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God remains faithful. Healing can begin here.
Disaster Blooms is an unhurried January winter-storm retreat for one woman or a gathering. Isaiah 40:28–31 centers God’s power and care for the weary, and Everlasting God offers a purposeful pause while we wait. Ephesians 6:10–18 brings the Armor of God into the patient repair; Joshua 3–4 remains an optional reflection.
Dried flowers leave their mark in clay. Use tweezers to lift them, then create a layered botanical plaster relief with enclosed drywall mesh strips and a suitable cast-in hanging support. While it sets, begin the teacup story and contained breaking. Return for a first glimpse of the relief, leave it supported to strengthen further, then patiently repair both the porcelain or ceramic cup and saucer with gold-accented seams.
Adults follow the complete making instructions themselves, with help optional. Eye protection, secure containment, safe sharp-piece handling, product directions, and full curing and drying remain essential. You may choose prepared pieces, observe, pray, write, or rest. Neither craft proves God caused harm to make someone useful. Visible seams remain part of the story; repair does not mean healing is complete.
YOUR DOWNLOAD INCLUDES BOTH PACKETS
Personal packet: Solo Devotional, Participant Reflection Workbook, and Creative Experiences and Preparation Guide. The slideshow is not included in the Personal Packet.
Group packet: Group Devotional, the same workbook and creative guide, Group Host Guide, and widescreen devotional slideshow PDF.
Each packet contains separate PDF files. The Creative Guide begins with portal access and a table of contents, followed by Setup & Get Ready, Making the Crafts, and Cleanup & Care. The internal At-Farm Facilitator Guide is not included.
The 20-page workbook welcomes private reflection and ends with lined journal pages. The Group Host Guide supports an ordinary host with preparation, supplies, setup, optional hospitality, troubleshooting, and cleanup. No pastoral training or timed schedule is required.
The cup and saucer begin a mission of transformation through the year. You are invited to return and discover what they become by December. Bringing your fully cured set back is optional; one retreat or many, you belong here. Keep a Scripture, prayer, trusted person, or small faithful response for another difficult day.
Finished ceramics are decorative only: no food, drinks, standing water, heat, or flame. Projects may need later collection for safe drying or curing, without a second class. Hosts and solo participants gather materials using the Creative Guide. Follow its instructions for the supplied products, or the manufacturer’s instructions if you choose other products.
Digital files only. Physical materials, optional supply kits, printed workbooks, and farm registration are separate. Choose your Bible translation and a song recording; full song lyrics and music recordings are not included. Product artwork is inspiration, not a photograph of shipped projects.
God remains faithful. Healing can begin here.
Disaster Blooms is an unhurried January winter-storm retreat for one woman or a gathering. Isaiah 40:28–31 centers God’s power and care for the weary, and Everlasting God offers a purposeful pause while we wait. Ephesians 6:10–18 brings the Armor of God into the patient repair; Joshua 3–4 remains an optional reflection.
Dried flowers leave their mark in clay. Use tweezers to lift them, then create a layered botanical plaster relief with enclosed drywall mesh strips and a suitable cast-in hanging support. While it sets, begin the teacup story and contained breaking. Return for a first glimpse of the relief, leave it supported to strengthen further, then patiently repair both the porcelain or ceramic cup and saucer with gold-accented seams.
Adults follow the complete making instructions themselves, with help optional. Eye protection, secure containment, safe sharp-piece handling, product directions, and full curing and drying remain essential. You may choose prepared pieces, observe, pray, write, or rest. Neither craft proves God caused harm to make someone useful. Visible seams remain part of the story; repair does not mean healing is complete.
YOUR DOWNLOAD INCLUDES BOTH PACKETS
Personal packet: Solo Devotional, Participant Reflection Workbook, and Creative Experiences and Preparation Guide. The slideshow is not included in the Personal Packet.
Group packet: Group Devotional, the same workbook and creative guide, Group Host Guide, and widescreen devotional slideshow PDF.
Each packet contains separate PDF files. The Creative Guide begins with portal access and a table of contents, followed by Setup & Get Ready, Making the Crafts, and Cleanup & Care. The internal At-Farm Facilitator Guide is not included.
The 20-page workbook welcomes private reflection and ends with lined journal pages. The Group Host Guide supports an ordinary host with preparation, supplies, setup, optional hospitality, troubleshooting, and cleanup. No pastoral training or timed schedule is required.
The cup and saucer begin a mission of transformation through the year. You are invited to return and discover what they become by December. Bringing your fully cured set back is optional; one retreat or many, you belong here. Keep a Scripture, prayer, trusted person, or small faithful response for another difficult day.
Finished ceramics are decorative only: no food, drinks, standing water, heat, or flame. Projects may need later collection for safe drying or curing, without a second class. Hosts and solo participants gather materials using the Creative Guide. Follow its instructions for the supplied products, or the manufacturer’s instructions if you choose other products.
Digital files only. Physical materials, optional supply kits, printed workbooks, and farm registration are separate. Choose your Bible translation and a song recording; full song lyrics and music recordings are not included. Product artwork is inspiration, not a photograph of shipped projects.
