When I was church secretary at First Presbyterian Church in Missoula, MT I wanted to create something for the empty office walls. That was the only part of the job I didn’t like, the walls. It is a church full of love and acceptance. Being a part of this church and congregation was a blessing that will be with me for the rest of my life. A church that truly walks in the Word. Before I left the job for traveling opportunities I promised (mostly to myself) to paint the last supper for the office wall. So, almost two years later I delivered the oil painting to my friends at FPC.

“The Last Supper” by Jacopo Bassano (circa 1546) is the painting I studied and stared at for hours before lifting a brush and squeezing paint onto my pallet. I simply love the emotion and movement in the painting. The feelings I wanted to capture were of sadness, confusion and love. Pure love. When painting this piece I kept the apostles eyes closed because I think, like them, our faith is still looking for evidence. Which is not faith at all. From John 13:36 – Simon Peter said to Him, “Lord, where are You going?” Jesus answered, “Where I go, you cannot follow Me now; but you will follow later.” Peter said to Him, “Lord, why can I not follow You right now? I will lay down my life for You.” Jesus answered, “Will you lay down your life for Me? Truly, truly, I say to you, a rooster will not crow until you deny Me three times.

The face of Christ illustrates the trinity: His Father in Heaven, He is the Son, and the gift of the Holy Spirit.