A choral reading drama, (can also be used as standard drama), about Gideon, a courageous, natural born leader and a man of faith, and how God, through Gideon, shows the formula for success by trusting in God. Cast: (can be adapted to fit needs and situations, we suggest as follows:) S1: solo person S2: solo person D: duet T: trio C: choir, any number of people Sample of script: C: We have a story to tell. S1:…

Theme:       Short narrated drama shows Mary’s reaction to the angel’s message of her role in the birth of Jesus Bible Reference:     Luke 1:38   Cast:         1 actress and 2 narrators   Set, Lighting, Sound: standard   Costumes:    likely traditional   Time:   Sample of script:       2   actress come on stage   N1:          “Greetings, you who are highly favoured.”   Mary reacts with surprise   N2:          Highly favoured? . . . What would cause Mary…

A drama with two part narration, considers how the King should come to earth. There is a monologue about how Jesus must feel about the way Christmas is celebrated, Saul and Anna talk about the Messiah, and a young girl and her pastor talk through expectations. Traditional Christmas carols are used in the drama Cast: note - all actors may be any age but made up to appear ages identified two narrators - N#1 and N#2 Voice…

A poem which speaks of the role of the angels who announced the birth of Jesus. Did the angels know what was ahead as Jesus left heaven for an uncertain life on earth? Can be used as a monologue or as a choral reading.Sample of script:I wonder if the angels knew, when singing high o'er Bethlehem,I wonder if they understood the honor God bestowed on them?I wonder, from their heavenly home, from their glory in the air,I…

a dramatic look at Joshua as we review the first chapters of that Old Testament book.Sample of script:VOG: Joshua! Joshua, son of Nun! Answer me!Joshua: Who is it? Who is speaking?VOG: It is I, the Lord God Almighty. Listen to me Joshua, there is a lot you need to hear.Joshua: Very well, I am not sure why You would speak to me.VOG: My obedient servant, Moses, is dead. You have been Moses’ assistant, now it will be…

Narrated story of the people’s longing for a leader, their discouragement when it didn’t seem possible, and the ecstasy of the birth of Jesus Christ. Individual candles punctuate the darkness reflecting the range of moods in the story. Bible Reference:     Luke 1-2   Cast:        as available, likely 30+   Set:         blank   Lighting:    individual electronic candles for each actor small intense light for the cradle low level floodlight for view to show all actors   Sound:      …

Good Friday Litany complete with well-researched background.  Starting with the hymn, "Were You There?", this drama consists of readings from Scripture and congregation replies.  Would make a nice seniors' ministry also. Sample of script: CONGREGATION: The Lord says, “My servant will succeed in his task;he will be highly honored. Isaiah 52: 13 READER 1: Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches in the field and spread them on the road. The people…

Theme:       Easily staged 6 scene reading with Christmas carols/songs between scenes. Uses 4 to 7 readers, (can be easily expanded or reduced). Begins with scene describing the waiting for the Messiah, continuing through celebration of the roles of Mary and Joseph, shepherds, angels and the Magi. Bible Reference:     Luke 2   Cast:         7 readers (numbers can be reduced or increased) From 4 to 7 readers are used in individual scenes   Set:         blank Graphics could be projected…

This is a program for Maundy Thursday or Good Friday. It plays out the "Last Supper" as it happened on that Thursday evening. The text is the account of the Last Supper as recorded by John, with a couple of excerpts from the Synoptic Gospels. There are a number of different ways this can be presented. The simplest would be a Readers' Theatre. Or it can be done as a play. The readers will memorize their parts…

Theme:       This poem speaks of how we measure the worth and achievements of a person, and how God measures, and the importance of having a wise role model in our lives. Poem:       The world measures the manBy the things he has doneBy all his achievementsThe times he has won. While we measure ourselvesBy the times that we failAnd not by our strengthsBut the moments we’re frail God judges much differentlyAs from deep in our soulHe sees our shortcomingsAnd provides us a…