Does anyone have a clown ministry at church that is looked d

MercyMe · #1 (**permalink**) 04-24-2004, 11:01 PM

I was wondering how you all handle the "bah-humbugs"
from people regarding your church's clown ministry? One man got up and walked out and made his wife leave with him. He really is a nice man. Guess he doesn't like clowns? Do we ignore him and hope God opens his heart to the possibilities a clown ministry has to offer?

~~Mercy Me~~

MercyMe · #2 (**permalink**) 04-26-2004, 09:03 AM

I'll answer my own question. ;-) Our little clown group prayed before graduation and asked God to open the hearts of those who weren't open about this ministry. So that is all we can do. We are here to please God not man. :-)

Jubilee · #3 (**permalink**) 04-26-2004, 11:49 AM

I agree, MercyMe. You can't do more than pray and hope the person or persons will have their hearts touched by your persistence and love. That's what it's all about anyway, is God's love.
Hey, I'm new to this site. I'm in Northern Virginia near Washington, DC. Where are you, in general?
Sharone - RainbowBrite

Anonymous · #4 (**permalink**) 04-26-2004, 07:36 PM

I sometimes just hit them with the props. It seems to cause me some Christian ethical dilemmas, but Satan gets in me, and I can't help myself.

MercyMe · #5 (**permalink**) 04-26-2004, 09:53 PM

I'm in Missouri. I'm new to clowning also. In fact, the clown ministry at our church is brand new! It's call Clown for the Cross. We are all so excited.

Before our graduation we prayed God would open the hearts of those that didn't approve. That's all we can do.

RainbowBrite, I think you will enjoy this forum. I haven't been a member long but I've picked up some good info. Have fun clowning! :lol:

Jubilee · #6 (**permalink**) 04-27-2004, 07:58 AM

Thanks, MercyMe. What's interesting is that my mother's family is in the Springfield area of Missouri, so we have that in common too. Grin.
Also, I am going to be going to a Clowning for Christ conference on May 14th and 15th here in VA. I'm so excited. It's my first conference! If you haven't heard of this organization, it's at www.clowning4christ.com and they are having conferences all over. I believe there's one in St. Louis.
Sharone ;-)

MercyMe · #7 (**permalink**) 04-27-2004, 08:43 AM

Southern Missouri is beautiful! Springfield would be great for a clown ministry because of all the colleges and universities. Is your mom interested in becoming a clown? ;-)

You'll have to let me know how the conference goes. It would be so cool if our little group of clowns could make it to a conference.

Sharone, do you mind if I email you privately? My name is Molly. No spam or anything questionable, promise! :-D I'd love to talk with you more about your signing. If it isn't okay just let me know.

Jubilee · #8 (**permalink**) 04-28-2004, 12:11 PM

Absolutely, Molly. Please do email me.
Sharone - Rainbow Brite

Binky · #9 (**permalink**) 05-03-2004, 03:29 PM

OF COURSE NOT! It is looked down on by many. But we do it anyway. (Just not at our church much!)-Binky

MercyMe · #10 (**permalink**) 05-04-2004, 12:39 PM

It is a shame, isn't it, Binky. It takes a lot of courage to put on outrageous makeup and costumes to have a new venue for proclaiming the Word of God.

I did find out after our clown graduation and skits that it was well received. A lot of people liked it. They said it wasn't what they thought. I don't know what they thought we would be doing, but we obviously impressed them.

I'm ready for our next gig!! I can hardly wait to visit a nursing home or children's home or another church. We all had so much fun!!

Keep clowning, Binky! I just know God loves a clown!!!