In late 2011, Roger and Davin began a

unique collaboration to use real-time art

creation as part of the Sunday morning

sermon. The combination of sermons and

paintings of the ensuing Covenant series

proved to engage our brains in more ways

than a sermon alone. As a congregation,

we witnessed the artistic process unfold

in concert with the story, deepening our

understanding of the gravity or significance.

Live in front of our eyes: paint dripping down

the canvas. The squishy sound of globs of

paint hitting the surface of the painting. The

human form covered with black. Seeing

hidden parts appear as protective coverings

were peeled off. More than mere illustration

of a concept, the artistic process gives action

and passion to events that happened long

ago, broadening our definition of worship.