Do Justice, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with your God” - Micah 6:8

A Benefit for the Christian Cultural Development Foundation

Also Featuring art by Malang and Wendy Regalado.

Soft Opening:
Thursday September 21, 6pm

Closing Reception:
Sunday September 24, 3-7pm

These French-loom tapestries are taken from two Mark C. Merrill paintings featuring the Philippine Phalaenopsis Orchid. The age-old art of tapestry weaving is brought to life with these new fine tapestries.

Robin Haines Merrill will be present at the show. Mark and the children are in the States.

Wendy Regalado's lamps are made with handmade paper which is an economic development project of CCDF's "Mission Gifts". Each lamp is a unique art piece.

Do Justice, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with your God” - Micah 6:8

YOU'RE INVITED TO OUR SUMMER OPEN HOUSE
Saturday July 8, 2006

Book Signing:  “I live among the Angels”, a small paperback book, hot off the press- featuring paintings by Mark Merrill and a poem written by a martyred missionary from the Philippines during WWII.

Mission Gifts:  Summer Sale! See the latest jewelry line from Thailand, made from women leaving prostitution.

Upper Room Art Gallery:  Mark Merrill's "May Flowers" show is on display--see the new Tapestries!

Meet the World Travelers and see their audio-visual presentations: 
Steve & Rachel Morris, Artist-Missionaries, just returned from Morocco/Spain; They hosted a summer team of students from Palm Beach Atlantic University and will be returning to Morocco soon. Robin Merrill will be leaving for the Philippines from July 13- August 25. Pastor Tony & Kent just returned from visiting Holy sites in the Greek islands.

All sales proceeds will enable more purchases to be made from the economic development projects in the Philippines.

Join us for our only gathering of the Summer!  "Long time no see!"

RSVP if you can:  954-828-1505

Do Justice, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with your God” - Micah 6:8

Enjoy a bounty of creation at a gallery filled with gorgeous blooms! Mark C. Merrill's epiphany of flowers, in oil painting, prints and new tapestries will be on display throughout the months of May and June. Don't miss it! Call for hours or appointment. 954.828.1505

Do Justice, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with your God” - Micah 6:8

Monday, April 10, CCDF will host Patricia Green, to speak about international human trafficking, prostitution, child sex workers, slave trade and sexual exploitation. Patricia is a consultant and advocate on these issues and travels worldwide speaking and promoting awareness and action. Join us--Venue: First Evangelical Lutheran Church, downtown Ft. Lauderdale. 6-7 pm, complimentary snacks, open gallery tour and gift shop. 7-9 pm Lecture. 9-10pm Fireside Chat: Q&A with Patricia at the cottage/Mission Gifts. Don’t miss it! (Free event) Read more about Patricia Green here.

Don’t Miss the Show at the Upper Room Art Gallery

Mark Merrill’s show of paintings has been extended thru April, and not to be missed! A true retrospective of his oil paintings, featuring various styles and subject matters. Classic landscape miniatures, portraits from his world travels, and of course, ORCHIDS. Prices range from $20 for art poster prints to $17,000 for large, original oils. All proceeds benefit the work of CCDF, and the ART + POVERTY projects. Please call for gallery hours or to set an appointment. Visit the Upper Room Art Gallery online at www.upperroomart-gallery.com.