Gospel Clowns Sharing

One of the last things Jesus did with his disciples was to share of himself - His body, His blood and ultimately His life.  What follows below are ideas and routines that Christian clowns are sharing with others - their personal and professional offerings to God.

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Mar 11, 1998 21:39
Hi, my name is Geoff Turner but you may call me Hickory.
My E-mail address is gturner@capital.net.

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Please join me in prayer. Most Holy and Magnificent God, please touch the heart of all who read the ideas and routines on this page, so they may be inspired to share Your Word and Your Love with the world at large. Please Lord, use me - a humble clown - to bring smiles to the sad and comfort to the lonely. Please, help me to be your servant in this world. In Jesus' name I make this request, Amen.




Mar 11, 1998 21:57
Hi, my name is Geoff Turner but you may call me Hickory.
My E-mail address is gturner@capital.net .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Just a thought: Whenever possible, try to mix some good ol' fashioned clowning with your Gospel routines. The variety will keep them interested and your message will be better received. "Ring-Ring" is a classic that keeps 'em laughing, yet has a moral without being preachy.




Mar 11, 1998 22:01
Hi, my name is Geoff Turner but you may call me Hickory.
My E-mail address is gturner@capital.net .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
If you do "Gospel Magic" during your show, try closing with this: "I've done alot of magic tricks up here today, but they were only tricks. Things you can do yourself! But there was one who came before us, who did more than tricks, He performed miracles!! He made the blind see, the lame walk and even raised the dead back to life! That was how Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, revealed his Love for you and me."



Mar 13, 1998 18:03
Hi, my name is Pam Moody but you may call me Sparky.
My E-mail address is PMoody88@aol.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
We made a simple cross from white cardboard, approx. 4 ft. tall. We cut out many hearts from construction paper and wrote "I give my heart to Jesus" on each heart, placing a piece of adhesive on the back. Down the front of the cross I wrote JESUS in bright letters. I entered from the side, flying the cross around the sanctuary like a kid with a big airplane (keeping the side hidden with the writing on it). After playing with the airplane for a bit, I attempted to decide what else I could do with this "toy". I made several attempts at standing it on end...then on a side. Then I picked it up, assumed the position....and began to "Tango" with it across the front of the sanctuary. This led to a bit of line dancing, then disco and finally ballroom. Finally, I waltzed holding the cross close, down the center isle to the rear of the church. There 2 of our youngest clowns were sitting on the floor. I plopped the cross down as if I had given up on it's uses. The mood changed dramatically. Those 2 little clowns picked up that cross, like Jesus had carried it. Feeling the weight they literally "trudged" slowly up the center isle with somber faces. When they reached the front, 3 of our other clowns came out with baskets filled with hearts. We each theatrically paid personal tribute to the cross and stuck our heart upon the cross. The 2 littlest clowns continued to hold the cross with somber faces. One clown dismissed pew by pew, allowing everyone to come and retrieve their hearts from the other clowns baskets...and "give it to Jesus". Myself and another adult clown remained praying at the alter. Some would kneel with me and pray, many remained at the rail in silent prayer. During this time the church was dark with the exception of the front where the cross was. An accompanyist was playing "Jesus Loves Me" single keys during this entire time. When everyone had given their hearts, all of the clowns knelt before the cross together in prayer. As we raised up, we stretched our arms high over our heads to raise this cross to Jesus. The little clowns raised the cross as high as they could reach. They took the cross and exited out the side door. All of the clowns followed silently. It was a very powerful and moving skit! There was hardly a dry eye in the church, clowns included. It touched the hearts and souls of all present. I have never felt the presense so strongly of our saviour, as I did then. God Bless us all as we continue to praise his name through clowning!




Mar 18, 1998 11:48
Hi, my name is Charlotte Springer but you may call me Beebo or Goldi-Dots.
My E-mail address is Doodledat@yahoo.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
HI, this is one God gave me Oct. 21, 1997 from 2-4am. It goes like this. I used a washing machine cardboard box as a vending machine. You will have a sign on it that says "Free candy for the asking" I had three different candies taped on the box...it is supposed to represent a candy vending machine. I have a dowel under the first candy with a know on it. ON the second candy i have a string hooked up with a knob on it (pulled into box so you can't see string) and on third I have a spring with a knob on it. There needs to be a hole at the bottom of box with a candy already in it (for solo skits) or someone to hand you the candy. You could have a place to talk to the machine, to ask for candy. Now, it goes like this. "I am so hungry, oh look boys and girls a candy machine, its says free for the asking." "I want a candy" (wait a minute) "I said, I want a candy", "GIMME some candy" "I said gimme, gimme, gimme" (you can improvize on the actions)"Hmm, this machine must be broken, oh I need to chose a candy" (pull first dowel, no response, pull very fast back and forth) say "well, I didn't want any M&Ms anyway, I like snickers better" (go to next candy #2. pull on knob...and let it drop against box, then pick it up and pull it, and pull it until you have a lot of rope out of the box and then one hard tug, and the rope gives and you fall down) "Well, this one is broken" (can kick machine) (try third, with the spring going up and down). "It says free candy for the asking and I WANT A CANDY" (Now look at boys and girls and ask them,"what should I do, it won't give me any candy?" (someone will say, "SAY Please") I say please, reach in hole and get candy. Now I turn to children, I get out of character and get more serious. I then go into how we always want and want and want. When we go to the store, we always want everything and are disrespectful of our parents and thats the way we do God too, we demand things from God and never say please and thank you. God loves us, but he needs to feel our love and respect for him to. I presented this to 2-4 year olds, and it was well received, change it however it works better for you. De Colores.



Mar 19, 1998 09:14
Hi, my name is Lorraine Fuller but you may call me RaineBow.
My E-mail address is MomRaine@AOL.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Jonah Clowns for Christ Grace United Methodist Church Alamogordo NM. Narrator God Jonah Helper sailors (one or more) Props Chair or step ladder megaphone (can be rolled posterboard) Boat Sailor hats (newspaper) play money Storm (spray bottles and palm branches) Blindfold can of tuna fish (can be empty and clean) plate of shaving cream cup of water Narrator: I have a Question. Have any of you ever been in time out? Did you know that in the Bible God put someone in time out? It wasn't even a kid, it was an adult Can you believe it? It is The story of Jonah. Today Jonah will be played by Chuckles the clown, we call him Chuck for short. (Jonah comes in and bows) Well one day God called out to Jonah, (God comes out, sets up folding chair and climbs up on it and gets megaphone ready) God: Jonah..(No response from Jonah) (louder) Jonah . . . (still no response) JONAH!!! (Still no response) Chuck! Jonah: What? God: You are playing Jonah today. Jonah: Oh yeah! Narrator: Anyway God called out to Jonah and told him to go to a place called Ninivah. God: Jonah, go to a place called Ninivah. Narrator: Well, Jonah had heard of Ninivah, the people there were really bad, they worshiped statues and did all kinds of weird things, and they did not know God, Jonah didn't want to go. Jonah: I don't want to go. Narrator: Well God insisted, He said I want you to go tell those people in Ninavah all about me. God: Go tell those people all about me. Narrator: You see, God being fair, wanted to warn those people that they were really messing up and that He was going to have to destroy them if they didn't straighten up, and He and chosen Jonah for the job. Narrator: Jonah was still a chicken though (Jonah acts like a chicken) So he ran the other way, he got on a boat trying to get as far away from Ninivah as he could. (Sailors come on with boat, and Jonah jumps in gives them some cash and points where to go) Narrator: Well, it didn't take long before God sent a storm. (God waves out storm maker (helper) Who makes wind and rain) Narrator: Well, the sailors were scared! Sailors: We are scared! Narrator: Being pretty smart people the sailors figured out that God was causing this storm, and that someone had made God mad. Sailors: Someone here has made God mad. Narrator: It didn't take them long to figure out who it was, and Jonah admitted it was him, and told them that if they threw him over board everything would be OK. The sailors didn't want to, but they knew that if they didn't that storm was going to kill them all. So they threw him over. ( Sailors throw Jonah overboard and the storm stops and they row away off stage) Narrator, well Jonah was in the water sputtering around when something happened to him. Suddenly he was sitting in the dark. (Helper runs out and blindfolds Jonah) Narrator: Well, Jonah had no idea where he was, but he did know that he smelled something. (Helper holds a can of tuna under Jonah's nose, Jonah makes a face) Narrator: It smelled like dead fish, it was really gross! . OK so we know that where ever Jonah was, it was dark and smelly. Well Jonah trying to figure out where he was started to feel around. (Jonah feels around, and helper puts plate of shaving cream near him, Jonah puts his hand in the shaving cream, Helper pretends to laugh very hard, Jonah makes a face and wipes his hand on helper's shirt, helper runs off.) narrator: Jonah discovered that he was in a smelly, dark slimy place. He was in TIME OUT! Can you figure out where he was in time out? that's right he was in the tummy of a giant fish, I think that would be really gross, don't you? (Jonah nods vigorously) Well, while Jonah was in there, he had a lot of time to think, he realized that he was wrong to run from God and to disobey God, he also realized that God could see him no matter where he was. God: Duh! Narrator: Well Jonah began to pray. (Jonah gets on knees) Jonah told God how sorry he was. Jonah: I am so sorry God. Narrator: Jonah then promised God that if he ever got out of the fish he would go to Ninivah and tell the people about God. Then suddenly with a wave of God's hand, (God waves hand) the big fish Threw up. (Jonah doesn't move) Oh come on you are supposed to get up. Jonah, Jonah, Chuck get up! UPCHUCK! ( Jonah jumps up, helper throws water in Jonah's face, Jonah rips blind fold off) Sailor (coming back) Upchuck? Oh I get it, that is a lousy joke! Narrator: Anyway, Jonah did as he had promised, and he went to Ninivah and told everyone about God. I hope that our messy little play will help you to remember to always do whatever God asks you to do.



Mar 25, 1998 23:39
Hi, my name is Pam Moody but you may call me Sparky.
My E-mail address is PMoody88@aol.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I performed this one this week with my 2 daughters. It was a great "hit" for Easter. We pretended to be tossing a ball when my littlest clown asked "What is Easter?" My older girl answered excitedly, "It's when you go to the store and get the biggest turkey you can find. You cook it all night and have a HUGE feast." I exclaimed, "That's not Easter, silly....that's Thanksgiving." The older one gets excited once more and exclaims..."I know...I've got it! It's when we put that big green tree up in the living room and decorate it real pretty. We even put a big star on the top and LOTS of presents underneath it!" My littlest one says, "No, that's not right! Easter is when the Easter Bunny Comes." I say, "Well, yes Tickles..you are partly right, but there is much more to it." Again, my older one chirps in, "Okay...I've really got it this time. Easter is when Jesus was nailed to the cross. A crown of thorns was placed on his head. He was crucified and died. They put his body in a tomb and rolled a huge stone to seal off the entrance. On the third day, they rolled away the stone...Jesus walked out and saw his shadow...meaning there would be 6 more weeks of winter!" I'm really getting excited as she tells this up to the very end. So I go on to tell the correct story and it ends. We really clowned this up a bit using lots of energy and body language. It was a lot of fun with a very clear message.



Mar 26, 1998 20:38
Hi, my name is Geoff Turner but you may call me Hickory.
My E-mail address is gturner@capital.net .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
This is my version of Noah's Ark. I use Betty Cash's Bible Story bag to help illustrate. The first panel is purple, and I tell how things were very bad and God decided to wash the world clean of all the sin. (turn bag) So he found a good man in Noah and asked him to build and Ark. "Do you mean like the golden arks at McDonalds?" You continue to tell the story with each new panel. Noah questions God all along the way: "God, we live in a desert. Why do we need an ark?" "Noah, I'm God and a know-a what I'm doing." "OK God, if that's what you want that's what I'll do." "God, what about the lions lie-on with the sheep?" "Noah, I'm God and a know-a what I'm doing." "OK God, if that's what you want that's what I'll do." Finally you get to the panel with the rain, "and it rained and rained for 40 days and nights" (phone rings - you answer) "Hello - Oh hi Noah. You say we better get our raincoats on because it's starting to rain? " (squirt the audience with a squirt phone) (over the laughter) and giggles from kids of all ages) "OK Noah, thanks alot." "And sure enough - it did rain. The water fell from the sky, and the earth opened up and the water rose and" (phone rings again! - kids get all excited now. Pull out an umbrella or rain hat and give to a kid or two) "Oh hi Noah. You say we better put on our hip boots because the water is starting to rise!" (squirt again - emptying phone) "OK Noah - thanks alot." (as you open up the Dove panel - phone rings again) "Oh hi Noah - the rain is stopping now? Thank you" (spray yourself with the residual water). When it comes to the rainbow panel, I always say, "As Noah and the kids were having a picnic on the front yard, God promised He would never let it rain like that again. So He put His bow in the sky as a sign of His promise for all generations". "If the rainbow is a sign of God's Love for us, I can prove that God's Love is inside all of us!" Bring a volunteer forward, and go through all the fun of looking through the ears, then to the amazement of all, pull a rainbow (mouth coil) out of the volunteers ear! "See, I told you God's Love was in us all!" Props: Noah Bag, Mouth Coil, Squirt phone and ringer.



May 11, 1998 15:49
Hi, my name is Shay Teague but you may call me Sassy.
My E-mail address is SHAY105852@aol.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I am a 10 year old clown. I was called into clown ministry when I was six. My mom and dad have taken me on mission trips to the coal mine towns of WV and KY where my contribution was clowning. I have learned so much. My momma clown is named Deedles and hers is Pinky. My mom is making me a new costume this year. I am saving my money to get a real pair of shoes. Mom says I need to wait til my feet stop growing. Buying them now, is poor stewardship. I usually clown alone and I like silent skits the best. These are difficult to find and tough to do. I am looking forward to working with my VBS this year and my mission trip to KY. May God Bless all His Clowns, Sassy



May 29, 1998 22:10
Hi, my name is Libby Hurd but you may call me Iza-Joy.
My E-mail address is izajoy3345@aol.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I just want to tell you how much I appreciate this new section for Gospel Clowning. When I started clowning my intent was to use it to spread the gospel, but so far the doors have not been opened in that area. I will be doing a skit for Christian Women this summer (my first gospel presentation) and could use some ideas for my presentation. Thanks again Hickory your ministry is wonderful and useful. Iza-Joy



Jun 2, 1998 22:55
Hi, my name is Ralph Dewey but you may call me .
My E-mail address is balloonz@flash.net .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
This short skit was given to Hickory by Ralph Dewey as a tip of the week. Enjoy! Use a toy drill (like the one that is powered by pulling a string). Clown #1 Well kids it's time to have a Bible drill. (He pulls out the drill and aims it at some of the children.) Clown #2 That's not how you have a Bible drill! Clown #1 Sure it is. (Aiming it at the kids again) How else are we going to make them HOLEY? Clown #2 Put that away. That's not the right kind of holy. In church when we say holy, we mean set apart and righteous, not kids with holes drilled in them. Jesus makes people holy when they turn from sin, repent and trust Him to be their Lord and Savior. >From Ralph Dewey



Jun 7, 1998 21:56
Hi, my name is Judy Jones but you may call me Glory B.
My E-mail address is judy-jones@rocketmail.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I just found this site tonight and I was so happy. I am new at gospel clowning but I know this is what God has called me to do. I will be sharing skits soon. Thanks again and keep me in your prayers



Jun 9, 1998 01:54
Hi, my name is Katrina Scallin but you may call me Sonshine.
My E-mail address is jwscal@sonet.net .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I was so glad to find this site. I have been doing gospel clowning now for about 6 years, but have not had anyone to share or learn with. Here is a short skit that one of the clowns on my troupe wrote for Sonshine Ministries. This skit can use as many clowns as you have in your troupe, and is based on Malachi 3:10. Klutzo enters carrying a bag full of ties. Boo boo enters and asks Klutzo what he's doing. Klutzo says, "I'm getting a blessing. Booboo: What do you mean? What blessing? Klutzo: Don't you read your Bible? It says in Malachi that if we bring our ties to the store we'll get a blessing. Booboo: Really!!?? Hey, wait for me. I'll go get my ties and go to the store with you. Chia: (enters) Hey! What are you guys doing with those bags of ties? Booboo: We're going to get our blessing. Want to come with us? We'll wait while you go get your ties. Chia: Why do I need ties? Klutzo: Because. God won't bless you without your ties. Chia: Oh.... Well, ok. Wait a minute and I'll be right back. (Chia comes back with a bag of ties) Joy: (enters) Hey! I heard you guys talking about bringing your ties to the store, but I don't have any ties. Does that mean God won't bless me? Klutzo: Hmmm....I don't know. I tell you what, we'll all share with you. (each clown gives Joy some ties) (Clowns finally arrive at the store and lay their ties on the counter. They wait, looking up expectantly.) Sonshine: (enters and sees all the clowns looking up. She begins looking up too. After a while of looking at the ceiling she looks at the clowns again and shrugs her shoulders.) Sonshine: What are you guys looking at? Booboo: We're waiting for our blessing. Klutzo: Yeah. But it sure is taking along time. Sonshine: What do you mean? Chia: Well, Klutzo told us that the Bible says if we bring our ties to the store that God will bless us. Joy: Yeah. And we brought all these ties, and no blessing. Sonshine: Ties?? (looking puzzled) Oh!!! You mean tithes! Klutzo: Yeah, that's what we said. Sonshine: Are you talking about the verse in Malachi 3:10? It says to bring your tithes and offerings into the storehouse. A tithe is 10% of your income. 10% of your income belongs to God. But we have to be obedient and give it to Him. If we obey, then He has promised to pour out a blessing that we won't be able to contain. Klutzo: So, what do we do with all of these ties? Sonshine: Why don't we take them down to Hobo Joe and see if he can use them for something? (clowns exit)



Jun 25, 1998 22:20
Hi, my name is Rita K. Faubion but you may call me Globug.
My E-mail address is globug3@hotmail.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
How I praise God for this sight!!!! I just found it tonight because our church has a street rally coming up and I was looking for new material. God called me several years ago to this very special ministry, being a "fool" for Christ is what I do best.....in or out of costume!!! I've never had the pleasure of having any formal training so this is a gold mine!!!! Thanx again and as the ever loved and cherished Red Skelton would say "Good night and God Bless"



Jul 31, 1998 18:52
Hi, my name is Keith Johnson but you may call me Dizzy.
My E-mail address is kajohns@cp.duluth.mn.us .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I would just like to say what a blessing this site is. I have been working with clown ministry for about 14 years. I don't have any thing special to share right now but will in the future. It is nice to have a place where we can all grow and share our God given talnts with each other. God Bless, DIZZY



Aug 2, 1998 08:02
Hi, my name is Dixie Ryan but you may call me Dixie Ryan.
My E-mail address is DRyan43196@aol.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Hi: We are in the beginning stages of another mission trip to Poland. We need a few good Christian clowns..The trip will probably be in September 1999. Anyone interested please write. God bless.



Aug 7, 1998 20:13
Hi, my name is Judy Jones but you may call me .
My E-mail address is judy-jones@rocketmail.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Please if anyone out there has things to do with the Dlight thumb please let me know. Thanks



Aug 7, 1998 20:13
Hi, my name is Judy Jones but you may call me .
My E-mail address is judy-jones@rocketmail.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Please if anyone out there has things to do with the Dlight thumb please let me know. Thanks



Aug 11, 1998 23:00
Hi, my name is Laureli Latimer but you may call me RaynBow.
My E-mail address is L5Lati@AOL.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I've been clowning since '82 and it seems like I just been given a new world to be in. I've been a Christian clown since my beginnings but haven't known of any workshops of training to assist in my clown growth. What I have been able to do has been up to the Lord - Praise God for his goodness and patience. This summer I was greatly blessed by finding out about a Christina Clowning Conference that was held at Kanuga Center by Leon "Buttons" McBryde. I learned sooooo much. I have always wanted to offer an opportunity for young people to learn the art of clowning. So, this Oct. 16-17, 1998 Theresa "Pinky" Garrett is coming to New Orleans and giving a mini workshop for any new and growing clowns. I ask for your prayers that this actually does happen. We need people to sign up. If you know of anyone that want to attend of perhaps would like to come yourself please contact me at the above address. Most importantly we need your prayers. Thanks and God Bless.



Aug 13, 1998 09:11
Hi, my name is Phillip Ball but you may call me petee.
My E-mail address is big.boy@mailexcite.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I'm going to take a simple message of joy to the western suburbs of the town i live in Auckland new Zealand.A man fom my church has offered to be the voice of the clown.Please pray for god's wisdom for us both to work together Yours in Him, Phillip



Aug 23, 1998 00:22
Hi, my name is Carol Waltersdorf but you may call me Bercie The Clown.
My E-mail address is Bercie@aol.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Hi Everyone: So glad to find this site with may excellent suggestions :) I am just starting my clown ministry as well as wanted to do birthday parties - love kids. I have a question for anyone out there: I know that years ago I saw a clown who would minister as she put her make-up on. I'm not sure if it was something she made up on her own or if there is a script for that. Does anyone know? That is something I would like to do. Thanks for your help and God Bless each of your ministries.



Aug 30, 1998 21:32
Hi, my name is Geoff Turner but you may call me Hickory.
My E-mail address is gturner@webclowns.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
A Cute Routine Props: Giant Deck of Cards, Miniature Deck of Cards Routine: Take the Giant Deck of Cards and pick someone from the audience. Tell them "Pick a card, show it to the audience and then stick it back in my deck. I will be able to tell you exactly which card you picked." After the card is picked, turn your back to the audience, all the time instructing the child to show everybody the card, but not say out loud what the card is. When the time is right, turn back around and spread the miniature deck of cards and instruct that the giant card be placed in it. You will get a mixed response of laughter, "Your cheating" and the like. For clown ministry there is a moral to the story, "We think we can hide stuff, but God knows exactly what we do."



Sep 22, 1998 23:26
Hi, my name is Renee Ragsdale but you may call me Pockets--glory bound clowns.
My E-mail address is RCR4CHRIST@aol.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I just want to say Thank you for this page. It was a blessing to read your skits and stories. Our church has a clowning ministy. I've been involved about 8 mos. I love it. We are having a hard time comming up with new and simple skits. Ya' were a blessing. Thank you for sharing it all with me and everyone else. God bless ya'



Sep 25, 1998 14:03
Hi, my name is Debbi Coleman but you may call me Polkadot.
My E-mail address is sassyhrt39@aol.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Hi all, wow, what a great site, thanks Hickory :) I work with a youth group (comprised of 5th and 6th graders) at our church. Our youth group is called the E-Team (Evangelical Team). There are about 35 kids involved in the E-Team. Our E-Team does mime, puppets, skits and clowning! I work with the clowns and have 9 kids involved this year with the clowning part. I am busy making two more costumes. I need to run and buy some more makeup, we sure go through the makeup. We get together every Saturday morning and practice a clown skit or two for two hours. They then dress up and perform the skits on Sunday morning at Childrens' Church (1st-6th graders attend a Childrens' Church during the second of our two services - from 11am to 12:30pm. Soon we will be having Boot Camp (in October, the second weekend). I will really be working hard with my clowns then to learn new skits, learn how to do their own makeup, and juggle, and make balloon animals, and paint faces. Once a month we take a mini mission trip and go to another church and perform an hour show, with all the mimes, puppets, skits and clowning. Then once a year, in the summer, at the end of our troop year (before the new "5th and 6th graders" come into being), we take a big 9 day trip. This past August we went to a church in Toronto, Canada. This next summer we will be going to Queens NY to a Spanish church. I so appreciate some of the new ideas I have found here. I sure need them, more if you have them. With having to learn two new skits a week, I am running out of skits. The youth Pastor is very professional and expects alot. It is hard work, but I LOVE it. I consider it a blessing in my life. My own son (Clumsy) is a great clown, but since he is a 6th grader, this is his last year. If you all know of any more skits, post them here, or email me. We mostly cater to children, but they also have to be timeless enough that if there are adults in the audience (which there usually are) then they will be entertained too. Please pray for our little clown troop, I have 9 little show offs who want to be "top" clown every week. I am the only adult clown who works with them, and being a bipolar (manic depressive) I have my "ups and downs" :> >: But GOD is soooo good, I LOVE HIM SOOOO :) GOD bless each and every one of you, my fellow clowns. loveya and gladtomeetya <3



Sep 28, 1998 01:39
Hi, my name is Gwynn Snyder but you may call me Teardrop.
My E-mail address is gwynn@gibralter.net .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Hello and God's Blessing to each and every servent who is clowning for Jesus! I started in the clown ministry with my cousin, in Ohio. I since have moved to N.C. and desire to start a clown ministry here. Please keep me in your prayers for there are so many unsaved to be reache by this great ministry! I have just finished school of ministry, but love to work with kids, and always loved humor, so clowning is what the Lord is leading me to. I also hope to start my own youth center/church. That will come at a later time, for God has placed my clowning first. After reading the site, I saw that another person is bipolor, and Iam also, but the Lord has blessed me and I have been doing fine. Now to tell you a little about Teardrop. I picked my name, because I cried alot. I am divorced. I lived for many year in abuse. Teardrop has many wounds and only Jesus can heal the wounds. Jesus heals the years of hurt and Teardrop is happy and joyful and praising God! I try to write some of my own skits, but would enjoy learning from others. I think it would be nice to have a get together for the Christian Clowns, maybe some would enjoy coming to Jacksonville,N.C. to share,learn, and fellowship with one another and Jesus! If you would enjoy that please email me and I will try to get the ball rolling. Well I will close and keep all in my prayers that all your clown ministry will give glory to our Lord. A special thank you to Mr turner for his love for clowning and creating this site. May God richly Bless you and pray I will meet you sometime..... Yours In Christ. Teardrop--(Clowns With Love--For Jesus)



Oct 7, 1998 12:39
Hi, my name is Kim Pruitt but you may call me Bubbles.
My E-mail address is kimkim@watervalley.net .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Hi! I found this site by "accident." I know the Lord led me here. I am just beginning to clown - in fact, I'm really not sure if "Bubbles" will be my name. I really feel the Lord wants me to do this - please pray for me and any ministry the Lord provides. May God bless you and use your ministries to bring Him glory.



Oct 10, 1998 23:06
Hi, my name is Chris Crook but you may call me Sparkles.
My E-mail address is shepherdscrook@juno.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Bercie the Clown asked on August 23 if anyone knew the skit/sermon where you apply your clown makeup as part of the illustration. It can be found in the book, Everything New and Who's Who in Clown Ministry by Janet Litherland on Page147. The skit is called, "Jedidiah Becomes a Clown" by Tim Morrison. Sparkles P.S. I'm trying to find out if there are any workshops in OHIO. I have a new E-mail friend who is looking for something as well. We need more ideas for Clown Ministry. Thanks.



Oct 20, 1998 23:45
Hi, my name is Linda Baines but you may call me Rosebud.
My E-mail address is baines@southwind.net .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
This is a great site and I have a skit a couple of us wrote to fit in with a sermon. It is th story of the Widow's Mite. One clown enters with lots of glitzy stuff on. Bangle jewelry, shiny shoes maybe even a tiara, you know real glitzy. She is carrying a bag of nicely wrapped presents. As she enters from the back of the room, she waves at everyone, flashing her big rings and simply making a spectacle of herself. She walks up to the front of the room where there is an offering tray. She stes all her gifts out maybe smelling them and shaking them and smiling and showing everyone. Then from the back enters a clown wearing a lot of old clothes, maybe some black, maybe a stocking hat and carrying a brown paperbag and an old beat up bible. She humbly walks in and goes to the front also. She looks at her little bag and places it in the offering tray. All the while, the flashy clown is trying to pick a gift. Finally she picks a small gift and places it in the tray and puts all the rest back in her bag and sits. From the back enters "Jesus", a clown dressed in white with a white face. He is carrying a group of helium balloons. He walks over to the glitzy clown and gives her one balloon. He walks over to the poor clown and gives her the rest. The narrator then reads Luke 21:1-4. This is a very easy skit but sure can drive a strong lesson. Thank you clowns for all your effort in spreading and word and lets all remember to pray for each other and those we are trying to reach. May God reach down and wrap his arms around each of you.



Oct 21, 1998 17:16
Hi, my name is Karen Holliday but you may call me Pockets the Anointed Clown.
My E-mail address is hollidayk@ogc.gao.gov .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I am a beginner at this. I did not know that such a ministry existed. Its really nice to know that the Lord can use anything to bring healing to his people. Please pray for me as I discover all that he wants me to be! I have had no formal training I only have a desire to be a christian clown. See y'all. Much Love, Pockets.



Oct 21, 1998 17:20
Hi, my name is Karen Holliday but you may call me Pockets the Anointed Clown.
My E-mail address is hollidayk@ogc.gao.gov .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I am a beginner at this. I did not know that such a ministry existed. Its really nice to know that the Lord can use anything to bring healing to his people. Please pray for me as I discover all that he wants me to be! I have had no formal training I only have a desire to be a christian clown. See y'all. Much Love, Pockets.



Nov 25, 1998 20:05
Hi, my name is Nita Watson but you may call me Biblena.
My E-mail address is biblena@kltymail.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I have a Bible made of foam (15 x17). I cut out the foam to fit a smaller Bible inside. I use a Amplified Bible in the center. I tell the audience that Gods Word is really Big thats why I care a Big Bible and some times it's really loud. I ask if they want to see. Everyone usually covers their ears expecting a loud noise. I open my Big Bible to show them my Amplified Bible. This works well with older kids and Adults. Hope it helps you out.



Dec 5, 1998 22:02
Hi, my name is Scott Cooper but you may call me Patches da' Hoboclown.
My E-mail address is hoboclwn@mindspring.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I wanted to say thanks to Hickory for this site, it has lots of info for every clown. Also I wanted to pass along, to new and old clowns that a good resource for easy skits is "Comic Ministry Routines" by Randy Christensen. It has some one and two man skite that are funny yet have a great message. I was wondering if any one had any good tips for a Christian hobo clown on how to make kids laugh and still stay in character; in the troupe we have great clowns most of which are white face and it is just a little tough to fit in..... Suggestions just e-mail me. Thanx "Serving Christ In Silliness" Scott "Patches" Cooper



Dec 6, 1998 10:19
Hi, my name is Julie A. Jahn but you may call me O. B. Joyfull.
My E-mail address is juliobj@idt.net .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
If any one is interested in joining our organization Cheer Leaders for Christ, Inc. please check out our website: http://cheerleadersforchrist.com Wishing all of your a blessed and joyfull holiday season...Julie "O. B. Joyfull"



Dec 23, 1998 21:08
Hi, my name is but you may call me Yaa Yaa The Clwon.
My E-mail address is kechew@aol.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
The Ant Brenda was a young woman who wanted to learn how to rock climb. Although she was scared to death she went with a group and they faced this tremendous cliff of rock, practically perpendicular. In spite of her fear, she put on the gear and she took a hold of the rope and she started up the face of that rock. Well, she got to a ledge where she could take a breather. As she was hanging on there, whoever was holding the rope up at the top of the cliff made a mistake and snapped the rope against Brenda’s eye and knocked out her contact lens. You know how tiny contact lenses are and how almost impossible to find. Well, here she is on a rock ledge, with who know how many hundreds of feet behind and hundreds of feet above her. Of course, she looked and looked and looked, hoping that she would be able to find that contact lens. Here she was, very far from home. Her sight was now blurry. She was very upset by the fact that she wouldn’t be anywhere near a place where she could get a new contact lens. And she prayed God would help her to find it. Well, her last hope was that perhaps when she got to the top of the cliff, one of the girls that was up there on the top might be able to find her contact lens in the corner of her eye. When she got to the top, a friend examined her eye. There was no contact lens to be found. She sat down with the rest of the party, waiting for the rest of them to come up the face of the cliff. She looked out across range after range of mountains, thinking of that Bible verse that says, “The eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth.” She thought, “Lord, You can see all these mountains. You know every single stone and leaf that’s on those mountains and You know exactly where my contact lens is.” Finally, the time came when it was time to go down. They walked down the trail to the bottom. Just as they got there, there was a new party of rock climbers coming along. As one of them started up the face of the cliff she shouted out, “Hey you guys! Anybody lose a contact lens?” Well, that would be startling enough, wouldn’t it? She had found the contact lens! But you know why she saw it? An ant was carrying that contact lens so that it was moving slowly across the face of the rock. What does that tell you about the God of the universe? Is He in charge of the tiniest things? Do ants matter to Him? Of course they do. He made them. He designed them. Brenda told me that her father is a cartoonist. When she told him this incredible story, he drew a picture of that ant lugging that contact lens (as you see in the comics with a balloon with words in it over his head) with the words “Lord, I don’t know why You want me to carry this thing. I can’t eat it and it’s awfully heavy. But if this is what You want me to do, I’ll carry it for You.” If God is in charge of the ants, don’t you think He cares about you and me?



Jan 5, 1999 17:32
Hi, my name is ROBERT RUMBLE but you may call me TICCADEE-BOO.
My E-mail address is .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
New years resolutions.one clown Walk down isle with notepad in hand stopping periodically to write something on paper. Have the Pastor ask what you are doing. tell everybody that you have been watching them and know what people should give up as resolutions.Ask pastor if he wants to know them. Pastor replies "no but I would like to know what you are giving up. reply "that's easy,I'm giving up judging others. I used this skit last New years eve at our church and it carried a much needed message as we have just undergone a pastorial change.



Jan 8, 1999 21:30
Hi, my name is Jim Rash but you may call me Dufus/ Rudy.
My E-mail address is jrash108@aol.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Like others I stumbled upon this site,( but really I God Led me here. I thank Him for that. I am going to present "Christian Clowning" at our club meeting in March and was at a loss to find good information I could hand out-but not any more. Thanks for answering my prayer. I'll be visiting this site many many times. God Bless you all.


Jan 10, 1999 21:57
Hi, my name is JACKIE McCALLISTER but you may call me TRIX.. THE MAGIC CHRISTIAN CLOWN.
My E-mail address is IBTRIX@AOL.COM .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I AM HAVING PROBLEMS FINDING ONE-MAN ROUTINES!! ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED... BY THE WAY PRAISE GOD FOR THIS SITE!!! I WANTED 2 MEET SOME CLOWNS... BUT CHRISTIAN CLOWNS R EVEN BETTER!!! ANY HOW... PLEEEEAAAASSSE HELP IF YA CAN. THANX.



Jan 11, 1999 21:39
Hi, my name is David Milmine but you may call me Dooley.
My E-mail address is david.milmine@sympatico.ca .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
All right all you Canadian Christian Clowns ..... Lets hear from you It's time we had a voice together in Him ... I'm looking for material for use on 100 Huntley Streets new Childrens Saturday morning broadcast .... If you have any new ideas ... Please forward them to me .... This is an excellent site with lots and lots of ideas ..... Thanks



Jan 21, 1999 16:06
Hi, my name is Nita Watson but you may call me Biblena.
My E-mail address is biblena@yahoo.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I have made my costume in the colors of the Wordless Bible. This has given me many opportunities to minister to people. They always ask me why my outfit is so colorful and I will tell them that each color stands for something very special. At that point they want to know what the colors stand for and I get to minister the Word to them. They never leave once I start and it gives me the opportunity to lead the lost to the Lord. I even have WWJD bloomers.



Jan 27, 1999 10:38
Hi, my name is Heidi Doe but you may call me COCO.
My E-mail address is dhbrand@talleytech.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
http://www.ilovejesus.com/missions/coco123/clown.html Why have clowns seem to have forgotten the purpose of a clown?Is'nt it to bring a smile?Even if just for a moment?



Feb 9, 1999 10:35
Hi, my name is Linda Reynolds but you may call me DIMPLES.
My E-mail address is clowns@ee.net .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I have a question and a couple little fill-in routines. First I want to know how all of you feel about leading prayer in clown costume? My contribution is these: I use both of these little items as fillers between skits while you might be making ready from the last skit to the next. #1: During several times (we usually do this twice during the eve. and reveal the idea on the third time) during your performance, have a clown run out into the congregation, yelling "it's all around me, it's all around me, it's all around me!" Have the clown maybe run up the center aisle back around to front of church then out the way he/she came in. Offer no explanation, just go on with your next skit. On the third time (or time you choose) when the clown runs out with the usual, when he has run around some, have another clown step out in the front of the door where the clown usually exits, have this clown fold arms and look disgustedly at the running clown and wait. When running clown get's to where he usually exits, he runs into the waiting clown. The waiting clown says "Hold it, hold it right here clown! Now we are trying to put on a performance here and you have 3 times now disrupted our performance running out here like someone stung by a hive of angry bee's yelling it's all around me, it's all around me (waiting clown should dramatize this), now I and all these good people want to know just what it is that has you all wired up that is all around you? The running clown simply turns and looks at audience and loving says "why GOD'S love, it's all around me and you too!" #2: a folding chair needed. Use a smaller or light weighted clown (they have to stand on chair). Clown comes out with folding chair (folded up) Clown walks around looking up, pauses as if studing site whi,e looking up, shakes head no and moves to another site. He stops, looks up, shakes head no and moves on. Do this 3 or 4 times. Finally walk up onto the alter (if permissible, ask first), look up and around a bit, shake head yes, unfold chair, climb up onto it and stand there looking upwards. Second clown walks in, see's clown, look's up as if to see what he/she is looking at, see's nothing. Shrugs shoulders, looks to audience as if to ask what clown is looking at. Look up again, still see nothing so go over to clown (who is still looking up) and tap on leg or pull gently on clothes and say "Hey clown, what are you doing?" Whereupon the clown on chair says "Why I'm trying to get closer to GOD!" You can just leave it at that or use it as a lead in to a skit that speak's to how to bevome closer to GOD. We use these very chance we get, they are always well received and give us a little more time to get our next skit ready or set up. I found these somewhere over the last several years somewhere either on a site, in a newsletter or forum or read them somewhere. I have been told the It's all Around Me is taken from a Boy Scout Skit where they do the same announcement only it is a belt that is all around them!



Feb 21, 1999 00:47
Hi, my name is Linda Batdorf but you may call me Spin - Clown Works.
My E-mail address is clown@telusplanet.net .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
One of the routines I like to use a lot is to produce the raibow scarf. I use as part of my Creation Story to "colour" the white paper seeds in the pan. I say that God got use His favorite colour - rainbow - to colour the flowers. After my helper produces it, I say, "I'm sure I knowa (NOAH) who God gave this too. I'm just sure I knowa (Noah) his name." Depending on the group, I get a variety of answers. Lots say Moses. I just keep repeating, "I'm sure I knowa his name." with more and more emphasis on the knowa word. someone says it and I end with, "Noah. Of course I knowa that"



Feb 21, 1999 20:39
Hi, my name is Erma Clark but you may call me Trinity Assembly Of God.
My E-mail address is mllwalkr@wans.net .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
My daughter, Sandra Kay Haddon is the Pastors secetary and they have a large youth group who put on plays, pagents, etc. & this would surely give them ideas to do something like this. Its a wonderful idea & could you forward the Info. to them ? Their E-Mail address is: Kay Haddon, Trinity810@aol.com Thank you Kindly



Feb 23, 1999 21:18
Hi, my name is Nita Watson but you may call me Biblena.
My E-mail address is biblena@yahoo.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I've learned to make roses out of cocktail napkins and use them to tell kids how God takes what other people think is trash and turn it into something special and beautiful. When I start I act like I have a tissue, pretend to wipe my nose or face and wad it up, then I say "Oh, do you want to see something special?" The kids and adults will say yes. Then I proceed to tell them how people think my tissue is just trash, but God has shown me how to make something beautiful out of it as I make the rose. When I'm through with the rose, I give it away and say that's the same thing God does with people. One suggestion, carry a variety of colors and carry a lot of them, you can get them from a party supply store.



Mar 2, 1999 15:03
Hi, my name is Susan but you may call me .
My E-mail address is wboyd@avint.net .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I just want to thank all of you guys that have signed the guest book. It was very encouraging and helpful to read about other clowns that are trying their best to spread the gospel through clowns. I am not actually a clown but I have been a clown leader for our youth ministry team the past couple of years. This year I was unable to get it started due to some unexpected circumstances. Anyways I feel that now is a good time to get a team together again. I guess the purpose in me writting this is to ask for your help. If anybody has any suggestions of comments that they think I should be aware of I am interesting in hearing them. Or maybe you have a few skits that you think would help me with this mnistry, I would love to see them. If you can not help in this area there is a way that you can help.... and that is praying for this young team that is trying to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ here in Newfoundland. I would love to hear from you.



Mar 6, 1999 08:51
Hi, my name is Rose but you may call me Mama Rose.
My E-mail address is mcdarisrl@bbnp.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I have been interested in starting a clown ministry in our area. I would love for you to help me get started. Any information or advice that you have would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.



Mar 6, 1999 17:36
Hi, my name is Timothy A. Lawson but you may call me YoYo.
My E-mail address is yoyo@integrityonline.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I am trying to revitalize our clown and puppet ministry. However, there is very limited interest. Can you tell me how and what should be done in order to get this off the ground? What should be the youngest that you would let be a clown? Should the director be a clown, have knowledge about the art or anyone that feels lead to lead this group? Any help will be greatly appreciated and God Bless those that are spreading HIS word through this wonderful art of clowning.



Mar 16, 1999 12:09
Hi, my name is Tarina Laxton but you may call me Buttons.
My E-mail address is TaterBug2u@aol.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Love this site area!!! I use the wordless book alot and the colors of the wordsless book. My favorite is to put the 5 color balloons that are the same as the color book in my magic bag. When I say the magic words "Jesus Saves" or 'Jesus Loves You" I pull out the wordless book and then tell the story. I will even face paint using only the wordless book colors to help the children remember the story of Christ. A clown for Christ-Tarina



Mar 27, 1999 20:38
Hi, my name is Noma Wilson but you may call me Fumbles.
My E-mail address is fumbles@maui.net .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Ahloa, I had lots of trouble finding things to do solo BUT the good Lord saved me . He said " just speak to me". I did and now every time I need the other person, I look up and talk to God out loud. It works so well. and most all skits can be worked that way. If you have problems just e mail. Maybe I can help. I have been working alone out here on Maui for about three years and our hospital for eight. Does any one know of a clown chat I could get into????????????



Apr 5, 1999 18:58
Hi, my name is Keith Decato but you may call me Curtis the Gospel Clown.
My E-mail address is pkd1025@mindspring.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
glad some other people are spreading the Word of God .



Apr 5, 1999 18:58
Hi, my name is Keith Decato but you may call me Curtis the Gospel Clown.
My E-mail address is pkd1025@mindspring.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
glad some other people are spreading the Word of God .



Apr 17, 1999 00:47
Hi, my name is Tara Topar but you may call me Holly-Lu.
My E-mail address is cousinlulu@yahoo.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I started ministering through clowning about 3 years ago. It all started when a Kmart near me went out of buisness and I bought up a bunch of old halloween makeup that was marked 90% off. I knew I wanted to use it somehow in a ministry, but it wasen't until about a year later that I started clowning seriously. I have had a hard time finding good skits for one clown. Shortly after I started my little sister joyfully joined me, and just this past year her best friend started clowning with us. In trying to come up with a name for our group, our best idea was Lu's for the Lord, since each of us has a Lu in our clown name (they are as follows; Patches Zooluachoo, Freckles Lubeluu and me Holly-Lu, but I sometimes go by my other clown personality Cousin Lu Lu) You can e-maile me and tell me what you think of our groups name or any suggestions for a better one, since this is not yet official. I only hope that when I leave for college this fall that they keep at it while I'm gone, and that I will find someone to clown with me at school. It's so much more fun when ther is more than one, cause clowns are such pleasent people to be around. That it's easier to find skits for more than one clown.



Apr 29, 1999 22:31
Hi, my name is Reverend David McClellan but you may call me Jasper.
My E-mail address is Jasperdclown@hotmail.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Christian Greetings! Just thought I would share a simple but helpful hint. - a good way to have nice colors when putting on your clown face is by keeping your brushes clean. I like to have a brush for each color, I use a brush for. When I'm done with my brushes I clean them by putting a little dish washing soap in the palm of my hand and stir the brush around while running water over it. It's no fun to want a nice bright red and find out your brush still has a little black in it. I hope this will be helpful to someone. God bless. - Jasper



May 2, 1999 22:13
Hi, my name is Tara Topar but you may call me Holly-Lu.
My E-mail address is cousinlulu@yahoo.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I was wondering if anyone could help me find a mother's day skit for 3 clowns. I am REALLY desperate I am performing at my church's mother daughter banquet in 5 days and still have no clue what I am going to do. I would really REALLY appreciate any help.



May 3, 1999 08:47
Hi, my name is JoAnne Wright but you may call me Peanuts The Good News Clown.
My E-mail address is peanut_jwright@yahoo.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Hi I am Peanuts The Good News Clown because I want to share the wonderful word of God in a very special way. So my outfit tells the story. It is made up of the wordless book colors. Gold-heaven,Black-sin,Red-blood,White-snow, Green-growth. I would like to share somthing that happened to me, while I was clowning with the Good News Trailer at the Plowing Match. A little girl of about 3 and I were playing with her helliam balloon, when after about 5 min., she looked up at me, and exclaimed in total auh, " Your Human " The look on her face will never leave me. Please pray for the Good News Trailer a it goes to many fairs this summer, presenting the good news story to thousands of children. Your sister and clown in Christ,



May 3, 1999 18:21
Hi, my name is David Richey but you may call me PJ the Clown.
My E-mail address is theclownfamily@tds.net .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I saw this skit, with the story mary had a little lamb, but I changed the story to .........God told noah to build a boat the people all laughed and said it wouldn,t float They all thought water would never fall from the sky They thought what noah belived was a lie but god told noah and it was true Noah knew exactly what to do He gathered the animials into the ark and then the sky grew Dark All of the sudden,all of the sudden.................... Down came the Rain As PJ begins telling this story he tells jewels to listen carefully so she can try to tell the story just as PJ has.when jewels gets to the part Down came the rain, PJ gets a small watering can but to his suprise she says noah had a great pain.PJ tells jewels again how the story goes but the 2nd time she says noah got hit by a train.this time she saw PJ with the watering can and when he tells the story for the third time she gets a large watering can and gives PJ the RAIN! thanks for all your ideas PJ the clown



May 3, 1999 18:22
Hi, my name is David Richey but you may call me PJ the Clown.
My E-mail address is theclownfamily@tds.net .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I saw this skit, with the story mary had a little lamb, but I changed the story to .........God told noah to build a boat the people all laughed and said it wouldn,t float They all thought water would never fall from the sky They thought what noah belived was a lie but god told noah and it was true Noah knew exactly what to do He gathered the animials into the ark and then the sky grew Dark All of the sudden,all of the sudden.................... Down came the Rain As PJ begins telling this story he tells jewels to listen carefully so she can try to tell the story just as PJ has.when jewels gets to the part Down came the rain, PJ gets a small watering can but to his suprise she says noah had a great pain.PJ tells jewels again how the story goes but the 2nd time she says noah got hit by a train.this time she saw PJ with the watering can and when he tells the story for the third time she gets a large watering can and gives PJ the RAIN! thanks for all your ideas PJ the clown



May 4, 1999 17:50
Hi, my name is Robyn Durstine but you may call me Chitter-Chatter the clown.
My E-mail address is Chitcha59@aol.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
My clown skit is called "God's First Name" and you can attribute it to the creative abilities of the Dynamic Duo: Starlight and Sparkle, From Merry Heart Entertainment. Rev. Clown: Well, hello everybo.... Clown 1: (interupting and out of breath)Pastor, Pastor! Do you want to know god's first name? Rev. Clown: God's first name? Clown 1: Yeah. It's Harold. Rev. Clown: Harold !?! Clown 1: Yeah. Hark, Harold's Angels sing...... Rev. Clown: That's hark the harold angels sing, and that's meaning that the mulitude of angels are singing praises to his name. Clown 2: Don't listen to him! I know god's first name! Rev. Clown: Oh? and what might that be? Clown 2: Howard! Rev. Clown: Howard? Clown 2: yeah: Our father, who art in heaven, HOWARD be thy name! Rev. Clown: That's Hallowed, ____________, meaning that his name should be honored..........Oh, and by the way: God's first name is JESUS!



May 13, 1999 19:37
Hi, my name is Jack Robertson but you may call me Flapjack.
My E-mail address is jrgrampa@traxsal.net .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Hi my name is Flapjack. I am a Christian Clown (Christian first---clown second) with Emmanuel Baptist Clown Ministry in Charleston, WV. Thank God for blessing us with your wonderful site. Each day in His service gets better and y'all have made this one a whole lot better. Keep on clownin' and telling the world about Jesus. God Bless you and yours. Bump a nose!



May 18, 1999 19:20
Hi, my name is Brian & Sherry Keleher but you may call me Yellow Pockets & Jewels.
My E-mail address is BKe1973652 .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
My name is Yellow pockets and my wife is Jewels the clowns. We are a husband and wife clown ministr team for the glory of God. I am a chair person for Northeast Association of Christian Clowns.Any one interested in being involved with our team let me know.We will be holding a three day convention September10-12-99 If you are interested or just want to fellowship let me know.Proverbs15:13 I am interested in learning circus trainig and in ways I can apply it in ministry.If you have any information please let me know!!!!!!!!!!!! Christ servants Yellow Pockets & Jewels




May 22, 1999 06:48
Hi, my name is Charles & Solveig Taylor but you may call me Chuckles & Sofi.
My E-mail address is Solveit@online.no .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
We have often used a box with all sides as equal squares. It looks like a present, wrapped in coloarfull paper and tied up with string.There is a note (as on all presents) saying: from: God To: Everyone. We open the box, very slowly.(this usualy keeps the ordience on their toas) Normaly it is empty and we are very disaponted.We try to look more carefully, but we only break the box!! Then we discover that by holding up the "BOX" IT BECOMES A CROSS!!! Once we had a small heart-pocket in the middle of the cross, and when the clowns discover it they also find that it contains small hearts which they can give to the audience. Another time we had a large heart made of red cloth. After we had unfold it we ponted upwards - GOD, then at the heart - LOVES, and then at the audience - YOU. The unfolding of the heart makes a very exiting atmosphere. In a bigger setting this can be a routine in it self! Last christmas we preformed at at a christian party where they had a cristmas crib. But Jesus was missing. We found him in a present. And the box became a cross. And whith help from the pastor (Chuckles & Sofi don`t talk that much) the gospel was explaned. Wh have also had clown-servises in the methodistchurch here in Trondheim. Please send us an mail if you have questions or coments.




May 30, 1999 19:15
Hi, my name is Gordon Towle but you may call me Uncle Goo the Clown.
My E-mail address is Smellygoo@aol.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Last Sunday I got to perform for the first time as part of a church service, not being sent "downstairs" with the kids. It was quite intersting to say the least, standing up there right in front of the altar doing my puppet and balloon routines. It was truely a blessing, and I could definitely feel the presence of the Lord.



May 30, 1999 19:15
Hi, my name is Gordon Towle but you may call me Uncle Goo the Clown.
My E-mail address is Smellygoo@aol.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Last Sunday I got to perform for the first time as part of a church service, not being sent "downstairs" with the kids. It was quite intersting to say the least, standing up there right in front of the altar doing my puppet and balloon routines. It was truely a blessing, and I could definitely feel the presence of the Lord.



May 30, 1999 23:03
Hi, my name is Beth Cooper but you may call me Dilly Dilly.
My E-mail address is msrabbet@korrnet.org .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
We have learned to sign the names of several animals so that we may visit deaf children and make them balloon animals after we do silent skits. It was very easy to do and the kids really loved it. I also have translated a few songs into sign language which is also a big hit. Try it and good luck!



Jun 7, 1999 21:47
Hi, my name is Jennifer Worsham but you may call me Twinkle.
My E-mail address is raggedyanne_andy@hotmail.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I am new in clowning. Our youth group is just starting this as a ministry project. If you have any extra tips, please e-mail me. God loves you!



Jun 10, 1999 19:08
Hi, my name is janice heatherwick but you may call me serindipity.
My E-mail address is Aanieclown@aol.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I have been trying to start up a clown ministry with my 10 year old daughter. God has placed us in a wonderful church. I just recently presented a "cowns for christ"workshop there it went very well and many joined us. BUT I really would appreaciate any tips,pointers,do's and dont's that you may have.I am very excited and really feel the Lords presence in this opportunity. thank you in advance and may God bless this site. phillipians 4:13! that is my favorite verse.



Jul 22, 1999 00:14
Hi, my name is Amanda Briggs but you may call me Mavric.
My E-mail address is clownsforchrist@hotmail.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I would just like to tell anyone interested that the best books I've found are by Floyd Shaffer who is credited with starting the Christian Clown Movment! For beginners or any one wanting to teach others the best one is called simply "Clown Ministry" by Floyd Schaffer and Penne Sewall. It takes you step by step. And also gives some great skits! Here's his version with some of my own modifications. Noah’s Ark: 1-6 clowns 10 animal props (2 of each 5 kinds of animals) 5 signs 1 big bag 1 big clown-like hammer 1 tree branch (small, no more than 6") 1 rainbow banner This skit is audience participation, and it is a blast to do! It’s one of my favorites to do, especially if you know the people in the audience. You basically re-enact the story of Noah’s Ark, with a clownish twist! Label the signs (you may want to laminate them so they will last, and you can decorate them up) Elephants, Monkeys, Birds, Giraffes, and Skunks. Get props to represent each animal. The book I got this skit from suggested the following: Giraffes get neckties. Skunks get a white cloth stripe safety-pinned to the back of their shirt. Birds get hats Monkeys get bananas (plastic or real) Elephants get small suitcases (their trunks, get it?) Well, I happened into a party supply shop one day and found masks and head bands and face pieces, that looked like Birds and Elephants and Giraffes and Monkeys and, yes, even Skunks. Well, I bought them on the spot and they work great! Which ever way works for you, or if you find another way, that’s great too. Then stick all the props into the big bag (if the rainbow banner won’t fit just put it out of sight where you can get to it easily later). Now you’re ready to begin. A single clown comes walking in. He carries, or rather, lugs a large bag with him. He finally makes it to the front of the sanctuary. He stands up straight and waves to everyone, trying to get as many people as he can to wave back. Then he hears a voice from above. He waves joyfully at the ceiling as if to wave at God, to whom the voice belongs. God says it’s going to rain. The clown tells everyone by pantomiming rain. The clown pulls out an umbrella (you can use a real one or pantomime it). He opens it above his head and puts his hand out to feel for the rain. Well, he can hear the voice again and it seems an umbrella just won’t do. There will be more rain than that. Okay, a row boat then (pantomime all these). No that won’t work either. I know! A canoe! No, still not big enough. He keeps trying different kinds of boats, a kayak, a speed boat, etc. Eventually, he starts measuring sizes with his hands. He starts at about a foot, then three feet then as far as he can reach then he shows it’s further than he can reach (in a kind of "from here" walks over a little ways, "to here) finally the size measures the whole width of the performance area. He faints out of shock. Then he quickly gets up and goes to work (if there is more than one clown the head clown, Noah, now calls the other clowns forward, either with a whistle, or a clap of the hands, and then motioning them forward. Noah pantomimes the situation quickly to them and the clowns show shock, but then agree to help.) He then pantomimes that they will need a male and female of each animal. So Noah now goes out into the people to find someone to use. After choosing someone he takes them to the front. He stands them in the center, but at the edge of the performing area facing to the side. Then he puts their arms out in front of them with their hands together. He then goes and gets another person from the audience. This person he position just as the one before only so they are facing the other person, and their fingertips are barley touching. Then out of the bag Noah pulls a hammer and gently "hammers" them in place on their shoulders and knees. Noah walks through their hands, like a door. He does this a few more times so they get the idea that they are the doors of the Ark (this works best if you don’t use kids for this position. Use people that will catch on quick. If they ever drop their hands kindly put them back and make sure they stay). Then Noah pulls out of the bag one of the sets of animal props. Then he (or, if he has helpers, one of the other clowns) takes the props out into the audience to find a female and male of the animal his props represent. The "animals" are then brought into the Ark. Noah hands them the coordinating sign and places them somewhere in the Ark. This continues with each breed of animal until all are in the Ark. Then, Noah gets the tree branch and goes out and picks someone (in the back) to stand up. He gives them the tree branch to hold up (make sure they keep it up. You could also do this before the service and explain what they need to do so they are ready later). Noah goes back to the Ark and locks it up tight. Now all the clowns start swaying, like the boat is rocking. They get all the animals to do it too. Soon, one of the clowns gets seasick and throws up over the side of the boat. Then one of the clowns (near the Elephants) steps in poop, and has to wipe it off their shoe on the side of the Ark. Pretty soon, the clowns can smell something. They discover that it’s the Skunks that stink. So Noah pushes them to one side and everyone else to the other side of the Ark. After all this Noah puts his hand out side the Ark to check for rain. Then he sends the female bird out to retrieve the branch. When the bird brings it back, he exclaims delight. The he (and the other clowns) take back the props and signs and let the "animals" off the Ark. Once all the animals are off he keeps the doors there. He pulls out the rainbow banner and has them hold it up. Then he (and his clowns) walk away, leaving the doors there with the rainbow. Just as he is about to leave, he snaps his fingers as if he forgot something, and goes back to take the banner. Hints: At the end you could also leave your bag and go back for that, and then really leave the "doors" stuck with your banner. If you’re using more than one clown, when you aren’t getting "animals" from the audience, pantomime getting the Ark ready. Do things like scrub the deck, hammer up walls, get another clown to help you saw a board, and do it all as only a clown can! Just make sure you keep busy. Don’t ever just stand around. And when you are choosing people don’t necessarily just go out and grab two people, try some people out, see if they work. For instance, if you have Birds, go out and stand someone up, get them to put their arms out to the side, see if they can flap them, if not, have them sit down, if so, take them. You can do this with other animals to. Measure the shoulders of your Elephants, Check the heigth of your Giraffes, Smell your Skunks, and get your Monkeys to scratch their underarms. Don’t always take the first person you pick. Pick someone you know won’t fit the animal you have, (i.e. a short person for a Giraffe) just so you can reject them as a Giraffe (but then maybe pick them for the Birds). Also, you don't have to use these animals, use some of your own. But be careful. Don't get it to big. Too many animals make the skit too long, I don't suggest doing more than five pair. I am also the head clown of a group called Clowns for Christ. We have a web site with more info and a few more skits including a Clown Communion! I've done the Communion many times and never leave a dry eye! So come check us out!



Jul 22, 1999 01:17
Hi, my name is Sue Pogue but you may call me Sugar Bear.
My E-mail address is spogue@webtv.net .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
One of the neatest and inexpensive props I have is my do not touch box. The idea came from one of Bubba's workshops. Items you will need: a sturdy cardboard box about 12x18 with a lid that set down on top. three bolts with washers and a nut. Three paper coils ( Bubba has these ). Brown paper bags or brown mailing paper. Some bright poster paper and a black dry marker. Measure inside the box where the center of the paper coils would fit so that they do not touch each other.Mark the center of the coil and make a hole. Put the bolt in from the bottom of the box. On the inside of the box , put the coil over the bolt stem add the washer (must be large enought so the paper coil doesn't come off the bolt) add the nut. Then cover the box with brown paper. Also cover the lid. You want the lid to come off very easily when you turn it upside down. Next cut your posterboard into squares about 4'by 6'. I used the hot pink for my posterboard. I write DO NOT TOUCH and place them at random all over the box. so the audience can see them . I also write DO NOT TOUCH at random on the brown paper, large enough so the audience can read it.you need to wad the end section of the paper coil a little so that it will start to unroll as soon as you drop the lid. Put the box on a chair or at the edge of stage or on a table where the audience can see. Do this before you start your program. or have someone to place it there for you. Before you start your program notice the box , ask the kids if they know any thing about the box. Notice the signs. (your mother always told you not to bother things that didn't belong to you. and obey instructions. As in DO NOT TOUCH, but you are really curious about this box. Go on about your show but in between each thing you do contempate touching the box , but talk yourself out of doing it. Leave the box until the very end by that time the kids will be yelling at you to touch it. Finally when you are done with all your other skits let the kids talk you into touching the box, when nothing happen you pick up the box and walk back and forth talking about the box finally turning it upside down , you flip the lid off and the paper starts rolling out. you are still walking back and forth talking about nothing happening because you touched the box. You can go on as long as you want, but I found I have enough paper to do it about three times. Of course by this time the kids are screaming and yelling. You say you knew you would get into trouble by not following instructions. You can also use it as a lesson about not following the instructions that Jesus Gives Us and how we get into trouble when we don't follow instructions. I hope this makes sense. I made mine about three years ago and i haven't had to recover it yet. When I do bible schools they alway tell me to bring the box.



Aug 27, 1999 07:25
Hi, my name is Geoff Turner but you may call me Hickory.
My E-mail address is hickory@webclowns.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Before rehearsing or performing, pray. You are God's servant, and if you are going to do His work, you will need His blessing and assistance. Ask for it. Pray.



Oct 9, 1999 18:09
Hi, my name is Butterfly, the Christian Clown but you may call me Ruth Ann Donelson.
My E-mail address is donelson@tir.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Just got back from a two week vacation in Munich Germany. Loved it...with the Oktoberfest. Don't have my pictures developed yet....but took 125 of them. Will tell you about it with pictures when I get them.



Oct 14, 1999 16:45
Hi, my name is Donna Connelly but you may call me Dreamer the clown.
My E-mail address is connelld@mercyhealth.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I'm a new clown for Christ and just discovered the internet. I am taking classes thru the Christian Clown College. I could use some encourgement in this endeavor. Thanks and may God bless the clown in you.



Oct 25, 1999 12:38
Hi, my name is Jennifer Clegg but you may call me Confetti.
My E-mail address is jclegg24@yahoo.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Hello, I have been clowning for 6 years. I have been working on putting together a clown troop for about two years. I am a full time Youth Coordinator for a church. I can use any kind of info. I am from the Cleveland Area in Ohio. I would also be interested in meeting any other Christian clowns from this area.



Nov 1, 1999 00:14
Hi, my name is John Pongratz but you may call me Rocko T. Clown.
My E-mail address is pongratz5@juno.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Just started a clown ministry at my home church in Oklahoma and have bookmarked your page for future reference. Looking for skits for 1 clown that would be good for children 5 yrs old to 6th grade. (can incorporate children as helpers) I am a silent clown, so pantomime skits are better for my purposes



Nov 11, 1999 21:36
Hi, my name is Megan Erickson but you may call me .
My E-mail address is MLE51@hotmail.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Clowning is such a powerful ministry tool.....God's blessings on your work!



Nov 14, 1999 00:38
Hi, my name is Nita Watson but you may call me Biblena.
My E-mail address is biblena@yahoo.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
This is a skit that the Lord gave me concerning praying for our kids. Maybe it will help some of you get others involved in the childrens ministry and prayer. "Kids Need Prayer" 3 Clowns - C#1, C#2, C#3 Props Needed: 1 Ball C#1 and C#2 begin playing volley ball back and forth calling out names (Mary, John, Alice, ETC...) C#3 - (enters) What cha doin? C#1 - Playing the name game. C#2 - Wanna play? C#3 - Sure. How do ya play? C#1 - Well, you call out the name of a kid that you know when you hit the ball with your hands. C#3 - Why do you call out their name? C#1 - Because it reminds us that every kid needs to be touched with the Love of Jesus. C#2 - And it reminds us to pray for each one by name. C#3 - Why do you pray for them? C#1 - Because these kids are our future, the leaders of tomorrow. One will be the next Great man or woman of God. C#2 - And besides that, they face a world that wants them to join gangs, do drugs and even murder one another. C#3 - I can see why you do this, but why do you call it a game? C#1 - It got you interested didn't it? Now what are you gonna do? C#3 - I think I'll join you in your name game. C#2 - Hey! Come on, I see some kids over there. Maybe they'll play with us. C#1,2, and 3 all leave together. Your pastor could then come up and lead the congregation in a prayer for the youth and the children. I've been blessed with these skits and so has our church. I now have 3 booklets full of skits for clowns to use in the ministry. If you are interested please email me for info. Be Blessed, Biblena



Nov 16, 1999 11:07
Hi, my name is nancy reames but you may call me Shining Joy (Joy Joy )Nickname.
My E-mail address is Nancynow52@a0l.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Am not yet a performing clown - what you call a wantabe and have recently joined Christian clowns of Virginia. I am involved in Children's Ministries at my neighborhood Methodist church and wish to bring this kind of ministry to my church. I am extremly excited about all I have learned so far thru the web and the folks I have met and will be going to circus magic in williamsburg in February for sure.



Nov 16, 1999 11:08
Hi, my name is nancy reames but you may call me Shining Joy (Joy Joy )Nickname.
My E-mail address is Nancynow52@a0l.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Am not yet a performing clown - what you call a wantabe and have recently joined Christian clowns of Virginia. I am involved in Children's Ministries at my neighborhood Methodist church and wish to bring this kind of ministry to my church. I am extremly excited about all I have learned so far thru the web and the folks I have met and will be going to circus magic in williamsburg in February for sure.



Nov 28, 1999 23:17
Hi, my name is Kerry Crouch but you may call me Libby Tapps.
My E-mail address is jcrouch@lisco.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
A friend and I are starting a new children's ministry at our church. We will begin clowning after the first of the year and we are so excited! The Lord has called us into this ministry and He is providing so MANY ideas I can only write them down and plan them out one by one. To kick this off we are going to have a presentation in the sanctuary in front of God and everybody :) to let the church know what we are about. We are going to create a skit of "This Little Light of Mine" and Libby and Lee will show what it means to hide your light under a basket. Lee will be hiding her light, not wanting to share anything God has given her in front of everybody because she's too embarrassed. Eventually we will be able to share how that is sin and encourage everybody to share their "lights" for Jesus in our small city. God has given everybody something special to share and Lee will eventually come out from under the basket but have a sack on her head with a face painted on it. She's just not quite ready to give it her all. Then she will come out from under the sack with some sort of battery operated "light" on her head. Libby laughingly explains to Lee that the lights on her head are not quite what Jesus meant. Then we are going to have a small science demonstration with a candle (which is us), black construction paper to hide the light, remove the construction to show our light, and then a small piece of flash paper. The flash paper represents our sin and Lee will show what happens to sin when we apply "The Light" to sin. Flash paper burns in a flash when fire touches it. Then we are going to take the little kids downstairs for a big party! It will be a get-to-know-Libby'n-Lee party!We are so excited we can't wait! Love your site!



Nov 29, 1999 14:36
Hi, my name is Ric Jennings but you may call me Shadrach The Christian Clown.
My E-mail address is ricjennings@hotmail.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
To me it is a joy to see a child sit there and listen to me when I tell them about Christ. If I tried to do as myself they wouldn't sit still for it. The one trick that reaches a lot of children is a simple tide box. every tide box has capacity to become a magic trick. Inside the box the is a liner. Peel back the cardboard liner and shove a clean cloth in and put a dirty one in the box. Show the dirty sin on the rag and shove it unknown to them inside the small inner compartment forcing the clean rag out in the bottom of the box. and tell the with Jesus you are cleansed. It works great with most kids. keep the magic alive through Christ and always tell the kids the only true magic in the world is Jesus Christ Shadrach the Christian Clown



Dec 17, 1999 15:54
Hi, my name is Nita Watson but you may call me Biblena (Bible - E - Na).
My E-mail address is biblena@yahoo.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I pray before I go out and I ask the Lord to prepare the way and to bring those in that He wants to minister to. He never fails to do this and it always touches my heart to see someone changed. I was in a restaurant doing my balloons one day and noticed a man outside with his 3 girls looking in. He was talking with them and the 2 oldest (8 and 12)came in, while he was outside with the youngest. The youngest was 4. She was intently talking with her Dad. Soon they came in and kept walking past me for about 45 minutes. I was so busy that I never had time to say hi to them, but I would smile when they walked past. Before that family left, the Dad came over and told me that he had been afraid of clowns for 45 years. He said that he sent the 2 oldest girls in for the pizza because he was afraid of me, but his little girl told him "that Daddy she looks like such a nice clown and if you will go in I will hold your hand". He couldn't turn his little girl down. He said that he had noticed a glow about me and that he could see love in me. He then asked if he could give me a hug and a kiss on the cheek and he did. Needless to say he's no longer afraid of clowns. Remember, there's always someone watching you and that they can see the love of God in you.



Jan 7, 2000 19:32
Hi, my name is Randy Boots but you may call me .
My E-mail address is .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
you could be a clown as Jesus to save the children so they can know the Lord



Jan 9, 2000 16:29
Hi, my name is Wendy Cunningham but you may call me Sparky.
My E-mail address is wcunningham@ciu.edu .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I'm looking for a clown mentor in the SC area. I started clowning in April of last year. I have a makeshift clown team and we have at least one of each clown. I am a whiteface. I am interested in observing and learning more about clowning. Can anyone out there offer help/advice?



Jan 12, 2000 21:09
Hi, my name is Martha Stuart but you may call me kurley.
My E-mail address is kurleytheclown@aol.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Thank you for your wonderful site. I will enjoy the infor for the beginning stages of my clowning with Jesus.



Jan 26, 2000 13:29
Hi, my name is Nita Watson but you may call me Biblena.
My E-mail address is biblena@yahoo.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I have found some little read kalieda scopes. They are only about a fingers length long, clear red all the way around. I use them to teach on giving and our seed. You will need 1 kalieda scope and 1 dollar. I ask the children/adults how many dollars do they see in my hand. They will say one of course. Then I tell them we need to see it the way that the Lord see's it. When we plant our seed in His hand He see's the harvest of that seed. Now look into the kalieda scope and they will see many dollars. When we give our seed to the Lord, He multiplies it like He said He would in His word, "Some 30, some 60 and some 100 fold return".



Feb 23, 2000 10:27
Hi, my name is Maureen Rose but you may call me Dot.
My E-mail address is DRose68388@aol.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Hi there. Enjoyed reading comments and collecting info. I've been in clown ministry about 15 years in many areas; my husband is retired from the Army. We're now in ministry in Florida...looking for others in the area to correspond with/encourage/network. Would love to hear from others and continue to grow. Christian clowning is such a creative, joyful way to minister. There's nothing like it. Talk to me...at least now...most of the time, I prefer to clown "mime" so the Spirit does the talking.



Feb 25, 2000 12:22
Hi, my name is Delores Mosley but you may call me Apple Blossom.
My E-mail address is dmosley@gte.net .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
As a ""Newbie,"" clown there is alot that I need to learn, but I saw this done in a church and would like to share it. Get a watermelon and cutit in half, tell the kids that the Rhine doesn't mean anything. The red meat of the melon is the blood of Jesus, and the seeds represent the different people on the earth, the white seeds are the Christians, because white stands for purity and the black seeds are the unsaved, and as we look at the melon see which have more seeds the white or the black, and if there are more seeds tell the kids that The Bible tells us that the fields are plenty but the workers are few, and that it is our job to spread the word to the unsaved. ( thanks ya;ll.)



Feb 25, 2000 20:16
Hi, my name is Georgia R. Beckes but you may call me GeeGee.
My E-mail address is grbeckes@aol.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I have children (8-18 years old) work with me, make them up as the clown of their choice, we do NOT talk (this relieves the kids of forgetting what to say when). Two 12 year girls were clowing with me for a DVBS kick-off and we pretended to be juggling 3 balls. We did not know how to juggle so each of us took one ball and proceeded to toss it up and catch it over and over again as if we were actually juggling. The audience loved it and the two helpers gained a new understanding of themselves in serving God -- do what you can!



Mar 9, 2000 10:31
Hi, my name is amina bejos but you may call me high school teaches.
My E-mail address is amina.bejos@mail.state.ky.us .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Please help I am seaching for a poem called the "Clown On the Cross" to use with my students. I would appreciate your help in locating it. thanks




Mar 21, 2000 09:27
Hi, my name is Ruth Peacock but you may call me Unity.
My E-mail address is weclown@megsinet.net .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I need an idea or two for two clowns to just do some quick.. about 2 miniutes things up on stage. they are having about 10 clowns come up on stage and just entertain...I normally dont do that kind of thing so I really need some ideas....HELP!! I will be doing a skit and songs later, but dont know what to do for this short segment. Thanks Ruth



Mar 22, 2000 12:43
Hi, my name is Jodi McAdams but you may call me Youth Pastor's Wife.
My E-mail address is jodilmcadams@yahoo.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
PLEASE HELP. I am in charge of our church's VBS this year and we are really trying to make it an outreach to the community. Our theme is "It's a PARTY" and I thought we could draw children through the use of clowns. Of course, we could have someone from our church dress up but somehow I don't think it wouldn't be the same as someone who has a God-given talent and calling to be a clown (can entertain the kids with juggling, balloons and incorporate the gospel all at the same time). We have a limited budget so bringing someone in from far away is out of the question. We are located near Baltimore, MD and I was wondering how I could find out more or get in touch with local clowning ministries. THANKS FOR ANY INPUT.



Mar 23, 2000 13:57
Hi, my name is Buddy Lemaster but you may call me FREEDOM ROSE.
My E-mail address is Freedom_Rose_1776@yahoo.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Hi, I am FREEDOM ROSE a deaf clown who is a christian, I lost my hearing due to being severely poisoned in 1970 and literally lost my life, I say I was born again but really, I feel GOD let me die to comeback his way. I eventually went down the road of drugs and alchol and never really had a good life, I was not born into a church going family but I had a deep love for GOD, after my accident and finally getting tired of a life of drugs and alchol, I ask GOD to guide me to the stage to sing, but he had other plans, he guided me into clowning and the creation of FREEDOM ROSE, who is a patriotic clown, GOD allowed me to build Freedom and find my freedom from a life of sin. I eventually felt the need to seek a deeper life with the LORD and was saved in June, 1996. It would take a long time to really share my testimony, but feel free to ask if it is allowed. FOREVER FREE FREEDOM ROSE



Mar 27, 2000 19:00
Hi, my name is Janis Gray but you may call me Calamity Jan.
My E-mail address is mjgray@pacbell.net .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I am so excited to have found this gospel clowning site! Except for a little at Children's Church, I am new to gospel clowning and am searching for scripts,routines, skits and tricks that I can do with my children in resthome ministry. God bless you all for what you're doing in his service and thank you so much for any help!



Mar 29, 2000 16:04
Hi, my name is Doreen Wood but you may call me Praise!/Dagwood.
My E-mail address is dagwood328@webtv.net .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I am in early satge of clowning for Christ-sake. Some Quickie routines good for walk arounds and etc... tell your audience you always carry an Extra extra large "red lettered" Holy bible in your pocket...show your pocket.(which is too flat to possibly contain a bible) they can even pat your pocket but will not feel a bible inside...then slowly have them count to three and pull the Extra large 'word "BIBLE" from your pocket...Made from bright red cloth with Tiny "holes cut in each letter....ta-da!! an extra Large "red lettered" holey, "Bible!" lol ..pass -out little paper rainbows to your audience that say "God Keeps His Promises" or Share Gods" promises! or have a little steppin stool and glue a brightly painted rainbow to the front...now you can stand on it and sing...Standing on the promises....God Bless You!!



Apr 5, 2000 11:25
Hi, my name is Tommy Lynch but you may call me willynilly.
My E-mail address is willylynch@aol.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Hi, I am Tommy Lynch but you can call me Willynilly but please don't call me late for dinner. I found this in a Calliope magazine article and have used it ever since. I made a button that says PRESS HERE FOR A HUG. Beneath it I sewed a squeeker. This lets me know when to give out a hug to a little one. Parents use it too. Please never get too busy performing that you fail to notice a child. Also, I have found that sometimes when a child is afraid of clowns, if I act afraid of them, they open up and play with me. Love in Christ, Willynilly



Apr 27, 2000 14:26
Hi, my name is Tina Bellefleur but you may call me Tiny.
My E-mail address is tinytoon_73@yahoo.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Greetings to all my clowns friends !! I'm a french clown and I'm new at clowning. I got to do somethings for Pentecostal day and I would really needs some ideas please.. I also would like to vist the nursery home and the kinds in kindergarden but I really don't have any ideas of what to tell them : like the kind of stories....please someone help me !!!!! your friend Tiny..



May 2, 2000 12:55
Hi, my name is Joyce Kimmel but you may call me Doydie.
My E-mail address is JMKMOM@webtv.net .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I am very new at this, had my first clowning clinic this weekend, was very rewarding. I have multiple sclerosis and a lot of what we did in the clinic was tiring. I would like to explore clowning routines in a wheel chair, I think it would be wonderful to do clowning in a childrens rehab center. I think it is good to laugh at our disabilities.



May 4, 2000 01:18
Hi, my name is Carolyn but you may call me LynRose The Shimmering Angel Clown.
My E-mail address is GsplThruClowning@aol.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Hi I am Carolyn and I am just getting started in the gospel clowning act and I am looking for any advice that I can recieve on how to show the word of God and to find out if there is any classes that are recommended in the Seattle Washington area. Feel free to e-mail any time. Many Blessings. I was truly blessed with all that I have read here.



May 4, 2000 09:44
Hi, my name is Crystal but you may call me .
My E-mail address is chun_gee@hotmail.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I feel that 2 days ago I was "called" to be a clown, and even better, a Clown for Christ. I do not know what He is wanting me to do, but I know it is something with this for how I felt. I was searching the web looking for balloon animal patters (I am learning and LOVE to do them) when I saw this sight listed. I read the description and thought that is not what I want and went to the next URL listed, but for some very strange reason when I went to click on the next one, I ended up clicking on this one, and the more I read them (couldn't hit the back button... just didn't "think of that!) the more my skin felt tingly and the more I felt this inner urge to do this! Maybe I'm crazy and maybe I'm not, but I know something just by how I felt is going to happen. And even stranger, after I finished reading this whole page, I went back to the search engine and was successful in finding free patterns when before all I was finding were sites selling books on balloon art. I am looking forward to all of this and meeting all of you. In Christ, Crystal



May 5, 2000 22:46
Hi, my name is Joyce but you may call me Doydie.
My E-mail address is JMKMOM@webtv.net .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Hi, I am a VERY NEW clown, one week old to be exact. I have been toying around with the idea for awhile though, so when the opportunity to go to a clinic came up, I took it. What I need help in is, part of the time that I do a routine, I may need to be in a wheel chair. I realize this can happen by me having my wh/ch as part of the props and I walk to it or a partner wheel me in. I even think it would be quite comical if after routine is over, that my partner leaves the area and leaves me there stting and I have to holler for him to get him back. I would also like to incorporate the wh/ch in something at a chilrens rehab facility, to help kids laugh at themselves. Sometimes my legs can be quite funny and I would like to help kids laugh at thier legs to. Soooo, I need some help, I'm quite a baby at this, so who wants to be my mama?



May 8, 2000 03:49
Hi, my name is Douglass Bone' but you may call me none/International Assembly of God.
My E-mail address is doug@wongbone.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Four of us are going on a missions trip this summer, we are thinking of using mime and a ballon anamals. I was looking for tricks point to christ. (Magic) can anyone help?



May 30, 2000 00:13
Hi, my name is Shari L. Johnson but you may call me JellyBean.
My E-mail address is talk2shari@hotmail.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
Myself and a friend (Rainbow) will be making our clowning debut in a local parade in a few weeks where we'll be handing Bible School Invitations to the children along the parade route, and then we'll be performing our skit on creation during Bible school the following week. I'm excited to be serving God in a way that will make people smile, and it's great to be a kid again! Jesus said to become as children, Praise His Name! He knows just what makes us happy! May God Bless you All. From a sister in the hills of West Virginia!



Jun 8, 2000 11:09
Hi, my name is Judy Tabor but you may call me Jo-jo.
My E-mail address is judyclement@aol.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I have recently became involved with a pupet ministry team and I want to thank you, and to thank God for leading me to this site. It is a real blessing for all of you wonderful people to share your ideas with those of us who are REALY "green" at this great ministry!



Jun 10, 2000 21:21
Hi, my name is Chris Crook but you may call me *Sparkles* the Clown.
My E-mail address is Sparkles@ilovejesus.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
A couple of months ago I heard a radio preacher talking about how God made us because He wanted one of us and God doesn't make junk, etc. It really hit me big-time and I knew that God wanted me to present it in a way the children would understand. (I'm a solo clown.) So, here's the skit for God's glory and all of you to use for your children: Props: A brand new really cool beach ball. (Mine is pearly purple) A large box decorated in the best paper you can find with a very large bow. (Mine is a box with a separate lid to lift off) Enough gift bows to give each child. A large gift card with Clown's name on envelope. Scripture verse: Psalm 139:14&15 Put the ball in the box with all the bows. Put the card on the box marked for you, the clown. The card should say " Dear Clown, You are so special to me that I wanted to give you this nice present. I hope you like it. Love, Clown (your clown name again!) You are giving yourself the gift. Place the box on the altar before the service begins. Enter, and find the box. Get really excited! A present for you. (Milk this to get the kids really geared up with anticipation) Read the card, pausing modestly before revealing that the gift is from yourself. Now ask the children to help you open the box. Pull out the new ball exclaiming about how much you really wanted it, how it is just exactly what you wanted, how great it is that it bounces and it's your favorite color, etc. (I use a puppet for my straight-man. He is a doggy in a bag I call Shep. I brought him out here to show my new ball to him. And he "whispered" a few pieces of wisdom in my ear for me to share with the children. You could have someone else (your pastor or youth leader) fulfill this role) "Oh", I say to Shep. "Would you mind if I tell that to the children?" "Shep says that this reminds him about something special about God! When God wants something, He just says the Word, and makes it for Himself." Then I talk about how God created everything, and it was GOOD! And I tell the children how when He made them, He knew exactly how He wanted each of them to be, and He made them that way because HE WANTED ONE OF THEM! I read the scripture verse (I like the amplified version.) I ask the children if this makes them feel like a special present to God. Then I pass out the bows so they can follow my example and put a bow on their heads to help them feel like that special present to God from God. We pray thanking God for making us to be a present to Him. The end. Afterward we went to Children's Church and I read "Children of the King" by Max Lucado. God bless everyone who uses this skit. I pray that it will bring healing to many children's hearts who have been broken by rejection. *Sparkles*



Jun 14, 2000 19:03
Hi, my name is Sherry Gorden but you may call me Mabel.
My E-mail address is flash4JC@yahoo.com .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I was trained in Clown Ministry when I was 17. I am now 30. I have been asked to teach Jr. High's at a youth camp this summer (approx 30 youth) how to be a clown and bring ministry. Thank you for these ideas. I have not been a clown minister for about the past 8 years. I am really feeling God's urging in this new adventure, well old becoming new again) Thanks for the site. I have bookmarked it and will reference it to the youth when I teach them next week! May God bless all the clowns that minister in His name!



Jun 15, 2000 22:28
Hi, my name is Alvina Kytta but you may call me Halley Lou.
My E-mail address is kytta@wcta.net .

Here is what I would like to share with you:
I have a routine that I have adapted to give a Gospel emphasis. It starts with sharing some photos with the children. One photo is of my dog "Spot". I say that I'm going to set that photo aside because I want to do something with it. I then say that I received some sample of Spot Remover in the mail and I want to try it out. I place the photo in an envelope (one with a false back in which I place the the photo of Spot) Also inside this envelope in another duplicate picture of Spot in wh