“Capricorn women don’t do art” and “You shouldn’t take your Western middle class mindset and apply it to these people.”
Here in Capricorn, just like in the States and anywhere else, women love to decorate their homes, make delicious meals, braid their daughter’s hair, and wear beautiful clothes. So it only makes sense that if given the opportunity, they too would find great joy in creating art. Last month while still carrying this dream in my heart, a Mom from the community expressed her desire to have her own Sisterhood. Art is such a valuable tool in connecting with God and with people. So we did just that! Now we meet once a week to enjoy eachothers company, create, pray and be encouraged through the Bible. None of the women had ever worked with paints but they dove in with confidence and are eager to explore God’s Word through art. It’s already been such a joy and honor to get to know the women who raise our beautiful Sisterhood girls. Each week I learn something new from this group of ladies! I am thankful for their openness, their acceptance and their hunger to know God. Our Sisterhood girls are also so proud to share this sacred space with their families and delighted for us to know their moms, aunties and oumas (grandmas). Art is not a middle class white thing. Art is for everyone. Unfortunately oppression and poverty have robbed many cultures from enjoying this God given expression. Thankfully, beauty remains everywhere. May God continue to open our eyes to its unique demonstration from one community to another.
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1 Chronicles 16:8"Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know Archives
December 2017
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Sisterhood