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!
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!