Description
A super little book written by Mary Warren who has led her team of puppeteers into assemblies held at schools of all types for many years. In this guide, she shares the practical lessons she has learnt in the process.
Topics covered:
1) The team
– Getting the team together
– Be professional
– Team shirt
– Be flexible
– Be Fast! Speed is of the essence
– Don’t panic
– Smile! Remember you’re God’s ambassador
– Fellowship
– Have fun!
2) What are you going to do?
– Pray, pray, pray!
– Plan
– Church school or not
– Find suitable material
– Infant, Junior or Senior?
– Live or recorded?
– Keep it simple
– Songs
– Humour
– How long have we got?
– Developing a “talky bit”
– Non-christian background
– Putting across Christian beliefs
– Don’t bite off more than you can chew
– Be interactive
– Be topical
– Be observant
– Learn from your mistakes
– Practice makes perfect
3) Practical matters
– Phone lists and schools file
– Intercession
– Equipment (theatre, puppets, props, sound)
– Checklist
– Help, my car’s broken down!
– Funding
– Bookings
– Time
– Reminders
– Always carry your diary
– Liaise with others
– Developing your patch
4) Public Relations
– Using contacts
– Brochure advertise your service
– The customer/headteacher is always right
– Know the headteacher’s name
– Make time for that offered cup of coffee
5) The Final Five
– What works, What Doesn’t?
– What, where, when?
– Stretch yourselves
– Thanksgiving
– Prayer
