Irma Freeman says she’s painted all her life. She hasn’t always had time to do a lot of it — she raised four children and worked for Head Start for a while.
But over her 90 years of life she’s piled up some art, some “absolutely beautiful” art, according to Kim Douthit, director of children’s ministries and ministry assistant at York Bluff Baptist Church in Sheffield.
Freeman started talking to Douthit about what she might do with all those paintings. As the two talked, Douthit realized two important events would soon intersect — Freeman’s 90th birthday and the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering season.
‘Perfect time for party’
Douthit decided it was a perfect time for a party. And Freeman decided her 90th birthday celebration would be a great place to sell some of her paintings, with the proceeds going to the offering that supports missionaries through the International Mission Board.
“The Lord gave me the talent, so I just thought I would give it back to Him,” she said.
The party, held Nov. 20, raised $510 for the LMCO. Freeman’s paintings range from still life, to architecture, to trees and flowers.
“I’ve always enjoyed painting,” she said. “It’s a way I relax, and I still am painting now.”
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