PERFORMANCES
  Churches
 

 
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

ACTS of RENEWAL creates and presents funny, powerful, highly identifiable vignettes that prepare hearts to better hear the principles of your sermon. For morning worship, Carol and Jim will select one of their original theatre pieces to illustrate the theme of the sermon. They will bring to life a Scripture principle or Bible story with insight, sensitivity, humor and truth. The professional quality of their ministry captivates an intergenerational audience and provides an excellent springboard for having a sermon really connect.

 
EVENING SERVICE

Carol and Jim will bring from between half an hour and to up to an hour and 20 minutes of hilarious, moving , powerful programming that will touch hearts for the Kingdom of God. The presentation for your church body will be custom designed as Jim or Carol speak personally with each church sponsor to learn what themes would be most beneficial to their congregation.

"Powerful...gripping...totally engaging theatre. As an audience member, a full range of emotions from laughter to tears. Rarely have I seen an art medium so effective at clearly communicating Biblical truth."

Reverend Keith Greer
Carlysle Congregational Church
Carlyle, Ma

"Acts of Renewal have repeatedly demonstrated a profound gifting in conveying the Word of God through drama. They are extraordinary."

The Reverend Charles H. Murphy
All Saints Church
Pawleys Island, SC

 
SPECIAL SEASONAL EVENTS -
CHRISTMAS OR EASTER


Mary and the Annunciation, The Jamaican Wiseman, and more. Wonderful Christmas theatre pieces that work great as part of a worship service or to fill a programming need for a Christmas banquet or event. For the Christian who loses sight of what Christmas is supposed to be about. For the non-believer who's not sure what he believes or even what he's doing attending a church event. Acts of Renewal's Christmas shows reach the heart and leave them laughing and celebrating, even if that's the last thing they thought they'd be doing. Easter - Jim and Carol bring a spectrum of theatre pieces that address the events of Holy Week. Their theatre pieces bring a fresh moving perspective to the events and our response to those events. Simple good theatre, done well connects to the heart in ways that the big pageant sometimes misses .

 
CHURCH RETREATS

ACTS of RENEWAL brings special life to conferences or retreats with funny, moving theatre pieces that fit right in with the theme of the day or weekend. Their appeal for an intergenerational audience make them a great choice for a church or parish retreat. In addition to their ministry for a church family event their special themes include:

WOMENS EVENTS

Timeless Truths from Women in the Bible - Good Things to Know When the Ground is Shifting Under Your Feet.

Professional Theatre, Fascinating Stories, Rich Thought Provoking Content ...


A fresh look at some women of the Bible who have more in common with our struggles today than we would think.


Professional actress Carol Anderson performs nationally presenting a compelling combination of theatre and inspirational teaching that speaks to the heart of women’s issues.

TAKEN FROM EVALUATIONS OF PARTICIPANTS OF TIMELESS TRUTHS FROM WOMEN OF THE BIBLE" WOMEN'S RETREAT


“Carol Anderson's depth of understanding human behavior and dramatizing it from a scriptural basis is amazing. She makes both biblical and modern day characters with all their warts, dark secrets and scars come alive, always illustrating the saving Grace and redemption of Jesus Christ and the difference knowing Him makes.”

“Carol is funny, talented, sincere and mesmerizing in her portrayals of women of the Bible”

“Carol Anderson has the ability to make everyday human foibles and desires come to life in her characters and within a short period of time, show redemption and salvation at work.”

“Carol is fun, informative, entertaining and pertinent to life today. I would attend any conference I saw with her name attached. It was time very well spent and plan to do it again.” “In one character, Carol Anderson can collect all the complexities of human nature, showing the good, bad and ugly desires that make us need a Savior and in a matter of minutes, illustrate the hope that comes from faith in Jesus Christ” “Never have I seen the biblical characters come alive in such a profound way as Carol Anderson achieves in her dramatizations.”

“Carol Anderson has a unique gift of blending humor, truth and practical application into dramatic sketches. She is in my opinion the best in the field. I recently had her accompany me at a Women's conference and she was by far the most dynamic, powerful and impactful part of the entire conference. She is a must for anyone wanting to take truth and powerfully communicate that truth to the heart and to the mind. Her life backs up everything she does on stage. She is the real deal.”

LORI SALIERNO, Founder - CEO
Celebrate Life International

“You brought a very tangible love for Christ to us today and a deeper conviction for what is possible for us with His grace .We were awestruck by the power of your talent in combination with the direction of the Holy Spirit.”

ELAINE BUTLER,Committee Chairman, Theresians of the South Central Region-Houston,TX

“Watching your dramas unfold, I was personally struck with the depth of your content, the quality of your acting, the timeliness of your humor and the power to deliver life-changing truth. I reveled in your giftedness and the audiences apt attention and response. We would love to have you back in the future."”

LAURIE MCINTYRE, Director Elmbrook Church Women?s Ministries
Brookfield, WI

“Carol brings an energetic, entertaining, and captivating message through drama that transforms the hearts and minds young and old alike. Her work is firmly grounded in biblical wisdom and understanding and her passion for the Lord is obvious. Carol allows God to use her for His great good!”

BRENDA MCDOWELL, Director of Women's Ministry
Hickory Grove Baptist Church
A powerful, grace-filled
speaker and actress

Carol Anderson is a professional actress who delights audiences nationwide with a unique blend of theatre and Biblically based presentations called Acts of Renewal. Carol ’s one woman show on the subject of eating disorders, A Size 7 Forever, has been aired on PBS. Her own story of recovery has been aired on Focus on the Family’s radio show. Carol has performed or spoken at a wide variety of women’s events across the country. She is also a popular national speaker at Christian colleges and universities.
For more information about the work of Acts of Renewal and having Carol Anderson as a speaker for your women’s event contact Info@actsofrenewal.com or call (828) 301-8562.

Acts of Renewal - Theatre to Delight the Soul www.actsofrenewal.com

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MARRIAGE AND/OR PARENTING
RETREATS OR CONFERENCES

The conflicts, mayhem and joys of marriage and parenting are brought to life as Jim and Carol bring a hilarious series of custom designed theatre pieces addressing relationships. They will work with your speaker to present theatre pieces to illustrate each of his or her talks as well as offer a 45 minute to hour long performance of wonderful, funny, conversation-starting material on relationship issues.

"Their plays at a recent marriage enrichment retreat offered a learning experience most people had never had before. Their work was simply amazing. "

Stephen E. Sumeral
Director, Dept of Family Life
Baptist State Convention of N.C.

EMOTIONAL HEALING CONFERENCES

ACTS of RENEWAL breaks up the intensity of what can be a very heavy serious day by presenting theatre that addresses those serious topics with a well needed dose of humor mixed with compassion and an understanding of brokeness. ACTS of RENEWAL's material addresses issues such as codependency, eating disorders, fractured family relationships, divorce, addictions and more. They say when you can laugh, it's a great step of healing.

ACTS of RENEWAL helps them make this step.

"I would not do a conference without Acts of Renewal. Their creative, often funny, and painfully honest approach allows the audience to touch, see and feel the heart of God."

Gene McConnell
Conference Director
National Coalition for the Protection of
Children and Families

 
WORKSHOPS WITH DRAMA GROUPS

Jim and Carol teach an excellent series of classes addressing the basics of good acting and the design of an effective drama ministry in a church. This has be done in an intensive one day, all day workshop/weekend or in a hands on, very effective 5 evening class session. (For the later, Jim and Carol come in for a week) Prerequisite: Jim and Carol prefer to work with a church drama group that has already started so the group has immediate opportunity to apply the acting concepts and improve their on-going work.