Hello everyone! We have a very diverse group of people here- (in no particular order- Painters, graphic designers, sculpters, photographers, fashion designers, illustrators, set designers, prop makers, knitters and even cooks. Did I forget anyone?
I’ll cut the jibber jab and get to the point.
ZINE PIECES ARE NOW DUE.
Thank you to everyone who submitted pieces to this project! It’s not too late- you can still get it in- just do it now!
Photographer Stan Eng will be at all of the services to take pictures of any and all art remaining- paintings, sculptures etc.
So bring what you have to any of the gatherings next Sunday the 16th and drop it off at the ARTISANS table.
During the service we will take pictures of it and have it ready for you at the same table for you to pick up. OR make arrangements with me to come by and take a picture of your piece if it cannot leave your security fortressed apartment.
joby@mosaic.org
Want to join Staff at Mosaic?
If any of you want to begin the Life in Christ classes, to ultimately join the Staff at Mosaic, then we will be holding the first meeting Monday July 24th! This is a once a week for six weeks gathering to discuss your life in Jesus Christ. The first steps to take in coming on board Staff at Mosaic. Contact Tammy Borrero to sign up- tammy@mosaic.org or contact me- joby@mosaic.org
VISUAL ARTS MEETING Tuesday, July 25th
This will be our once a month meeting for all of you Visual Artists! We will be meeting in a more central place this time. We’re working to hopefully meet somewhere a little more creative than my living room. I will contact you all shortly in terms of the meeting place but keep this night open if you can! 8pm- 10pm
PHOTO DAY, Saturday JULY 29th
Our photo day is back! This is a day where we meet up, go somewhere, take pictures of stuff, then go somewhere else and then eat something. Too vague? Alright- it’s a photographer’s field trip. Let us know your ideas on cool places that you’ve always wanted to shoot! We may just go there- but keep the afternoon to early evening of the 29th free!
TERRA NOVA September 2nd thru the 4th @ Pail Mountain
Seriously folks, I can’t stress this retreat enough. This will be one of the best yet as we are at a new camp, hanging out in the hills under a huge tent…maybe large, not huge…it might be huge though—tent, creating together, eating gourmet meals, and yes- drinking starbucks coffee. The Mosaic artisan lead team will be challenging you in how you get your ideas. How can your creativity tap into the unseen? Is it possible that God can speak through you and your art in a prophetic way? This is a great time to meet other artists, and allow God to inspire you creatively and spiritually. This is also the perfect retreat to invite that artist friend of yours who wants a deeper understanding of where character and creativity comes from! Did I mention the amazing food and coffee? What about the huge tent? Go to www.mosaic.org/terranova to register online or contact Monique at 562-908-2200 x 122
GATHERING POINT PEOPLE
Contact these awesome ladies if you would like to paint at any of our services. Again, please don't be afraid of "painting the wrong thing" or "what if i mess up" or "what if it's not good." Your painting , even if it's a smudge, will be a blessing to everyone, especially the visitors who have never seen anything like this at a church.
MAYAN- Tammy Borrero at tammy@mosaic.org
WESTSIDE (Beverly Hills) -Kirsten Presher at kpresher@hotmail.com
PASADENA- Julia LoVan wahine_switchfoot@yahoo.com
OPPORTUNITIES
ILLUMINATE (KIDSMOSAIC) If you love kids and you're an artist, here are some ways you can help! And now presenting- Eileen Lu- "We have an amazing opportunity for artists to impact kids throughout the city! During the month of July (10-22), we're having Illuminate, our summer inner city arts camp in East L.A. at the Hollenbeck Youth Center. What a great way to bring hope to children who are often overlooked and forgotten in our society. Join us at one of our informational meetings coming up! - Pasadena: April 23 (KidsMosaic building) 10:30am & 12:30pm - Mayan: April 23 (downstairs under stage) 6:30 & 8:30pm - Westside: April 30 (KidsMosaic room) 12:30pm
They will be teaching children about art from around the world! If you have an interest in any of these opportunities with Illuminate- contact Eileen Lu at eileen@mosaic.org JULY OBSERVATION: ( Great artists are great observers. I challenged many of you to begin keeping journals or something that you can keep your ideas in. Stash photos from magazines, doodles, color samples ---anything you see and like in this one place and return to it when you want to create.) Buy an interior design magazine. Cut out and keep the pictures that you’re drawn to. The colors, the shapes, the lighting. Many times the ideas for these rooms are taken from art pieces that the designer likes. Reverse it again- can you transfer the color scheme and shapes into a piece of your art?
JULY VERSE
Hebrews 4:12
12For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
It’s no question that Gods word to us is alive, but also active? Sometimes our lives can be stagnant and feel like we’re not moving. So what would happen if we included something that was “alive and active” in our lives more.
Buy some index cards and begin writing verses on them. Carry a few everyday in your pocket or place them on the dashboard of your car. When you’re in line waiting or in traffic, you can reflect on something that is definitely moving.
PRAY FOR OUR LEADERS-
For Erwin and his family, Eric Bryant and his family and for God to continue leading us into what it is He wants us to do to reach Los Angeles and the world. Pray for strength, wisdom and protection on our leaders and their families.
LOS ANGELES
God could wipe this city out. But He loves it. His heart breaks for the people in this city. Pray that the city and His church in Los Angeles could be raised up, not torn down.
Continue to pray for the health of Susan Logie’s father.
You will hear from me again soon! Please contact me if you need anything at all. (except that!)
JOBY HARRIS joby@mosaic.org 562-908-2200 x103
