Modern Worship

The talents of artisan Chuck Lillis of Lillis Painting & Decorating in Marion, IA were sought by Pastor Jay Eberly. “The pastor and his team asked lots of questions to make sure that I could handle the critical detail work since the television cameras are not forgiving,” said Chuck. The pastor knew the look he wanted. The phrase “Mediterranean classic elegance” was the guiding concept for Chuck to use wood graining, marbling, and crackle techniques to warm up the pure white altar setting to a reverent house of worship.

The pulpit is subdued among the majestic features including the dramatic marble arch sitting atop four plaster columns. The fluted columns, with Roman Ionic capitals, that defined the expansive 60 foot wide stage were veined to mimic classic white marble. “They wanted a very subtle classic look to not distract from the speaker or singer,” adds Chuck. The columns were treated with Setcoat®, and glazed with FauxCreme® and colorants, and to preserve the results of Chuck’s extensive labor, topped with C-500™ Urethane.....   

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