Exhibition

   
  Curator's Statement
  Thumbnail Gallery
   
  Artists
  Lynn Chidwick
  Reuben Craft
  Brie Dodson
  Lorna L. Effler
  Erin McGee Ferrell
  Roger Hutchison
  C. Robin Janning
  Sr. Claire Joy
  Caroline Kramer
  Judith McManis
  Jan Neal
  Betsy Porter
  Carolyn Rhoads
  Suzanne Schleck
  Susan Tilt
   
  Copyright Statement
   
     
 

 
     
 

Lorna L. Effler
Harvestfield (Luke 10:2)

 
     
  Fields of green as far as the eye can see emphasize a narrow path of beautiful lilies, visually leading us to the mountains. Gazing upward, the clouds indicate this day is soon to end. Plentiful to harvest are fields of lentils where blue blossoms have developed into pods. The sea of lentils represents “the world”.

Planted in the middle are lilies, portraying the faithful believers of Jesus Christ in the world. These flowers are symbolic of rebirth and the “resurrection of Christ”. The death and resurrection of Christ allows for spiritual rebirth. Inviting His spirit to dwell in us makes us a new creation … with an eternal inheritance: treasures of Heaven, where thieves cannot steal, nor moths destroy.

Lilies shaped as trumpets, sound praise to the Lord. As we follow the path we notice the lilies are transformed into people. Washed by the blood of the Lamb these people are clothed in robes of white, signifying they are the righteousness of God. People have their arms raised in praise and worship, they are praying, preaching, teaching: proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ to the world. The path of the righteous leads to the majestic purple mountains, symbolic of God all-powerful! The path is narrow for many will choose not to follow … yet others are hungry for God.

The “spiritual” harvest is ready
though the workers are few. Every believer is called to this mission of proclamation. So let us not grow weary but endure, and pray for more laborers. For God does not desire that any should perish, but that all would repent and spend forever with Him … spread the Good News.
 
     
 

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  Lorna L. Effler is an award winning artist, and interpreter, who has exhibited her work throughout the United States. Originally from West Virginia, Lorna is an art graduate from the University of South Carolina. She earned her education credentials at the University of Florida. Currently, Lorna lives in Ocala, FL and teaches people of all ages in her studio and in public schools and higher education. "After asking God to reveal to me His desires for my artwork, He began to give me visions of paintings. Realizing that God had a definite purpose for my life, I started my journey on 'the road less traveled' and began my art ministry, Revelation Art." Lorna takes her art to churches and groups, sharing God's message and encouraging people in His promises. Her work is collected internationally and is available at her speaking engagements and through her website

Lorna Effler

Email:
Efflerart@aol.com
Web site:
www.revelationart.org
Parish: Grace Episcopal Church - Ocala, Florida
 
     
 

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