This was just one of the workshops offered at this four-hour event.  Joyous laughter could be heard all over the facility as the Worship workshop began the second session in, most appropriately, worship.  Also offered during this session was a Theatre workshop called "Script Mining", a Vocal workshop that focused on the voice as an instrument and again the Artist Calling workshop entitled "And God Gave Apostles, Prophets, and, er…Artists?" The artists that attended each session were encouraged in their gifts through the workshops presented, fulfilling the prayer by Bob Hay from the beginning of the evening.  However, the best was yet to come as the final worship session began.  The session began with a video presentation of the Karitos Worship & Arts Conference and a free conference registration being drawn from those that had entered. Then, 1heart Praise band was joined by Karitos Worship Department Head, LeAnzar Stockley to lead the attendees through abandoned worship.  As the songs built upon one another and the beautiful tones of the oboe, played by Karitos Vice President Courtney Hay wafted up into Heaven, the Glory came down and revival began.  As the music softened, prayers were lifted into the sky as a sweet incense to our King.  Dancers Shontay Dickerson & Janean Starms ministered to the group, pouring out more and more worship to the already saturated crowd.  Praises were lifted again in song, this time reflecting on the hearts of the individuals.  As a paper mache heart was brought forth on a stand, made by Martinsville artists Abigail Farmen, a challenge was offered for the attendees to give their burdens to Christ. They were prompted to come forward with their needs, write what they were to give over on a small piece of paper and lay it at the feet of Jesus.  As people poured forward, the based of the stand was littered with tiny pieces of paper as people handed the weights holding them back over to God.  "I Surrender All" played sweetly in the background as people continued to come forward, handing over what troubled them.  As the evening drew to a close, a final prayer was offered by Co-Founder of 1heart Arts Ministries, Susannah Francis. She prayed that these seedling be nurtured and cared for, that they bring forth fruit that would be multiplied and that anyone that was called by God to attend the Karitos Worship & Arts Conference in July be provided what they needed. People slowly left the room, as fellowship and prayer continued. It seemed as if nobody wanted to leave the powerful presence that permeated the building. 

It is prayerfully being considered to have Karitos Indy again next year. If you are interested in being a part, please contact Susannah@1heartarts.org.