One of the biggest blessing of my life recently has been dancing with Talitha. If I haven't told you about Talitha yet, it is a part of a wonderful exciting conference for college age girls called Masterpiece. It is being held for the first time in College Station the last weekend in February. Driving to College Station each weekend for rehearsals has been a chore but my time in the car and the blessing of moving through the incredible choreography makes the gas guzzling worth it.
Way back in 2002 when God gave me the vision to start Chara, the performing arts being incorporated more in worship was one of my desires. I dreamed of the day where Chara would break down barriers in the College Station area dancing at places we never dreamed we would be allowed to go. Being a part of worship at churches and events and showing God's beauty through dance was something I was so passionate about and had faith that one day, after I was gone, those doors would be open. Masterpiece and Talitha is a part of that dream I had and I am so blessed to be able to be a part of it.
I feel that I have come full circle from 2002. Ironically, Masterpiece was created by Donna (Barker) Stewart who was my youth groups worship leader for a few years. I am also getting to dance with one of my dearest friends Steph, that I taught with but have never danced with, many current Chara members who have become dear friends, as well as former students who are now finishing school and getting married! It is a combination of some of the most special people from my days in College Station. I am so thankful for this experience and have faith that God is going to do amazing things in the heart of the young women He draws to this conference.
Can't wait to write about it after the event and post pictures!
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