Evoke 365 at Fall Fiesta!

The Evoke team participated in Orlando’s Fall Fiesta in the Park, a semi-annual art show that fills Lake Eola Park with thousands of people. The park and barricaded surrounding streets are filled with tents full of artwork, food venders, businesses and all types of fun activities. Evoke “365″ rented a booth space displaying hundreds of art pieces as part of a year long project. Our purpose was to bring the life of Jesus and a demonstration of the Gospel to a mostly non-spiritual environment.

The ‘art blocks’ as we call them, are part of a daily ‘visual devotion’ having mostly stories and messages about the artists personal walk with Jesus Christ. We had a chance to share with many people our personal testimonies and different stories behind the artwork about the reality of Jesus Christ in our lives.

Evoke also partnered with Arrow Ministries who had a booth right next to us. They offered Prayer, Dream Interpretation and Prophetic Words. Many people stopped by their tent, hungry for the supernatural and a real encounter with God. Some were encouraged, some were amazed, some rededicated their hearts to Jesus, and some found faith for the very first time. People are hungry for something real; and when people are hungry Jesus shows up. Evoke also had one hour on the amphitheater stage. Poet Shawn Welcome shared his inspirational poetry spitting Christ in every breath. (FB/Shawn Welcome)

Not only did we share and pray with people from the booth, but our team, headed by Eric Gilmour of Agony Press, walked the park praying for the sick and preaching the Gospel. Some were healed, some were saved and some were very offended. We praise God for those who’s lives were forever changed and pray the others will soon encounter the real love of Jesus Christ.

The Soul Movement break-dancers also took the stage entertaining the crowd with their energetic, uplifting performance. Look for their next event, “Full Blown Soul 2″ this April 2011.

We are the salt and light of the world, not the salt of the church. Salt does not add flavor to the food as long it is kept in the shakers. We MUST get out and about, sprinkling life on all those who need it and are walking in darkness. We will continue to be present at festivals, events and street corners to proclaim, and demonstrate, the saving power of Jesus Christ to our generation until they have all come in. Thanks to all those who participated and supported this ministry.