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The Lord's Prayer

23 March 2016

Script

The Lord's Prayer (A conversation with the Lord) By Andy Lund Summary A person praying the Lord's prayer in their daily ritual gets more than they bargained for.…

The Wrong Way To Read The Bible

23 March 2016

Script

The wrong way to read the Bible By Andy Lund Summary Neil gets some poor advice on how to approach reading the Bible. Characters 2 Narrators Script Narrator 1: You know,…

Boundary stones

23 March 2016

Script

Boundary stones By Dorothy Kraljev Summary Stones were used to mark the boundaries of peoples farms. God had given each family a farm when the land was conquered…

The Tee Shirt Shop

James Burnet · 14 January 2016

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

7 minutes

Scripture

Is 61:10 Mat 5:16 Gal 3:27, 4:19 Eph 4:24 Rom 8:29, 10:4, 13:14 2 Cor 5:19-21

Actors

5, with at least one M

Characters

Salesperson Shopper 1 Shopper 2 Shopper 3 Shopper 4 (Setting: Interior retail such as Christian bookstore. No sets or props required, although printed Tee shirts enhance this skit

Summary

Shoppers are brought to reflect on the fact that Christians are “clothed in the righteousness of Christ”. In spite of our feelings of unworthiness, God imputes the righteousness of Jesus, who was sinless, to believers. The challenge then is to conform to the image of Christ so that we may let His light shine through our lives.

Script

Background for This Drama As I write this in 2015 we are in the midst of a cultural phenomenon expressed in the wearing of Tee shirts imprinted with the words, “I…

Hey, Jude!

Blaine Dueck · 14 January 2016

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

5min

Actors

2M

Characters

Jude: A loose living individual Jeff: A friend of Jude

Summary

The book of Jude warns against a faith that isn’t backed up by right living. In this script, Jude learns the importance of seeking to live a live worthy of the grace he has received. Salvation isn’t just a destination, but rather also a lifestyle.

Script

Jeff: Hey, JUDE! Jude: (seemingly uninterested in Jeff. Continues Jeff’s line with some singing “Hey Jude” by the Beatles) …don’t make it bad, take a sad…

Salt And Light

Jim Hatherly · 17 October 2014

Style

Light-hearted.

Duration

10min

Scripture

Matthew 5: 13-20

Actors

1M, 1F

Characters

Salvation Lumiere

Summary

Sal (Salt) and Lumiere (Light) discuss which of them is more important.

Script

(Sal and Lumiere are sitting, facing congregation. Sal is holding a salt shaker, Lumiere a flashlight.) Hi, Sal, nice to see you in church this morning. Hi, Lumiere.…

Many Gifts, One Church

Jim Hatherly · 17 October 2014

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

10min

Scripture

1 Corinthians 12

Actors

1N, 4M/F

Characters

Narrator (a fly on the wall) Chair of the Worship Committee (trying her best) Nancy (easily distracted, a free thinker) Jerome (prone to needing to control things) Bruce (afraid to do anything in case it might be wrong) Setting: Four persons sitting in chairs at the front of the chancel. One is the chair of the Worship Committee, the others are members of the Committee.

Summary

(With help from a popular ‘Personality Type Sorter’), this is a useful light, insightful drama for churches to have conversations around group power dynamics, diversity of gifts, decision-making processes and creating respectful environments. It could be considered for early in the church’s year, as part of a ‘visioning exercise’, on a retreat, as committees are beginning their work, at an annual meeting or with youth.

Script

Narrator: Have you ever wished you could be a fly on the wall? That’s what I am. I’m so small you can’t see me. But I love my job. No, I don’t mean the things…

A Psalm Of Recovery

John McNeil · 10 October 2014

Script

Psalm 23 is a psalm of recovery!! Though frequently read at funerals, it is not about death – it is all about life! It is a psalm of victory for those who, like me,…

Listen

Jim Hatherly · 03 October 2014

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

10min

Actors

1M/F, 1VO

Characters

One character on-stage (maybe even in pajamas and looking disheveled) One as the voice of God (I have used this both with an offstage voice, and once it was done with the voice of God as a grandmother knitting in a rocking chair. They both work.)

Summary

A dramatic narrative poem in two voices, expressing the despair of one person over the state of the world and the persistent voice of God, offering hope. There are many scriptural references in this text, offered by the God-voice. This could be a good conversation starter for worship or a study or retreat. What blocks us from listening?

Script

I woke up this morning with a dream We can talk in dreams. It was a terrible dream. They can tell the truth, too. There was a child. She is…

Called

Jim Hatherly · 02 October 2014

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

12min

Scripture

Mark 1: 14-20

Actors

1M/F

Summary

A monologue by a newcomer to church, thinking about what's going on around him, and what he's heard.

Script

Character: a newcomer to the church, sitting, thinking out loud. Scripture Man, that was some story. Just when you think the Bible is slow and ponderous, kinda plodding…

Why God, WHY?

Claudia Rudolph · 13 September 2014

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

5 x 2-7min

Actors

7F, 1M (VO)

Summary

This is a series of 5 skits revolving around a day in the life of a Christian woman, Beth, who is seeking God's will in her daily life. In every situation, she attempts to do God's will but feels inadequate. In the end, God's plans for her are revealed, teaching her to trust God in all things and showing everyone that God's plans are perfect. Could be used as a series, or combined as one item.

Script

Characters: Beth Sarah (Beth's boss) 3 co-workers Mary (co-worker) Kate (Neighbour) God (voice only) Scripts 1. God's will is sovereign (Beth is driving to work,…

Walk the Talk

John Wayne Samples · 31 July 2014

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

10min

Actors

2M, 2F, 1C +VO

Characters

Tom: The bible-study leader. Wendy: His wife. Matt: His son. About 8 years old. Sarah and Doug: Bible-study members. Extras: Use the congregation and 3 or 4 'plants' within the congregation, on the first row with Sarah and Doug. Props: Offering plates, bibles, toys, TV remote control. Notes: Tom should be played as straight as possible. Do not over stereo-type.

Summary

A "solid" bible-study leader has a problem practicing what he preaches. Written to set-up a sermon on Romans 12 dealing with hypocrisy. Key words: Hypocrisy • Marriage • Encouragement • Honesty

Script

SCENE 1: Tom is leading a group Bible Study. Tom: So remember, brothers & sisters, the Bible says we are to love each other with the same love that God bestows on…