced using some simple worksheets.

A favorite part is how quiet the room got

 as thirty ladies dove right in

 with their colored pencils, 

prayers and reflections.

The reactions were very insightful 

and included feelings of peace,

 connecting the flow of thoughts,

 interaction and deeper meaning. 

The value of the discipline

 is experienced right away."

Deaconess Deb Lennox 

shares some insights 

in preparing for and hosting a 

Visual Faith gathering:

"People were at first hesitant to sign up.

 "I don't need to start another project."

 "I'm not an artist."

 "I wouldn't know what to do or say."

Those that took the leap, however,

 were quite surprised 

at all of the options presented.

 There isn't a "one size fits all" approach

The creativity and artistry 

of many of the group was evident-

 even if they hadn't thought 

they possessed that gift!

Door prizes were given to start

 to build a base of supplies, ideas,

 and encouragement.

There was much enthusiasm from a few

 to begin a small group Bible study.

  We would be in the Word

 and then people could practice.

 They could either do journaling,

 praying in color, 

or actual writing in their Bibles.

  I hope to get this started post-Lent.

As a result, I decided to

 hand out coloring pages

 at each of the Adult Bible classes

 during Lent.

  We are studying the psalms,

 and people can make 

their own devotional or journal.

We were also blessed by the presence

 of two guests

 from another church.

  Another person who has been 

visiting our church 

has now has expressed 

interest in joining!

Even I - as a reluctant 
and non-artistic person,

 who does not see a 
gift of creativity in myself,

 is committing to giving it a try!"

A very special thank- you
 to Melinda and Deb
 for sharing the story of this
 Visual Faith workshop event.