The 2014 theme, based on the above text, began with imaging a game of Hide and Seek.  But, what if we could hide the whole choir!  For the Sunday School children, this was going to be easy – you can’t!

So, we turned them around to face the parents, had them cover their eyes and count to 10.  At the end of the count when the children turned around they found the choir but with their faces were hidden – just like the text.

The bible tells us that God is all around us. Sometimes though he hides his face and we can’t see him especially when we’re sad or angry. He tells us – keep looking for me and you will find me.

From The Artist:
Parents have come to introduce their children to Jesus. He is an unfamiliar adult who their parents have talked about.  He encourages them to come close to him. There are children from all over the world. Some are timid and just dare to touch Jesus, some need encouragement, some are sad and need comforting, some are rambunctious and are ready to dance and play, some are little and need to be cuddled , some are older and have questions for him and ALL of them need assurance that they matter, that they are important.

This artwork, through overlapping figures of Jesus and children seeks to represent this embracing Christ. He knows what each child needs and thus blesses them. Which of us adults wouldn't  crave this same embrace, this same assurance  that we are loved.

This project was realized through a tremendous community effort by the mothers, grandmothers and other supporters of the Joyful Noise Choir. A very sincere thank you to all of you! Thanks also to the children of the choir, Rein and other leaders who donated an item of clothing which was cut up and incorporated into the design of this artwork. You are in Christ's Embrace!