In the second year of the famine, Jacob sends his sons to the land of Egypt, where it is rumored that there are storehouses of grain. Unbeknownst to ten sons of Jacob, they are seeking grain from the very brother they had sold into slavery thirteen years before. Joseph strategically tries his brothers' characters to see whether they remain as treacherous as they once were.

Paul reminds the Corinthian church not to forsake the resurrection of Jesus and also not to doubt it. The exhortation to the Corinthians still rings true today, our hope is placed in the miracle of Jesus' life after death. 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

In this controversial passage of 1st Corinthians, Paul makes order in the church gathering a paramount issue. 1st Corinthians 14:26-40

Despite Joseph's outstanding character, it seems the worst continues to befall him. How can horrible things happening to a good man possibly be God's plan? Is this story even about Joseph at all?

Despite Joseph's outstanding character, it seems the worst continues to befall him. How can horrible things happening to a good man possibly be God's plan? Is this story even about Joseph at all?

In this controversial passage of 1st Corinthians, Paul makes order in the church gathering a paramount issue. 1st Corinthians 14:26-40

Colleen is an artist who splits her time between Seattle, WA and Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from Seattle University with a degree in Visual Arts and Philosophy. She works with found cloth and acrylic on panel to depict the dynamic relationship between self and space over time. www.colleenrjcbratton.com

attached .pdf is the slideshow that follow's Colleen's presentation.

There is a rich legacy along with the history of the Church. Today, there is an important calling for the artists of the body of Christ.

Sam Vance is an American interdisciplinary artist who intersects and blurs the lines between visual and performance mediums. He was trained at the Art Institute of Seattle, Seattle Pacific University, Gage Academy of Art, and with classical painter Gregorio Larsen in Spain. He holds an MFA in Interdisciplinary Art from Goddard College. He is currently the interim Associate Director of Education & Outreach and Touring Director for Taproot Theatre. www.vancearts.com

Colleen RJC Bratton, Sam Vance, and Justin Thomas answer inquiries from the audience.

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