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MUSIC & ART



                                                                It would not be fair to end this article without mentioning
                                                                the one person without whom none of this would have
                                                                been possible. Dana, my wife, and the mother of our seven
                                                                children, has always been the inspiration, the cheerleader,
                                                                the always-believe-it-is-possible person, the seamstress,
                                                                the fearless promoter, and so much more. Without her
                                                                faith, courage, servant’s heart, and indomitable spirit, I feel
                                                                certain we could not have made it to this point. In fact, we
                                                                might not have made it off the ground!

                                                                Twenty-plus years of God’s faithfulness. It’s really
                                                                humbling when you sit where I do, watching the
                                                                panorama of perpetual challenges and corresponding
                                                                provisions. These words of Paul really hit home, “…not
                                                                that we are competent in ourselves to consider anything as
                                                                coming from ourselves, but our competence comes from
                                                                God.” (II Cor 3:5)

                                                                We are so, so grateful!




                                                    Senior Comments
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           CITA was a place where I built my community;
           I have met my lifelong friends there. I learned to   Christ in the Arts has helped me grow in
                                                                confidence as a dancer as well as a person. Though
           work hard to achieve my goals, while encouraging     I have had many challenges, CITA has taught me
           those around me to do the same. I experienced the    that God will still use me as an instrument for his
           love of Christ and was always encouraged to be       glory. (Proverbs 29:11-12)
           the best while enjoying every moment!

           – Brilee Brimberry                  ”                – Mark Bohn                         ”
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                                                               CITA has been a part of my life for as long as I can
             CITA has been a safe community, giving me
             support emotionally and helping me grow
                                                               love of Christ, including mine. I love the opportunity to
             spiritually. I have felt my confidence grow as    remember, and God has used it to impact lives with the
             well and have met lifelong friends who have       learn and overcome challenges, I love the community,
             encouraged me so much in my walk with the Lord!   but most of all I love that I get to worship God with
                                                               dance and share His love with others.


             – Emily Agee                        ”              – Hannah Bohn                       ”
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                                         CITA has been an incredible place for me to grow,
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                                         both in my character and in my walk with the Lord!

                                         – Brianna Fulkerson




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