a real celebration of communion, the Eucharist, as a group take the elements of communion, the bread and the cup. The attitude with which communion is taken will alter the impact of the event. Works well with all age groups. Sample of script: Crowd come on stage, animated but silent, after a moment actors and singers come on stage. Ensure that the entrance of singers and actors doesn’t look as a group coming on stage, but as…

Reverence in the house of God, the sanctuary, and when talking to, or thinking of, God. Although most people are prepared to “believe in religion” there is a habit for people to secularize or humanize religion. Back in the Old Testament Ecclesiastes warned about this, and about how we tend to make use of God, to subject God to ourselves and our own concerns, to treat Him as an ally, or a, “hip pocket” insurance policy, there…

the life of Hudson Taylor, a man who took the gospel to the Chinese people. Sample of script: Narrator: My name? My name is Hudson Taylor. Servant of God and the dear Chinese people. For over 50 years God granted me the privilege to serve His holy purposes. I did nothing, He done much. I followed in prayerful obedience, He lighted and forged the way. Fact is I knew that it was not I but He. I…

A short comedy skit promoting small groups in the church. Are you in the loop? Actors may be any age, male or female Cast: 5, any age, male or female Fernando is a geek, Ralph Furley (Three is Company) type Set: Table and chair Sample of script: Fernando is off to the side sitting at a table drinking coffee, reading a paper As time goes by and the conversation gets more intense, Fernando develops an interest that…

Theme:       In the Lord’s Prayer we read . . . “Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.” What exactly does that mean, and what does it mean to us? Bible Reference:      Matthew 6:/p> Cast:         5, (except for VOG may be m or f)Tyler, Morgan, Payton, Jamie, VOG (offstage voice of God) Set, Sound, Costumes:       standard Time:        4 Sample of script:Tyler, Morgan, Payton, Jamie walking onstage, talking Tyler:        Nice pants Payton. Payton:       These old things Tyler? . .  I was going through…

Missions, remembering there is power in prayer. This is a series of four separate comedy segments with a central theme, to be used as a missions focus or for general use. Could be used as a series or as individual stand-alone sketches. - Where's the fuel'' - Giving - Where's Your Power? - Prayer - Who's On Board? - Crew - Where Are We Going? - Christ in You Sample of script: Sketch #l - Where's the…

Contemporary drama based on The Good Samaritan. A church group go downtown to "minister to the unfortunates" but treat them as "subjects' and not as human beings. Then someone takes the time to look at these people as God would, and it makes all the difference. A good look at skid row. Sample of script: In the darkness an offstage voice is heard. Voice: I simply can't stand it any more. I’m at the end of my…

Theme:       A tribute to a faithful, praying, guiding Mother and the impact she has now and for all time. Shows the power of personalized prayer. Useful for Mother’s Day or anytime   Bible Reference:      Proverbs 1:8   Cast:         1 (m or f)   Set, Sound, Costumes:       standard   Time:        5   Sample of script:   actor comes onstage, humming tuneless tune, deep in thought, wanders for a few seconds, suddenly becomes aware of audience   Hey, didn’t…

Bedtime Prayer Little Joey says his prayer before going to bed, and to his surprise God answers back. God helps a little one understand what he is praying about, and what he is asking for.Sample of script:Child’s prayer:Child: Now I lie me down to sleepVoice: You’ve had a busy day, Joey, you must be tired!Child: Who are you? How did you know my name was Joey?Voice: I’m God. You are talking to me, remember?Child: Hey, that’s ‘way…

Persecution of the church in China. A pastor by the name of Gong is in prison under the "evil cult" law for starting the South China Church. Many people are suffering the same fate as intolerance for Christianity abounds. Sample of script: Theological construction! Yes, that’s what they call it.Religious freedoms. Reforms. But while Chinese leaders talk of reform, Chinese Christians continue to suffer persecution under the 'evil cult' law.Three friends of mine, unregistered Catholic priests, Fathers…