Facing The Future Exhibit in Carrboro
by Nathan Clendenin on August 4th, 2008
After a good running at the Chapel Hill Bible Church, the Facing the Future exhibit has moved to Padgett Station in Carrboro. The deep red walls inside make a really nice backdrop for the prints; I am excited how it looks, and unlike most exhibits I’ve hung, it was a breeze.
A good friend Rachel Lillis has volunteered to be the curator of the exhibit and while Rebecca and I are in South Africa. She is currently in search of some new venues starting in November.
Headed Back!
by Nathan Clendenin on May 23rd, 2008
We have great news to share. My wife and I are headed back to sub-saharan Africa for a year! We’re going as part of a team of interns with the organization Africa Revolution. Our friend and co-conspirator for the Saturday Night Soul event, Will Brown, is on the team. And the the other two are the Africa Revolution founders Allan and Annie Greig. We’ve set up a new site for that trip called Mamelodi Stories, where we’ll share some of our experiences but also the stories of people we meet. It’ll be similar to HIV Stories, but not focused just on HIV/AIDS. We’re very excited and feel greatly blessed to be called to this endeavour. Join us on this new adventure!
Support for those suffering in Dallas, TX
by Nathan Clendenin on February 4th, 2008
Recently, a woman named Chastity Kirven contacted me through this blog – asking if I could mention a need that she is working to help out with in Dallas, TX. She is mentioned in this article, and there’s a portion of her email below as well. Please consider supporting Chastity’s fight for Food Pantry Program.
My story is simple. I read an article about the food pantry program losing it’s funding and the program keeps thousands of people alive every year. Some of those people where successful and after being diagnosed with HIV fell to poverty. They can’t afford the medicine and lost everything trying to stay alive! I decided to not only be sad about what I read but to do something about it.
I have no link to this except for being human and not wanting anyone to die or being hungry if I could help in some way. At some point in your life, you can complain that the world is a horrible place but at some point you have to take responsiblity if you have not done anything to make it better. That’s my story and why I am pushing to support this issue.
You can donate directly online to the to the resource center and I have enclosed the link below:
Support Chastity’s fight for Food Pantry Program
The donation amounts range from $15.00 to to $1000.00. After donating online, email the resorce center about your donation and you that you would like your donation to go to the food pantry program. Also, you can mail your donation to the Resouce Center: (Checks payable to Resource Center Dallas)
“Supporting Chastity’s fight for Food Pantry Program”
in care of Resorce Center Dallas
PO Box 190869
Dallas, TX 75219-086Thank you again for your help with this issue. We are saving lives! It’s that critical…
Chastity
Exhibition at the Chapel Hill Bible Church
by Nathan Clendenin on September 26th, 2007
It was over three years ago that I met pastor Vincent Nyathi at an AIDS in Africa panel discussion at the CHBC – when I told him what I was interested in doing for my thesis, he immediately invited me to Mamelodi. Now prints from the project that he helped me complete are going on display at the same church. It’s also going up in time for Carolina Hopefest as well as a group from Kenya arriving to lead worship at the church this Sunday. I don’t know how long it will be up, but hopefully it’ll stay for a month or so!
Smaller Exhibition for “Facing the Future”
by Nathan Clendenin on June 15th, 2007
I was asked by a good friend, Mary Katherine Tyson, to contribute work to a collaboration of artists showing this summer at Garden Salon in downtown Durham. The opening is tonight from 6-9 pm but the work will be up all summer.
INFO:
The Garden Salon. 111 ½ W. Parrish St.
Photography by Elizabeth Galecke, Nathan Clendenin, and Serena Boggs; Pastels by Elise Okrend; Fine Crafts
by the artists of Creative Juices.
Horizon Interactive Awards
by Nathan Clendenin on May 7th, 2007
HIV Stories recently won a silver medal in the Magazine/News Division of the Horizon Interactive Awards. Praise God for more exposure and recognition.
About the Horizon Interactive Awards
In its 6th year, the Horizon Interactive Awards was created to recognize excellence in interactive media production worldwide. Since 2001, the competition has received thousands of entries from 26 different countries and nearly all 50 US States. Each year, those entries are narrowed down to the best of the best to be recognized and promoted on and international stage for their excellence. For more information, visit www.horizoninteractiveawards.com.
Dangers Lurking
by Nathan Clendenin on February 13th, 2007
**UPDATE:
Vincent wrote me in an email today:
“…I can only say that the war is real. The enemy(satan) is trying not to lose his territory. People are flocking to the church. People which we never thought would identify themselves with the church are being saved, do you think that can please the enemy? Please pray for us we are now going to double our effort to serve our Lord more. YOU ARE BLESSED.”
**
If you’re one who believes in the power of prayer, please join in praying for Vincent and the new building. I’ve just learned from another minister in South Africa that Vincent and two American missionaries were mugged at gunpoint in the new building. I do not know more details at this point, except I assume that they are unharmed. Pray for:
1) Physical protection and safety
2) Spiritual cleansing of the grounds where the building is, and a wall of protection around it. That the place would truly be holy ground where thieves and robbers would not dare step foot, unless it is in repentance
3) For Vincent as he leads and ministers in a difficult place
“The enemy boasted,
‘I will pursue, I will overtake them.
I will divide the spoils;
I will gorge myself on them.
I will draw my sword
and my hand will destroy them.’
But you blew with your breath,
and the sea covered them.
They sank like lead
in the mighty waters.
“Who among the gods is like you, O LORD ?
Who is like you—
majestic in holiness,
awesome in glory,
working wonders?
You stretched out your right hand
and the earth swallowed them.
“In your unfailing love you will lead
the people you have redeemed.
In your strength you will guide them
to your holy dwelling.”
The Giving Continues
by Nathan Clendenin on January 21st, 2007
The Christmas Eve Blessing
The Chapel Hill Bible Church decided to dedicate their Christmas Eve offering to the Powerhouse. They received the largest Christmas Eve offering ever with almost $20,000 raised! Praise God and his people for pouring out generously. Read Vincent’s response:
“We received the good news yesterday. Gloria and I could not sleep because of the joy which flooded our hearts. We are still battling to find words to express our appreciation. It is like we are in a deep sleep enjoying a good dream. When we wake up we shall be able to respond appropriately to this huge help. I am sure you will be interested in getting the response from our leaders and church members as well as the progress of the building. We shall update you. PRAISE GOD FOR THE BIBLE CHURCH.” – Vincent Nyathi
New Powerhouse Church Building!
by Nathan Clendenin on November 30th, 2006
Vincent wrote me to say that they had their first meeting in their new building this Sunday (11/26/06)! Construction on it resumed immediately upon Vincent’s return to Mamelodi in November and is now complete (or very nearly so). Praise God for providing funds through the Saturday Night Soul event to pay for the building completion.
This photo was taken a few weeks ago, before construction was totally completed.
CPOY Silver Medal
by Nathan Clendenin on November 28th, 2006
HIV Stories received a silver medal 
in the 2006 College Photographer of the Year contest in the Individual Multimedia category.