Bummed

[Scruffy]

Well played, Pinky. You did it right.

[Sassy Frass]

Great job Pinky! I think you handled it fair & square! Sometimes going with our initial emotions can get us into lots of trouble. I'm glad you showed Godly restraint and self control (they are fruits of the Spirit you know ) I hope the ministry pkgs. helped to inspire you and move you forward...Just remember that satan wants Pinky59 to hang up her shoes and costume and give up, that way he has defeated a ministry that God has not brought to fruition in your life and every little fire within us that he can snuff out........, he will!!!
Keep that flame burning, someday you'll have a church on fire!
God Bless You Pinky!
Sassy Frass

[Pickles]

GO, Pinky! I'm proud of you, girl! You handled that situation like a pro.

[Twis-T]

Pinky,
I usually get my tracts from Fellowship Tract League www.fellowshiptractleague.org as they do not charge for them. My total monthly income is $159 so I cannot afford to buy any tracts at the present time.
When I am able to buy tracts I use Chick Publications this is a great site, they have witnessing ideas and different ways to use the tracts. There is also articles on different ways to use the tracts while witnessing. I have also use Gospel Tracts | Christian Tracts | Bible Tracts :: The Tract League of West Michigan for tracts. You have to be careful if you don't use any version but the authorized KJV like I do because alot of the tracts use different versions. You can also do a search for tracts on the computer.
Hope this helps you and any more question I'll be glad to help in any way I can.
Twis-T

[Penelope]

I have to give my pastor a hand, no matter what skit or program I am doing as a clown Pastor Bob has never said anything to me or the other clowns for sitting in on services in clown. He does however coment after service about how great our performance was. I love having a church where its ok to be in church and worship the Lord no matter your clothing. After all God sees our heart not our outfit for the day.

[saphireSue]

Same here Penelope. Our former pastor was OK with me starting the ministry group and pretty much left us alone, not involved at all, no complaints but no encouragement either, last 3 yrs with our new Pastor it's been totally different, If we're going some where he's there front row seat [I think he'd like to be clown, but I haven't talked him into it yet... he does like to do drama skits from time to time].. He really encourages us and brings it up to the church what we're doing, and really shows his support. You're doing it for the Lord but it's nice to know people support what you're doing too.

[tim]

Originally Posted by Twis-T

When I am able to buy tracts I use Chick Publications this is a great site, they have witnessing ideas and different ways to use the tracts. There is also articles on different ways to use the tracts while witnessing.

I, personally, (along with many others I know) find Chick's tracts to be both annoying and offensive. (Not to mention prejudiced and frequently inaccurate.) I think that one can do better in finding worthwhile pamphlets for Christian witnessing which present the Gospel in a much more mature and positive manner.

[SuitcaseSam]

Originally Posted by Pinky59

But I'm bummed and feel like just packing all Pinky's stuff in the attic and forgetting the whole thing.

Sorry to vent. I didn't know who else I could unload on who might understand.

Pinky,

NEVER let someone push you away from what it is you love to do.

I probably shouldn't relay this story but here is what happened to me.

I ran for a national representative position of one of the major Magic organizations once, a position that had gone unfilled and I was the only one at the time interested. I was told I would be a definite candidate by several people including the person who had been appointed to the position at the time as he said he really didn't want to do it.

So, my wife and I took money we really didn't have to spare and flew down to the national convention held that year in New Orleans. I was excited and ready to take on this position and give back some of what I had received after being a member for nearly 10 years.

I got up early and went down to the general membership meeting where the elections were being held. I was shocked when they announced they were again appointing the guy who didn't want the position (AND who wasn't even present at the convention) for a 2nd term. I didn't get the position. Words can't explain the disappointment I felt. I was definitely mislead.

The end result...I stepped aside from performing and did not return to it until a few years later after the birth of my second daughter.

Looking back, I now realise how big of a mistake I made stepping aside from something that meant so much to me, and I'm having the time of my life now.

Keep your spirits up and don't ever throw it all away.

~Sam

[Pinky59]

Sam, what a great lesson you learned. Thank you for sharing that with us. It's kinda like "they win" when you hang up your big red nose. I get it.

[Darrell]

To Pinky59,

I found it very encouraging to see how you handled your situation with patience and maturity. If you feel God wants you to clown, He will lead you to where He wants you to clown. It may be in front of a family instead of a congregation. Or it may be to a friend, coworker, relative, etc. IMO, keep practicing what you have learned and keep developing new skills because the opportunities will come!


Darrell