Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and He shall direct thy path. Prov. 3:5-6
I’ve been holding off for some time writing this post as until now, the timing did not seem right. The Lord has brought me through the pruning process and I now feel as though I am ready to bear new and better fruit.
For 21 years, I’ve owned/operated a small company called Heaven Sent Designs. I designed and manufactured worship banners and costumes for Church passion plays. Along with a few employees and one very loyal and helpful husband, we were able to help thousands of churches across the US and in 15 countries with their special programs and with bringing art into the worship facility. My dream when I started was small but God had much bigger plans for me. I can never list all the wonderful experiences I enjoyed because of this ministry, nor could I ever give credit to all the people who helped me along the way with ideas, accountability, inspiration and hands on assistance. There have been several who had the ability to “open doors” of opportunity for me which ultimately grew our influence in this area of church life and worship. The work has been challenging beyond my wildest expectations but fulfilling as I’ve seen over and over God’s mighty hand of provision, protection and blessing.
In recent years, we’ve seen vast changes in worship styles and focus in our churches. Trying to fit the resources and abilities of the church to minister to those who need it and still fulfill the great commission has been often a trial and error process. Some churches seem to get it right quickly while other struggle. Our world is changing so fast and along with that, our physical earth is groaning. Natural disasters are frequent and it is the church who always steps up to help people get back on their feet. Along with the changes in governmental leadership, economics, and culture, there seems to be less and less interest and desire to use the products I’ve been producing over the past years. This is not to say I’m quitting…..this is to say, that I have come to the realization I must change and adapt. A friend once told me that I needed to let the Lord show me how I could reach the most people in the most effective way with the time I had for the cause of Christ. For today and onward, I am going back to my roots which will enable me to have a more personal involvement into the lives of individuals. Where as I will not be mass producing products, I will now work on projects that require custom techniques and an individual approach. So whether it be sewing a few bridesmaids dresses, making music folders for a choir, sewing a backdrop, creating special character costumes, or making specialty items that will help a new mother care for her baby, I am looking forward to seeing how God will use my talents, resources and abilities in the coming days and weeks. I have made many wonderful friends because of God using me in this capacity in the past and am excited about this place He has led me to for this time in my life. I will be developing a shop on Etsy and also premiering new products on this site so bookmark this page and check in often. Heaven Sent Designs is going to better than ever before and we are very excited about what God is going to do with the new format.
