Since 1982, the Celebration Puppeteers have served        as a special ministry of Old Bethel United Methodist        Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are recognized in some international circles for their creative application of the gospel. What began as five puppeteers today is comprised of 30 youth and adults that rehearse  weekly and perform throughout the year.

Directing the Celebration Puppeteers are Jim and Bonnie Scott along with "Propateer" Nancy Bellinger. Jim and Bonnie have created hundreds of puppet characters that     are used in their ministry. Jim co-authored "The Puppet Director's Notebook" along with Dale VonSeggen. Nancy directs the making and performing of the many props, mime and sign language that add to their performances.

The Celebration Puppeteers maintain a demanding performance schedule. Between performances the team promotes Christian growth and spiritual development.     In the past year, the puppeteers have made their own puppets, written, recorded and directed their own productions, participated in several puppet conferences, conventions and workshops. Over the years they have earned several talent competition awards.

Recently added to their busy schedule has been a puppet performance, as part of an Apartment Ministry at two apartment complexes near their home church.

The Celebration Puppeteers have learned to be effective  tools in worship, outreach, missions and evangelism.  They may be kids and adults who sometimes act like kids,  but they are right on the front lines of spreading God's messages and teachings to children young and old.