A LEADER'S HEART

Lauren Stanger | Not for sale

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Origianl Quilt piece, 24” x 38”

Acts 1:15-26

This piece represents the story of Matthias being chosen to replace Judas. Judas fell from his position of leadership because he betrayed Jesus, and he died in Akeldama - meaning Field of Blood. They nominated two men, Barsabbas and Matthias, praying to God asking Him to show them which one to choose as He knows everyone’s heart. This piece is a reminder of how our God chooses people for leadership based on their hearts and what lies within.

A WINDOW TO HER FAITH

Andrea Darby | Not for sale

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Mixed Media Collage with Pen, Ink & Charcoal

Acts 9:36-42 

This mixed media piece reflects the biblical story of Tabitha, a seamstress revived through Peter’s prayer, and honors my own “Grandma Needa”, (also a seamstress) who lived a life of quiet faith and service. I used vintage sewing patterns, her antique Singer machine, and a window view of her backyard to form the backdrop, layered with symbols and images from my childhood.  The painted oval frame suggests a mirror, inviting viewers to look in & consider the legacy of faithful women like Tabitha and my Grandma. Just as Tabitha & her friends were reunited in this scripture, because of the hope my grandma passed on to me through Jesus, I look forward to being reunited with her again in heaven. 

ACTS OF THE APOSTLES. MOVEMENTS OF GOD.

Jennifer Davis | Not for sale

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Acrylic and metal foil on canvas, 12”x36”

The Book of Acts

This piece is filled with symbolism and references to the themes in Acts. The book is a transition from the stories of Jesus’ life to how His message spread in response to the Great Commission. This abstract gradient style depicts transition and the movement of God through the obedience of his followers. At the center, is royal purple to represent the lordship of Jesus. Below that is the waters of baptism, which characterized the growth of the early church and we continue today. At the top is the gift of the Holy Spirit depicted as tongues of fire. 

AND YOU SHALL BE MY WITNESSES

Lauren Kopf | Not for sale

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Textiles, Buttons, Embroidery, 38.5 x14.75

Acts 1:8

This embroidered, quilted map of the Ancient Near East is meant to highlight the established Roman roads of the First Century. I quilted four circles around each city for the four gospel accounts of Jesus’ life. I used gold thread for these circles for the holiness of the message being spread. Our God often uses the evil of the world to reveal his goodness. The most obvious example in Scripture is in the object of the cross: made to create fear and submission–an execution device of the highest cruelty, an emblem of despair. Through Christ’s death and Resurrection it became a symbol of eternal hope and grace. Similarly, the Roman roads, once an instrument of oppression and subjugation by an ever-expanding pagan Empire, became the way for members of The Way to travel safely and swiftly to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. The Roman roads helped deliver the message that the Roman cross had been the altar on which the Lamb of God was slain, who took away the sin of the world, that Christ lived, and was eager that the entire world–to the ends of the earth–would come to know and love him. We cannot underestimate the importance of the infrastructure that was established and prepared for the perfect moment when the good news was ready to be shared.

FEARLESS

Tim Howington | Not for sale

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Acrylic on Canvas, Palette Knife

Acts 4:29-31

Created in conjunction with an Acts sermon series, this piece captures the transformation of Jesus’ disciples—from hiding behind locked doors to proclaiming the gospel with boldness. The stormy edges represent fear, while the blazing center radiates the Spirit’s power—turning fear into fearless faith.

LOOK UP

Rita Wiley | $75.00

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Oil over Acrylic, 12x24

Acts 3:20-21  

Sometimes the insanity we are living through can be very exhausting. I was feeling that when I read this scripture about the Lord returning and bringing restitution. This lights up the future with hope.

As it says in Luke 21:28, "And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh."  

PENTECÔTE

Denise England | Not for sale

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Original Poem

Acts 2

This poem, inspired by Acts 2, is entirely in French. However, it is almost entirely in English, too. This is because nearly 60% of modern English vocabulary is made up of Old French (google what happened in an English town called Hastings in the year 1066).

Fluent in both French and English, I set out to write a poem that would, for a moment, immerse the reader in an experience of instant foreign language comprehension in order to feel a sense of surprise and wonder like the people did on the day of Pentecost. Without a single French lesson and a little guesswork based on similar spellings, the reader should be able to participate actively in the scene revealed in Acts 2.

(One clue: Le Saint-Esprit translates literally to The Saint-Spirit, or The Holy Spirit.)

SAUL WAITS

Evan Crawford | Not for sale

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Original Poetry 

Acts 9:3-18; Ezekiel 36:26, 37:5

When meditating on Acts 9, the story of Saul’s conversion on the road to Damascus, I stood speechless on the road with him. I considered his three-day blind fast. Saul’s extensive knowledge of scripture could have drawn his mind to Ezekiel’s encounters in chapters 36 and 37, and how they could resemble his conversion. I then invite the reader to consider their own journey; during a season of waiting and anticipating the work of the Holy Spirit in their life.

SPIRIT POWER

Rebecca McChristian | $250.00

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Oil and Cold Wax on Cradled Panel

Acts 2:3-4

This piece represents the Day of Pentecost. When the Holy Spirit came to believers in the Book of Acts, it came as a flame to bring light to the world. This flame indwelled the believers and gave them knowledge and power to speak the truth of the gospel and perform miracles. It was a time of revelation of God and his love.

The Book of Acts gives us glimpses of miraculous encounters and a concise telling of how the gospel was spread throughout the lands. But, to me these events are small bright flames that seem to burn in a dark world full of persecution, martyrdom and natural perils. It is a testament to the true power of the Spirit that the truth of the gospel flourished and spread despite all the obstacles and continues to this day.

THE PROMISE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Diane Fowler | Not for sale

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Fabric & Embroidery Thread on Round Canvas Frame

Acts 1:4-8

I didn’t realize I received the Holy Spirit until I noticed I could not get enough of the Word of God. The Holy Spirit gives us His power to share his Word with the whole world. This feeling just comes. You live it, speak it, share it. The scriptures say the Word of God is living and active and this piece represents that.

TONGUES OF FIRE

KathiAnne Overpeck | Not for sale

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Acrylic & Joint Compound, Twig and India Ink on Canvas, 16X20

Acts 2

The Holy Spirit still gives believers boldness and the right words to testify about Jesus!

WHAT REMAINS

Azalia Molina | $150.00

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Linocut Triptych, 6”x12” (6”x4” ea.)

Acts 5:1–42

Each vessel reflects a stage in the transformation of the early church: purged by holy fire, strengthened through suffering, and filled by the Holy Spirit. The center vessel, repaired with gold in the style of kintsugi, symbolizes the present, a community made whole not by avoiding hardship, but by persevering through it.

These vessels remind us that God does not require perfection, only honesty and surrender.

WORD FROM JERUSALEM...JESUS TRANSCENDS BORDERS

Annie Winkler | $150.00

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Original Acrylic, 24” x 18”

Acts 1:8, Acts 2:5-11

In the Book of Acts, we see Jerusalem’s central role as the geographic and spiritual starting point for Christianity. For this reason, I painted Jerusalem at the base of the canvas. Using acrylics in whites, grays, and browns for the sturdy stone walls, whitewashed buildings, and golden metallic domed rooftops, Jerusalem stands as both origin and anchor of the early church. From this city, the knowledge and worship of Jesus has radiated outward, across borders and cultures, in many languages throughout the world. I chose to capture this outpouring of the Holy Spirit by stenciling our world with the name of Jesus written in various languages – each script and sound an affirmation from Acts 2:5-11, that “every nation under heaven” hears the mighty works of our God.

DETERMINED FEET OF FAITH

Howard Thompson | Not for sale

Original Photograph

In Acts 3, a lame man expected gold or silver from Peter but by faith he walked, a greater gift. We come into this world with clean, wet feet.  We travel through a lot of muck, mud and mire as life happens. As one of my patients told me, “If feet could only tell a story you would be amazed, saddened and maybe even frightened.” Our feet may be deformed or give pain BUT He is walking with us. One step at a time. One minute at a time. We have to believe He is there.  We move closer to Him, accepting the things that we cannot change. We know someday we will meet Him face to face – if we continue walking on our poor, sad feet with faith.  

DOME

Jennifer Baugh | $250.00

Colored Pencils and Color Shifting Ink on Paper

This drawing was made using a plastic card and a penny as stencils. It represents the dome of the Arkansas State Capitol rotunda. The vibrant colors symbolize the diversity of people around the world, with the central globes representing various continents. 

The word “dome,” from the Greek and Latin domus, originally meant “house.” Until the Renaissance, it specifically referred to the house of God. God’s house is open to all. He invites us to join Him – not just from one nation, but from every country, near and far. 

Beneath one dome, we’re called to come together – an invitation into communion, community, and connection. It’s a chance to share life with others and extend God’s grace along the way, as the early church did in Acts 2. 

God invites us into His house, bringing our struggles and differences with us. We’re welcomed just as we are. Do you feel free to accept that invitation as you are? Do you believe others are welcome just as they are, too? 

NEW COVENANT

Kathleen Woolsey | $320.00

Mixed Media on Canvas

This painting explores some of the profound shifts in spiritual identity and relationship with God occurring in the first century AD, following the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. At its heart are two central figures: an armored warrior, representing the new Gentile believer, and the Holy Spirit, depicted as a fiery dove – a symbol of divine presence, power, and purity. 

In the Old Testament, God’s presence was veiled and distant, separated from humanity by sin. Christ’s sacrifice tore that veil just as the clouds here are torn open to reveal the heavens. No longer confined to earthly temples or intermediaries, the Spirit of God now dwells within every believer. This transformation is not only theological – it is deeply personal, filling the faithful with purpose, strength, and guidance. 

The warrior dressed in battle gear ready to confront darkness is empowered and led by the indwelling Holy Spirit. He is a living testimony to the new covenant – a call to spiritual battle not with violence, but with salvation, truth, righteousness, peace, faith and God’s word. 

NEW LIFE

Allison Wisdom | Not for sale

Gouache Paint on Canvas

In this piece, I explored the Holy Spirit through the symbolic imagery of a dove – a traditional representation of purity, peace, and new beginnings. I chose to depict only the outline of the dove to reflect the invisible nature of the Holy Spirit, who cannot be seen but is deeply present. The light emanating from the form reflects the gentle yet powerful presence of the Spirit, illuminating our lives and making us new. 

POURED OUT.

Michelle Jordan | $1,000.00

Watercolor

And when they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brothers before the city authorities, shouting, “These men who have turned the world upside down have come here also…”  Acts 17:6 (ESV)  

But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.  2 Corinthians 4:7 (ESV) 

 The reflection of Rome represents a new kingdom and authority, one full of life and beauty purchased by Jesus on the cross. 

 The fragile clay jar represents Christians who are mortal and vulnerable, yet hold the powerful Spirit of God within them being poured out into the world. 

THE GIFT: PENTECOST -- HEARTS ON FIRE

Kristi Randall | Not for sale

Acrylic Ink on Paper

After reading Acts, an image immediately came to my mind: in the centermost circle is the word Pentecost, and diluted yellow and red acrylic ink depicts the visible flames that settled on each believer, enabling them to spread the Gospel. The radiating circles represent time and distance as the Gospel is spread. The ink “flames,” representing the Holy Spirit, also radiate out further through time and distance. 

The word “scattered” is on the outermost circle to show that because the Holy Spirit empowered believers to spread the gospel, persecution took place and believers were scattered. Today, through much time and distance, the Gospel has been shared throughout most of the world. 

THE GIFT: PENTECOST -- HEARTS ON FIRE

Kristi Randall | Not for sale

Poem

The gift that the Father provided on Pentecost is fulfillment of prophecy regarding the outpouring of the Holy Spirit as described in the Old Testament. Pentecost also marks the start of the New Covenant, where God’s spirit dwells within believers and equips them to live out His will. He is Counselor, Guide. 

Pentecost is considered the Birth of the Church. Some words that were repeated and that stood out to me in Acts are power, boldness, miracles, sharing, preached, healed, repented, believed, baptized. None of those would have been possible without the gift of the Holy Spirit.