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Gecko_D_Clown
04-13-2005, 02:00 PM
Just wanted to take a moment to introduce myself.

I am just getting started in clowning at 33 years old. I am actually in the "soak up all the info and learn all you can before you make a move" stage.

My interest in clowing has peaked due to my involvement with the preschool/children's ministry at my home church. I had been asked many times to join the Rally Team for the Children's Sunday School class "Treasure Land". Basically the children rotate activities pertaining to that days Bible lesson and the last stop is the Rally Room where we sing, dance, do some puppetry, drama, comedy and the like, all reinforcing that days lesson. Anyway, I finally gave in and I have been hooked ever since. I want to help take "Treasure Land" and my own clowning further for God's Kingdom.

I haven't really come up with a character yet, allthough I have come up with a name - "Gecko D. Clown". This name is based on 1 Cor 9:22 where Paul says he would be "all things to all people in order that some will be saved." I also happen to like Gecko's, but their Cameleon attributes are what really appeal to me as that mental picture will afford me to be many things to many people.

So there it is in a nutshell... allbeit, a very big nutshell. I'm seeking, I'm learing and I'm having a blast.

Take care and God Bless,
Dorian "Gecko D. Clown" LaChance

PS. Anybody from/in Mississippi? What about training venues, are there any of those near me?

Jamz
04-13-2005, 03:47 PM
Hi Dorien welcome to the forum
You will find some great clowns here that are willing to help and answer questions
Hope you can join in the chat on Thurs at 9 est and maybe we can learn something from you too

saphireSue
04-13-2005, 05:27 PM
Welcome check out www.clowning4Christ.com, www.clownevents.com, and www.clown-ministry.com, see if these can help you.

I'm also in clown ministry, glad to meet ya.

Scruffy
04-13-2005, 06:19 PM
Welcome Gecko!

ashes
04-14-2005, 09:35 AM
Welcome! There are lots of helpful folks here, so feel free to ask all the questions
you have.

Ashes

mr_buckaroo
04-14-2005, 02:29 PM
howdy do from Mr. Buckaroo cowboy clown. hope you join us for our chat thursdays evenings. they start at around 9est pm.

GiGi
04-14-2005, 06:17 PM
Welcome!!!!

GiGi :D

RedClownFred
04-19-2005, 06:54 PM
You're my type of clown Gecko!!! Welcome, and continue making the "real cause" part of your life! With your mindset, no mistakes can be made, and all you touch benefit from your giving!

rainbow-the-clown
04-20-2005, 04:52 PM
that was a very interesting explanation--gecko being a chamelion--all things!! welcome1

shadylamps
04-21-2005, 09:15 AM
Great to have you with us. Welcome :D