LOL, the middle school juggling troupe from Windham Christian Academy that I direct, had it's third show of this school year at Gray, Maine's Bible Believing Baptist Church (Is there any other kind of Baptist church?)  The show was on Sunday morning, November 24, and remarkably for a weekend show, all 22 students were present for the service.  The church was packed, and the kids did not disappoint.

The 52 minute show was the longest of this year, and many kids are already stepping up their contribution.  Meira juggled for the first time in front of an audience; Corban juggled balls for the first time, including a bounce-pirouette; six kids did a machete medley- our first of the year; and Amanda did the first 8th grade solo of the year, incorporating juggling and tumbling.  As a team, they included a total of three routines they had not previously performed, and they nailed them all.

The audience loved everything from the opening routine to the closing comments.  The Prodigal Juggler routine absolutely slayed them, and Come to the Cross left many people very moved.  By the end of the service, the kids received a standing ovation and a generous offering that will be put toward our spring ministry trip somewhere in New England.

As much as I love to perform my own show, there are unique blessings that come from coaching young people in the same mode of entertainment and ministry.  Like Hannah Montana, I truly have the best of both worlds!