![]() ![]() Using art in worship stimulated our visual senses into remembering what God has done for us," Aase says. "I remember thinking I felt I was at Jesus' feet, in awe and wonderment and trying to serve. People I didn't ever expect would be interested in visual art had good insights, everyone from a young musician to our oldest member. With that picture, though, they were calling out answers. They're open to new things but not that used to being interactive in a service. ![]() "We have lots of unchurched people and church dropouts coming back. People were asked to see and say where they'd fit into the picture. The projected image showed Jesus surrounded by disciples, some standing, some seated, some touching him. By: Joan Huyser-Honig Tags: creativity, worship space Feature Story posted on June 24, 2005Ĭlick to View the Slideshow on the Art that PreachesĬonstance Aase, music director at New Life! Lutheran Church in Oak Grove, Minnesota, will never forget introducing visual art into a Lenten service. A feature story exploring art that preaches. Call it "the preacher's friend." Certain types of visual art are especially good for helping people worship because they direct attention beyond the artist or artwork to God.
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