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02-22-2008, 01:08 PM
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Success! (Clown Communion) (long)
My friend Steve and I performed clown communion for the first time together at his church here in NC last night. It was a rocky start (we did it before his church council before they voted whether or not this should be done for a Maundy Thursday service for the entire congregation), but alls well that ends well.
See, the folks didn't know they were going to see a clown communion: they were blindsided. I didn't agree with that decision, but the pastor made it. We just had to trust in the Lord that it would all come out the way HE wanted it to. The Pastor just told everyone (before we came out) that they were going to witness a very special type of communion and to keep their minds open. The entire service is done in silence (from the clowns) with very inspiring music cued halfway through. The beginning (when we enter and mug a bit) is supposed to be fun, lighthearted. But no one laughed, and the body language was such I felt I was risking being tarred and feathered. I couldn't even get them to make eye contact. As the performance got serious and the message came across (It's very powerful and moving) I felt they were with us, and being led by the Spirit. But I was still afraid...until they took a vote afterwards and it was unanimous that we should do it before the church body. They did say that they will promote it as something that smaller children should not see (they will be confused by the clowns and the serious message). It also was the first time I appeared in public as a clown. Steve and I hope to get our feet wet visiting nursing homes in the near future. Thanks for reading! 
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02-22-2008, 06:31 PM
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Congratulatons Pinky! I know you were nervous but it sounds like once again God wove the tapestry as He wanted and it all worked out.
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02-22-2008, 06:34 PM
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Nice job, Pinky.
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02-23-2008, 06:16 AM
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Kudos Pinky.
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02-24-2008, 04:22 PM
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conrats. and glad it went well
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02-25-2008, 09:26 AM
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Used by God....What a privilege!
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02-25-2008, 12:31 PM
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OK. can't say that I've ever seen a clown communion. You have my curiosity up. But I'm very glad all went well. I'd love more info on a "Clown Communion"
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02-27-2008, 05:50 PM
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Pinky,
Thanks for throwing another idea our way to use our clown ministry for the glory of God. I am so glad that it went well for you and I will keep you in my prayers, for continued success with your witnessing through your clown ministry.
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03-02-2008, 12:39 PM
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Thanks so much, Harmony (jenn). The first time I ever witnessed a clown communion myself was on my walk to Emmaus. Our Emmaus conference used to provide that as a part of the worship during the weekend retreat (it no longer does, but I think Chrysalis still uses it). It is done with whiteface clowns, one male and one female. The clown outfit is more subdued (no outlandish costumes, it's more reverent). It is done in complete silence (mime) with music cued halfway thru. I believe if you do a google search you may find a clown communion script (but you will find a lot of hatemongers out there who don't feel that clown communion is holy at all, and you will find links to their sites too). It's not for everyone; when I first heard of it, I thought it was a heresy too. But once I saw it for myself, and saw how moving and powerful it was, I did a 180 on my opinion. I don't have a script for it myself (I was taught by my best friend's husband, another clown) or I'd share it with you.
God bless, Pinky (Robin)
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03-04-2008, 08:02 AM
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Glad to hear the service went well. I have never heard of clowns doing communion before.
I think you were right to feel uncomfortable about the congregation being blindsided. IMO, the pastor and council should have told the congregation that clowns would be doing communion. There may have been seniors in the congregation who could have been offended by what you were doing because communion is a very sacred ceremony for many people. Don't be afraid to speak your mind if you feel strongly against doing something, even if it is to a pastor. That is my opinion. Darrell
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