“Go and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.  Teach them to observe all things that I have commanded you.  And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” - Matthew 28:19-20

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Rock House / His Place Teen Center

On December 22, 2018, my daughter, Rose, and I drove to His Place teen center in Oxford , Maine in order to do a show for their Friday night youth group.  It was a horribly foggy winter evening, and when we arrived, there was a lady in the parking lot greeting everybody to tell us the center was closed.  Barry Lowe, the director, had been in a serious car accident on his way to the same event.  We found out the next day that Barry did not survive.  Although Barry and I weren't close friends, we had a lot of respect for each other's work.  Besides his work with teens, he was the lead singer of the Blacksmiths, one of the few Contemporary Christian bands from Maine who experienced so national success, having played, among other venues, the Grand Ol' Opry.  

His Place closed and a lot of time passed before it reopened.  Then this summer I was contacted by the new director.  They were having a public, community enevt and needed a juggler.  I jumped on the chance.

It was a hot summer Saturday when I returned to the Rock House / His Place teen center.  While the initial plan was to do 'walk around' , once I saw the set up, I asked if I could get a 30 minute set on the outdoor stage, and their leadership graciously agreed.  Stage shows are really my forte, not walk arounds.  The first part of the program was a husband and wife leading worship.  The husband called out to me, "Hi Rick."  I apologized for not recognizing him, and he went on to explain that he had seen my show at Friendship House, an alcohol recovery program where he had been a resident for two years.  Now he's a worship leader at a church in the nearby town of Rumford.

After some beautiful worship, a local pastor came on and did a ventriloquist act.  While definitely geared toward the youngest of kids present, there is no denying his talent.  I came on next.  Not having planned for a stage show, I had some different props than I might have brought otherwise.  I used my brain wave antenna gag, and I performed my herringbone balance, one of my oldest Christian routines, going back to 1985!  

When the set was over, the new director and I spoke about my coming for a Friday evening sometime this fall and doing a full program.  Since then, we have already scheduled just that for a Friday in October.

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The presentation was fun and encouraging... The gospel message was clear and encouraging. I purchased your book and just finished it. Your scope is broad and again encouraging. May God continue to bless your ministry. I will encourage others to read your book. -Parishioner of a local church

"Hey, I  wanted to say that was a great message in chapel today! It touched something:) thanks for doing it!" -High School Student  

"We are so grateful that you brought your amazing ministry back to our church this year... The Gospel message you bring applies to all!  It is such a positive, valuable work that you do."  -Coordinator of Christian Ed. UCC Church

"There's no questioning it. This is powerful stuff. It's extremely touching at times, never less than entertaining, and I see a lot of sincere love for Jesus in you guys."  -Dwight Lilies, song writer

The Lord has given you a wonderful window through which to present the Gospel!   - Field Director of Alliance Missions to Paraguay

"I'm always thankful for you showing by example that you can be both humble and incredibly badass."  -young adult fan

                                                                                     

"What a wonderful ministry to both children and adults.  In past years it has been a struggle to arrange programing that would hold the attention of all ages, but also challenge each heart with God's gift of Salvation.  Thank you for sharing your ministry."  -Sunday School Sup't.

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