Micah's Gang Portfolio

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Puppet Resources For the Local Church

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Puppet Resources For the

Local Church

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To contact us:

E-mail : [email protected] www:http://micahsgang.blogspot.com

Or speak to the Vicar of All Saints

Rev Stephen Gardner All Saints Vicarage 9 Great North Road,

Woodlands Doncaster. DN6 7RB

Tel: 01302 339618

Micah’s Gang was funded through the Parish Mission Fund

of the Diocese of Sheffield. We are VERY grateful for their help and support.

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Hello,Hello,Hello,Hello, My name’s Micah and I lead Micah’s Gang which is My name’s Micah and I lead Micah’s Gang which is My name’s Micah and I lead Micah’s Gang which is My name’s Micah and I lead Micah’s Gang which is based at All Saints Church. The Church serves the based at All Saints Church. The Church serves the based at All Saints Church. The Church serves the based at All Saints Church. The Church serves the villages of Woodlands and Highfields, to the North villages of Woodlands and Highfields, to the North villages of Woodlands and Highfields, to the North villages of Woodlands and Highfields, to the North of Doncaster.of Doncaster.of Doncaster.of Doncaster. Micah’s Gang is available to help resource local Micah’s Gang is available to help resource local Micah’s Gang is available to help resource local Micah’s Gang is available to help resource local churches in a number of ways.churches in a number of ways.churches in a number of ways.churches in a number of ways. The Gang is made up of Adults and Children who meet twice a month to The Gang is made up of Adults and Children who meet twice a month to The Gang is made up of Adults and Children who meet twice a month to The Gang is made up of Adults and Children who meet twice a month to practise songs and sketches using some of my puppet friends. We’d love practise songs and sketches using some of my puppet friends. We’d love practise songs and sketches using some of my puppet friends. We’d love practise songs and sketches using some of my puppet friends. We’d love to welcome new members who want to learn more about using puppets to to welcome new members who want to learn more about using puppets to to welcome new members who want to learn more about using puppets to to welcome new members who want to learn more about using puppets to share the good news about Jesus.share the good news about Jesus.share the good news about Jesus.share the good news about Jesus. Alternatively we could come and visit you, perhaps for a special occasion Alternatively we could come and visit you, perhaps for a special occasion Alternatively we could come and visit you, perhaps for a special occasion Alternatively we could come and visit you, perhaps for a special occasion or event, and share some of our favourite songs and stories.or event, and share some of our favourite songs and stories.or event, and share some of our favourite songs and stories.or event, and share some of our favourite songs and stories. The Gang are also available as a resource for you to borrowThe Gang are also available as a resource for you to borrowThe Gang are also available as a resource for you to borrowThe Gang are also available as a resource for you to borrow————if you want to if you want to if you want to if you want to use puppets locally you can use the resources of Micah’s Ganguse puppets locally you can use the resources of Micah’s Ganguse puppets locally you can use the resources of Micah’s Ganguse puppets locally you can use the resources of Micah’s Gang————we have we have we have we have Puppets, a theatre, music, sketches and a mini sound system that you can Puppets, a theatre, music, sketches and a mini sound system that you can Puppets, a theatre, music, sketches and a mini sound system that you can Puppets, a theatre, music, sketches and a mini sound system that you can use wherever you areuse wherever you areuse wherever you areuse wherever you are————we’d also help you develop a puppet ministry and we’d also help you develop a puppet ministry and we’d also help you develop a puppet ministry and we’d also help you develop a puppet ministry and share some of our experiences, as well as putting you in touch with experi-share some of our experiences, as well as putting you in touch with experi-share some of our experiences, as well as putting you in touch with experi-share some of our experiences, as well as putting you in touch with experi-enced groups who can further help and support you.enced groups who can further help and support you.enced groups who can further help and support you.enced groups who can further help and support you. Whatever you want, Micah’s Gang is here to help. In the following pages Whatever you want, Micah’s Gang is here to help. In the following pages Whatever you want, Micah’s Gang is here to help. In the following pages Whatever you want, Micah’s Gang is here to help. In the following pages you’ll meet some of the gang and see what we have to offer.you’ll meet some of the gang and see what we have to offer.you’ll meet some of the gang and see what we have to offer.you’ll meet some of the gang and see what we have to offer. Hope to hear from you soon,Hope to hear from you soon,Hope to hear from you soon,Hope to hear from you soon,

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The PuppetsThe PuppetsThe PuppetsThe Puppets

There are three sizes of puppetsThere are three sizes of puppetsThere are three sizes of puppetsThere are three sizes of puppets

Micah is a large puppet.Micah is a large puppet.Micah is a large puppet.Micah is a large puppet.

Joseph and the other coloured Joseph and the other coloured Joseph and the other coloured Joseph and the other coloured skin puppets are a bit smaller.skin puppets are a bit smaller.skin puppets are a bit smaller.skin puppets are a bit smaller.

The Flowers are the smallest puppets, The Flowers are the smallest puppets, The Flowers are the smallest puppets, The Flowers are the smallest puppets, along with scruffalong with scruffalong with scruffalong with scruff

NB: Remember to keep the sheep away NB: Remember to keep the sheep away NB: Remember to keep the sheep away NB: Remember to keep the sheep away

from the flowers. from the flowers. from the flowers. from the flowers. BaaBaaBaaBaa----tholemew tried to eat Iris tholemew tried to eat Iris tholemew tried to eat Iris tholemew tried to eat Iris

at our last meeting!at our last meeting!at our last meeting!at our last meeting!

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Name:

Micah

Description:

White Haired

Older Man

ID

Card

Biography:

Micah is the leader of the Gang. He is very talented and organised.

He loves to tell stories about Jesus and he works very hard trying to

keep the Gang in line—especially Debbie and Cameron

Likes:

Jesus, Cup of Tea, Ginger Nuts (to dunk in his tea)

Dislikes

People being rude, Bullies, Spiders

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Name:

Tim

Description:

Dark Haired

Boy

Biography:

Tim makes friends with everyone. There is always a smile on his face

and very little bothers him. He is full of energy and likes loud rock

music. He dreams of being in a band.

Likes:

Rock Music, Skateboarding, Chilling

Dislikes

Boy Bands, Peanuts

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ID

Card

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Name:

Debbie

Description:

Red Haired

Girl

ID

Card

Biography:

Debbie is a cheeky chatterbox. Her mischievous streak is always get-

ting her into trouble. Micah has his hands full keeping Debbie in line

and her practical jokes are legendary.

Likes:

Lollipops, Mischief, Practical Jokes

Dislikes

All Vegetables, especially Sprouts, Having to sit still.

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Name:

Ruthie

Description:

Black Girl

ID

Card

Biography:

Ruthie is a singer, she sings all the time. She likes performing but is

a bit shy really. She has a really bubbly sense of humour and loves to

experiment with different ways of plaiting her hair.

Likes:

Singing, Maltesers, Laughter

Dislikes

Bedtime, Bossy People

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Name:

Baa-tholemew

Description:

Brown faced

Sheep

ID

Card

Biography:

Baa-tholemew is one of three sheep who are members of Micah’s

Gang. He can be a bit shy but loves to sing in Haa-mony with the oth-

ers.

Likes:

Grass, Wool, Peace and Quiet

Dislikes

Mint Sauce, Loud Noises, Sheepdogs

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Name:

Baa-bara

Description:

White faced

Sheep

ID

Card

Biography:

Baa-bara is one of three sheep who are members of Micah’s Gang.

She is the sensible one of the flock and is very friendly. She has a

beautiful singing voice.

Likes:

Dandelions, Cashmere, �Shaun the Sheep�

Dislikes

Messing around, Dirty Hands

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Name:

Baa-nabas

Description:

Black faced

Sheep

ID

Card

Biography:

Baa-nabas is one of three sheep who are members of Micah’s Gang.

He is always up to something and often gets into trouble—well, he is

the Black sheep of the family after all.

Likes:

Mischief, Practical Jokes

Dislikes

Being Told off

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ID

Card

Biography:

Cameron Camel is one of a kind. He loves being part of Micah’s Gang

and especially likes performing. He can be a bit of a show off at times

and tries to hog the limelight

Likes:

Sand, Oases, Wilson Keppel & Betty

Dislikes

Carrying things

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Name:

Cameron Camel

Description:

Camel

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ID

Card

Name:

Joseph

Description:

Orange Faced Man

with White Hair

ID

Card

Biography:

Joseph likes to reminisce and talk about the good old days. He loves

children and being part of Micah’s Gang makes him feel young again.

Given half a chance he’ll be playing with the children.

Likes:

Children, Black and White Movies, His Slippers

Dislikes

Cigarettes, Computers, Gizmos and Gadgets

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ID

Card

Biography:

Helga can be a bit moody and is easily upset. She takes everything

too seriously. She is a teenager and everyone knows it, but she is a

loyal friend. Deep down though she just wants to be loved.

Likes:

Getting her own way, Hugs, Big bars of Chocolate

Dislikes

Being told what to do, especially by Mags

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Name:

Helga

Description:

Purple Faced Girl

with Blond Hair

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Name:

B-Nut

Description:

Green Faced Boy

with Orange Hair

Biography:

B-Nut is a drummer—he loves playing the Bongos. He may be little

but he likes making a lot of noise. He would drum all through the

night if Micah let him. He is never without his hair gel.

Likes:

Drums, Drums, Drums, Hair Gel, Beans and Nuts

Dislikes

Being Quiet, Going to bed.

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ID

Card

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ID

Card

Name:

Mags

Description:

Yellow Faced

Brown Haired Lady

ID

Card

Biography:

Mags definitely sees herself as the “Mum” of Micah’s Gang. She al-

ways finds something to fret about and stresses out over the small-

est thing. She thinks Micah is far too laid back.

Likes:

Peace and Quiet, Cup of Tea, Relaxing and Talking to God

Dislikes

Too many people talking at once, Too much to do, Bad Manners

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Name:

Bruno

Description:

Blue Faced Boy with

Black Hair

ID

Card

Biography:

Bruno is very quiet. He is shy and doesn’t have much confidence.

He is a really good singer but doesn’t put himself forward. He likes

Micah because he makes him feel special

Likes:

Micah, Music, Jam Sandwiches

Dislikes

Loud Noises, Bossy People

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Name:

John-Paul

Description:

Orange Faced Man

with Black Hair

ID

Card

Biography:

John-Paul likes keeping fit and he is always exercising. That’s be-

cause he loves food—Good Food. He loves finding a new

restaurant to try out.

Likes:

Good food, Exercise, Running

Dislikes

Fast food, Sitting Still, Smoking

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Name:

Jazz

Description:

Blue Faced Boy with

Orange and Yellow Hair

ID

Card

Biography:

Jazz doesn’t let anything get to him. He’s really cool and

“He’s deep, Man”. Doesn’t say a lot but when he does it’s worth lis-

tening to. Spends a lot of time thinking.

Likes:

Chilling, Surfing, Jazz—he likes The Beat

Dislikes

People who stress

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ID

Card

Biography: Pearl’s a singer. She stands up when she plays the piano. She’s not quite as old as Mi-

cah but she won’t admit her real age. Definitely “Grandma” to the whole of Micah’s

Gang. She is particularly fond of Debbie!

Likes:

A Cup of Tea, Bourbon Biscuits, Knitting

Dislikes

Loud Noises, Rock Music

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Name:

Pearl

Description:

Orange Faced Lady

with White Hair

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Name:

Daffy

Description:

Yellow Flower

ID

Card

Biography:

Daffy is one of four flowers who used to grow in Micah’s Garden until

they joined the gang. Her claim to fame is that she was once in a pot

on the stage at the Eisteddford.

Likes:

Welsh People, John Innes no. 5

Dislikes

Spiders, Sheep

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ID

Card

Biography:

Poppy is one of four flowers who used to grow in Micah’s Garden

until they joined the gang. She is the lead singer in

“The Gardener’s Gang” - Micah’s Backing group.

Likes:

Baby Bio

Dislikes

Greenfly, Vases

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Name:

Poppy

Description:

Red Flower

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Name:

Lily (the Pink)

Description:

Pink Flower

ID

Card

Biography:

Lily is one of four flowers who used to grow in Micah’s Garden until

they joined the gang. She just loves to sing—in fact you often can’t

stop her!

Likes:

Singing, Good old fashioned soil

Dislikes

Wasps, Ants

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Name:

Iris

Description:

Purple Flower

ID

Card

Biography:

Iris is one of four flowers who used to grow in Micah’s Garden until

they joined the gang. She is rather vain and thinks that she is defi-

nitely the prettiest singer in “The Gardener’s Gang”

Likes:

Peat Free Compost

Dislikes

Mud, Flies

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Name:

Scruff

Description:

Silver Grey Puppy

in a Blue Bag

ID

Card

Biography:

Scruff is the youngest member of Micah’s Gang and he is into eve-

rything. He loves hiding things in his bag and getting people to guess

what’s there.

Likes:

Dog Biscuits, Oscar, His Blue and White Striped Bag

Dislikes

Baths, Cats

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EquipmentEquipmentEquipmentEquipment

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The Theatre

At Present the puppets don’t have legs so you need a puppet theatre to hide behind. Ours is like the one shown above though we usu-ally set the front the same length as the back. The sizes are adjustable to almost any space. We have a set of dark green curtains to hide the puppeteers.

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PA

The Tramp PA is a fantastic unit featuring an anti-shock CD player with LCD back lit display, plus standard CD and MP3 format CD discs. This unit includes 50-watt amplifier, two wirless headset microphones and a hand held wired mi-crophone. It has adjustable Voice Priority and a remote control. Best of all it can run for up to three hours on an internal battery when charged and is loud enough to fill a large school hall.

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Lighting

We have a small lighting rig which makes a huge difference to how the puppets appear. We have four Evolution Mini-250 Colour Change Spotlights which can be controlled using our Chauvet Junior 6 DMX Controller (It makes the lights go on and off and change colour!) We also have two soundlab Vasto-16 soud acti-vated units which provide a wonderful backdrop, a plain white mirror unit and to finish to finish things off a 12” motorised mirror ball with soundlab pinspot.

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Fog Machine

We have a small fog machine for making those wonderfully atmospheric transitions. It is difficult to tell sometimes whether it’s the fog machine or whether Cameron has set fire to something backstage!!!!!

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MusicMusicMusicMusic

&&&& SketchesSketchesSketchesSketches

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MusicMusicMusicMusic We have a number of CD’s which have Christian songs. They are well known tunes but with the lyrics altered to have a Christian message. The tracks are listed below. We often use some of the Vineyard “Great Big God” music and members of the gang have other CD’s like these which we can lend you.

Listen 2 Him Pop Music Vol 4 1I Turn To God 2I'm A Believer 3Coming King 4The Angel

5I Just Feel Like Praisin 6He's The One That I Want

8Witness All Over The World 9You're Wonderful

10Pour Your Spirit On Me 11You Raise Me Up

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Righteous Pop Music Vol 4 1Love Is A Wonderful Thing

2Help, Me Jesus 3His Love Will Go On 4Walk Like A Christian

5My God 6I Will Follow Him 7Tell God About It 8Payin' Your Tithe

9Put The Love Of God In Your Heart 10Sanctuarian Rhapsody

Righteous Pop Music Vol 11 1Praise The Lord All Night

2God Will Provide 3His Love

4Sunday School Rock 5You Oughta Be A Christian 6Everybody Must Get Saved 7One Way Up To Heaven 8Hello, God Loves You

9Fishers Of Men 10I Wanna Know What God Is

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The Best of Apologetix

Disc 1 1. Are You Gonna Be Ike's Girl Parody of "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" by Jet

2. JC's Mom Parody of "Stacy's Mom" by Fountains of Wayne 3. The Voice of Sodom Parody of "The Boys of Summer" by Don Henley

4. It's Tough (Song About Nehemiah) Parody of "This Love" by Maroon 5 5. Welcome to the Judges Parody of "Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns n' Roses

6. Back Intact Parody of "Back in Black" by AC/DC 7. Good News Bookie (Live) Parody of "Boot Scootin' Boogie" by Brooks & Dunn

8. Hotel Can't Afford Ya Parody of "Hotel California" by the Eagles 9. Micah No. 5 Parody of "Mambo No. 5" by Lou Bega 10. December 5 or 6 B.C. (Oh Holy Night)

Parody of "December 1963 (Oh What a Night)" by The Four Seasons 11. Santa Claus Parody of "Panama" by Van Halen

12. It's Not Eden Parody of "Superman (It's Not Easy)" by Five for Fighting 13. Meshach Parody of "Love Shack" by The B-52's 14. Lifestyles of the Rich & Nameless

Parody of "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous" by Good Charlotte 15. Wherever You Will Sow (Live) Parody of "Wherever You Will Go" by The

Calling 16. The Devil Went Down to Jordan

Parody of "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" by Charlie Daniels

17. Corinthians Parody of "In the End" by Linkin Park 18. Baa! We're Lambs Parody of "Barbara Ann" by Beach Boys

19. Smooth Grandmama Parody of "Smooth Criminal" by Alien Ant Farm, Michael Jackson 20. Life Restored Parody of "Last Resort" by Papa Roach

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Disc 2 1. Bethlehemian Rhapsody (2001) Parody of "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen

2. The Real Sin Savior Parody of "The Real Slim Shady" by Eminem 3. Story of a Squirrel Parody of "Absolutely (Story of a Girl)" by Nine Days

4. I Love Apostle Paul Parody of "I Love Rock and Roll" by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts 5. Pray Now (Lost Art) Parody of "All Star" by Smash Mouth

6. Livin What Jesus Spoke of Parody of "Livin' La Vida Loca" by Ricky Martin 7. Learn Some Deuteronomy Parody of "Pour Some Sugar on Me" by Def Leppard

8. Choirboy Parody of "Cowboy" by Kid Rock 9. Jail Got Rocked Parody of "Jailhouse Rock" by Elvis Presley 10. One Way Parody of "One Week" by The Barenaked Ladies 11. Enter Samson Parody of "Enter Sandman" by Metallica

12. Kick in the Wall Pt. 2 Parody of "Another Brick in the Wall Pt. 2" by Pick Floyd 13. Put You Down in my Will Parody of "Push" by Matchbox 20

14. Walk His Way Parody of "Walk This Way" by Aerosmith

15. Narrow Way to Heaven Parody of "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin 16. Love & Kisses Parody of "Rock and Roll All Night" by Kiss

17. Naomi Gonna Be with Ruth Parody of "Only Wanna Be With You" by Hootie & the Blowfish

18. People Parody of "Pepper" by Buttonhole Surfers 19. Bad Dude Risin' Parody of "Bad Moon Risin'" by CCR

20. Jacob's Name is Israel Parody of "Takin' Care of Business" by BTO

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So how do I make use of these resources? First of all, get in touch. The contact details are at the front of this booklet. We can talk through the practicalities. Is there a charge? If you are going to ask us to come, we will ask you to cover our travel expenses, but that’s all. If you are going to borrow the puppets we will ask you to make a small donation to cover wear and tear. If you are wanting to borrow equipment there may be a small charge towards replacing bulbs, etc but again, not a huge amount. What if something gets damaged? You will need to make sure that your own groups in-surance covers the puppets whilst they are in your care. Usually your Church or group insurance will cover equipment even if it is borrowed, ours won’t if we are not using the puppets!