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Arts for Relief and Missions seeks to use the arts and music for evangelism and ministry in the U.S. and abroad, and equip believers as ambassadors by building Christian character in the light of God's truth. This work is supported by the prayers and partnership of
God's people. We are a tax-exempt 501c3 charitable organization.
Donations to our work are deductible according to IRS guidelines.
OUR HISTORY
Founded in 1993, ARM is an association of Christians in music and the arts, working in the market place in their field of expertise or serving in ministry in that capacity, as in the cases of ministers of music and worship leaders of associated churches. |
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Centuries ago visual art was used to bring people into the presence of the Lord for worship. A famous early 15th century altarpiece was commissioned by monks with one request - that the artist would paint it in such a way that those in their care dying from the plague and syphilis would be healed when they saw it. Before new patients were even washed, they were taken to the altar to see how the Lord, who suffered and died for them, also understood their own suffering. The 15th-century monastery in Isenheim, Germany, the home of the famous Isenheim Altar became known as a place where miraculous healing occurred. Still today, the Lord is able to use the arts in ways that we have not ever thought possible. In these last days we see our world going through frightening deterioration and constant changes. We know we need fresh and vibrant ways to reach people with the message of our God who never changes. |
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To Orphans
In Russia today there are an estimated 650,000 children living in state-run orphanages and another 1.2 million orphans and abandoned children living in the cold streets, under manhole covers and in sewers, forests, or wherever they can find shelter against the elements.
ARM has been involved in raising assistance for the hurting children of Russia to help give them food, shelter and other consistent care. We are a founding member of the CoMission for Children at Risk International, an action-based coalition of western organizations who continue to bring real assistance to orphaned children. (Go to the Orphan Ministries Page)
New Work in Rwanda
We are in the planning stages for new work to bring assistance to 500 churches in the African nation of Rwanda. The pastors of these churches have asked for Biblical Counseling training to bring God's Word of forgiveness, healing and reconcilliation to the people of Rwanda who survived the recent holocaust. Many of the perpetrators of the horrific crimes live in the same communities and attend church with the families of their victims. Only God can do such a miracle of reconcilliation and bring healing to such broken lives.
Our Ministry in Missions...
Evangelism
A Picture of Christ. . .Opening receptions of touring exhibitions are used as evangelistic outreach with musician teams to reach people who often have no other contact with the Gospel but have a passion for the arts. A Vision for the World. . .The arts promote missions by essentially bringing viewers into the mission field with powerful visual images. By using art forms devoted to God's purposes, our hearts may be touched with the passion of God's heart: the Great Commission of our Lord Jesus Christ. An Understanding of the Word...Throughout the first part of the Bible known as the Old Testament there is a constant pointing forward to a Messiah. Jesus often referred back to Old Testament narratives such as the story of Jonah to describe Himself. Paintings may be depictions of Old Testament narratives that link with "types" or symbols of Jesus, the coming Messiah. Paintings may also bring deeper understanding and interaction with God's Word. |
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Worship
Large paintings executed live and on-site before audiences give powerful visual impact during messages in word or during worship in song. We have combined worship with painting for specially designed concert events for Good Friday and other church Holy Days. ARM also consists of many associated ministers of music and arts who are involved in concert ministry for worship and also evangelism.We have been involved in weekly worship concerts and other contemporary music ministries that have resulted in thousands of people giving their hearts to God. DiscipleshipOur practical, biblically-based seminars in the United States and Europe focus on expository preaching and character-building of people called to arts and music ministries. For information more about our discipleship work, please visit the CAMMA link. ARM board members bring years of experience in biblically-based teaching and preaching, as well as professional music and arts-related ministries. We would look forward to hearing from you. |