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Scene from "The Way of the Heart"Clown Ministry

Materials include clown ministry skits, drama, music, director's booklets, lighting, make-up, and links to other resources and books.

Cross the Sky Music offers three unique clown ministry services designed for Christian youth groups and drama teams to present in church, on a mission trip, or as an outreach ministry to their communities.  Each clown service comes with a sample video of the clown service, an audio cd of supporting music for all the scenes, and a director's booklet containing scene descriptions, liner notes, song lyrics, and ideas for make-up, costumes, face painting, lighting, and props.

Clown Ministry Resources
Available from Cross the Sky Music

SHINE!SHINE!   A clown ministry service that tells the story of Jesus' life, ministry, passion, death and resurrection.   The clown / mime service is ideal for a drama ministry team and is designed for the Lenten Season or as an Easter event.  The service is based on 15 songs from the River of Mercy CD which provides a complete musical backdrop.

Resources:   CD, directors booklet, video  -  ORDER
 
Song Lyrics / Audio Samples:
Required  /  Audio
Reach Out  /  Audio
I Will Follow You  /  Audio
Mighty Lord  /  Audio
Shine!  /  Audio
    

 
The Way of the HeartThe Way of the Heart  A story about following God's heart and walking in the way of Christ.  The music, video, and direstor's booklet are all designed to put a powerful mime service easily within reach of a drama team group. (beginners or advanced) 

Resources: CD, director's booklet, video  - ORDER
 
Song Lyrics / Audio Samples:
Change My Heart  /   Audio
Light a Candle  /  Audio
We Are the Body /  Audio

Step Into the LightStep Into the Light  It's a struggle between light and darkness.  This new clown service is a call to shine for Christ and live out our faith in a world full of darkness.  The music calls us to live faithfully and to be a personal witness to those around us. 

Resources: CD, director's booklet, video  - ORDER
 
Song Lyrics / Audio Samples:
Time to Celebrate  /   Audio
Step Into the Light  /  Audio
City On A Hill /  Audio
Into the Light /  Audio

Helpful Information:  If you are looking for more information on clown ministry here are some links that might be helpful.

Clown Ministry Sites - websites with helpful resources
 
Resource Books - recommended books on clown ministry
 
Make-Up Ideas - photos, face painting designs, make-up tips.
 
Lighting - ideas for lighting your production.

Theatre Supplies:  If you are having difficulty locating clown make-up or just need emergency supplies fast, here are a couple theatre supply and lighting stores we recommend.

Center Stage, 420 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA    Phone: 319-366-1005
    - clown make-up, costumes, accept mail orders
Sound Concepts, Cedar Rapids, IA    Phone: 319-366-7357
    - sound and lighting - sales and rental

Order Info:
 
For resources from Cross the Sky follow the order form link below and specify which clown service and kind of materials you would like to receive.  Regarding director's booklets: Order a packet of booklets for you drama team or pay the copyright use fee to photocopy as many booklets as you need.

Director's Booklet  $7
Audio CD   $15
Sample Video  $15
Copyright Use Fee  $25

Send payment and $4.50 postage/handling to:
Cross the Sky Ministries, 307 Westwood Drive, Strawberry Point, IA 52076

Order Form - Click here for an order form.