Dana Perkins Christian Entertainment

Shows for Christian Organizations

For Christian churches, groups and organizations, I have a completely different series of programs I do that have Gospel and Bible story themes. These programs stick to the basic concepts and topics common to all mainstream Christian denominations, including Catholic and Orthodox, as well as Protestant denominations such as Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Congregational, Episcopal, Advent Christian, Church of God, Assemblies of God, etc. I am reminded of the story about a man who died and went to Heaven. When given the chance to speak with God, the man asked God, "Which Christian denomination is the correct one?" God replied, "What's a 'denomination'?"

For my Christian programs, I bring two footlockers (and more!) of tricks, juggling, paper cutting and at least 3 ventriloquist puppets, including my giant bird puppet "Pee Wee Rainbow" (almost 6' tall)! All tricks and dialoques with the puppets are done to tell Bible stories and illustrate Biblical principles for Christian living. Informative and entertaining for people of all ages, there's something in the program for everyone!

For many years, I used the money from my Gospel shows to pay for missions work I am involved with in Russia, which is work I continue to do. During these short-term missions trips I do my Gospel puppet shows (with the help of interpreters) in the schools, orphanages, hospitals and churches, as well as provide teaching sessions to the Russian church workers. I have completed 5 trips to Russia, and I plan on taking many more. However, due to a very low rate of response from churches over the past few years to my annual mailings, I have decided to raise the ministry funds I need by other methods. I am very grateful for the many churches who have generously supported this ministry for as many years as they did, but I do not want to be taking away scarce funds from other, full time missionaries and ministries.

What this means is that my Gospel shows are still available to Christian churches and organizations that want them, but I am no longer advertising them and I now charge the same rates as for my other shows. PLEASE NOTE! I am not available to perform on Sunday mornings because I am part of my home church's music ministry team. However, I am available for Sunday evenings and most of the rest of the week, such as midweek services, family nights, suppers, evangelistic outreach programs, Vacation Bible School, etc.

"Dana and Friends" is excellent Christian family entertainment for adults, teenagers, and children age 5 or older. Actual puppets, stories, and tricks used may vary according to the performing conditions, length of program, type of audience, and your own particular requirements. These shows are great for Family Nights, Children's Church, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, etc. I have performed extensively throughout New England at fairs, festivals, schools, churches, banquets and for a wide variety of Christian groups, organizations and denominations, including Catholic, Assemblies of God, Church of the Nazarene, Baptist, Lutheran, Christian Missionary Alliance, Methodist, Advent Christian, etc.

If you would still like to support my ministry work in Russia, you may send tax deductible donations to my home church: Seacoast Chapel, 228 Buxton Road, Saco, Maine 04072-9550. Please indicate that the money is for "Russia Ministry".

For more information about my different types of shows or my missions work in Russia, click on the links at the top of this page.