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.

It’s time for creatives to get serious about Godly character as they are about their art form. Many creatives put much more thought into the technical aspects of their craft than into their personal commitment to God. Many have a vision as to how they want their music to sound, art to look, creative endeavor to go, but have no real vision how to press in deeper to the things of God. This shouldn’t be. Hours and hours are spent finding new music, going to shows, art openings, movies, to study the industry greats, but somehow a lack of motivation sets in for prayer, bible study, and gathering to discuss Jesus Christ. Being a creative myself, I understand the draw of industry performances and whatnot, but we cannot be wooed away from our first love by it.

Our God is longing for us to sit before him (luke 10:38-42), meditating, confessing, casting cares, interacting with the living God and coming to know him (John 17:3). We must be willing to recognize when our creative interests are becoming idols that consume much of our time.

In his book, “How Saved are We?”, Dr. Michael Brown says this,
“We spend hours watching TV and movies but minutes watching in prayer”
” We are hungry for sports, but have little taste for the scriptures”

What good is it for us to excel in our creative talents but have a calloused heart toward God. What will it profit us to be exalted for our talents but have nothing to say. We need the burning words of Jesus on our lips! We need a flaming heart of compassion for our generation! Spending quiet, intimate time with our God, beholding his face is essential to a life with Him. I urge you to become a genuine, diligent seeker of Christ before the diligent study of your craft. (Mat 6:33) But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Scott Howe
evoke ministries