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1. Jesus? Where?

Luke 4:14-30

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... like it too much when you go up to them and point your finger in their face. OLLIE: Oh, that's all right, Frank. I just thought it might be Jesus. JILL: Ollie, will you stop it? Jesus isn't here, all right? Now just shut up! FRANK: You didn't have to be so rough with him. JILL: Well, you weren't doing anything. FRANK: It's a little difficult to explain. OLLIE: Frank, I'm ready to go now. FRANK: It's okay, Ollie. Jill didn't mean to yell at you. OLLIE: I'm ready to go now. JILL: Great! Let's ...

2. The Ball Game

Mark 13:1-31

Drama

Arley K. Fadness

... are some things we don’t mind waiting for, aren’t there? Take your garden. When you plant your seeds in the spring you don’t plan to harvest them the next day. You wait until they’re mature and then you enjoy them. Bill: Yeah, that’s different. Frank: Or what about a couple who want to start a family? They just don’t get instant kids ya-know. Whether you have them by adoption or naturally it all takes time, but it makes the actual event that much sweeter. Sometimes it takes patience. Bill: I’m ...

3. The Will

Mark 13:1-31

Drama

Arley K. Fadness

... Merrial? Really? (laughs heartily) That ought to be interesting, especially when you know the family like I do. They grew up around here. I know them very well. The probate is finished. Okay. And I’m to inform the Farges family of the results? Okay — well, thanks, Frank. I’ll get right on it. Oh, boy. (to receptionist on intercom) Tell the Farges folks that I’ll be with them in fifteen minutes or so. Scene 2 (In the law firm’s reception room. Receptionist is seated at a desk and Jen is sitting in ...

4. Judgment Day

Mark 13:1-31

Drama

Steven E. Albertin

... frightened, we tend to hold on very tightly -- even to the things that do not last. That's why Jesus' words in today's Gospel are so unwelcome. When he was asked about possibilities for the future, about prospects for tomorrow, Jesus responded frankly, saying that there will be an end, stones cast down, famine, terrors, wars, nation rising against nation. But what does Jesus really mean? The doomsayers and prophets of nuclear holocaust or environmental disaster would have us believe that Jesus' words may be ...

5. All Things Hidden Will Be Revealed

Drama

Karren Boehr

... Me too. I got hit, head on, by an 18-wheeler ... didn't make the curve ... it was icy ... (Sighs) And you might say, the rest is history. 1ST SAINT: Mine was an explosion. Gas leak, I think. (Pauses) Man, life goes so fast, and here I am. Frankly, I'm not very comfortable with this scene at the moment. 2ND SAINT: I'm afraid I'm going to have to agree with you. (Looks over at GATEKEEPER) He looks friendly enough. 1ST SAINT: (Studies GATEKEEPER) Except friendliness doesn't count, remember? You've got to play ...

6. The Church

Acts 6:8-15, Acts 6:1-7

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... : I was even here on time for a change. Now it's your turn. PETE: I was actually here on time but I stopped in to talk to Pastor John and well, we got to talking -- I invited him to our meeting. JIM: Do you think we need help? PETE: Frankly, yes, I think we do. The board meets Tuesday, you know, and I've got to present some sound suggestions to them. I invited John only because of the gentleman I met in his office. He's from headquarters. They'll drop in later. JIM: I think we've accomplished ...

7. Let's Have A Fruitful Christmas Season

Drama

May Dembowski

... tree and boxes of decorations, Christmas tablecloth on the table, or bright red mugs would help set the scene. Cast Of CharactersJANE: The hostess (age 40-55), quiet countenance but not mousey, probably the spiritual leader. CAROL: A housewife and mother (thirtyish), frank and sometimes outspoken and/or witty. MARCY: A young mother (age 25-30), eager for ideas and wisdom for raising her children. MAY: A maternal figure (fifties or so) with lots to say, exuberant. Let's Have A Fruitful Christmas Season Scene ...

8. The Resurrection

John 20:10-18, John 20:1-9

Drama

Jerry Eckert

... you aren't gone by the time we set up. (Officer then orders the cast members to line up across the front of the church on the "tomb" side.) Field Announcer: We have been here as long as possible to bring you this story. We are gathering our gear, and frankly, I am trying to gather my wits. To be where death is very frightening. And then, to be where something as strange as the dead coming back to life, that has made this assignment very difficult. All I can do is say to you in closing that I can't ...

9. Duties Toward Others

Romans 13:8-14

Drama

Dallas A. Brauninger

Suggestions: Use in ordinary sequence with the scripture reading. Readers: a variety of folk (Speakers read in a frank manner from a sitting position in their usual places in the pews.) Key: 1-8 = speakers 1: Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. 2: The commandments, "You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder; You shall ...

10. L. T.: The Lonely Terrestrial

Drama

Edward Long

... stars beyond our Galaxy ... JAMES: (Interrupts.) Home ... (Points toward the sky) SUSIE: James! That's not considerate ... (Class laughs louder.) MRS. ROGERS: (Class bell rings.) Well, that's the bell. Now I want you to think about your rudeness to Lee ... frankly, I'm ashamed of you (Clears throat.) After the Christmas recess we'll hear Lee's report in full. Meanwhile, have a safe and enjoyable holiday. Class dismissed. (Class exits, somewhat sheepishly.) ROD: (To JAMES.) Yeah ... I'm looking forward to ...

11. The Call of the Disciples - James, A Fisher of Men

Matthew 4:23-25, Matthew 4:18-22, Matthew 4:12-17

Drama

Thomas Blowers

... not let her son die alone. As I said, we were very ordinary men. So when the glory went out of the dream and our advantage was no longer being served, we fled. Well, it's not a very pretty picture I've painted of myself and the others. And frankly no one wishes more than I that some other picture could not be painted. But the truth about life, any life, our lives, your life, is not always pretty. Sooner or later, each of us has to face the whole truth about himself painful as it might be if new ...

12. Peter. Rock. Follower of Jesus.

Matthew 16:13-20

Drama

Thomas Blowers

... just how anyone would go about sharing these convictions so that others would accept what we had to say as also true for them. And maybe that's why Jesus began to talk about going to Jerusalem where he would be taken into custody, tried, sentenced, and executed. Frankly, I couldn't believe I heard him say what, in fact, I heard him say. In fact, I was so distressed the only thing I could think to do was to shout: "God forbid, Lord! This shall never happen to you." To which he quickly replied: "Get behind ...

13. Never Cry Uncle - Malchus

Matthew 26:47-56

Drama

Thomas Blowers

... care. This man had better start thinking of himself because if he doesn't he's headed for real trouble." But Jesus didn't take care, did he? Anyway, so when word came to me that I was to join a group of people about to take him into custody, frankly, I wasn't surprised. Actually, I was rather put out. I mean, what with all the extra things to tend to because of Passover and all, I really didn't look forward to interrupting my duties for a little jaunt out to the garden. But I went, you can be ...

14. A SERMON DRAMA FOR CHRISTMASTIDE

Drama

Tom Eberle

... the muddled category. Male: That’s what I was trying to tell her before you - whatever you are - interrupted. This angel business is fine for kids, but it’s a little ridiculous for adults. Gabriel: [offended] Excuse me, but what do you think I am? Male: Well, frankly, I’m not used to talking to voices out of the middle of nowhere, so I don’t know what you are. But at least I’m not muddleheaded enough to believe everything I hear. Female: Wait a minute. Now I am really becoming confused. First you ...

15. A SUNDAY OF THE PASSION [PALM SUNDAY] SERMON-DRAMA

Drama

Tom Eberle

... actually occurs. Scroll: But it is more than a hypothetical situation. There is a very real possibility, as has been mentioned, that it will occur within the week. You must be giving some thought to it? Judas: O.K. A person can’t help but speculate - and frankly - I admit that if it came to that it would be all over. Zebedee: Are you willing to involve yourself to the point that your own life would be in danger? Judas: If, as you are hypothetically supposing, he was crucified, there naturally would be no ...

16. THIS MAN NAMED JESUS

Drama

Marcia Miller

... and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. INTERPRETER: These parables were evangelistic. QUOTER: There was a certain creditor who had two debtors: the one owed five thousand dollars and the other five hundred. And when they had nothing to pay he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore which of them will love him most? INTERPRETER: These parables were prophetic. QUOTER: A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. Then he said to ...

17. THE OLD MAN IS WASTING

Drama

Jerome W. Nilssen

... And he wants his family around him to collect the interest. You’re part of the family - so he wants you too. (Idly shuffling the cards) Of course, if you had the world by the tail, I wouldn’t mention it - wouldn’t want to disturb the equilibrium. But, frankly, it looks to me as if the sun ain’t exactly shining in your back door. JAREL I’m getting along. SETH In years, sweetheart; only in years. But do you know what I suspect? JAREL I suppose it’s something dirty. SETH I suspect that you’ve got ...

18. SALLY JANE

Drama

Jerome W. Nilssen

... the top of ‘em. (Crossing) And the barn was down there and the apple orchard was between the house and the barn. When the horses got loose, we never chased them, because we knew that sooner or later they’d be in the orchard eating the apples. JAREL (Breaking in) Frankly, I don’t think you’re going to find any will. I don’t think there is any will. It’s all been a wild goose chase. CAIN On Saturday nights we’d all get together here on the porch - sometimes we’d have to chase away the bats ...

19. Search for The Treasure

John 17:6-19

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... they could share in his joy in whatever he does. BEA: It's beginning to make sense. Let's try this praying. Do you know how? AILY: I've translated some ancient prayers. We'll try it and see what happens. BEA: Communicating with God could be refreshing. I'm frankly getting bored with humans who think they have all the answers. AILY: Well, as we're digging we can pray. BEA: That way we just might "dig up" some treasure. AILY: "Out of the height."

20. Childs of Center Point

Drama

Michael L. Sherer

... Flats residents. That opinion, of course, would have to be tested in the courts. BILL CHILDS: I just can’t believe that a whole faction of our congregation would turn on Pastor Carlson that way. EVIE CHILDS: Well, it is a sensitive issue, after all. Frankly, Bill, I was a little surprised that Pastor Carlson brought up the business about EIC in his sermon. I thought preaching was for the soul and spirit, not the body and the pocketbook. BILL CHILDS: Well, I guess Jesus and Saint Paul would be interested ...

21. This Could Have Been Your Life! (A Drama about Coveting)

Drama

Dave Marsh

... same eh? Jean: Well… Bob: How about this slide? (SLIDE OF TOM SELLECK) Jean: You mean I could have been married to Tom Selleck? Bob: Of course not! We’re just playing with you mind. But you have to admit that he’s much, much better looking than good ol’ Frank and I bet he doesn’t snore either, does he Jason? Jason: Nope. No snoring. Bob: Well, that’s about it Jean. Some life you have! That’s all we have time for today. Jean: Hey, wait a minute. That’s it?! I mean, you’ve shown me all this ...

22. Joy To the World

John 1:1-18

Drama

Arley K. Fadness

... ) I don’t know about that. It is true I wrote hymns for worship at church. Reporter: Tell me about that. How did you happen to write hymns? I hear great hymns that are becoming so popular. (writes in his notebook as Issac speaks) Issac: To be frank, I got really impatient with those wretched paraphrases of the psalms they sang in all the churches here in England and in Scotland. Reporter: They are rather dull — I quit the church, at least in part, because they are so archaic and tedious. Issac: Oh, you ...

23. The Ad Vent Wheat

John 1:1-18

Drama

Frank Ramirez

Characters Courtney Alexis Garrison Bradley Alex Kristin Krystal Teacher One Teacher Two Props Box labeled “Holiday Decorations” String of Christmas lights Nativity set Large metal vent Sheaves of wheat Bag (big enough to carry the puppets) Two hand puppets per child (Courtney, Alexis, Garrison, Bradley, and Alex are getting ready to decorate their Sunday school classroom for Christmas. Two or three of them are dragging a big box labeled “Holiday Decorations” to the middle of the sanctuary.) Courtney: Let’ ...

24. The Mouse Christmas

Drama

Frank Ramirez

Note: This short play is written for a children’s choir and is designed to be performed simply, with or without memorization. It is about a woman whose nativity set was ruined by a flood. All that is left is the stable and the empty manger along with some old scraps of cloth. She leaves these pieces out in sadness and walks away. The mice arrive and decide to help out by taking the parts of the characters we associate with the nativity set. Although the woman is frightened at first when she returns, she ...

25. The Living Advent Wreath (Hope: Purple Candle of the Moon)

Isaiah 40:1-31

Drama

Frank Ramirez

Material Used Through Five Weeks Note Pilgrim and Guide have minimal singing parts. Attendant carries the candlelighter and lights the candles in the Advent wreath each week. Faith, Hope, Love, and Trust, representing the four candles of the Advent wreath, enter one per week, then remain through the final weeks. They have mostly singing parts. Mary, Joseph, and Infant have nonspeaking parts and are seated behind a curtain in the final week of presentation. Cast Pilgrim Guide Attendant Faith Hope Love Trust ...

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