There are fine prints, paintings and sculptures on display around the church campus reflecting one of the values of the CHPC culture: a love of the arts.

For a number of years, proceeds from CHPC’s former Festival of Christian Artists along with memorial funds were used to commission or purchase artwork for the church.

Among these are two large serigraphs (silk-screen prints) that now hang in the Worship & Arts Common Area: Jesus Among the Children and Jesus Among the Elders. They were created by William Schickel who is considered one of the leading contemporary Biblical artists in the nation.

Most of his paintings have religious themes, and they are always reduced to their simplest forms. Biblical events are generalized rather than personalized. Figures are often faceless. Shapes are divided into simple areas divided by straight lines and circles. Colors tend to be red, blue and gold.

William Schickel called these works icons, designed to lead the viewer beyond the story depicted to the spiritual meaning behind the story.

Take the opportunity to view his work, and keep your eye open around campus for other pieces of art.

The White Oak-Monfort Heights Kiwanis found a way to shed some light on its international label.

The local service organization teamed up with SonLight Power and the Quito, Ecuador chapter of the Kiwanis to bring light to an isolated village school, Brilla Sol.

The name translates to “Brilliant Sun,” which is fitting, since the project brought solar power to the remote village school.

Allen Rainey, founder and director of SonLight Power, had spoken about his organization to the Kiwanis and had shared the magic of the moment when village children first see electric light in their dark villages.

The group was excited and came up with a plan. The local chapter would raise the money for the project to install a 240-watt system while the Kiwanis belonging to the chapter in Quito, Ecuador would provide the labor.

Rainey said he wasn’t planning an Equador project, but as the connection between the groups developed, he took it as God’s leading and followed along. “We are always open to where we are led,” he said. “That was a great partnership.” “The school is the main focal point of the whole village,” Joe Breiner, group president and member of CHPC, said. “We were glad we could find a way to have the project go forward.”

The school now benefits from the Kiwanis’ and Allen’s efforts. Their partnership has gifted this remote area with light.

Llanfair Retirement Community dedicated the new Margaret Jean Wells Chapel and Clara Curry Wellness Center on last Thursday afternoon on Oct. 22nd.

Funded through private donations, the new chapel and wellness center will significantly improve the physical, emotional, and spiritual lives of residents, and make a beautiful new landmark for College Hill.

Llanfair is an Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS) community. It includes single-family homes and independent living apartments, as well as rehab and skilled-care facilities. Drive by any time to see the beautiful, new chapel.

from the College Hill ENewsletter

Meet a local podiatrist who had his “boots on the ground”
in Iraq. Be sure to come to Supper Club, Mon., Oct. 26, 7 p.m.

Doctor Brad Wenstrup, U.S. Army Reserve Major and Podiatrist with Wellington Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine, returned home to Cincinnati on May 28, 2006. Major Wenstrup served on active duty for fourteen months with the U.S. Army 344th Combat Support Hospital. Task Force 344th Medical spent one year at Abu Ghraib Prison Hospital, Iraq.

Dr. Wenstrup graduated from St. Xavier High School in 1976. He earned a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Cincinnati in 1980. In 1985, he earned a B.S. in Biology and his medical degree (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine - DPM) from the William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. After completing his surgical residency at Thorek Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Wenstrup returned home to Cincinnati where he maintained a private practice for 12 years before joining Wellington Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine.

In February 1998, Dr. Wenstrup accepted a commission with the U.S. Army Reserve. On March 28, 2005, Major Wenstrup received a phone call informing him that he was going to be deployed to Iraq for one-year with pre-deployment training at Ft. McCoy, Wisconsin. On April 15, 2005, Major Wenstrup reported for duty at Ft. McCoy. (Fort McCoy serves as a support installation, a ready and capable mobilization site, and is the Army’s only facility focused on providing Total Force Training. Fort McCoy’s primary mission is providing for the training and ensuring the readiness of America’s reserve- and active-component armed forces.) On June 7, 2005, Task Force 344 Med left Ft. McCoy for Abu Ghraib, Iraq.

Major Wenstrup was tasked with several roles with the 344th. He would serve as the Podiatrist and as the Chief of Surgery as well as the Director of the Wound Care Clinic. Also, Dr. Wenstrup was the assistant to the Deputy Commander, Clinical Services (DCCS – equivalent to the Chief of Staff) and served as the acting DCCS for three months of the tour. The 344th Combat Support Hospital was responsible for Detainee Healthcare throughout the Iraqi Theater, with the heart of the mission taking place at Abu Ghraib Prison Hospital, twenty miles west of Baghdad, Iraq. The mission also included caring for Soldiers, Marines, and civilians.

At the end of his tour, Major Wenstrup was awarded the following: Armed Forces Reserve Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Combat Action Badge, and the Bronze Star Medal.

Major Wenstrup is currently assigned to the 4220th U.S. Army Hospital and is an active member of the U.S. Army Reserve.

Theme: Branches of the same vine

When: October 22 - 24, 2009

Where: Cincinnati, Ohio

It is time to celebrate what God is doing in the world and how Presbyterians are part of God’s mission! Come to learn, share and make lifelong partners in mission. This mission conference and gathering is for anyone passionate about world mission - from those who want to network with others and learn how to get involved in mission to those seasoned in mission work.

As branches of the same vine, Presbyterians will connect with one another, learn about God’s mission through the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and be sent forth as God’s workers in the world.

Connect
Join with those involved in Presbyterian mission, including mission co-workers, passionate supporters of mission and mission partners of and within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Meet Presbyterians from the Validated Mission Support Groups, the Association of Mission Pastors, the Mission Networks and many other organizations that have signed the “Invitation to Expanding Partnership in God’s Mission”

Learn
Learn from inspiring stories about God’s mission throughout the world
Participate in workshops to share knowledge and gain tools for mission involvement
Visit region-focused learning areas and exhibits

Be sent forth
Celebrate and reflect on world mission through worship and Bible study
Be empowered to find your place in God’s mission through the PCUSA
Be commissioned to continue your world mission service

Three days. Two sessions per day. Twenty-one intriguing workshops per session from which to choose. Evening symposiums. The Christian Community Development Association Conference is chock-full of intriguing workshops on almost any topic you would like to learn more about. Here are just ten out of more than 120 workshops:

• Church with No Walls: Reaching Youth Who Are Turned Off by Church
• Walking with Parents in a Successful After School Program
• Good Food for Everyone: How to Build Community Gardens
• Woman, Leader, Wife, Mom
• The 8 Key Components of Christian Community Development
• Get Ready! Mobilize Youth and Adults to Handle a Disaster in Your Community (World Vision
• The “Art” of Christian Community Development: Arts and Culture in Social Justice and Community Transformation
• From Homelessness to Hope and Home
• Strategic Neighboring
• Green the Hood: Livability, Walkability, and Environmental Justice
  

The Urban Pastors Network of the Presbytery was so excited about this conference that they purchased a membership for the Presbytery of Cincinnati in the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA), the cost of the conference is down to $180 per person ($105 per student). Here’s how to take advantage of the membership when you register.

1. Go to www.ccdaregistration.org.
2. Choose “Create a CCDA member account”
3. Under “Individual”, select “Organizational Employee - $0 per year”; click “Continue.”
   You will now complete the registration process for membership (everyone in this category actually becomes a member of CCDA at no charge).
4. Once completing the registration process for membership, you must be verified before you can register for the conference, pre-conference institutes, and any other CCDA events. (Do this by sending a separate e-mail to rcowgill@cinci.rr.com indicating who is attending so he can complete the verification process.)
5. Once verified, you can register for the conference, pre-conference institutes, and any other CCDA events and you will receive the discounted member rate. Expect about one day turn around for verification. Please note that the member discount is taken when you checkout. You can pay by credit card or there is a pay by check option which you can choose.

This is a conference that will inspire as well as provide tools for a variety of ministries with all kinds of people. The Rev. John Perkins, long-time friend of a number of churches in the presbytery, will also be teaching. Pastor Drew says that his Bible studies are priceless.

In July, Anne Alexander, was in the midst of one of the most challenging experiences of her life - a four-day BibleTelling workshop. She was committed to making it a good experience for everyone and had an enthusiastic crowd learning eleven Bible stories covering Creation to the Church. Finances and attendance were uncertain, and she wasn’t sure if she’d finish in the red or the black. However, our God is a living God and answered prayers - for 200 attendees at the workshop and for the $7000 US that was eventually spent.

Last week was the third follow-up meeting, and Anne’s volunteers and some graduates were eager to see others here learning and using BibleTelling in ministry around Taiwan, whether in English, Mandarin, Taiwanese or Hakka. School teachers and school volunteer moms were involved and trained. They practiced the stories together, prayed, and encouraged each other in ministry.

Her church planting and research courses are fitting right into this. In the last two story classes at the International Church, there was time for both drawing and pantomime to express the story of the creation of Adam and Eve. During the workshop, Anne saw how naturally people used Chinese forms of poetry, drama, dance, and music to express and interpret Bible stories. That’s what she wanted to see more of - people taking the stories into their hearts and homes in forms they recognize as their own. God has shown Himself strong in her ministry, and is getting many involved in what He is doing through Bible storying. Please remember Anne and her outreach in your prayers.

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA), is responding to a series of deadly disasters in south Asia - a typhoon in the Philippines, an earthquake in Indonesia, and a tsunami that has affected Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga.

Church leaders - General Assembly Moderator Bruce Reyes-Chow, General Assembly Stated Clerk Gradye Parsons and General Assembly Mission Council Executive Director Linda Valentine - issued a letter late last week calling on Presbyterians to pray for those affected by the disasters and asking them to support PDA’s long-term relief efforts in the stricken areas.

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) offers short- and long-term volunteer opportunities in a variety of locations. As part of its commitment to long-term recovery, it is still working in the disaster-impacted communities of Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi and in the upper Midwest to help families rebuild or restore their homes. All work is done using predominantly volunteer labor.

International Friendships Inc. is sometimes billed as a Christian hospitality organization. We’re more than that, but it’s a good place to start to describe us. August and September were two months of concentrated hospitality, as new international students and scholars arrived to begin their year(s) of study. We (IFI staff and volunteers) picked up dozens of students at the airport, one by one or in couples or small groups and offered many of them temporary housing while they looked for suitable apartments. Then we met more new students at our Furniture Sale and the university’s Welcome Coffee Hour. Last minute reminder invitations and great weather brought out over 150 students to our annual Welcome Dinner!

Besides the two ongoing Bible study groups (one Chinese and the other multi-cultural), our Cincinnati Director, David Kostreva, plans to launch a new multi-cultural group. I have joined Petros Yefru, International Ministries Coordinator at my church, and Sharon and Vivian, themselves Indian students, to launch a Bible discussion group for Indian students, and we’re going to hold the meetings at my place - until we outgrow it.

Please pray that God will show us the international students who are spiritually sensitive and open to investigating the Bible and a relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

In God’s generous, hospitable love, Pat Durst

Jessica Bechtel: At eight years old I made a conscious decision to invite Jesus into my life and to be baptized. I started attending College Hill when I was in junior high school and became a member during college. I’ve had the privilege of serving in a spectrum of ministries within the church from Children’s, Youth and Adult Sunday School, Congregational Nominating Committee, missions in Croatia, Mexico and within the US, Worship & the Arts, as well as the small group that I’ve been a part of for ten years.

I’ve also had the opportunity to serve in my day job at the zoo and in the arts community through my work and relationships. I’m looking forward to the new relationships and challenges that God has in store for all of us.

Helen Brooks: I was born fourth of four children. Early on in life, I was told that I marched to the beat of a different drummer; consequently I have intentionally lived out that theme throughout my life. At age 11, I confessed that Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior and was baptized at my childhood church. I married at age 16 and was a mother of four by age 22. I divorced my children’s father ten years later after suffering years of physical and verbal abuse. I decided to raise my children in a small town so I moved them to Tennessee for a change of scenery.

I moved back to Cincinnati in 2000, and attended The House of Joy for two years. There I co-led the Praise and Worship Team. I decided to attend an Alpha class here at CHPC, and in 2004 became a member under Pastor Wayne Darbonne. In 2007, I married my best friend Joseph Brooks. Together we lead Anointed Vessels, a praise team which is now five years in the ministry. We also share in parenting six children and are blessed with five grandchildren. Currently, I am a full-time student at UC pursuing a JD/MSW dual degree. Philippians 3:13 is one of my favorite Bible verses, “Forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those things that are before!”

Terry Fischer: I have been a member at College Hill since 1981. Raised in a Christian home, I committed my life to Christ at the age of 12, took a side trip for a few years, then recommitted my life at the age of 26. Greg and I were married at CHPC, live in College Hill and have three delightful daughters who are married and one granddaughter. Over the years I have been involved with the new member classes, Choir School, youth drama, handbells, Nominating Committee, deacons, and have benefited from many classes offered at this church.

Currently, I am an Administrative Assistant at the National Coalition for the Protection of Children & Families. Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior, my hope is in Him, and I consider it a privilege and joy to serve with God’s people.

Bob Heller: My name is Robert (Bob) Heller, and I have been invited to become an Elder at CHPC. My wife, Sharron, and I have been members of CHPC since the early 90’s. We both served as elders at our former church (Wilson Memorial Presbyterian) in St. Bernard. Sharron and I have been married for 46 years and have a son, Jeff, and a daughter, Alicia, both married and living in Indianapolis. We have three grandchildren.

I am a retired St. Bernard police officer having served 28 years with the department, 17 of them as Police Chief. I recently read the book, The Purpose-Driven Life. It encouraged me to examine my life - especially my spiritual life. It had been one of service to others, but was unfocused. I want God as the center of my life, and all of what I do is for the Lord’s purpose. Danish proverb: “What you are is God’s gift to you; what you do with yourself is your gift to God.”

Thomas L. Dyer: I have been married for 42 years to my wife Lynn. We have one son and two daughters, all married with seven wonderful grandchildren from two to nine years of age. I taught in the Cincinnati Public School system for thirty-three and one half years, and retired from teaching in 2001. However, I still have my Insurance/Financial Planning Agency that I’ve been associated with since 1978. I began attending the Friday Morning Men’s meetings approximately thirty-three years ago. At that time, I met Jerry Kirk and through this relationship, we began attending the College Hill Presbyterian Church. Lynn and I transferred our membership from Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church and joined the CHPC in 2005.

Presently, I continue attending the Friday Morning Men’s meetings held at CHPC along with occasionally attending the Thursday morning Band of Brothers meetings. I encourage all men, members and non-members alike, to attend the both of these meetings.

Marion Eberhardt: Many years ago, shortly after my husband and I moved into our first house, our new neighbor came over, introduced herself, and invited me to a neighborhood Bible study. Ann Rainey was a new Christian then, and through her prayers and friendship I soon committed my life to the Lord. Soon after that I began to worship at CHPC where I immediately felt at home. Our sons grew up in this church.

During the 30+ years I have been a member, I have been a grateful recipient of the love and support of the staff and small groups. The blessings that I have received from this church have far exceeded what I have been able to return to it, so I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as a deacon again and perhaps share my blessings with others.

Jim Bodmer: I was raised in a Christian family and grew up in the Presbyterian church. During high school, I was very active in our church youth group. After graduation from Miami and serving in the Navy, Mary and I came to Cincinnati. We have lived in College Hill and have been members of CHPC for more than 45 years where we’ve raised our two daughters. I am retired from the Sara Lee Corporation as plant controller of the Hillshire Farm plant in Kentucky and as a Commander in the US Navy (reserve).

I have served at CHPC as a trustee, treasurer; deacon, and trustee administrator. Christ has led me to serve in our community in many ways. Among other roles, I have served as an officer on the College Hill Forum for the past 20 plus years and as Community Coordinator for the Citizens on Patrol. I have seen the “ups and downs” in our community and at CHPC and believe that Christ has called me to be a part of the regeneration of both.

Carol Schubert: Hi! I’m Carol Schubert - better known as Grandma Carol! I’ve been here at CHPC since I was 5 years old (I know all the secret doors). Needless to say, I LOVE CHPC! It is my church home. My wonderful memories and those happening right now would fill many books. I am so pleased that an “old gal” like me can be on the CNC; what a privilege! Stephen Eyre had taught me about the importance of prayer some years ago, that prayer is just not sometimes, but a really committed talk with our Lord every day.

I know that prayer will help me, and the committee to make the decisions the Lord wants us to make. I am eager to serve, but you need to know that my favorite “job” is teaching Sunday School to my special 3’s, 4’s and 5’s. P.S. This past year serving on CNC has been a blessing through meetings, people, old and new friends, and our Lord. Thus, I am so pleased to be able to serve one more year on the CNC at CHPC.

David Welch has been married to Annette Welch for over 27 years. They first met at a Christian group called College and Careers for Christ, and later were married at CHPC by Dr. Kirk. They have two young men, Stephen and Christopher, who were baptized at CHPC and grew up in the church. David plies his trade as a realtor in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. He is a director at the Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors. Over the years David has served in many capacities at CHPC and in other areas of leadership.

He has been ordained as Deacon and then as an Elder, and was very involved in the leadership team after the major split with what is now known as the Evangelical Christian Church. David had served on the board for many years of the Christian Conciliation Service, and still does private mediation and arbitration when called upon for a Christian prospective. David and Annette believed that they wanted to live close to the church and be in a diverse neighborhood - which is College Hill. They sent their sons to Fairview German Bilingual in Clifton and to the School for Creative and Performing Arts. They’ve been heavily involved in the Cincinnati Public schools and in their local decision-making bodies. It has helped their sons to be color blind and to appreciate the cultural and economic differences that exist. Some of the groups that David is involved in now are the Band of Brothers, the Men’s Ministry at The Rock, the Monday evening prayer walk at the House of Joy, the Feast of Love, small groups, etc. David believes that you need to live out your life beyond the walls of CHPC and to be Jesus in the many aspects of your life to those you encounter during the week. He looks forward to serving on the Nominating Committee.

Bill Koch: I grew up in Northside in a unique family greenhouse business and community. Grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins all lived within yards of my home. This gave me a strong sense of family. My wife, Susan, and I still live there today in the house in which my father was born. We have two sons, Andrew and Joshua. Both are married. We have three grandchildren and one on the way. I’ve been attending CHPC since our boys were small. Through the 1980s and 1990s, Susan and I worked at CHPC’s summer Resident Camp leading work projects.

After teaching school for three years, I’ve been a sales manager at Aluminum Extruded Shapes for 32 years. I also operate a small woodworking business mainly involved with architectural woodworking. On occasion, I have worked on several projects for CHPC Sunday School and worship. I look forward to serving CHPC is a new way.

Kids Impact is a night just for kids aged 5 - 13. Our goal is to create a safe place where kids come and build meaningful relationships, have fun, and experience the awesome love of God. Kid’s Impact meets every other Friday Night at College Hill Presbyterian Church. For a regularly updated schedule of events, see www.impactcollegehill.com.

Want to be on the Kid’s Impact Volunteer Team?

• Join the fun and be a CityCURE Volunteer once a month at Kid’s Impact
• Training will be on Sun., Oct. 18, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
• After training you will start volunteering in November
• Time Commitment: One Friday a month for three hours

“Make an Impact, Not an Impression!”

Want more details?
Contact Colleen Scheid, 541-8289 or Ron Whitt, 488-7055.

Give a gift that keeps on giving - year after year - to help fund programs that reach out locally and around the world with Christ’s love. Last year the CHPC Endowment Fund helped with these projects:

• Manoach Mission Center in Nigeria: Drill a borehole for clean water for villagers, students and missionaries
  Equipping Ministries Int.: Train two overseas workers at the International School of Service in Cincinnati
  
  
• Aru School for Deaf in Congo: Construction of four additional deaf student classrooms (have turned away 100 students for lack of space)
  
  
• Ephesus Wheelchair Sports: Accessible toilets and supplies for Fowler’s wheelchair tennis program
  
  
• SonLight Power, Inc.: Solar power equipment for rural schools in Honduras without electricity
  
  
• St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church: Build bathroom and small office in the Fowler’s church in Izmir to permit regular services to be held
  
  
• Theological College of Central Africa (Stuebing): Upgrade library with used books in Intregal Missions to prepare students in community development
  
  
• Unidad Christiana Universitaria: UCU staff training & mentoring of local student leaders through visits to fifteen campuses in Columbia
  
  
• Wycliffe Bible Translators: Literacy training of public school teachers in Senegal
  
  
• Yanbian University of Science Technology: Sixty textbooks for English language teaching in North Korea
  
  
• Anointed Vessels Praise Team (College Hill): Seed money for dancewear for dancers without funds, food and travel for gospel and praise dance events at area churches, nursing homes and community centers
  
  
• CHPC Swim Ministry: Scholarships for swim students
  
  
• CityCure (Ron Whitt): Start-up funding for weekly events for at-risk College Hill youth at The Rock Café
  
  
• Revive! Women’s Ministry: One-time seed money for non-denominational Christian women’s outreach
  
  
• The Rock Café: Ceiling for expansion area and repair of façade (city withdrew promised funding for façade)
  
  
• Tri-State Perspectives: Scholarships for 14-week world missions survey for potential missionaries
  
  

If you have an idea for an outreach project in 2010, grant request forms - including guidelines - are available online at: www.chpc.org and are due by noon on Fri., Nov. 6, 2009. Each request will be reviewed and evaluated, and a decision will be made by late December.

For more info or to give a gift to the Endowment Fund, contact Jon Hershberger, 336-8228 or Rev. H. Chappie Chapman, 542-4968.

Would you like to help Feast of Love serve a hot Thanksgiving meal to those in need AND help support
American Heritage Girls, a Christ-centered scouting organization serving girls in our communities?

Well, you can! Here’s how: AHG Troop OH2521 is selling pies and Honeybaked Ham Store gift certificates to raise funds to support the troop and provide scholarship assistance to girls who need it. You can purchase a pie (one of three yummy varieties!), and we will deliver it to Feast of Love for their Thanksgiving meal OR purchase a Honeybaked Ham Store certificate in any amount, and we will give these to Karen Lane to buy turkeys or hams for the Thanksgiving meal - or to save for a later date when her need is great. (The coupons never expire!) It’s that simple. Just place your order before October 18.

Pick up an order form from the literature racks, fill it out and leave it at the Front Desk. Or give a call to Amy
Kindell, 542-9131. Deadline is Oct. 18. AHG is also selling Zone Books, Virginia Bakery Schnecken, and other
goodies.

The EMI Story: Equipping Ministries International began at College Hill Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1976, Dr. Gary Sweeten began training 30 church members using materials developed by Christian author and educator Dr. Richard P. Walters. After being equipped to serve in the church, these 30 lay people multiplied themselves many times over. EMI continued to develop and publish high quality Apples of Gold training materials.

In 1989 EMI became an independent non-profit ministry, serving the entire body of Christ. EMI has equipped leaders in 70 countries who now train other nationals.

Since 1989 EMI has been helping churches, para-church organizations, and Christian businesses develop professional staff and lay people to become more effective in life, at work, and in a wide variety of interpersonal ministry situations.

EMI provides teaching materials for ten courses: Guiding Life-Changing Small Groups, Finding Your Gift Path, Confronting Conflict, Listening for Heaven’s Sake, Speaking the Truth in Love, Renewing the Mind, Embracing God’s Grace, Caring Couples I, and Irresistible Evangelism and their newest course, Outflow.

EMI invites you to a Homecoming Oct. 2 - 4 at CHPC to honor its founder, take mini courses, and join in a “Thank You!” to CHPC for its part in their ministry throughout the years.

Opening and Musical Performance: Fri., Sept. 25, 6 to 9 p.m.
Concert at 8 p.m.
Meet the Artists Reception: Fri., Oct. 2, 6 to 9 p.m.

Barry Carlin asked himself these questions as he headed to Uganda and Ghana in 2008 as team photographer for Bridge for Peace, an international healing ministry. This was Barry’s first venture into the area of healing prayer. He did not know what to expect. Knowing his job was simply to capture the mission on film, he packed up his gear and left home with an open mind.

Thousands of Ugandans and Ghanaians streamed into churches and outdoor venues, most of them walking for miles, prepared to camp out in the equatorial night. All had come in need of physical, emotional, or spiritual healing.

Barry’s camera could not testify to the verbal testimonies: blind eyes, opened; pain, gone; lame limbs, walking. However, his camera captured a young boy, blinded in one eye by a chemical burn, jubilant. A woman, long confined to her mat, walking on her own for the first time in over a decade.

Putting down his camera and praying one night for a somewhat skeptical man, Barry watched the man’s face transform with joy as the lump behind his knee dissolved.

How does an artist capture what cannot be seen through what is seen? How does he or she show God’s invisible presence? Does God still heal today?

Come, see for yourself!