A series of ten playlets, each three to five minutes long, dealing with an application of one of the Ten Commandments in modern life. Although written for performance in a church sanctuary, they are equally effective on a conventional stage.
Here's a collection of seven "confessions" that are guaranteed to add excitement to youth meetings and give your teens some reinforcement about their chosen way of life. Among the topics covered are the first day of high school, running for school office, and dating. Each skit runs 5 to 10 minutes and involves just a few characters. Perform them with minimal rehearsals, or just let the kids read their parts for some impromptu role playing. They're fun, realistic, and most importantly, can be a catalyst for discussions on Christian morals.
Reader's theatre is a time-honored approach to presenting Christian drama and this book has it all. The author explains how to cast, stage, rehearse, and effectively present the four reader's theatre programs he adapted from the Bible. Titles include a Christmas story, "The Coming of the Messiah," with 6 readers and an Easter story, "The Passion Play," with 9 readers. Two others can be used anytime: "Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego," with 9 readers and "The Story of Ruth," with 7 readers.
Three 5-7 minute skits that will enhance any woman's program.
God has gifted women to be keepers of the hearth where friends and family gather for food and conversation in the traditional center of the home. The three drama skits in FROM HEARTH TO HEART demonstrate how women use their homes as a base for spiritual growth, ministry and missions. But of course, no woman is perfect, and the poignant lessons of "Share and Prayer," "Mary and Martha" and "The Wild VBS Bronco" allow the audience to chuckle at themselves while gaining valuable spiritual insights geared to today's busy lifestyles. Simple sets.
This is just what you need if you are doing a study on the "fruits of the Spirit": love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faith,
This is just what you need if you are doing a study on the "fruits of the Spirit": love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness and self-control. These nine playlets will bring home the truths of God's love toward us. Each one runs about 10-15 minutes. The cast size varies from 2 to 5. Jean shows us what God's love is like in "The Sacrifice." Mike and Carol have "Joyful Woes" as they reminisce about their 27 years together. And in "Tongue Tales" we see how gossip really can hurt. Use them to highlight your worship service or youth meetings.
A humorous allegory where well-known church weaknesses are diagnosed and cured. The patients are Mrs. Over-sensitive, Madame U.R. Highbrow, Elder Over-pious, Mary Jane Tardy, Mrs. Willing Worker, Ima Gossip, and Sam Wealthy. Good doctors and nurses, with a little surgery, effect some cures.
Join Jack Foley, an ordinary guy, with his wife, Kate, and son, Brian, on a gripping spiritual journey as they encounter the true significa
Join Jack Foley, an ordinary guy, with his wife, Kate, and son, Brian, on a gripping spiritual journey as they encounter the true significance of the "Beatitudes" in an extraordinary way. From being skeptical seekers to becoming fervent followers of God, the call of Christ beckoned them - and summons us. Each skit (between 2 to 5 actors) passes through their lives and deals with a separate Beatitude. Each skit runs 10 to 20 minutes.
This collection of five Bible-based skits will enhance teen drama ministries throughout the year. Christmas is the perfect time to have "A Chance at a Wonderful Life." But we quickly learn that without Christ our chance for heaven is zero. Or maybe you need a positive "Change of Heart" like Paul did. Do you ever feel like you are on a "Roller Coaster" when you realize how the small decisions you make today will determine your destiny? Learning to work together is quite evident in "Body Parts." Finally, in "The Big Candy Bar" shallow commitments are revealed. This great resource book ...
It's an evening to rival the Oscars, the Tonys and People's Choice awards. It's a star-studded night for the first Golden Halo Awards. Well-known Biblical figures will be honored tonight for their important roles in the history of the Old and New Testaments. The Heavenly Hosts lead the audience through an evening of humor (and a unique reminder of Bible history) with an impressive list of presenters and nominees. Who will win the award for the Bravest Man, Most Notorious Woman or Lifetime Achievement Award? The highlight of the evening is your presentation to your Pastor, Sunday school...
This collection of skits offers your church a fresh look at the theme of missions. "Listen for Your Name" demonstrates the nature of obedie
This collection of skits offers your church a fresh look at the theme of missions. "Listen for Your Name" demonstrates the nature of obedience in responding to God's call in the midst of everyday situations. "Beyond the Silent Borders" offers a five-minute "snapshot" of what it is like to be a part of a church in a country where it is illegal to be a Christian. "Polycarp" is a reader's theatre piece that retells the story of this early Christian martyr through the eyes of three witnesses. This collection will challenge your congregation to both count the cost of following Jesus and to rea...
A droopy-eyed mom talks about staying up all night with her newborn. A young mother comes to terms with her son's learning disability. A foster mom decides to be a champion for an abused little girl. These twelve monologues cover all aspects and stages of motherhood from driving in a car with small children, to dealing with teenagers and the empty nest. Both poignant and humorous, these skits can be performed separately or as a whole play at women's retreats, luncheons or anytime. Easy staging and minimal props and costumes make the monologues ideal for sermon starters as well.
These nine award-winning skits are perfect for children and teens. Younger actors will love the humorous skits "You Can't Throw Fits About
These nine award-winning skits are perfect for children and teens. Younger actors will love the humorous skits "You Can't Throw Fits About Church," "Jesus, Math and Cookies," "A Day in God's Army," and "An Interview With Noah." They require from two to four actors each. The other five skits, for 2 to 7 teen actors, cover more mature subjects. Some titles include: "Is Any Heart a Bargain?" and "An Argument With God." Another skit, a sinner's gut-wrenching "The Road to the Cross," is about the love of Christian friends. "At the Foot of the Cross" and "The Trial" can also be performed a...