| Convention 2011 |
| May 19-21, 2011 |
| RAFFLE PIECE WINNERS
China Painter’s Club Quilt – Winner: Sandy Gookin from Des Moines, IA Framed Morning Glory Tile painted and donated by Mary (Ashcroft) Seehagen – Winner: Deb Weller from Westside, IA Orchid Tray painted and donated by Alzora Zaremba – Winner: Madonna Mackin from Bettndorf, IA Pinecone Tray painted and donated by Andrew Orr - Winner: Yvonne Plambeck from Eldridge, IA Portrait painted and donated by Mariela Villasmil-Kaminski Winner: Carol Toft from Ames, IA Rose Vase painted and donated by Phyllis McElhinney – Winner: LeAnn Phillips from Knoxville, IL For photos of the raffle pieces, click here. |
| Museum Winners |
| 1st place Mary Reitmeier |
| Yoshiko Tanaka |
| Pearl Pedersen |
| Mary Ann Hoerstmann |
| Lorrie Bacon ** see credits and story below |
| Margaret Hougland |
| Paige Lukens-Gray |
| Judy Coventry |
| Youth Winners |
| Cole Kaufmann |
| Ellie VanRoekel, |
| **This Jesus portrait has been painted with permission from the original artist, Kerry J. Cannon, Mark’s father.
Crown of Thorns During my son’s second year at West Point in April 1983, he was hospitalized for several weeks as a result of a severe wrestling injury. Just before noon on Good Friday, the daily visit of the West Point Chaplain was a welcome relief. He reminded him of Christ’s pain and suffering, and of His ultimate gift to us. The Chaplain left, and he was alone again. He reached for his drawing pad and pencils. He began to draw. Four hours of intense effort slipped by in a moment. He felt his heart open, when suddenly he was staring into the eyes of Jesus Christ – eyes which he had drawn with his pencil, and which now drew him into their power of His love. Mark’s experience that day changed his life. We both pray that others will be blessed by His image, which Mark has been blessed by creating, and which I am privileged to distribute. Kerry J. Cannon, Mark’s father www.crownofthornsprints.com kjcannon@bigplanet.com 888-474-4995 |
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