ART = FOOD-4-KIDS

Posted by Scott on Mar 1, 2010 in Life | 1 comment

Amidst today’s political unrest and economic uncertainty, a movement is bubbling to the surface.  A shift in social consciousness is emerging. Every day this consciousness is gaining momentum.  It has no specific name, but it’s face is emerging everywhere.  Almost daily the media shares stories of the individual next door who is unselfishly making a difference in someone else’s life.  Whether these individuals are taking their cues from the likes of U2′s Bono, who was elevated from rocker to Knighthood, or they are divinely inspired.  Whatever the inspiration, these individuals are making a difference in peoples lives.

Local artist, William McKensie, is one of those individuals who has adopted this philosophy.  Bill, as he is known to his friends,  has watched his art move from  small local showings, to major galleries in New York and Toronto.  With a strong Christian faith, Bill openly shares his God inspired dream of using his talent to feed hungry children around the world.

As McKensie’s paintings have gained popularity among the art communities,  he contributes a major portion of each sale toward feeding children through Manna Worldwide.  Because of Bill’s heart for children, and the growing popularity of his art, there are 70 children in Honduras who are no longer hungry.  Each day these children are being fed because God gave one individual a talent, that he chose to use for His glory.  God has given Bill a big dream. His goal is to feed 250 children daily from the proceeds of his artwork.  With 70 children counted, he is well on his way to reaching that goal.

As a nation, we always rally to help when there is a natural disaster or catastrophe.  But what about the day to day heros?  We all have God given gifts and talents.  The question is, are we using those abilities to make this world a better place?

To view the art of William S. Mckensie:    http://wsmgallery.com