Thursday, March 21, 2019
Clown School Skit - from Next Step 2018
During the Next Step Workshop in 2018, clowns learned how to write routines that help people understand lessons. One of the methods Randy teaches is called "scriptural parallels." This where one takes an existing story and builds a routine that shares the same lesson.
"Clown School" is a skit based on the account of Philip when he spoke with the Ethiopian eunuch (Found in Acts 8). It was performed prior to Pastor Randy sharing the biblical story.
See "Clown School" at https://youtu.be/Vqp4IZ8s2UM
"Clown School" is a skit based on the account of Philip when he spoke with the Ethiopian eunuch (Found in Acts 8). It was performed prior to Pastor Randy sharing the biblical story.
See "Clown School" at https://youtu.be/Vqp4IZ8s2UM
Philip Shares the Gospel - Clown Skit from Next Step 2018
The main Bible story for the Sunday morning service was from Acts chapter 8. It records Philip traveling along the road (at the Holy Spirit's direction) and coming in contact with an important Ethiopian official. Philip explains how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies of Isaiah. The Ethiopian official came to place his faith in Christ.
We encouraged the children to also share their faith with others. As we came to the end of our service time "Toots" shared a visual lesson that encouraged children to show God's love to others.
See how the Next Step Clowns illustrated this Bible story in a fun eye-catching way at:
https://youtu.be/1nHZ7CuIn9k
Solo Skit Development - The Train Whistle
During the Next Step workshop participants learn and participate in different methods of writing ministry/educational routines. The theme for the 2018 Next Step Workshop "Kids Church" was "tell others the message of Jesus."
View this solo routine by Debra Petkus-Perry from the 2018 workshop at:
https://youtu.be/DX9B3hTJfxc
View this solo routine by Debra Petkus-Perry from the 2018 workshop at:https://youtu.be/DX9B3hTJfxc
Friday, March 15, 2019
Looking Ahead to November 2019 Workshop
Wow! We're already getting excited! Here's some information that will pique your interest:
1. The Next Step Workshop is usually hosted at my home locale...rarely has it been somewhere else, but this time Ben & Christine Christensen will be hosting it at their home church facility in Canton, Michigan. It's a great facility at Connection Church.
2. Creative Ministry Solutions (formerly known as "One Way Street") will ALSO be having a one day "Creative Arts Festival" on the Saturday of the Next Step Workshop. We are in discussions with them about combining some of the classes for that one day. There's all kinds of creative character work and methods being done by Creative Ministry Solutions and we have worked with them in the past. We've used some of their resources and they've actually also sold some of ours. See more about Creative Ministry Solutions at http://www.creativemin.com/ You're Creative Arts Festival fee is included in the Next Step registration fee. (Please note -- this is a tentative arrangement at this time.)
3. Please send $75 (via check or on Randy's website) to reserve your spot for the workshop. We limit attendance to 15 people. Note that the final registration is $395 for first time attendees. Returning "alumni" receive a discounted rate of $345. You can pay in full now, or send $75 to reserve your spot. (Note that any cancellation less than 30 days in advance will not receive a reimbursement.)
Address payment to: Randy Christensen, 2117 Peregrine Lane, North Mankato, MN 56003
Website is: qualityprograms.net
4. Jump on my blog at pastorclown.blogspot.com to read numerous articles on effective clowning and ministry.
More information coming soon!
(Here's a past photo from the Next Step Workshop in 2015 - preshow preparations)
1. The Next Step Workshop is usually hosted at my home locale...rarely has it been somewhere else, but this time Ben & Christine Christensen will be hosting it at their home church facility in Canton, Michigan. It's a great facility at Connection Church.
2. Creative Ministry Solutions (formerly known as "One Way Street") will ALSO be having a one day "Creative Arts Festival" on the Saturday of the Next Step Workshop. We are in discussions with them about combining some of the classes for that one day. There's all kinds of creative character work and methods being done by Creative Ministry Solutions and we have worked with them in the past. We've used some of their resources and they've actually also sold some of ours. See more about Creative Ministry Solutions at http://www.creativemin.com/ You're Creative Arts Festival fee is included in the Next Step registration fee. (Please note -- this is a tentative arrangement at this time.)
3. Please send $75 (via check or on Randy's website) to reserve your spot for the workshop. We limit attendance to 15 people. Note that the final registration is $395 for first time attendees. Returning "alumni" receive a discounted rate of $345. You can pay in full now, or send $75 to reserve your spot. (Note that any cancellation less than 30 days in advance will not receive a reimbursement.)
Address payment to: Randy Christensen, 2117 Peregrine Lane, North Mankato, MN 56003
Website is: qualityprograms.net
4. Jump on my blog at pastorclown.blogspot.com to read numerous articles on effective clowning and ministry.
More information coming soon!
(Here's a past photo from the Next Step Workshop in 2015 - preshow preparations)
