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Church Gym Murals Go Viral for Fun Twist
29 Mar
Summary
- Church gym murals featuring 'Air Moses' and 'Pickleball Paul' went viral.
- Artist Chad Camp created the unique, faith-infused sports-themed artwork.
- The murals reflect the church's community mission and bring congregation joy.
A heartwarming display of faith and fun has captured widespread attention online. Murals at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Madison, Ala., featuring biblical figures reimagined in popular sports, have gone viral. The artwork includes "Air Moses" leaping with a basketball and "Pickleball Paul" enjoying the contemporary sport.
These unique paintings were created by Atlanta-based artist Chad Camp, who began with "Air Moses" around 2006. The "Pickleball Paul" mural was added about two years ago to represent the church's active community pickleball league. Pastor Brittany Dawkins-Camp shared that the murals were intended to be fun and iconic, reflecting the church's commitment to community engagement.
The church has embraced the viral moment, even playing the news clip during worship services. Pastor Dawkins-Camp expressed delight, stating that the attention highlights the church's community-focused mission. The joyful response to the murals demonstrates how art can connect with and uplift a congregation.
