Have you ever wondered how 367 clowns can fit into a Volkswagen? Or how a clown can twist a yellow balloon into the shape of a large circus animal?
\nIf so, this weekend\u2019s one-day clown ministry may be just your ticket.
\nFrom 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Isaac\u2019s Alley has scheduled a single-day clown ministry workshop.
\n\u201cThere\u2019s a good number of people who don\u2019t understand what clowning has to do with the church,\u201d said Rev. Robert J. Smith, co-organizer of the event. \u201cClowning has a great history with the church and this workshop will give those who don\u2019t understand why, all the reasons.\u201d
\nIsaac\u2019s Alley began in the fall of 1999 after members of the clowning community here in Tyrone felt it necessary to help spread the word of Christ through laughter. According to Smith, the group of seven active members offers this medicine through parades, nursing homes, hospitals and churches.
\nWhether those interested just want to be a clown for a day or find a new way to reach out to others, this workshop will be the ticket.
\n\u201cThe mission of this clowning workshop through Isaac\u2019s Alley is to present the gospel of Christ in a non-threatening way,\u201d said Rev. Robert J. Smith, co-organizer of the event. \u201cThis is just a doorway to get involved. There\u2019s absolutely no obligation to join.\u201d
\nWorkshop topics include clown history and character, make-up application, comedy magic, skit preparation and balloon twisting.
\nThe scheduled workshop presenters include: Rev. Dennis Reedy, pastor of Christ United Methodist Church, who is a clown with more than 10 years experience in clown ministry; Rev. Smith, who serves as vice-president of Cheerleaders for Christ and performs throughout the region as \u201cHandi the Clown\u201d; Tony Greiner, a local musician and balloon artist; and Melody McMillen, who performs throughout the area as \u201cHarmony the Clown.\u201d
\nThe cost for the workshop is $5 and a lunch will be provided. Upon completion of the workshop, participants can join Isaac\u2019s Alley and take part in its monthly meetings and ministry performances.
\n\u201cWe\u2019ve been pleased with the number of people who have expressed their interest in clowning,\u201d said Smith. \u201cWe\u2019re expecting a good turnout and have already heard from people in Huntingdon that they will be attending. It\u2019s interesting and a good help in spreading the word of Christ\u2019s love.\u201d
\nAccording to Smith, those interested in attending need to bring nothing but a notebook and pen or pencil.
\n\u201cWe\u2019ll provide all the costumes, paints and anything else that\u2019s needed,\u201d said Smith.
\nParticipants who attend the workshop will be invited to share their new found skills at the Sunday, 10 a.m. service at Community Worship Center, where a clown commissioning ceremony will take place.
\nThose interested in registering or who may have more questions are asked to contact Smith at 684-4354.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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