Long Time, Time to See.

Hey all, it’s been a while since a post has straggled down this path.  To our two and a half readers, please pardon us.  Life is busy, but should never be too busy to share a good word or even better, THE good word.

You know, for a while now most of the messages shared with us by our own Pastor Matthew and of guest speakers has been about ours (yours, mine, his, hers) purpose; that is to say, the plan for our lives that God has for us if we pursue His will, and with it a sure path to changing this world for the better; for our own good; for the good of others; and for His glory.  It’s hard to figure out what that’s gonna look like for ourselves.  But, what’s great is that it does not have to be patterned after someone else.  God’s imaginative enough to create a unique yet equally powerful plan for every single one of our lives.

Enchantment by Marc Chagall

I was perusing the internet and, of course, Google came into play (what was life like before Google? Does anyone remember?).  I love the little colorful way they decorate their signage commemorating holidays or even artists’ birthdays, like our painter-friend, dear Marc Chagall, born 7.7.1887.  (good numbers, huh? three 7’s.)

Contrary to popular sentiment regarding the somber source of truly influential art, Chagall’s work celebrated blessings and with vibrant color he relayed his optimism as “an observer of the world through a stained glass window.”  And was even criticised for taking such a sunny stance.  How dare you be a talented artist…and be content!!?

The ChaGall.

La Mariée by Marc Chagall

Anyway, I just thought he’d be a great known artist to share.  He bucks the tortured trend.  He’s good at what he does.  And, through his “uncategorizable” style of art he shared with us his unabashed embrace of his Jewish culture and beliefs. 

That takes guts.

God bless you, sir.

Artist: Marc Chagall

White Crucifixion by Marc Chagall

 

Artist info gathered from Wikipedia.com

in AAW? ArT AtTacK Weekend 5/30-6/01.

G.i.g.a.t.t. In Action (on YouTube)!

Ladies and Gentlemen (echo, echo, echo).  We now present to you…the Gigatt Small Group!!!  Enjoy this short video.

Also find this video and more pictures on our FACEBOOK profile.

When in Doubt, Link.

Hey everyone!  We’re gearing up for our next Art AtTacK Weekend (May2-May4)!  So, I’m sorry there’s been no original content for a minute…but why stop that trend, now?

Here’s a couple of interesting links that a friend sent me, and now to you:

http://ignitedchurch.com/

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/great-florida-healing-revival (live footage of the revival going on)

Art AtTacK is on this Fri-Sun. May2-May4 in the Angelus Temple Family Center, 1120 Glendale Blvd., LACa 90026.  Our first event, Open Mic, starts at 7p on Fri.

Hey guys, break out the Kleenox. And, the same for you ladies.

*Amazing short films: (1) a live-action drama “The Bridge“ and (2) an animated dramatization, “Everyday Life“

I know we complain about the high cheese factor of alot of Christian entertainment, but these pieces are two very diverse examples of how the message of Jesus Christ can be both heartfelt and presented skillfully and succinctly. 

Share Christ-based work that’s touched you.  If you have an example of well-composed, and mostly unknown work that you’d like to share (whether visual or audio), post a comment!

*films found on www.GodTube.com.

Art ATtaCk! April Edition ‘08. Fri.-Sun. 4/4-4/6

Whew! It’s busy on the blog, huh?!  Here’s some more…ART ATTACK WEEKEND in LOS ANGELES, baby!  Be there, or be hexagon.

EVENTS!

Fri. 4/4. 6:30p-7:30p. Terrace Cafe.  Hitcliff, our resident DC Dancer, may be offering Ballroom Dancing for us laymen and ladies.  The class is a big MAYBE, but if you’re around you might just check-in a little before/during that time and see what’s up; then follow your lesson up with our “Open Mic” nite at 8pm.  Same place. Same nite.

Location: 626 Coronado Terrace, Los Angeles, CA, 90026. (213) 273-7075

This Fri- Sat. April 4-6th. is our monthly Art Attack weekend.  Here’re this month’s details, with one big change…

Fri. 8p-9p. Terrace Cafe- Open Mic. Music, dance, spoken word…fun! (If you have a short video to share, bring that, too! We’re gonna try to get the flat screen to cooperate with us this time…anyone know how to bribe a t.v.?  Just askin…)    

Location: 626 Coronado Terrace, Los Angeles, CA, 90026. (213) 273-7075

Friday l8 nyt art: Chalk-Alot is on hold this month, guys.  Why?  Read Sunday’s blurb.  But, our ”Friday l8 nyt art” will return next month, and should remain rocksteady from that point on. Will keep you posted.

Sat. 3p-6:45p. Family Center Kitchen/Main Room - Creative Cookies  Cupcakes!  Just say, “Yum”.

Sun.

• 12noonish-1:30p. Art in Echo Park. 
• 2p-6p. Public Mural in Skid Row.  This is our community visual art, guys!

Come to Art in Echo Park or meet us there.  We leave for the mural @ 2:30p and will figure out carpooling with whoever’s there. 

The organization commissioning these community murals wants that block of Skid Row to be a light in a dark place.  So, we get a wonderful opportunity to be a blessing, touch lives we may never meet and be a part of something bigger than ourselves.  Join in! Bring clothes you can get messy in. 

So, yeah! Come out and exercise your right brain. Creativity is ageless, so there are no bones to break or tendons to strain.

Look What I Found…!

So, you may already know about Bible.org for bible studies and stuff.  ‘Cause you’re cool like that.

But, I’m so much cooler.  I know about the site’s beta “neXt Bible” http://net.bible.org/home.php.

I don’t need to know no stinkin’ Greek to get more in-depth with the Word…’cause this lil’ site makes cross-referencing that lingo with various translations of the Word easy for laymen like me.  Check it out! 

And, this is one baby that comes with directions: http://www.bible.org/page.php?page_id=4269

When God Matches My Shoes…

A trend today seems to be making one’s system of belief an accessory.  “What ideas don’t challenge the world as I see it, but complement it?”  It’s like trying on clothes and finding what fits.

Is that the way to approach our time on earth?  To live it fluttering from one belief to the next great trend, guru or epiphany?  We manipulate our appearance to comform to an image that we acknowledge to be attractive.  Yet, when it comes to comforming our perspectives and the way we approach this world to that of one that is steady in its love, yet unyielding in its discipline, we balk.

It’s a wonder that corsets, body shapers, exercise regimines, waxing, stringent dieting and all can be so popular.  But, I guess when it comes to sculpting our outer selves, no amount of discipline is extreme.

“But, do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, thay you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:2 NAS

Easter, Resurrection Day…

Hope your guy’s Easter was grand!  At my home church in the Midwest we used to call it Resurrection Day, to remember exactly Who and what this celebration was about.

That was kind of the gist of our sermon at Angelus Temple.  On a day when EVERYONE checks in, and just about everyone checks out…mentally…Pastor Matthew managed to make the message relevant to seat warmers and pew owners, alike.

Have you ever thought about the power of an icon?  That whole, “Picture says a thousand words,” deal?  Symbols that have become synonymous with organizations such as McDonalds, Nike, the Olympics, Microsoft Windows have impressed themselves into our consciousness. They have an impact when we look at them…they mean something.

But, the cross has lost its impact…probably because we forget what it meant; that it’s actually a tool for a humiliating, extended and certain death. 

 

Most people don’t wear a guillotine or mini-hanging noose around their neck.  Or get tatooed with a symbol for the Chinese water torture.  That’d be wierd.  And, people would think either you were really insane, or “OMG, like, tooootally cool. Love your chains, too.”

Point being, that the icon that symbolizes Christian life is a tool for death.  Like the very exposed kind of deliberate death.  Like the kind of death we get to put to those sins we like so much, if we can gain the courage to nail them there; and let the only One capable of conquering death set us free. 

EVENTS: POD and Jam. @ Angel City Cafe in Bellflower, CA. 4.4.08

3-29.

This is the first of a monthly concert series.  It is completely FREE so come and bring your friends!!! *Come early, there will be standing room only!!!*

Artist: I’m OK You’re OK: sharing the stage with Geli and LA SYMPHONY!!!

Host: REVOLUTION

Type: Music/Arts – Concert 

Date: Saturday, March 29, 2008

Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm

Location: Hope Chapel of the Valley

Street: 7930 Mason AveCity/Town: Winnetka, CA

Who? A few Ka-RaY-Z-4-Christ men from Angelus Temple’s worship team. 

4-04. 

A big concert that is going on april 4th if you are interested in hanging out with Traa from POD.

Time: 7pm. Tickets: $10

Angel City Cafe, 16507 Bellflower Blvd. Bellflower CA, 90706.  Venue Event List:  http://www.myspace.com/angelcitycafe

 

Who? Uhm…POD, as in “Youth of the Nation,”-POD: