Potluck Crumbs

Offering spiritual enrichment through Rhyme, Music, Art.

Biography
Potluck Crumbs is an arts and spirituality service created by Rick McVicar.
Rick is a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) minister living in Mansfield, Ohio. Rick has experience as a newspaper reporter, book author and editor. He has also worked for the Disciples of Christ Historical Society.
His hobbies have been in the arts, such as music, poetry, digital art and animation.
Rick is currently taking a class in African American Literature at The Ohio State 
University in Mansfield.
He holds a B.A. degree from Ohio Northern University and a M.Div. degree from Vanderbilt University. 
Mission
Potluck Crumbs' Mission is to:
1. Share the good news of grace, hope and joy brought by Jesus Christ.
2. Provide healing through music at the Prayground of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Mansfield, Ohio, 200 W. Third St.
3. Counter a message of fear and danger.
Biblical basis for Potluck Crumbs
Luke 14:15-24, NRSV. “Blessed is anyone who will eat bread in the Kingdom of God!”
So begins Jesus’ parable of the Great Banquet. Members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) should be well familiar with this parable, as Disciples churches are known for their lavish potluck dinners. The tradition has passed down its brand of  faith through the breaking of bread and the sharing of green bean casseroles.
The parable describes a wealthy man who wants to host a feast for all his powerful and rich friends. To his dismay, they all give excuses for not making it to his dinner. Does that end the man’s dinner plans? Oh, no, not at all. The wealthy man turns around and sends invitations to the poor, blind and disabled. The banquet hall is filled.
Jesus wants a full house in the Kingdom of God. He needs people to go out into the streets, crowds and marketplaces to invite all kinds of people to eat with him.
That is the sole purpose and mission of Potluck Crumbs.


Services

Worship Video

A 15-minute worship using digital art, poetry, animation, trance music and brief sermons. Services follow the lectionary. Price $125

Social Media Reels

Create reels with a combination of photos from your church and my graphic art. I will add audio with a rhyme based on information you provide. Prices: $50 for 15-30 second reel tailored to your congregation. $25 for generic reel that can be used by several churches.

Bible Poems

Create biblically based poetry for social media, bulletins or newsletters Six to eight lines, with art $2o. Six to eight lines, stand alone, $10.

Writing Coach

I'll be glad to help you tweak your spiritual writings, whether short stories, poems or memoirs. Available over Zoom. Price: $20 per hour.

Portfolio

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    Rainy Winter

    A music reel with original violin and synthesizer composition. Animation created with the use of Adobe Character Animator. Link goes to worship video on YouTube.

    Replenish Worship Service
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    Church Doors Opened

    A welcoming message for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Voice is from Fake You app. Link goes to worship service on YouTube.

    Replenish Worship Service
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    Just North UCC Pride

    A Pride promotion created for Just North United Church of Christ in Columbus, Ohio. Voice provided by Josh Clapp, member of Just North UCC. Link goes to worship service on YouTube.

    Replenish Worship Service

  • Grace Through Faith

    A poem proclaiming that God's grace far outshines God's judgment.

    Replenish Worship Service
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    The Light of the Cross

    Music video with biblically based poetry. Recorded songbirds, violin and synthesizer.

    Replenish Worship Service

Recipes

Trinity Vanilla Protein, Ice Cream and Fruit

Enjoy the Parent, Son and Holy Spirit on your taste buds with triple vanilla. Mix 2 tablespoons of vanilla flavored protein powder and 1 1/2 scoops of vanilla ice cream in an 11-oz. travel mug. Finish with vanilla almond milk. Tightly close mug and shake vigorously. Pour over a bowl of 1 sliced apple and 1 sliced peach.

Nicodemus Asparagus Spaghetti Sauce

If you want to be born again, this sauce will get you there. 4-6 stalks asparagus, cut into 1-in. long pieces. 2 14.5 oz. cans diced tomatoes. 1/2 cup diced fresh tomato. 1/4 cup chopped onion. 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar. 1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper. Mix all the ingredients together and cook on low-medium heat for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Clergy Obesity

Several studies can be found sounding the alarm over clergy obesity rates, which are higher than the general population. My recipes may help, as I have refrained from eating meat out of concern for the environment. You will find my recipes to be full of vegetables, both canned and fresh. Organic produce adds to the flavor.

Contact

  • Mansfield, Ohio, United States

Providing concerts Tuesday through Thursday mornings at the Prayground, two lots east of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 200 W. Third St. Also available for religious writing and video services.