. Telling the Old, Old Story in new ways Ministry Presenting of Jesus the Christ to children and youth together with other Biblical Truths

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in a fun & memorable way! Magic Ministry Rev. Craig A. Lantz 6741 N Park Ave. Gladstone, MO 64118 Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Magic Ministry has been presenting the Rev. Lantz presents several styles of balloon programs: If you need a dynamic Gospel program for Gospel in this unique way for over thirty-five years in the US, Germany and England. The your , community, or institution, and are ¬ Twisting - animal balloons, balloon hats, program that has been very well received by in the greater Kansas City area, consider having & balloon , truths and stories Christians of all denominations. provide the program. Magic Ministry ¬ Learn to Twist - become an balloon artist! Magic Ministry features the Gospel magic Rev. Lantz’s “Balloon 101” class has GOSPEL MAGIC of the Reverend Craig A. Lantz. Rev. Lantz is a taught hundreds of kids and adults how to member of the Fellowship of Christian make a canis latex inflatus or the common Jesus used stories or parables to illustrate Magicians and the International Brotherhood of balloon dog. divine truths. Magic Ministry presents the Good Magicians. He is an ordained pastor of the Beginning, intermediate and advanced News of Jesus Christ through “visual parables” Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. twisting classes are available for individuals, using Gospel magic. The trick or illusion in groups, and clowns. Gospel magic, like the story in the , is Balloon used to take some important or difficult Biblical Combination Programs truth, and present it in an entertaining way that Rev. Lantz is an people will remember for a long time. internationally known Balloons can be added to most of Rev. balloon artist. He is an Lantz’s magic programs. Balloons can either Gospel Magic uses otherwise standard stage instructor & lecturer for the be a part of the program or a separate and close-up magic tricks and illusions to International Fellowship of activity before or after the magic program. proclaim the message of Jesus. Magic Ministry Christian Magicians in their programs are suitable for fellowship events, Balloon Arts Division. Booking youth programs, women’s groups, Vacation Everybody loves balloons! If you have any questions, or to schedule a Bible Schools, Sunday School programs, Rev. Lantz has presentation of , please contact nursing homes, Christian schools, and church delighted and amazed adults and children with Magic Ministry suppers (to name a few). Gospel Magic his balloon programs. These activities have Rev. Lantz at the address or numbers below. presentations are appropriate for groups from enchanted people at preschools, nursing homes, Rev. Craig A. Lantz age 5 and up. festivals, picnics, parties, youth gatherings, 6741 N Park Ave. Vacation Bible Schools, Senior Citizens’ Gladstone, MO 64118 Gospel Magic is a great evangelism tool. centers, churches and Sunday Schools. For the (819) 982-9873 (717) 332-9839 cell Rev. Lantz will work with your congregation to many years, “The Balloon Guy” was a fun part present an amazing community outreach event. of Winterfest, a senior high weekend for over e-mail: [email protected] Many people who would never come to church 600 youth. His Christ on the Cross sculpture or Sunday School will come to a magic show. has amazed attendees and been featured in www.joybringers.org/contactusbooking As an active duty Army Chaplain, Rev. Lantz several newspaper articles. discovered that many “macho” soldiers (who Many Biblical truths and stories can be A proud member of the would “never be caught dead” talking to a Fellowship of Christian Magicians! Chaplain) would eagerly watch his Gospel presented using balloons - balloons are more tricks and ask for more. than just fun!