Days 36 - Eagle Head
So I didn't wear a skirt... when I arrived at where our parade was going to start they handed me a ratty seagull-like/eagle-like head... "wear this"
So I did. We met by Burger King on Cuba Street and Vivian and formed our line of jugglers, marching band, a tall-bike, our storyteller holding onto 'the villain' with the rope... and me with flag wearing a ratty bird head.
At 4 PM the streets were bustling! People were walking every-which-way. We walked through it all playing our music and I was shouting 'HE'S GOING TO TELL A STORY'. We walked about 3 blocks 'til we stopped at an open space in the sidewalk and setup our stage.
And about 100 people watched our first show!! We were pumped! After the show our storyteller Nate explained the drama was actually about how Jesus pursues us who are broken and separated from Him. When the name Jesus was mentioned many people left but also many stayed and great conversations were had.
Here are some highlights:
* Aaron talked to a man who met us at the Gay/Lesbian Fair. He was a Christian but now he doesn't believe and is a gay man. He was really letting Aaron have it - "How can you guys setup a booth at the gay/lesbian fair with the views you have?!" "What about the levitical law - I mean you guys have tattoos and piercings, isn't that also banned?" But Aaron kept his cool and asked the guy to meet him for coffee. He agreed and they talked for a long time. The guy is a director and he really liked our show but he had critiques. So Aaron said, "well why don't you help us write our next show?" He agreed to help and gave Aaron his cell and e-mail. (I don't know if he really will help, but it gives us more time to reach out to him)
* I talked to a guy whose parents were both Pastors and when he was twelve his dad went off the deep end - depression, thinking he was Jesus and God the Father (age 16) and then began following Buddah (age 17)... So, needless to say, he was a little messed up in his beliefs. He was very impressed that we wanted to present Jesus by an unconventional creative means and then get to know people afterwards - and not just preach! He said he knows many Christians who have just preached at him and have not actually gotten to know him. I got his number and we are going to get together next time I am in Wellington!
Many more conversations were had and connections were made. Overall we think about 300 people saw our show! Praise God!
So I did. We met by Burger King on Cuba Street and Vivian and formed our line of jugglers, marching band, a tall-bike, our storyteller holding onto 'the villain' with the rope... and me with flag wearing a ratty bird head.
At 4 PM the streets were bustling! People were walking every-which-way. We walked through it all playing our music and I was shouting 'HE'S GOING TO TELL A STORY'. We walked about 3 blocks 'til we stopped at an open space in the sidewalk and setup our stage.
And about 100 people watched our first show!! We were pumped! After the show our storyteller Nate explained the drama was actually about how Jesus pursues us who are broken and separated from Him. When the name Jesus was mentioned many people left but also many stayed and great conversations were had.
Here are some highlights:
* Aaron talked to a man who met us at the Gay/Lesbian Fair. He was a Christian but now he doesn't believe and is a gay man. He was really letting Aaron have it - "How can you guys setup a booth at the gay/lesbian fair with the views you have?!" "What about the levitical law - I mean you guys have tattoos and piercings, isn't that also banned?" But Aaron kept his cool and asked the guy to meet him for coffee. He agreed and they talked for a long time. The guy is a director and he really liked our show but he had critiques. So Aaron said, "well why don't you help us write our next show?" He agreed to help and gave Aaron his cell and e-mail. (I don't know if he really will help, but it gives us more time to reach out to him)
* I talked to a guy whose parents were both Pastors and when he was twelve his dad went off the deep end - depression, thinking he was Jesus and God the Father (age 16) and then began following Buddah (age 17)... So, needless to say, he was a little messed up in his beliefs. He was very impressed that we wanted to present Jesus by an unconventional creative means and then get to know people afterwards - and not just preach! He said he knows many Christians who have just preached at him and have not actually gotten to know him. I got his number and we are going to get together next time I am in Wellington!
Many more conversations were had and connections were made. Overall we think about 300 people saw our show! Praise God!
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