The Mustard Seed Shares Seedsters’ Creativity and Gifts

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Creativity is at the heart of The Mustard Seed, a Christian community serving adults with developmental disabilities. Sara Gunter visited Studio 3 with examples of artwork created by the organization’s participants, known as Seedsters, that shoppers can purchase.

Seedsters take part in a ceramics art program and other art classes through The Mustard Seed’s day program. Their work can be found on one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces, as well as reproduced items ranging from stationery to makeup bags, according to the organization.

The Mustard Seed says its art program gives participants a way to express their creativity and contribute to their own support. Artwork and gifts are available online and at the organization’s gift shops in Brandon and Ridgeland.

More than an art program

The Mustard Seed says its mission is to meet the spiritual, physical, emotional and intellectual needs of adults with developmental disabilities through a Christian community and meaningful activities.

Along with its art program, the organization offers a weekday program with recreational, social and cultural activities. Its campus also includes two group homes, and its Bells of Faith handbell choir performs at community gatherings.

Where to shop

• Brandon: 1085 Luckney Road. The gift shop is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the second Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Ridgeland: 115 N. Wheatley Street. The gift shop is open Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and the first Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information about the organization, shopping, volunteering or donating, visit mustardseedms.org.

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