Join us for Hope for the Holidays November 2024!
“The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.”
These words, excerpted from Psalm 126:1-3, is why we continue to support Presbyterian missionaries working abroad. Since 2009, proceeds from our Hope for the Holidays Fine Arts and Craft Fair has helped support many PCUSA mission co-workers.
We currently honor these mission co-workers:
Rev. Kurt Esslinger &Hyeyoung Lee in S.Korea,
Rev. Nadia Ayoub in Greece
Cathy Chang and Juan Lopez in the Philippines.
We give thanks to the Lord for his grace and blessings. We thank you for your support in making our mission “dream” a reality.
In grace and peace,
Pastor Chuck Goodman, Cal Piland, Debbie Turnbull, Kathy Sorensen
Co-Chairs for the 2024 Art Fair
These words, excerpted from Psalm 126:1-3, is why we continue to support Presbyterian missionaries working abroad. Since 2009, proceeds from our Hope for the Holidays Fine Arts and Craft Fair has helped support many PCUSA mission co-workers.
We currently honor these mission co-workers:
Rev. Kurt Esslinger &Hyeyoung Lee in S.Korea,
Rev. Nadia Ayoub in Greece
Cathy Chang and Juan Lopez in the Philippines.
We give thanks to the Lord for his grace and blessings. We thank you for your support in making our mission “dream” a reality.
In grace and peace,
Pastor Chuck Goodman, Cal Piland, Debbie Turnbull, Kathy Sorensen
Co-Chairs for the 2024 Art Fair
2024 Artists & Crafters
Artists exhibiting work this year include:
Marie Bukovic, Be Youtiful Jewelry
Kat Bremhorst, Shop Helgen (Jewelry)
Laura Camp, Simply Fair (fair-trade handcrafts)
Helen Derry, Helen’s Quilting
Tricia Hardway, Luna Argentum, jewelry
Carole Harp, The Quirky Quiller (paper creations)
Judy Hines, All Dolled Up & Sewing (doll clothes)
Laura Knox, LK Photography
Gloria Ludwig, gl Creations (fabric creations)
Linda Mattson-Novak, Sonchyenne Boutique(fiber, jewelry)
Bonnie Minett, Beads by Bonnie
Rick Mudd, Lone Duck Woodturning (turned wood creations)
Carolyn Owen Sommer, (watercolor, mixed media)
Karen Redenbaugh, Karen’s Artistic Touches (painted objects)
Laurie Rollet, Art by Laurie (mixed media creations)
Dave Ross, Visual Meditations (photography)
Tony Rubba, TONYRUBBAART (watercolors, pen, pencil)
John Seiz, Seiz Pottery
Jeannie Serra, Just For Fun Designs (mixed media creations)
Jody Smith, Jody’s Creations, Glass
Michelle “Micki” Smith, The Drawing Room(pen & ink)
Candy Stenemeyer, Watches & More
Naomi Tompkins, Naomi’s Soaps, Etc.
Don Triche (wood creations)
Kim Votsmier, Art4U (stained and fused glass)
Rich Zimmerman, Pottery by RZ
Don’t miss the opportunity to win one of the seven artists’ collections or one of the two pet baskets with our raffle.
You do NOT need to be present to win!
Proceeds from the Artists’Raffle Collections go to support our mission workers serving abroad.
Dog and cat baskets honor the late Jan Hedberg – those proceeds support the APL of Springfield.
Hope For The Holidays Fine Art & Crafts Fair is held within the Hope Presbyterian Church complex the first weekend of November on Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and on Sunday from noon to 4 pm.
Hope Presbyterian Church
2211 West Wabash Avenue
Springfield, IL 62704
http://www.hopeforspringfield.org/
217-546-6951
Please join us any Sunday for our service @ 9:30 AM or watch the service live @
https://www.facebook.com/iSPIHOPE
Marie Bukovic, Be Youtiful Jewelry
Kat Bremhorst, Shop Helgen (Jewelry)
Laura Camp, Simply Fair (fair-trade handcrafts)
Helen Derry, Helen’s Quilting
Tricia Hardway, Luna Argentum, jewelry
Carole Harp, The Quirky Quiller (paper creations)
Judy Hines, All Dolled Up & Sewing (doll clothes)
Laura Knox, LK Photography
Gloria Ludwig, gl Creations (fabric creations)
Linda Mattson-Novak, Sonchyenne Boutique(fiber, jewelry)
Bonnie Minett, Beads by Bonnie
Rick Mudd, Lone Duck Woodturning (turned wood creations)
Carolyn Owen Sommer, (watercolor, mixed media)
Karen Redenbaugh, Karen’s Artistic Touches (painted objects)
Laurie Rollet, Art by Laurie (mixed media creations)
Dave Ross, Visual Meditations (photography)
Tony Rubba, TONYRUBBAART (watercolors, pen, pencil)
John Seiz, Seiz Pottery
Jeannie Serra, Just For Fun Designs (mixed media creations)
Jody Smith, Jody’s Creations, Glass
Michelle “Micki” Smith, The Drawing Room(pen & ink)
Candy Stenemeyer, Watches & More
Naomi Tompkins, Naomi’s Soaps, Etc.
Don Triche (wood creations)
Kim Votsmier, Art4U (stained and fused glass)
Rich Zimmerman, Pottery by RZ
Don’t miss the opportunity to win one of the seven artists’ collections or one of the two pet baskets with our raffle.
You do NOT need to be present to win!
Proceeds from the Artists’Raffle Collections go to support our mission workers serving abroad.
Dog and cat baskets honor the late Jan Hedberg – those proceeds support the APL of Springfield.
Hope For The Holidays Fine Art & Crafts Fair is held within the Hope Presbyterian Church complex the first weekend of November on Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and on Sunday from noon to 4 pm.
Hope Presbyterian Church
2211 West Wabash Avenue
Springfield, IL 62704
http://www.hopeforspringfield.org/
217-546-6951
Please join us any Sunday for our service @ 9:30 AM or watch the service live @
https://www.facebook.com/iSPIHOPE
Where We Came From
It seemed like a dream, too good to be true. The Lord has done great things for us, and we rejoice!
These words paraphrased from Psalm 126: 1-3 describe the beginnings of our first Hope for the Holidays in 2009. Hope members prayed for a way to provide the needed financial support for three particular Presbyterian mission coworkers. Their work with women and children at risk tied in with our local mission efforts here. Prayers are powerful but funds would provide the tools our mission coworkers need to sustain their mission overseas.
Through specific prayer and asking the Lord for guidance, church member Kathy Sorensen was led to Jan Hedberg. Jan originated the Holiday in the Village Fine Craft Sale in 1992 at her home in Jerome. Years later, it was held at the Jerome Civic Center, then the Hoogland, and finally at the Knights of Columbus Hall, where she held her last show in 2008. Growing over sixteen years, her annual craft fair launched the holiday shopping season for many. Following this tradition, Hope for the Holidays is always the first weekend in November. As many fellow artists know, our creative gifts come from our Creator God. What better way to celebrate local creative talents than by offering them in our church building? Jan was enthusiastic and receptive, sharing her talent and resources with us and in essence giving us her blessing to “Just go for it!” Using her expertise, we put together our first event in less than two months! Nineteen artists, including Jan showing her pottery, made our show a success; giving us over $3,000 to support our overseas mission efforts in 2009. Since then, we have funded mission coworkers in Costa Rica, Cameroon, East Asia, South Sudan, Ukraine, the local APL and the L.A.M.B. Institute here in the U.S.
Jan was a true believer, a woman of faith, joy and laughter. I believe her spirit is with us as we continue to pray and follow God’s direction for future Hope for the Holidays. We are thankful that the Lord brought her to us along with the many artists we have come to know and welcome back each year. The art show continues to grow and change, providing more funds each year for our mission projects.
We give thanks to the Lord for his grace and blessings. We thank you for your support in making our mission ‘dream’ a reality.
These words paraphrased from Psalm 126: 1-3 describe the beginnings of our first Hope for the Holidays in 2009. Hope members prayed for a way to provide the needed financial support for three particular Presbyterian mission coworkers. Their work with women and children at risk tied in with our local mission efforts here. Prayers are powerful but funds would provide the tools our mission coworkers need to sustain their mission overseas.
Through specific prayer and asking the Lord for guidance, church member Kathy Sorensen was led to Jan Hedberg. Jan originated the Holiday in the Village Fine Craft Sale in 1992 at her home in Jerome. Years later, it was held at the Jerome Civic Center, then the Hoogland, and finally at the Knights of Columbus Hall, where she held her last show in 2008. Growing over sixteen years, her annual craft fair launched the holiday shopping season for many. Following this tradition, Hope for the Holidays is always the first weekend in November. As many fellow artists know, our creative gifts come from our Creator God. What better way to celebrate local creative talents than by offering them in our church building? Jan was enthusiastic and receptive, sharing her talent and resources with us and in essence giving us her blessing to “Just go for it!” Using her expertise, we put together our first event in less than two months! Nineteen artists, including Jan showing her pottery, made our show a success; giving us over $3,000 to support our overseas mission efforts in 2009. Since then, we have funded mission coworkers in Costa Rica, Cameroon, East Asia, South Sudan, Ukraine, the local APL and the L.A.M.B. Institute here in the U.S.
Jan was a true believer, a woman of faith, joy and laughter. I believe her spirit is with us as we continue to pray and follow God’s direction for future Hope for the Holidays. We are thankful that the Lord brought her to us along with the many artists we have come to know and welcome back each year. The art show continues to grow and change, providing more funds each year for our mission projects.
We give thanks to the Lord for his grace and blessings. We thank you for your support in making our mission ‘dream’ a reality.