Michigan—While many of us were still sleeping on that first Sun. of Michigan Camp Meeting, Chrystique Neibauer woke early to meet her goal for the day. Clare Church members were about to receive a wonderful surprise when they came to church the next Sabbath. She gathered her paints and palette and most importantly, she asked the Lord to guide her hand that day as she took on a most daunting task.

The Clare Church fellowship room would look a little different from then on. Months before, Neibauer was privately asked to paint a mural of "The Wedding Supper of the Lamb" at the church. Although the Lord has blessed her tremendously with artistic talent, dealing in sacred themes is the most challenging because she wants to portray the “Lord’s business” accurately.

So, in fear and trepidation, she put her hand to the wall and began to create a depiction of the supper table in Heaven. Neibauer said she sensed the Lord guiding her hand every second of every minute of the 14 hours it took that Sun. to paint the scene.

Despite her talent, she says she never would have been able to create such a striking image that brought many a church member to tears when they first laid eyes on it. The best part is that no matter where you sit in that fellowship room, it looks as if you are sitting at the head of the table.

This mural is a constant reminder to those who attend the Clare Church that they need to keep their eyes focused on Jesus and the preparations He has made for us in Heaven. So, if you feel like visiting, the doors at Clare are always open for guests. You can’t miss this beautiful painting; you’ll notice it as soon as you walk through the doors. And when you join us for fellowship after church, we promise we will seat you at the head of the table.

Mellissa Hoffman, Clare Church correspondent