When Mr. Rogers was trying to decide between going into the ministry or going into children’s television, he realized he could do both! He went to seminary and got a degree, but he also started working at a television station, using puppets as his pulpits!

I’m now doing the same thing, getting ready to launch our North American tour of an Italian Puppet Opera to tell the true story of Saint Nicholas and his great faith in Jesus Christ. My Italian puppeteers have just arrived in the US this week, and we’re launching our tour this weekend, right here at the Chenoa Public Library! If you’re in the Illinois area, come see us!

We’ll also be touring the next 5 weeks around Central Illinois, Chicago, Milwaukee, and Toronto. If you’d like to host us at your church, in your community center, or at your local home or theater, PLEASE let us know! We want to reach as many as we can with the HOPE of Jesus Christ.

Here are a few shots and a video of our team at work this week.

Eric, Girolamo, Alessandra, and Diletta at the Chenoa Public Library

Girolamo setting up the puppet booth for rehearsals in my living room.

Eric, Girolamo, and Alessandra

Girolamo and Eric painting and building the puppet theater.
Link to watch 40-second video: https://youtu.be/7wvGWEfWGcU

Here’s the listing of our first 2 shows at the Chenoa Library at 230 S Green St, Chenoa, IL 61726:

• Saturday, July 19 | 1-3 PM — “Saint Nicholas: The Extraordinary Journey of His Life”
• Tuesday, July 22 | 7–9 PM — “The Great Duel Between Orlando and Rinaldo”

Bring your friends and family — we’d love to see you! Entry is free, donations are welcomed!

You can learn more at italianpuppets.com.

And please pray with us that many would see, many would hear, and many would put their faith in the Lord.

Love,

Eric Elder writes for page, stage & screen to glorify God’s name so Christ may be seen! Use this link to subscribe or unsubscribe.