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By Marilyn Meiners
02/18/20
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DJ and Erik sat at the kitchen table eating fresh-from-the-oven cookies. “Yummy.” Erik said. “These are the best.” With a mouth full of cookies, DJ nodded his head in agreement. Mom smiled at these two ten-year old best friends.

“Guess what Mom”, DJ said. “Erik and I have come up with a great idea for the mission fundraiser event. Want to hear our plans?” “Absolutely” Mom said, “Tell me all about it.”
“Well, we’re going to put on a circus. We got some kids from church willing to participate in the event. We have an awesome surprise to end the circus with.” The two boys giggled as DJ punched Erik in the arm.

“Another thing,” DJ went on to say, “Erik’s mom is making brownies to sell. Mom, will you make these awesome cookies? We could sell these too.”
“Of course,” mom replied. “I like your plans. Sounds like a lot of fun.”

“Come on Erik, hurry and eat your cookie. We have lots of work to do before Friday night.”
Erik grabbed another cookie as the two boys ran out of the kitchen into the backyard chattering about how awesome this circus would be and how much money they would make.

The next morning DJ’s dad was helping the boys build a stage for their event. It was being built in the corner of the church parking lot. The stage would be painted a bright yellow then decorated with orange and green crepe paper streamers, adding purple balloons. “This is going to be awesome,” DJ said. “Thanks Dad for helping us.”

With the stage finished, the boys and their friends could begin practicing for Friday night. Four of DJ’s friends had agreed to show off their talents during this circus event. As the kids were practicing, DJ and Erik were scheming on what they would be doing. Their costumes were made, thanks to the help of Erik’s mom. Now they just had to come up with the dialog to go along with the costumes.

Finally Friday night arrived. The stage was ready. Chairs set up for the guests. Desserts ready for sale, and six excited kids ready to put on a show. First to perform was Sallie. Wearing a sparkly blue leotard, Sallie performed a gymnastic routine. The audience clapped loudly for her performance.

Second up was Billy and his dog Spot. Spot did some amazing tricks which had the audience laughing and whistling. Next was Evie showing off her baton skills. High into the air the batons flew. Evie caught every one, to the delight of the audience.

A circus would not be complete without the unicycle. Sammy rode his unicycle around and around, even doing a few tricks with it. People oohed and aahed with his every move.

From his perch on top of the unicycle Sammy announced loudly, “And now ladies and gentlemen, we have our last performers. I am pleased to introduce to you, Mo and Dudly. Gentlemen, please take the stage.”

Two adorable clowns walked across the stage. Mo (who was really Erik) was dressed in a red wig, blue pants and shirt. A star on his shirt identified him as a Policeman. Next to follow was Dudly (who was really DJ). Dressed in a yellow wig, straw hat, baggy brown pants with a plaid shirt. He looked like Farmer Brown. The two began their dialog.

“Hey there Dudly,. I’m going to have to give you a ticket for illegally parking your truck.”
“Why is that, Mo? The sign said ‘Fine for Parking.’” Laughter.

“I got one for you Mo. What would you call the USA if everyone had a pink car? A pink-car-nation.” The audience clapped and cheered for these two.

At the end of the program, all six kids took a bow. It was the two clowns who received the loudest applause.

Dudly, or rather DJ, took center stage. “Ladies and Gentlemen, I have a big announcement to make. As you know us kids wanted to raise money for the mission project. This circus was the idea we came up with. I hope you enjoyed it.”

People clapped enthusiastically.

“I am pleased to announce that, with your help, we were able to raise $572 to give toward the church mission fund. Thank you to all who helped. Hey Mo, what did you think of this event?”

“Well Dudly, I thought it a super-duper, merrymaking night. Bye y’all.”

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