Roadshows
Road shows are aimed at primary school
age and often as an all-age event for
families. This will involve a mixture
of performance and audience participation,
be it in helping Jon or in worship and
praise together.
Jon will bring his own PA and uses music,
illusions, puppets and storytelling
to illustrate Bible truths and Christian
beliefs. This is done in a fun and visual
manner. Mixed with this are items included
purely to entertain, a balance that
has been recognised and appreciated
by those who have invited him to their
church or school.
“A very big
thank you for our
Praise Factory yesterday.
You really were
excellent in every
way and have a real
gift for communicating
the Christian message
in a unique yet
memorable way.”
Rev. V. Howlett;
Swindon
This type of event can
be as an outreach or a part of a larger
event such as a Bible week holiday club,
and lasts up to 1½ hours with a refreshment
interval or approximately 1 hour without
a break.
The road show is suitable for both Key
Stage 1 & 2.
“Jon Bonner…Almost
as good as me.”
Jim Bailey; Family
& Children’s Worship
Leader
God
the Builder & God the Builder 2 ‘Still
under construction’
These are specific road shows that each
last an hour. ‘God the Builder’ sets
the scene as we join ‘Handyman Jon’
on his lunch break. Using the contents
of his tool box and food hamper and
sharing stories from the best DIY manual
around: the ‘Brilliant Instructions
Bringing Life Everlasting’ he is prompted
to explore the thought that ‘Nothing
is impossible with God’. The radio also
plays songs for everyone to join in
with and move along to. This includes
Jon’s song ‘Colours in Creation’ recently
recorded on the Spring Harvest ‘Pre-School
Praise 2’ album.
If you have seen Handyman Jon once then
why not follow it on another occasion
with ‘God the Builder 2 – Still under
construction’. Again on his lunch break,
‘Jon’ brings new illusions from his
tool box and more songs as he tries
to understand how Jesus is ‘The Word’
who came to earth to explain the love
of God.
"Thank
you for ‘God the
Builder’. You were
a real blessing
to have around.
Your production
meant that all ages
went away with a
positive message
and good memories
of a church day
away."
G. Hassall; Living
Waters Church, Clevedon
Joined each time by an
unexpected visitor, these interactive
road shows will delight and entertain
all the family but particularly those
aged from 5 to 11.
Adult
& Youth Cabaret & Outreach
Jon also performs cabarets for teenagers
and adult audiences, be it as part of
a youth event, park outreach or Alpha
Supper after dinner entertainment. He
can be the sole act or part of the evenings
programme with other artists. This can
be with an emphasis on the gospel or
just as a wholesome act to be followed
by your own choice of speaker.
In it, he uses illusion, music and sometimes
dramatic monologues to convey his message.
He has been involved in a number of
church out-reach events from Wadebridge
in Cornwall to Winsford in Cheshire
as well as park outreach events in Kingswood
and Henleaze, Bristol.
Training
Seminars
Jon is also able to help train your
workers be it in starting to use puppets,
illusions, creative ideas for presenting
a message and resourcing. Where do I
go to learn more about...? How can I
tell a story that involves everyone?
How can I bring new ideas to a familiar
story? Training seminars can be combined
with a road show.
Encouraging church workers in the area
to attend training and then bring their
children's clubs later on to the event
helps create good relationships and
unity and brings children from different
churches together. Please contact Jon
to ask for more details of how he could
encourage your ongoing work.
“Jon Bonner
is a challenging
but inspiring gospel
magician and entertainer.”
URC - Fury Assembly
Church
Services
Jon can be the main speaker at a church
service, be it an all age family meeting
or an evening youth event, for a special
occasion or a general meeting. He is
also happy to bring just himself and
a Bible (without the use of props) and
encourage Christians in their daily
walk through the Word of God.
"Utterly
magical – aimed
at the right level
in every way. Superb
for adults and children
of all ages. Great
for re-enforcing
family values and
God. Jon is an amazing
person, blessed
with so many talents
– it was a joy to
be part of the All-Age
worship. Thank you
for sharing all
your gifts with
us."
Spring Harvest All-Age
Celebrations 07
contact
Please contact Jon for further
details on bookings at the following address: jon@jonbonner.org Or call: 01275 849053
Roadshows
God
the Builder & God the Builder 2 ‘Still
under construction’
Adult
& Youth Cabaret & Outreach
Church
Services
