Take a few ideas for a small meeting or take several for a larger event.
These are suggestions for you to build upon. Be creative...Julia
Under The Big Top
Womens Ministry Theme
Circus-Carnival type theme. This theme would also work well for a children's event, especially a Harvest Party.
Alternative Theme Titles
- Circus of the Stars (Bible Heroes)
- At The Circus
- Amazing Acts
- High-Flying Fun!
- Three Ring Circus
Theme Verse Suggestions
- Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens." Hebrews 11:33,34
Devotional Suggestions
- Under The Big Top Devotional
- See more Devotionals by Julia
Color Scheme
- Bright primary colors
General Decorations
- Balloons
- Steamers
- Colorful pennants strung around the main stage/speaking area or along the tablefronts.
- Large cut-outs of circus animals such as elephants, tigars, lions--And clowns if you can handle them:)
For The Tables
- Popcorn Containers used for vases. Some places have hard plastic ones. Check the dollar bins for them.
Games and Ice-breakers
- Icebreakers Index
Music
- Play some carnival-circus type background music.
Favors
- Candy Apple wrapped with cellophane
- Annimal Cracker Box
- Popcorn (Check dollar bins for paper bags that look like popcorn holders)
- Large Funny Glasses
- Clown Noses
- Although we may associate "peanuts" with the circus, I know there are so many people allergic these days that even the smell can be harmful, so I don't suggest peanuts.
- Favor Index.
Just For Fun
- Make "Admit" Tickets for invitations.
- Paint circus animals on plywood or even a strong man (or woman) and make face cut-outs for use as photo ops.
- Have a Ringmaster (as master of ceremonies)
- Rent or find someone within your church that has a fun machine from a rental place for the event such as popcorn machine, snow cone machine, or cotton candy machine.
Doorprizes
- Anything that says, "fun" such as oversized candy items, Christian comedian videos, etc.
Skits
- CLM Skit Links
Food Suggestions
- Homemade Cotton Candy
Homemade Cotton Candy Recipe (Food Network)
- Circus Peanuts (Candy)
- Popcorn
- Funnel Cakes
- Candy Apples
- Pigs In A Blanket (in place of hot dogs)
- Soft Pretzils
- Deep Fried "Junk Food" such as oreos, twinkies, snickers, cheesecake. Search google for recipes!
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