Clowns for Jesus: March 2009

Hi Rootie Toot and Toot Sweet:

I am a little slow in getting this to you, but here goes.

When I invited Clowns for Jesus to come to the Northeast Celebration of Missions at Punxsutawney, for World Gospel Mission, I wasn't sure what kind of program to expect. I was so impressed with their ability to make everyone laugh, share the gospel message with no age barriers, and the quality of the program. It was a joy to have them with us and I would not hesitate to invite them again. Even after the program was over, people were still talking about how they enjoyed them.

Thank you Rootie Toot and Toot Sweet for serving and giving to the Lord.

LuAnn Smith
Northeast Regional Facilitator
World Gospel Mission

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To Fellow Christians:

I would highly recommend Clowns for Jesus. We at the Dixonville Wesleyan Church in PA had them for our VBS. They are very talented and most definitely lead by the Holy Spirit. We had them as our ending program and they were a huge hit with all ages. I personally had a 13 year old who was a helper and she enjoyed them.

Jackie Greene

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Greetings Christian:

I highly recommend the ministry of Rootie-Toot and Toot-Sweet to you and your congregation.

The Clowns are a blessing to our church family here at New Life. They have ministered to children’s church, youth group, and adult services as well. Their program captivates the attention of the audience and projects a powerful message.

The Clown Ministry is sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit and their dedication and love for God has been an instrument used to lead people to Christ. I would encourage you to pray that God might open doors for them to minister to your fellowship.

In Christ,

A.J. Hezlep
Pastor

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First Baptist Church, Wrightstown NJ
It is with greatest admiration and confidence that I recommend "Rootie-Toot" and "Toot-Sweet" and the Clowns for Jesus Ministry troupe. I have known Gene and Mona Saucier, AKA CFJ for a number of years and have enjoyed seeing the dedication and commitment of these Christian ministers to sharing the word of God through their skits, songs, and stories. CFJ is a very professional, sincere, and talented group of gospel clowns. Our church has had the pleasure of their ministry on many occasions and I have heard time and time again from my friends in ministry how much they have been blessed by CFJ's efforts. My endorsement cannot be higher because my confidence in them is such that I entrusted my own son, Luke AKA "Pockets the clown" to their tutelage. For three years, Luke grew in talent and Spirit as he ministered with and learned from the clown ministry. Performances on two overseas mission trips (Germany, several East Coast and New England tours, and in countless local churches taught Luke how to share Jesus while sharing a smile. My son will never be the same; neither will the literally hundreds of little boys and girls and parents who found faith in Jesus Christ through the clear presentation of the gospel message in their performances. If you get a chance to schedule the Clowns for Jesus, do it. It will be a blessing. I know.

Sincerely
IN HIS SERVICE
Pastor Mark Brookhart

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Dear Rootie-Toot and Toot-Sweet, ....I just had to share with you how effective your ministry is. Last Wednesday night as we were ending our prayer meeting, one of the men was expressing how much his church family meant to him. He ended by saying, "It's all because of those Clowns for Jesus."

This man's wife and their two little girls came when you were at our church this summer. The wife continued to come to Sunday school and church each Sunday after that.
When we had our Sunday school picnic in August, the husband came to the picnic. He found out we were "normal people" and started coming to Sunday school and church with his wife. On Sept. 6th, both of them gave their hearts to the Lord. The husband is 43 years old and a recovering alcoholic. He has a precious spirit, and God is doing a real work in his life. God is really working in his wife's life, too. It is beautiful to watch. Then tonight at church another couple, who gave their hearts to Jesus this past Father's Day, said they were here "because of those Clowns for Jesus." Their twin girls started coming several years ago when you came to our church. The parents came on special occasions but finally gave their lives to Christ on Father's Day. They also have two little boys. Between both families, we have ten people in our church "because of those Clowns for Jesus." Praise God!!! Love in Christ, Pastor Wanda Carter and Barbara Clark

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Dear Clowns for Jesus,

Thank you for coming and sharing God's love. The kids were all telling their parents how the clowns tried to get to heaven! Thank you on behalf of all the children of Mantua Methodist Church.

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Dear Friends,

It was a pleasure to welcome you again at St. Paul United Methodist Church. We enjoyed your creative and meaningful presentation. Through the power of the Holy Spirit you entertained and ministered to children of *all* ages. May God continue to bless your special ministry. You are doing a great job for the Lord.

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Dear Rooie-Toot, Toot-Sweet and all the Clowns
We at Palmyra Moravia Church want to thank you so much for making our Teen Day Sunday such a joyous occasion. Your skits in place of the sermon were sometimes serious, sometimes funny but always got a Christian point across. The box cross at the end was both thought provoking and inspiring, a very fitting close. As if that weren't enough, you kept us entertained and happy throughout the afternoon with your skits, balloon sculpting and face painting. You just never seemed to tire, always happy and cheerful. We could feel the inspiring hand of the Holy Spirit upon you. We thank you and pray that you may continue in this happy work of the Lord. May the Lord continue to guide, inspire and bless you.
Your Sisters and Brothers in the Lord, Palmyra Moravian Church

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Dear Mona Saucier: It was great to have you back with us at our annual Fashion Share event on Saturday, September 25th. You have an extraordinary ministry, and we wanted to thank you for your help and for sharing your talents with the children.....We hope to have the opportunity of working with you in the future. We pray God's richest blessings for you, your family and your ministry. Most Sincerely, Toni Buckley, Bethel Christian Center, Blackwood, NJ

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First Presbyterian Church
Sykesville
Pastor William H. Walker
Dear Clowns for Jesus
Peace be with you and Christ Jesus be with you in your Ministry. Thank you for your special ministry to our congregation in worship on May 17. Your presentation of the Gospel message and demonstration of Christ's love was especially effective. Several people mentioned how their thoughts and lives were effectea and how they "saw" the Gospel in a new light. They cited the fact that you "talked" as especially effective. The gifts of the balloon sculptures kept your message "alive" long after the service had ended. Once again thank you for your clown ministry. Your effectiveness and professionalism proclaim our Lord in a way that he must be proud. Your return will be anxiously anticipated.
Pastor Walker

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Glad Tiding Assembly
Perth Amboy N.J.
Dear Clown For Jesus
Thank you for Ministoring to us with the Kids Krusade on Wed, Aug 21,02 through sun Aug 25,02. Close to 100 children came forward for the largest response we have ever had here at Glad Tidings Church. Praise God! we will be following them up and already this sunday (Sept 1)one young lady will be baptized. We will continue to pray for God's richest blessing on your ministry.
In-Christ
Pastor Ray Graham