The OPTIMISM (Ogallala Puppet Team In Ministry Including Signing and Miming) Puppet Team is an ongoing ministry of the United Methodist Church in Ogallala Nebraska that strives to encourage Christians in their faith and to share the gospel with non-Christians.  The goal of the team is to perform to the best of our abilities wherever we may travel in order to glorify God.  May the God who gives us endurance and encouragement give us a spirit of unity among ourselves as we follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth we may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.