Christian Walk

Lying Hats

Susan Walton · 28 August 2007

Style

Drama.

Duration

7min

Scripture

Eph. 5:21-32

Actors

2M, 1F

Characters

Caroline – self-pitying, but put-upon wife. Philip – a patronising self-righteous pratt. Pastor Goodright – a tactful, very astute minister.

Summary

A husband’s misconceived treatment of his wife is exposed. This sketch isn’t a figment of imagination, it really did happen! (Well, the exact details of the argument aren’t known, but everything else is fact). Probably every Christian has been like Caroline or Philip to some degree. We all pretend to be something we are not.

Script

(It is morning, Caroline is busy, preparing Sunday breakfast. Her husband comes in, yawning and stretching.) Caroline: Good morning darling! (puckers lips for a kiss,…

Tales You Lose

Susan Walton · 22 August 2007

Style

Lighthearted.

Duration

7min

Actors

1F/M

Characters

Mrs Gall

Summary

We’ve probably all met Mrs Gall during our lifetimes – the lady (or man!) who can’t keep their noses out of other people’s business! To meet a Mrs Gall who purports to be a Christian, however, is a tragedy, but hopefully a reminder to us all to watch our tongues.

Script

(Mrs Gall is reading the agony column in a women’s magazine. The ringing of the telephone is heard. She picks up the ‘phone and replies in her ‘best telephone…

The Party

Chris Wyatt · 19 August 2007

Duration

7min Actors : 2N + Various non-speaking.

Summary

A sketch that challenges the audience to evaluate how seriously we prepare ourselves for the worship of God. Presented using two narrators (left-hand column) standing either side of the stage, with actors miming (right-hand column) centre stage.

Script

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In Spirit and in Truth

Ian M Wishart · 02 August 2007

Style

Lighthearted.

Duration

3-4min

Script

/>Summary: Do we worship with one eye on the clock? Do we go through the motions? Are we really drawing close to God? We need to worship in Spirit and in Truth,…

Pulling Together

Ian M Wishart · 02 August 2007

Style

Lighthearted.

Duration

7min

Actors

3F

Characters

3 females (could work with either gender): Angela – elderly, amiable, solicitous and softly spoken Evadne – late middle aged, curmudgeonly, pompous Caroline –youngish professional – bright, cheery, positive Props: Coffee table, three chairs, tea pot, milk jug, cups, umbrella, dog collar.

Summary

Living and working together in the church family is fun, but not without its challenges. Some feel overburdened, some feel excluded, and some may act rather more as consumers than as branches of the Vine. But we all need to play our part and help others to play theirs.

Script

(Scene: Angela’s sitting room. Three chairs around coffee table. Angela sitting reading with pot of tea, milk jug, and four cups on table. [Knock at door / doorbell]…