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In California, 4-year-old Everlee is a young artist at work.

Praise for Overwhelming Reviews and Comments

I’m humbled by all the reviews, photos, and notes I’m receiving for Patches’ Biblical Coloring and Activity Books. Truly God is at work as Patches the Turtle shares Jesus with young and old.

When her grandmother’s Christmas gift included Patches’ Farmland Adventures, 4-year-old Everlee was ready to color! Beautiful job! Thank you, Grandmother, for sharing this picture with us.

Patches’ books are not Just for Children.

A woman in St. Louis writes: “I was given Patches’ Farmland Adventures and coloring pencils by a friend. She knew I needed some activity while being homebound all winter. In fact, the added Scriptures were just what the doctor ordered!”

WebMD lists some amazing reasons we should all color; click here.

Some time ago, I mailed a copy to an elderly friend who was losing a long battle with lung cancer. Her hobbies of crocheting, reading, and working in her church were now impossible tasks. I learned just today from her daughter how much the book meant. The large print and short stories encouraged her to read, and since she could hold colored pencils easily, working on the pictures was great therapy.

Nursing Homes and Extended Care Facilities

One person bought ten books to give to residents in a local nursing home. What joy to hear from some of them and to see their work. Many residents, men and women, are lonely and need something to occupy their minds.

Mayo Health Clinic agrees with Patches; we all should color! Click here

Please, please pray with me.

As books go out to individuals, children’s Bible classes and groups, and families across our land, I pray God will use each of them to touch hearts and change lives.

Lost and unchurched families and individuals can meet Jesus.

Only God can put together the words that touch hearts. On every page, Patches shares Scripture and encourages the reader/artist to think about God’s perfect design for them. Click here to see all of my books.

Thank you for allowing me to share my praises with you today.

Hugs,

Let me hear from you. Who do you know that could use some encouragement?

help a child enter Patches' farm and country art contest

Help a child enter Patches’ farm and country art contest.

Entries are coming in from from young artists to high schoolers. Do you have a neighbor, school friend, or family member that likes to draw?

Drawings can be very simple.

A child may decide to simply draw an animal, plant or some farm item. This will be one very, very special book.

Keep in mind, these are pictures that will be in a book for others to color.

You can be a great encouragement to a child.

Who do you know that might enter with a little encouragement? Can you just imagine the joy of seeing their work in a book?

A panel of judges will select the winners.

After the children’s art contest winners are selected, I will “help Patches” write his comments and find an appropriate Bible verse for each drawing.

It is not too late to enter!

Entries must be postmarked by February 14; that is several weeks away. Click here to download the entry form.

Our judges will have a challenge to choose the best ones for Patches’ 2nd Biblical Coloring and Activity Book.

Remember, it is Patches Farmland Adventures, which includes scenery and single items. The book will also feature Curly Que BBQ so picnics and food and garden items would be a great item to draw.

In Book Two as in Book One, Patches’ main theme is to encourage children. Jesus loved the little children. It is our responsibility to help them feel that love as they grow into the persons God crated them to be.

Thank you for praying as we put this one together.

Thank you for caring enough to share with little ones you know. I look forward to this journey.

Hugs,

Click here for more information and a downloadable entry form. Thanks for passing it on!