In several locations churches have utilized art as a means of reaching out and connecting with their community. In one place, Oklahoma City' Wesley UMC, a special program was funded through a grant called "Paint and Pray". People gathered for a devotion, prayer and then had opportunities to express the heart of the devotion through painting. One woman, in her 70's had never painted before and was deeply inspired. Another person, at one time homeless, found was to express her pain and her healing in new and dynamic ways and share them with others. The grant funded all supplies and instructors were volunteers from the church and the community. Over time, many other forms of artistic creativity were added for even greater meaning and enrichment.
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