Annual Conference logo proclaims the power of God.

By Becky Goldstein

While reading over the theme concept for the 2007 Annual Conference, "Proclaim the Power of God" (Psalm 68:34-35), I came upon a few words that really stood out for me. I pondered those words for my design concept.

To me, words are like paintings that lend themselves to a person’s own personal interpretation. Words are like paintings that are in the process of completion. The painting begins to have meaning when the minds’ eye takes the spoken word, adds a splash of color, and before long the painting begins to have meaning. The light that shines within is revealed to those who truly see and listen.

The words that were a part of my thought process for the design were "together," "inclusion," "prayer," and "telling." From these words I formed the 2007 Annual Conference logo.

The 2007 logo embraces a world where boundaries are disappearing (inclusion). The Holy Spirit is alive within the descending dove and the vibrant flame that brings the gift of faith in Jesus (cross) to everyone everywhere (green leaf). The Holy Spirit (flame) is continually cleansing and sanctifying, while letting us know that He is always with us and ever will be, because life in Him is eternal.

The 2007 logo is displayed at the center of the Annual Conference home page: view it online at www.brethren.org/ac.

--Becky Goldstein of Boise, Idaho, designed the logo for the 2007 Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren.

For this statement in Spanish, and the Spanish version of the logo, go to www.brethren.org/genbd/newsline/2006/dec1206.htm. Para ver la traducción en español de este artículo, "El Logo de la Conferencia Anual Proclama El Poder de Dios," vaya a www.brethren.org/genbd/newsline/2006/dec1206.htm.

Source: 1/3/2007 Newsline