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The Potter's Hand Ministries is a
fine arts ministry located in Macon, GA that is designed to
facilitate a Christ-centered environment for students to
study the various disciplines of the arts while deepening
their relationship with Christ.
How it all started:
In January of 1996, I was going through
some personal issues with how God had made me. One
particular morning, during my devotions, I came across
Romans 9:20-21.
20) On the contrary, who are you, O
man, who answers back to God? The thing molded will not say
to the molder, "Why did you make me like this," will it?
21) Or does not the potter have a right
over the clay, to make from the same lump one vessel for
honorable use, and another for common use?
I have read this scripture many times but
as I meditated over it I began to see a visual of those
around me. Some were elegant champagne glasses, others were
exquisite wine goblets. I saw myself as a coffee mug. As I
sat there (a little bummed I might add) disappointed that I
was simply a coffee mug and not nearly as beautiful as the
others, I felt God's gentle nudging. "You know, champagne
and wine glasses are attractive. But they stand in a china
hutch on display and are only brought out on occasion for
entertaining. A coffee mug, on the other hand, is put to use
every day. It is practical, serviceable, and has multiple
purposes. AND, everyone has a favorite mug. Wouldn't you
really rather be a coffee mug that is used every day instead
of a wine glass on display that is only used when
entertainment is needed?"
It honestly didn't take much contemplation
to realize the truth that lay before me. Even though my
purpose was "common" rather than "honorable" (or "noble"), I
knew that God, in His infinite wisdom had fashioned me for
the purpose most suitable for me.
I pray each of you will rest in the divine
destiny for which He has created you, whether you are a
champagne glass or a coffee mug (Some days I feel like a
Styrofoam cup. But that's a whole separate teaching!), and
that you will allow The Potter's Hand to continue to mold
you into His vessel to be used for His purposes.
Services Offered:
The Potter's Hand Ministries is available to...
- ... Assist in establishing dance teams and arts
ministries.
- ... Provide weekend workshops and intensives both
locally and in other churches by request.
On-going weekly classes are also provided through Mabel
White Baptist Church School of the Arts.
We invite you to explore the rest of the site and
contact us if we can be of assistance to you!
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