Called from the Waters
- Sermon By: Pastor Lisa Schrott
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The picture below is of original artwork by PCO member Nina Roya and referenced in Pastor Lisa’s sermon on February 1. Nina’s picture won first prize in her age category in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan’s 2025 art contest. Nina was recognized at the Commission’s Day of Celebration at the Lansing Center last month. Nina’s essay is below the picture.
Liberty and Justice
In my piece, I wanted to paint a collage to embody the theme of the MLK art contest, because real life and justice is messy, complicated, and layered. The way I made the collage felt more connected—messy but connected, just like life.
I added chains of paper dolls because it reminded me that we are all connected even amongst our differences and how that makes us stronger—yet those connections can become weak if we become apathetic.
The Human Rights Campaign symbol of the yellow equal sign inside a blue square signifies equality for all. In the same way, I added the Statue of Liberty because it combines liberty and justice and put it next to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., to emphasize his dream that everyone should be treated as equals.
Nina Roya
2025 MLK Art Contest Winner
6th- 8th grade