Welcome!
Scripts are arranged by season in the church year and most of
them link to a particular lectionary text. Within the seasonal
categories, you will find that item numbers contain A, B , C
or W. The A, B or C indicates in which lectionary year the text
is found. Generally, you will find scripts from the same lectionary
year clustered together within the season. A “W” in
the item number indicates that the script was written by Jennifer
Weil and usually it will be found among scripts from the same
lectionary year. Remember that some passages appear more than
once in the lectionary. If that is the case for the passage
you are using, you may want to check in other categories.
If
you do not use the lectionary and are looking for a script that
links to a particular passage, you can take a look at a “reverse
lectionary” by going to the UNITED
METHODIST BOOK OF WORSHIP SCRIPTURE READINGS. This guide
lists all the lectionary passages in order of the biblical books
and tells you where it is found in the lectionary.
Sam/Samantha needs a lot of alarms clocks to wake up.
Waking up has been easier, though since s/he discovered
that Jesus is coming every day! A good Call to Worship,
or a segue from scripture to sermon. By Pamela Abbey. 3
minutes. 1 adult male or female. Themes: Advent, Incarnation.
WD-A-2 What’s in a Name? Matthew
1:21, Luke 1:31
Naming a baby is often difficult. Mary and Joseph, of
course, had some heavenly assistance with that choice. But
now that the baby is born, some of their earthly friends
have strong opinions, too. They think Jesus is just too
common a name for such an important baby. By Pamela Abbey.
6 minutes. 2 women, 3 men. Set: None essential, although
a manger would be nice. Themes: Inclusiveness, Incarnation,
Christmas.
WD-A-3 The Most Beautiful Christmas
Stocking Isaiah 52:7
Mom, Matt, and Sara have made very creative Christmas
stockings to give through the "adopt a family"
program at their church. Then Dad arrives with one of his
old winter socks and is forced into some creative theologizing
about the true meaning of Christmas. A lighthearted look
at the "how beautiful are the feet" passage from
Isaiah. By Pamela Abbey. 5 minutes. 1 teen girl, 1 boy,
1 woman, 1 man. Themes: Christmas , Peace.
WD-B-5 Signs of His Coming
Mark 13:24-37
Kathy is helping her klutzy friend, Tina, wrap gifts for
the church "Adopt-a-Family" Christmas ministry.
In the process, they find that Tina is energized by Christmas
because she can always see signs of God's presence. Kathy
gets depressed because she sees nothing but problems. By
Pamela Abbey. 5 minutes. 2 women. Props: Gifts and wrapping supplies.
Themes: Signs of Christ, Advent.
WD-B-6 Prepare the Way
A choral reading based on Isaiah 40:1-11 and Mark
1:1-8.
This choral reading weaves together the OT and Gospel
readings for the Second Sunday of Advent, as it helps us
think about the relationship between repentance and the
coming of Christ to our world. This would make a good Call
to Worship or closing charge to the congregation. By Pamela
Abbey. 2 1/2 minutes. 4 voices. Themes: Advent, Preparation,
Repentance.
WD-B-7 Pregnant with Possibility
Luke 2:26-38
Mary Roberts is pretty shocked when her Christmas baking
is interrupted by a visit from the angel Gabriel. He brings
tidings that she bears within her the possibility of bringing
more of God's love into the world. By Pamela Abbey. 6
minutes. 1 woman, 1 man, 1 child (who may be offstage) Themes:
Discipleship, Possibility, Annunciation.
WD-W-10 Birth Notes: Mary and Elizabeth Luke
1:26-45.
In which Mary enjoys a visit with her cousin Elizabeth.
They share their jubilant news, exchange angel experiences,
and discuss the importance of their sons, who are destined
for a certain greatness. By Jennifer Weil. 3 1/2 minutes.
2 women, 1 man. Set: None. Themes: Awe, Respect, Anticipation
WD-C-1 Spinning John
Luke 3:7-18
John the Baptist’s speech writer and press secretary
struggle to know what to do with their unusual client. A
lighthearted examination of John’s message. By Pamela
Abbey. 5 minutes. 1 male, 1 female. Themes: Repentance.
WD-C-15 Sing a New Song A choral reading based
on Psalm 98, John 1:1-14, Hebrews 1:1-4 and “Joy to
the World”.
Ideal for use on Christmas Day or shortly after. This
choral reading can be used as a Call to Worship or as a
Charge to the congregation at the close of the service.
And, of course, it should be followed by singing “Joy
to the World”! By Pamela Abbey. 1 ½ minutes.
4 voices. Themes: Joy, Incarnation.
WD-W-37 By All Means, Deck the Halls!
In which a former hippie belies her rebellion with the
truth of her heart and rediscovers the joy of Christmas.
By Jennifer Weil. 3 ½ minutes. 1 girl, 1 boy,
2 women, 1 man, 1 man or woman. Props: Christmas tree, wrapped
gifts. Themes: Wonder, Journey
WD-C-2 Whose Child Is This, Anyway? Luke
2:41-52
The parents of a teenager aren’t quite prepared when
she has a spurt of spiritual growth. By Pamela Abbey. 6
minutes. 2 adult females, 1 adult male, 1 teenage girl.
Themes: Spiritual Growth, Family
WD-C-3 Rise!....And Shine? Isaiah
60:1-6
Ted has a conversation with his bathroom mirror as he
shaves. He has risen, at the insistence of his “morning
person” wife, but he’s having difficulty shining.
By Pamela Abbey. 4 minutes. 1 male, 1 offstage female.
WD-W-11 The Three Wise Men: On the Road Again Matthew
2
In which the Wise Men follow a star and Herod gets nervous.
They arrive at the foot of the manger and give their valuable
gifts. Not trusting Herod, they decide not to return, and
discuss with Mary and Joseph the need to flee to Egypt.
By Jennifer Weil. 4 minutes. 4 men, 1 woman. Set and
costumes: minimal. Themes: Hope, Trust, Peace, Trust, Peace,
Discovery.
After
Epiphany
WD-B-8 Called to See Our God
Mark 9:2-9, Ps. 50, 2 Cor. 4:3-6
A choral reading based on the lections for Transfiguration
Sunday and designed to be used as a Call to Worship. By
Pamela Abbey. 2 minutes. 4 voices
WD-W-29 The Backyard & the Swimming Hole
1 Corinthians 12:20-25; Nehemiah 2:17-18; Mark 2:1-12
In which a group of friends learns a little about gardening,
a little about parents, a lot about how stubborn people
can be, and even more about teamwork. By Jennifer Weil.
5 minutes. 6 children aged 10-14. Themes: Teamwork, Cooperation,
Love.
WD-C-16 Called to Stay Luke 5:1-11
What does it mean to follow Jesus? Can we sometimes follow
by staying where we are? A young fisherman’s desire
to go with Jesus conflicts with his family’s need to
have him stay. A good intro to a message about the difficult
choices and ambiguities of faith. By Pamela Abbey. 5
minutes. 1 man, 1 young adult male. Props: Fishing nets,
bag of coins. Themes: Call, Practicality, Hope
Lent
WD-B-9 Blow the Trumpet
Based on Joel 2:1-2,12-17; Ps. 51;
2 Cor. 5:20b-6:10
A choral reading Call to Worship for Ash Wednesday.
By Pamela Abbey. 1 1/2 minutes. 4
voices. Themes: Repentance,
Restoration, Reconciliation.
WD-W-13 Hold Your Head Up to the Lord Psalm
32
A charming script in which the blessing of
God's forgiveness is demonstrated by one friend to another,
as one of them spends too much time hiding in an easy chair.
By Jennifer Weil. 5 minutes. Cast: 1 older person, 1
younger person. Themes: Forgiveness, Grace Integrity, Courage.
WD-A-4 No Refills Needed
John 4:5-42
Two young career women meet in the bottled water aisle
of the grocery store. One of them has been given an amazing,
energizing drink - and the bottle is never empty! By Pamela
Abbey. 4 minutes. Cast: 2 women. Themes: Evangelism,
New Life
WD-W-14 Breath of the Spirit
Ezekiel 36:34-35, 37:1-14
An ex-felon performs what seems to be a miracle and discovers
the true meanings of freedom, faith and rebirth. By Jennifer
Weil. 3 minutes. Cast: 1 person. Themes: Spirit, Resurrection,
Miracle, Spirit
WD-W-27 The Promise Genesis
9:8-17
In which two men find themselves on a rooftop in
the middle of a flood with not much hope of survival.
They reflect upon their lives and on God's promises. Then
they see a rainbow and their situation becomes clear to
them. By Jennifer Weil. 4 minutes.
2 men. Themes: Covenant, Gratitude, Sign
WD-W-15 Honey-Do's. I
Peter 3:18-22
In which a couple comes to terms with one another about
what God means about salvation and obedience - and probably
end up saving time, energy and money. By Jennifer
Weil. 4 minutes. 1 man, 1 woman. Props: Cell
phone and various tools. Themes: Salvation, Obedience,
Covenant.
A very old woman explains God's blessing in
a particular miracle and the significance it has in the
life she shares with her husband. They know with
certainty that all things are possible with God. By
Jennifer Weil. 3 minutes. 1 woman. Themes:
Miracle, Faith, Blessing, Obedience
WD-B-1 Clean Up Time. John 2:13-22
Two women speculate on the reasons their sanctuary has
been vandalized as they clean up the mess. By Pamela Abbey.
5 minutes. 2 adult females.
WD-W-16 Oh, Those Tired Laws! Exodus
20:1-17
In which two friends discuss the relevance of the 10 Commandments
and get a bit of enlightenment from one of their sons.
By Jennifer Weil. 3 1/2 minutes. 2 women,
1 man. Themes: Honor, Obedience, Truth.
WD-W-19 Credo: Spoken
Song for Three Voices Numbers 21:4-9, Ephesians
2:1-10; John 3:14-21; Ps. 107:1-3, 17-22
Three voices convey the relationship between the laws
of Moses, God's forgiveness, and the salvation offered by
Jesus. By Jennifer Weil. 2 1/2 minutes. 3
voices. Themes: Salvation, Grace, Obedience.
WD-W-17 I Am So Confused!
I Corinthians 1:18-22
In which a woman manages to reconcile for herself one
of the most puzzling scriptures and discovers she is not
as foolish as she thought. A monologue for one woman.
By Jennifer Weil. 3 minutes. 1 woman.
Themes: Belief, Reverence, Respect, Arrogance.
WD-W-12 Nicodemus and Jesus John
3:1-17
Faith A retelling of how Nicodemus receives an education
from the Teacher, Jesus. After some resistance, Nicodemus
is reborn in the spirit and has a better understanding of
the divine. By Jennifer Weil. 2 minutes. Cast: 2 persons.
Themes: Rebirth, Spirit
WD-B-10 Let It Go
John 12:20-26
As Millie prepares to leave her home and move in with
her daughter's family, an old friend tries to convince her
to hang on to the life she's always known. By
Pamela Abbey. 4 minutes. 2 older women.
Props: old dishes, packing boxes. Themes: Transformation,
New Life.
WD-W-23 Busiest Man Alive John
12:20-33
In which Phillip, Andrew and a Greek have
a friendly disagreement about what is important, who is
important, and the importance of timing. Jesus joins
them to explain a few pertinent details and to tidy
up their arguments. By Jennifer Weil. 5 minutes.
4 men. Themes: Omnipresence, Loyalty, Eternal
Life.
WD-W-24 Three Prayers: Brief Readings
for Three Voices. Jer. 31:31-34, Ps.
51, Heb. 5:5-10
Three readers representing Jeremiah, the Psalmist and
a Hebrew reflect on God's divine presence and indwelling
direction. By Jennifer Weil. 1 1/2 minutes. 3 readers.
Themes: Covenant, Truth, Soul.
WD-C-4 Good vs. Gooder
Luke 4:1-13
Chelsea is trying to do the right thing, but finds its
hard to know what the right thing is! Especially when your
best friend, your brother and your mom all think they have
the answer! By Pamela Abbey. 7 minutes. 1 female teen,
1 male teen, 1 adult male, 1 adult female. Themes: Temptation,
Choices
WD-C-5 Perspectives John
12:1-9
Four short monologues from Lazarus, Martha, Judas and
Mary, giving their unique perspective Mary’s act of
anointing Jesus’ feet. By Pamela Abbey. 10 minutes,
2 ½ minutes individual monologues. 2 women, 2 men.
Theme: Devotion
WD-W-32 The Long Sit: Doing the Impossible Philippians
3:12-14; 1 Corinthians 9:24-25
In which a friend poses a challenge to a group of his
friends, which they accept, primarily for the prizes. They
find out they can endure more than they thought and that
the success has to do with more than tangible rewards. By
Jennifer Weil. 6 minutes. 6 children aged 10-12. Themes: Perseverance,
Commitment Love.
Holy
Week, Palm Sunday through Good Friday
WD-W-25 Pony Up the Pony
Mark 11:1-11
In which a disciple and a citizen of Jerusalem resolve
a misunderstanding. The citizen is convinced to
help prepare for the arrival of Jesus. By Jennifer
Weil. 4 minutes. 2 men. Props: Rope tied to a
post. Themes: Prophecy, Belief, Service.
Also check out
Ears to Hear, for Palm Sunday, on the Dramatic Monologues
page.
In which Isaiah expresses his awe for God and the surprising
gift that God has given him so that he can do God's will.
By Jennifer Weil. 2 minutes. 1 man.
Themes: Courage, Calling, Trust.
WD-A-5 The Table Is Ready
Use with any gospel account of the Last Supper.
The wives of Peter, Judas and John are preparing to celebrate
the Passover meal with Jesus. As they do, they discover
they have differing views of what the Passover means and
what Jesus is trying to do. This script will work well in
any Maundy Thursday service, but is especially effective
at lifting up our Jewish roots. The table the women prepare
can then be used for communion if you wish. By Pamela Abbey.
10 minutes. Cast: 3 women. Props and Setting: Long table
and items for a Seder meal. Themes: Last Supper, Maundy
Thursday, Jewish Heritage.
WD-B-11 What If? To accompany the
Garden of Gethsemane story from Matthew, Mark or Luke.
Peter recalls how he fell asleep in the Garden of Gethsemane. What
if he'd stayed awake? Perhaps Jesus would not have
been taken! An interesting twist on the story suitable
for either Maundy Thursday or Good Friday. By Pamela
Abbey. 6 minutes. 1 man. Themes: Forgiveness,
Guilt, Trust
WD-B-12 Lifted Up Is.
52:13-53:12, Ps. 22 & Heb. 10:16-25
A choral reading for Good Friday. By Pamela
Abbey. 2 1/2 minutes. 4 Readers.
WD-W-20 A Poetic Monologue
for Jesus Mark 14 and 15
In which Jesus tells us what is to happen to him, and
how he feels about what he must do in order to save God's
people. His reflections help prepare him and us for
what is to come. By Jennifer Weil. 4 minutes.
1 man. Themes: Acceptance, Humility, Triumph.
WD-W-21 Isaiah’s Foretelling
Is. 52:13-53:12; Ps. 22; Heb 10:16-25; John 18:1-19:42
In which a storyteller tells of Isaiah's prophecy
about the coming, the death, and the resurrection of the
Messiah. By Jennifer Weil. 1 1/2minutes. 1
person. Themes: Good Friday, Salvation, Belief, Sacrifice
Easter
Sunday
WD-A-6 Mistaken Identity John
20:1-18
The gardener who cared for the gardens around Jesus' tomb
remembers that first Easter morning and how it changed his
life. This is an especially effective script for an outdoor
Easter sunrise service. By Pamela Abbey. 6 minutes. Cast:
1 male. Themes: Resurrection, Transformation.
WD-B-2 Running from the Resurrection Mark 16:1-8
The scripture reader for the morning questions why the
women disciples ran from the empty tomb, and one of them
unexpectedly turns up to explain! By Pamela Abbey. 4
minutes. 2 adult females. Themes: Resurrection, Discipleship,
Fear
WD-B-13 Rolled Away
Mark 16:1-8
As the women make their way toward the tomb on Easter
morning, they question how they will move the stone that
blocks their way. They discover that God's love can
never be blocked. A semi-readers' theatre script that
incorporates the old gospel chorus, "Rolled Away".
By Pamela Abbey. 6 minutes. 3 women.
Themes: Resurrection, Truth
WD-C-6 Too Good to Be True
Luke 24:1-12
Readers Theatre Three of Jesus’ apostles and the
women who went to the tomb reflect on the events of that
first Easter morning in this readers’ theatre style
script. It would make a good centerpiece for an Easter sunrise
service. By Pamela Abbey. 11 minutes. 3 adult males,
3 adult females. Themes: Resurrection, Doubt.
WD-W-1 The Resurrection Matthew
28
In which four faithful women loyal to Jesus wait for his
resurrection at the appointed time. Angels and skeptical
disciples also show up. By Jennifer Weil. 4-5 women, 5-6
men. 5-6 minutes. Setting: A tomb in a mountain or platforms
creating levels. Themes: Easter, Patience, Faith, Transcendence.
WD-W-2 An Ordinary Day John
20
In which Mary has a chat with Wisdom and accepts her visions,
her faith, her peculiar blessing. By Jennifer Weil. 4
minutes. 1 or 2 Women, or 1 Man and 1 Woman. Set: Podium.
Themes: Acceptance, Mystery, Honor, Celebration.
After
Easter through Pentecost
WD-A-7 An Unexpected Guest
Luke 24:13-35
Pat and Dan have had a disappointing Easter. They rediscover
its joy and meaning when their teenage son brings a new
friend home for dinner. By Pamela Abbey. 5 minutes. Cast: 1 woman, 1 man, 2 teenage boys. Props:
Table and chairs, dinner items. Themes: Communion, Table
Fellowship, Easter.
WD-A-8
The Great LS
I Peter 2:2-10
A short, whimsical monologue about a wimpy guy who becomes
a tough, lively champion. This would make a good focusing
moment for the beginning of a worship service based on I
Peter 2:2-10. By Pamela Abbey. 2 minutes. Cast: 1 male.
Props and Setting: Recorded theme song from "Rocky";
boxing gear. Themes: Transformation, Discipleship.
WD-C-7 A Faith Sandwich
John 20:19-29
George and Sue discover they have very different
approaches to faith as they prepare the food for youth group.
A whimsical piece about the place of doubt in the Christian
life. By Pamela Abbey. 6 minutes. 1 male, 1 female. Themes:
Faith, Doubt
WD-C-9 Heads Up
Acts 1:1-11
Poor Thaddeus is suffering from a stiff neck, having spent
the previous day viewing the ascension of his friend, Jesus.
Dr. Angelo, a chiropractor with a divine viewpoint, helps
him get ‘unstuck’ and shift his focus. By Pamela
Abbey. 4 minutes. Cast: 1 male, 1 male or female. Themes:
Ascension, Discipleship, Second Coming.
WD-W-5 The Clean Vision
in Joppa Acts 11:1-18
In which Peter explains his vision in Joppa, convinces
a couple of his Jewish associates that there was enough
God to go around, and that what was made acceptable by God
no longer needs to be considered unclean. Period. All in
all, a successful vision. By Jennifer Weil. 7 minutes.
Cast: 5 persons.
WD-A-9 Out of Control Acts
2:1-21
Something strange is going on at the corner of Fig and
Vine, and the Jerusalem Police just can't seem to get a
handle on it. Bringing the ring leader, Simon Peter, in
for questioning just makes things worse! A lighthearted
look at Pentecost and how the Holy Spirit shakes things
up. By Pamela Abbey. 5 minutes. Cast: 1 male, 2 male
or female. Props: Telephone, desk, "breathalyzer".
Themes: Pentecost, Holy Spirit, New Life.
After
Pentecost
WD-A-10 The Call of
Abramson Genesis 12:1-9
A young business man resists God's efforts to contact
him through high-tech, 21st century methods. And he really
doesn't understand God's insistence that he just go, without
knowing his final destination. A lighthearted re-interpretation
of the call of Abram. By Pamela Abbey. 5 minutes. Cast:
2 adults, probably male. Props: Desk and chair, laptop computer,
cell phone. Themes: Call, Blessing, Mission.
WD-A-11 Give It Time
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
Tom has decided that two of his kindergarten students
are destined for the penitentiary. Daughter Ashley thinks
her lab partner is weird. Can they learn to take the long
view? By Pamela Abbey. 5 minutes. 1 man, 1 woman, 1 teenage
girl, 1 boy. Props: Chair, box of old photos. Themes: Discernment,
Growth, Judging.
WD-A-12 Who Do You Say That
I Am? Matt. 16:13-20 or Mark 8:27-38
or Luke 9:18-22
In this cross between readers theatre and choral reading,
contemporary disciples struggle to answer Jesus' question,
"Who do you say I am?", finally redirecting it
to the listener. This script can be used in a variety of
ways, including as a Call to Worship. By Pamela Abbey.
2 1/2 minutes. 5 voices. Themes: Discipleship, Names of
Christ.
WD-A-13 It's
Not Fair! Matthew
20:1-16
Dave's family is complaining to him that life isn't treating
them fairly. Although he tries to calm each of them, when
push comes to shove, Dave doesn't think life is fair either!
By Pamela Abbey. 5 minutes. 1 man, 1 woman, 1 young teenage
girl, 1 older teenage boy. Setting and Props: Desk or table,
two chairs. Themes: Fairness, Parables, Family.
WD-A-14 Whose Money Is It?
Matthew 22:15-22, Mark 12:13-17, or Luke 20:20-26
Polly has received her first paycheck from her summer
job. Her initial thrill disappears rapidly when she discovers
that the US government, her brother, her clothes budget
- and even God - all want a chunk of her money! What's a
girl to do? By Pamela Abbey. 5 minutes. 1 woman, 1 teenage
girl. Props: Table, chairs, cookbooks, phone, payroll check
and envelope. Themes: Stewardship, Sovereignty of God.
WD-A-15 Chicken or Egg
Matthew 22:34-40 or Mark 12:28-34
This script is a bit of a "time warp", in which
two young Pharisees are busy studying for the Bar Exam.
They are doing fine until they try to answer a question
about the greatest commandment, which results in a heated
debate. By Pamela Abbey. 5 minutes. 2 men, 20s or early
30s. Props: Chairs, desk, scrolls. Themes: Greatest Commandment,
Law, Ambiguity.
WD-B-14 Let No One’s
Heart Fail 1 Sam 17, Mark 4:35-41,
Psalm 9:9-20
A choral reading for 3 voices. Pamela Abbey. 2
minutes. 3 readers. Themes: God's Sovereignty,
Faith, Courage.
WD-B-15 A Healing
Touch Mark 5:21-43 or
any biblical story involving touch and healing
Two women discover the power of touch while waiting for
medical tests. By Pamela Abbey. 3 1/2 minutes.
2 adult females. Themes: Power of touch, Healing
WD-W-22 I Can’t
Go In There! Psalm 24
In which Frankie and Joey continue their tradition of
making and accepting dares from each other. Frankie
challenges Joey to enter a famous haunted house at
dusk, knowing he will discover that God is everywhere. By Jennifer
Weil. 5 minutes. 2 boys, approx. 11 years.
Themes: Faith, Fear, Courage.
WD-B-16 Crossing the Threshold Mark 7:24-30
or Matthew 15:21-28
Jesus and a woman from Tyre who sought healing for her
daughter found themselves caught up in the prejudices of
their culture. Barriers had to be overcome for them to encounter
each other. In this monologue, the woman from Tyre tells
how this moment changed her life. By Pamela Abbey. 7
minutes. 1 woman. Themes: Prejudice, Courage, Healing.
WD-W-33 Who's a Good Wife? Proverbs 31
In which three wives decide they’re good enough and
reject a standard that requires them to be superhuman. By
Jennifer Weil. 5 minutes. 3 women. Setting: A beauty
parlor. Themes: Standards, Faithfulness, Charity.
WD-B-17 The Club Mark 9:38-41
As Dave helps prepare food for the hungry in his community,
he discovers that many different kinds of people do God’s
work. By Pamela Abbey. 5 ½ minutes. 2 men, 1 woman,
1 offstage voice. Setting: Community food program. Themes:
Discipleship, Superiority, God’s Work.
WD-W-34 Vanity Mark 9:38-41
In which a judgmental woman determines who gets to do
good works in the name of Jesus and in so doing, might just
prove herself unworthy. By Jennifer Weil. 1 minute. 1
woman. Themes: Envy, Vanity, Snobbishness.
WD-W-28 Hadassah: the Name of a Queen Book of
Esther
In which an adopted Jewish woman marries King Ahasuerus,
become the most powerful woman in her country, reveals her
true identity, makes her father the king’s second in
command and saves the Jews! By Jennifer Weil. 5 minutes.
1 woman. Themes: Patience, Wisdom, Justice. (This script
is also available in a longer version using more actors.
Please check this same title in "Longer
Scripts".)
WD-W-35 In His Arms Mark 10:13-16
In which a couple try to open the eyes of another couple
who are afraid of letting their child explore the wonder
of God through curiosity and innocence. By Jennifer Weil.
3 minutes. 1 man, 1 woman. Sound: Carousel music. Themes:
Innocence, Wonder, Trust.
WD-W-3 One for All People Hebrews 4:14-16
In which a poet expresses gratitude and awe for the gift
of a priest able to feel as a human being and forgive as
one divine. By Jennifer Weil. 1 minute. 1 person. Themes:
Grace, Sympathy, Mercy.
WD-B-3 Willing and Able Mark 10:35-45
Two teenage girls, who want to impress their youth pastor,
volunteer to help with a special project. They are a bit
surprised by what he has in mind! By Pamela Abbey. 7
minutes. 2 teenage girls, 1 adult male. Themes: Discipleship,
Servanthood
WD-B-4 Voices from the Sidelines
Mark 10:46-54
Four short monologues by characters who want to find Jesus
in church, but are put off by the behavior and actions of
church members. You can use all four monologues, or pick
and choose. By Pamela Abbey. Each monologue runs 2-3
minutes. 3 male, 1 female. Themes: Evangelism, Exclusion,
Church
WD-W-4 Genesis Rap Genesis
1 & 2
In which God creates the world and everything in it. And
fairly quickly, at that! A fun romp through the beginning
of the universe. By Jennifer Weil. 4 ½ minutes.
Cast: 1-3 persons. Themes: Creation, Awe, Wonder
WD-C-10 I’ve Had It!
I Kings 19:1-15a
Four burned-out, contemporary Elijahs flee into a variety
of noisy distractions. An other-worldly voice quiets them
down and helps them understand that they are not alone in
their tasks. By Pamela Abbey. 6 minutes. Cast: 4 adults,
1 teen. Themes: Stillness, Distractions, Listening.
WD-C-11 First Things First Luke
12:32-34
As they work on family finances, a contemporary couple
discovers that their priorities seem to follow the items
on their credit card statement. By Pamela Abbey. 4 ½
minutes. 1 adult male, 1 adult female. Themes: Money, Priorities.
WD-C-12 The Makeover Jeremiah 18:1-11
A sculpture hasn’t turned out quite the way the artist
wanted, so he/she decides to rework it. This transformation
meets with some resistance from the sculpture itself, who
was quite content with the way things were. By Pamela Abbey.
4 minutes. 2 adults or older teens. Themes: Transformation,
Creation.
WD-W-8 Chasm
Luke 16:19-31.
In which a group of folks, lowly and humble but honest,
find
their reward in heaven, while the rich and unscrupulous
wind up in a very hot place. By Jennifer Weil. 4 minutes.
Cast: 3 women,2 men. Themes: Values, Virtue, Wealth, Faith
WD-W-9 The Pharisee and the Tax
Collector Luke 18:9-14
In which Jesus dines with a few locals, including a Pharisee,
and explains the true meaning of virtue. By Jennifer Weil.
2 ½ minutes. Cast: 4 persons, one must be male.
Themes: Righteousness, Appearances, Integrity.
WD-W-30 Why Listen to Him? Luke 6:31; James
1:19-20; Luke 19:1-10
In which a Young Leader preaches to a disinterested audience,
wins their interest, and teaches them the Golden Rule without
their knowing it. By Jennifer Weil. 6 minutes. 6 children,
aged 10 – 16. Themes: Respect, Appreciation, Love
Mother's
Day
WD-C-8 Sarah’s Prayer
A monologue for Mother’s Day, based on
the story of Abraham and Sarah Nearing the end of her life,
Sarah talks with God about how becoming a mother helped
her learn trust and faith. By Pamela Abbey. 6 minutes.
1 adult female. Themes: Faith, Nature of God, Motherhood.
WD-W-3 Mothers are Behaviors
The performers mime the action as the Speaker narrates
the stanzas.By Jennifer Weil. 1 speaker, 9 mimes, 2 of
whom must be women. Set: Chair. Themes: Mother, Honor, Love
Stewardship
WD-C-11 First Things First.
Luke 12:32-34
As they work on family finances, a contemporary couple
discovers that their priorities seem to follow the items
on their credit card statement. By Pamela Abbey. 4 ½minutes.
1 adult male, 1 adult female. Themes: Money, Priorities.
WD-A-14 Whose Money Is It?
Matthew 22:15-22, Mark 12:13-17, or Luke 20:20-26
Polly has received her first paycheck from her summer
job. Her initial thrill disappears rapidly when she discovers
that the US government, her brother, her clothes budget
- and even God - all want a chunk of her money! What's a
girl to do? By Pamela Abbey. 5 minutes. 1 woman, 1 teenage
girl. Props: Table, chairs, cookbooks, phone, payroll check
and envelope. Themes: Stewardship, Sovereignty of God
Thanksgiving
WD-C-13 Which Way? Luke 17:11-19
Three healed lepers receive conflicting advice from their
GPS devices. Should they continue on to see the priests
or return to thank Jesus. By Pamela Abbey. 4 minutes.
3 males. Themes: Gratitude, Priorities.
WD-C-14 A Backward Glance Deuteronomy 26:1-11.
Great-grandpa’s reminiscences are driving 16-year-old
Ross crazy as the family prepares for Thanksgiving. That
is, until his mom guides him into some reminiscences of
his own. By Pamela Abbey. 5 minutes. 1 adult female,
1 very senior male, 1 teenage male. Themes: Thanksgiving,
Remembering, Family.
Odds
and Ends
WD-D-1 A Stranger’s Gift.
A readers’ theatre based on an old folk tale. An
old monastery is dwindling away, and no one seems to know
what to do. A stranger comes to the door one evening, and
before he leaves he passes on a secret to the Abbot –
a secret that will bring new life to the discouraged monks!
By Pamela Abbey. 10 minutes. 5 actor/readers. Themes:
Incarnation, Community Life.
