EPIC Puppets

E.P.I.C. Puppet Team

EPIC stands for Evangelizing Puppeteers In Christ. The Puppet Team’s main
function is to present a fun and colorful environment for the children participating
in Children’s Church to learn about God’s Love through singing, discussions, and drama. They perform each Sunday except for the first Sunday of each month due
to Holy Communion.

The Puppet Team also gives presentations to other churches, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and at various functions throughout the community
including the annual Venice Holiday Parade where they have been awarded
the Grand Marshall’s Trophy. They have also traveled to a migrant work camp
and performed to an all Spanish speaking audience. The goal in all the Puppet Team’s presentations is to honor God. The Puppet’s are a unique and wonderful Ministry enjoyed by all ages.

Each year we participate in Regional Puppet Festivals. In 1999, 2000, and 2001
our Puppet Team won a GOLD Medal for their presentation at the Western Florida Puppetry Festival. In 1999, the Puppet Team also received the following honors:
The People’s Choice Award, Outstanding Use of Props & Scenery, and Outstanding Originality.

In 2001, our Puppet Team received the “Best Use of a Theme” award for “His
Plans, Our Hands.” The song performed was entitled “Hands and Feet” which is
about getting involved with missions. The inspiration behind this idea came from several of our Puppeteers who had been to the Dominican Republic on a mission
trip to help several orphanages known as HOOI.

Most of the costumes and props we use are designed and made by the adult
leaders, as well as, by the Puppeteers themselves. Our presentations are
enhanced by the high quality light and sound system we have installed. In
2002, we added a new sound system designed specifically for our traveling performances.

The Puppets rehearse from 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday throughout
the year. We currently have over 10 youth, ranging from 6th to 12th grades,
involved in this exciting ministry.

Hello, my name is Elmer.
I’m the big blue puppet waving good-bye.
I hope you had fun meeting all my puppet friends.
Come back and visit us again!

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