 Painting by Deanna First, who will discuss how she creates illustrations and art as part of her devotional offerings at a free workshop on Saturday, Feb. 15 at Ovid Community Church, Anderson, Indiana. Deanna matched her painting with this scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31 NLT So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Anyone interested in creating devotions through story, song, art, photography—or a combination of these mediums—is welcome to attend a free seminar from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 at Ovid Community Church, 793 East 600 South, Anderson, Indiana in the family-life center. The workshop is facilitated by writers Donna Cronk and Debbie McCray. This is the second devotions workshop they have produced for the church. Donna is a member of the church, while Debbie attended Ovid when her family called Pendleton home before they relocated to Ohio. Along with several speakers, there will be a break for refreshments and fellowship, along with door prizes. Senior Pastor Keith Wooden will speak briefly in “casting the vision” for the church Facebook page’s 2020 devotional theme of God Sightings: Finding God in Our Everyday Lives. Those who can stay following the teaching sessions are welcome to visit informally with speakers and with one another about their own devotional writing and expressions. RSVPs are requested to assess seating and refreshment needs. Direct those and questions to Donna Cronk at 317-224-7028 or email: newsgirl.1958@gmail.com. Meet the speakers:  Jill Brown will speak (and sing) about turning devotions into song with some of her original music. JILL BROWN of Pendleton has been singing in church since age 3. In high school, a love of poetry started her writing verse, which has led to awards and the sale of some greeting cards. Jill wrote and performed a song for her high school graduation, but began song writing in earnest as a member of the band, First Light. Jill writes songs with her husband, Rick, which they record in their home recording studio. The mom of two began writing devotions after attending the first Ovid devotions writing workshop in fall 2018. Because music is such an integral part of her life, she often integrates songs into her devotions. In her session called “Note Worthy: Incorporating Songs in Devotions,” Jill will share some of her music and discuss how songs can be inspiration for, or be, devotions. She performs regularly with the Ovid praise team. DEBBIE McCRAY of Springboro, Ohio, keeps busy looking for and finding the God stories in her day-to-day life and volunteer commitment as ministry leader for Cancer Hope. Over the past few years, Debbie and her husband, Tom, have been intentional in doing things on their bucket list. Those items involve travelling by car and hiking in God’s beautiful creation. Pictures from their 2019 trip to Maine will be shared in a devotional format.  Photo by Debbie McCray// Baxter State Park in Maine is one of the photos Debbie will use in her colorful program that speaks about use of photography with devotions ... and so much more.  Deanna First has been a self-taught artist most of her life. She will share her artistic approach to creating devotions at the workshop. DEANNA FIRST of Anderson is a nearly lifelong artist who draws and paints. Self-taught, Deanna enjoys playing with different media. She began Bible-art journaling in 2015. In 2018 she started writing devotions, combining them with art. She writes for the Ovid Community Church Facebook page and recently created her own Facebook page, Devotions and art from Deanna. She will speak on “Devotions Through Art.” Deanna will show examples of the art she enjoys creating. DONNA CRONK of Pendleton has been a professional writer most of her adult life with a career in community-newspaper journalism. She is author of two women’s Christian fictional novels, “Sweetland of Liberty Bed & Breakfast,” and “That Sweet Place: At Home in the Heartland.” She is in her tenth year of Bible Study Fellowship and co-leads a life group at Ovid. Donna started writing devotions for the Ovid Facebook page two years ago and now considers looking for God stories a regular part of her faith walk. Her topic is “Devotions Through Story.” Devotions Workshop Itinerary:  Saturday, Feb. 15:
9 a.m.: Welcome, introductions, prayer 9:10 a.m.: Casting the Vision for 2020 Ovid devotions …. Pastor Keith Wooden 9:20 a.m.: Note Worthy: Incorporating Songs in Devotions … Jill Brown 9:40 a.m. Devotions Through Photography … Debbie McCray 10:10 a.m.: Break: informal fellowship, refreshments. 10:30 a.m.: Devotions Through Art … Deanna First 10:40 a.m.: Devotions Through Story … Donna Cronk 10:55 a.m.: Door prizes. 10:57 a.m.: Benediction in song … Jill Brown 11 a.m.: Programming ends but everyone is invited to grab another cup of coffee and stay around for an informal time discussing devotions, chatting with presenters, and each other. 11:30 a.m.: Dismiss. Want to attend the free workshop? Mark your calendars for 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 at Ovid Community Church Family Life Center, 793 East 600 South, Anderson, Indiana. Photo above: Workshop facilitators Debbie McCray, left, and Donna Cronk. to RSVP or for more information, email Donna at newsgirl.1958@gmail.com or call 317-224-7028.
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